Welcome to Our Practice

Sweet Tooth Family Dental welcomes you to our website! At Sweet Tooth Family Dental our philosophy is to provide treatment to the whole person - with a special focus on how your teeth and gums relate to your total body health. We want you to be confident that your smile achieves your goals for comfort, function and appearance. We're here to make that happen.

We also understand that choosing a dentist is an important decision. After all, your smile is your greatest asset and says a lot about your overall health. From the moment you walk in the door, you'll be welcomed by a caring staff in a relaxed, stress-free environment where the whole family can feel at ease.

Sweet Tooth Family Dental offers a full range of general, cosmetic, and pediatric dentistry treatments at our office to help you achieve your perfect smile, such as teeth whitening, crowns and bridges, preventive care and implants. We utilize the latest in dental technology and techniques in order to offer you the best preventive care and treatment available in Austin.

To learn more about our comprehensive services, take a few moments to look over the informative pages on our website. For additional information, you can always contact our office by calling or stopping in.

Relax with confidence at Sweet Tooth Family Dental. We're your neighbors and we're here to help you maximize the health of your smile.

Meet Our Staff

Learn Who We Are

  • Neil Patel
    DDS

    Neil Patel, D.D.S. is a native Texan who graduated from UTSA and the prestigious University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Upon graduation, he moved to Las Vegas to work with a long established office in order to work on his craft under the guidance of several well known doctors who excelled in the fields of cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign as well as endodontics.

  • Jake Duong

    Dr. Jake Duong earned his bachelor’s degree from The University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1996. Continuing his education, Dr. Jake earned his dental degree from the same school in 2000. There, he also completed a one year residency, which is where he received training in soft tissue management and implant placement.

Testimonials

What Our Clients Say About Us

  • "Two weeks before Halloween of 2016 I went to Sweet Tooth to get fake fangs for the Austin Vampire Ball, and Dr. Patel went above and beyond with my request and made them last well through Halloween on request! I got many compliments and I'm ecstatic with his creative work. & I would recommend this lovely staff to anyone!"
    Clarissa Draina, Nov 11, 2016
  • "I love Sweet Tooth. They've always taken care of me (since 2011) and during these crazy times, made me feel so comfortable and safe. Wouldn't go anywhere else!"
    Danielle Russell, Aug 4, 2020
  • "Best dentist experience I have ever had in my whole life, and I have dental anxiety! The receptionist was so sweet she was able to prioritize me for a same day appointment! (I needed work from another dentist fixed) The office is SO NICE its decorated super cute and extremely clean/sanitary. The staff is so empathetic, caring and attentive and very knowledgeable, the dentist and the staff take their time with you and really explain what’s going on and address all of your concerns."
    Sommer Ling, Aug 6, 2020
  • "Great staff and doctor at Sweet Tooth made for a rough procedure a bit nicer. Very happy to have found this place."
    Brendan Hoffmann, Aug 18, 2020

Featured Articles

Read about helpful topics

  • Tooth Decay Prevention

    What is tooth decay? Tooth decay begins with the Streptococcus mutans bacteria. These bacteria join with food particles and fluids in the mouth to create plaque, a constantly forming biofilm which sticks to the surface of tooth enamel. The bacteria in plaque convert the sugars in our foods into lactic ...

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  • Root Canal Treatment

    Every tooth has two sections: a crown, the visible part of the tooth above the gum line, and one or more roots, which anchor the teeth within the jaw. Each tooth has three basic layers: an outer layer of hard enamel (which protects the crown) or cementum (which covers the root), a middle layer of softer ...

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  • Fillings

    The bacteria in plaque produce acids that erode tooth enamel, eventually creating a hole, or cavity, in the tooth surface. Left untreated, this decay can spread to the interior of the tooth, and might lead to the need for a crown, a root canal, or even extraction. When caught early, your dentist can ...

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  • Veneers

    A dental veneer is a thin, durable porcelain shell that is custom-fabricated to cover the front of a tooth. Veneers can restore the appearance of teeth with chips, cracks, and stains, can close small gaps between the teeth, and can reshape misshapen or slightly misaligned teeth. Veneers are a popular ...

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  • Educational Videos

    Take a few minutes to watch our educational videos and learn more about different dental treatments and procedures. Video topics include general & cosmetic dentistry, Implants, oral health and hygiene, orthodontics and preventative dentistry. ...

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  • Laser Decay Diagnostics

    Using lasers, dentists can detect tooth decay that is not yet visible and would otherwise be undiagnosed using traditional methods. Laser cavity detection is based on the fact that healthy tooth structure reflects light, or “fluoresces,” differently than does decayed tooth structure. Teeth with decay ...

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  • Laser Dentistry

    Lasers direct a controlled force of energy that can remove or alter bone and tissue. By applying varying wavelengths of energy, dental lasers are used to detect and treat a myriad of oral health issues, including detecting oral cancer and treating small cavities. There are two different types of dental ...

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  • Same-Day Crowns

    A tooth that has been structurally damaged by decay or trauma sometimes needs to be crowned or “capped” so that it can look good and function properly again. A crown is a durable covering that is custom-made to fit over the entire tooth from the gum line up. Getting a crown used to mean multiple ...

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  • Digital X-Rays

    X-rays are one of the most important parts of a dental exam, and can help medical professionals detect problems long before they are visible to the naked eye, including early tooth decay, gum disease, abscesses, and abnormal growths. Benefits of Digital X-rays Easy to obtain Digital X-rays are obtained ...

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  • Intraoral Camera

    Slightly bigger than a pen, an intraoral camera is an innovative tool that can take up-close pictures of teeth, gums, and other hard-to-reach places in the mouth. Intraoral cameras can help dentists detect dental issues like tooth decay, periodontal disease, and oral cancers. Benefits of using an intraoral ...

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Hours of Operation

Our Regular Schedule

Monday:

12:00 pm-7:00 pm

Tuesday:

7:00 am-2:00 pm

Wednesday:

7:00 am-2:00 pm

Thursday:

7:00 am-2:00 pm

Friday:

By Appointment Only

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed