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Three dentists who explain first.

Same three faces for the whole family, visit after visit. Pick one when you book, or take the earliest time with any of them.

Dr. Elena Ruiz, DDS, Family care & nervous patients

Family care & nervous patients

Dr. Elena Ruiz, DDS

UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry

Hablamos español
“A dentist lectured me when I was twelve. I decided nobody in my chair would ever feel that way.”

Most often asked

“Can my kid sit on my lap for the first visit?” Yes — and I’ll count their teeth while they do.

  • Kids from their first birthday
  • Nitrous and oral sedation (Level 2 permit)
  • Patients who haven’t been in years
Book with Dr. Ruiz
Dr. Mark Holloway, DDS, Same-day crowns & restorative

Same-day crowns & restorative

Dr. Mark Holloway, DDS

Texas A&M College of Dentistry

“People have jobs and kids. If I can fix it in one visit instead of two, I will.”

Most often asked

“Will a same-day crown last?” Ceramic crowns milled here last as long as lab crowns — 10 to 15 years with normal care.

  • Same-day ceramic crowns
  • Fillings, root canals, bridges
  • Teaching teens to brush like they mean it
Dr. Holloway shows a teenage patient how to brush on a model
Dr. Holloway at work: the two-minute brushing lesson every teen gets.
Book with Dr. Holloway
Dr. Hannah Kessler, DMD, Clear aligners & kids

Clear aligners & kids

Dr. Hannah Kessler, DMD

UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry

“Kids remember how a visit felt, not what we did. I’m in the business of good memories.”

Most often asked

“Am I too old for aligners?” My oldest patient finished at 67. Gums matter more than age.

  • Clear aligners for teens and adults
  • Kids’ cleanings and sealants
  • Night guards and TMJ
Book with Dr. Kessler

And the people you’ll see first

Hygienists do most of your visit. Ours stay for years — ask for the same one every time.

  • Rosa M. · Hygienist14 years, kids whisperer, bilingual
  • Devin K. · HygienistQuiet hands, great playlists
  • Priya S. · Dental assistantRuns the crown mill
  • Jess T. · Front deskInsurance questions, before you ask
Swimmers at Barton Springs Pool in Austin on a sunny day

Why “Brightwater”

Named after the springs we swim in.

Barton Springs stays 68 degrees and clear enough to see the bottom. That’s the idea: clear water, no surprises underneath. You see what we see, you know the price, and nothing happens until you say go.

Four house rules

Pick your dentist, or let us.

Any of the three can see the whole family. Choose one in the booking or leave it open for the earliest time.

Book onlineor call (512) 555-0142

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