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BLVD Dentistry & Orthodontics of 5th Street

BLVD Dentistry & Orthodontics is a combined dental and orthodontic practice in Austin, TX, offering general dentistry and orthodontic services including braces and Invisalign.

1011 W 5th St #120, Austin, TX 78703
4.8(567 reviews)
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BLVD Dentistry & Orthodontics of 5th Street

About BLVD Dentistry & Orthodontics of 5th Street

Braces and Invisalign patients here work around Dr. Bright's twice-monthly ortho schedule, while the downtown location makes routine dental visits easy to fit in.

This is a general dental practice in downtown Austin that also offers Invisalign, early treatment, TMJ care, and retainers. Reviews describe convenient parking and a walkable location that make routine visits simple to fit into a workday, and Dr. Bright, who took over after Dr. Cummings left, is credited with catching problems other dentists missed and sticking to necessary treatment rather than upselling. Several reviews mention gentle handling of dental anxiety, from calming nervous patients through procedures to humming during appointments, though a number of reviews also describe scheduling mix-ups and unexpected charges tied to insurance or Invisalign work.

Summary of 205 patient reviews, March 2021–September 2026, updated September 2026

BLVD Dentistry & Orthodontics is a combined dental and orthodontic practice in Austin, TX, offering general dentistry and orthodontic services including braces and Invisalign.

The practice serves children, teens, and adults with a bilingual staff fluent in English and Spanish.

Treatments offered

InvisalignInvisalignEarly TreatmentEarly TreatmentTMJ TreatmentTMJ TreatmentRetainersRetainers
GuidesHow much does Invisalign cost? →Payment options & financing →

Who They Treat

BLVD Dentistry & Orthodontics of 5th Street provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:

Children
Ages 6–11
Teens
Ages 12–17
Adults
Ages 18+

Orthodontists at this office

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Dr. Jaleesa B. Dandridge, DMD

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Dr. Athina Karatzea, DDS

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Dr. Shea Vogelsong, DDS

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Dr. Mandy Wilkinson

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Dr. Ulysses Hsu

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Insurance accepted

10 plans listed
AetnaCareingtonCignaDelta DentalDelta Dental PPOGuardianHumanaPrincipal Financial
In-network providers; staff excel at working with insurance and can verify coverage.

What patients say

Latest review 6 weeks ago

What patients praise

  • Reviews note the doctor diagnosing issues other dentists had dismissed and sticking to necessary work without pushing add-ons.
  • Several reviews describe calm, patient handling of dental anxiety, including staff who talk patients through procedures or use techniques to keep them relaxed.
  • The downtown location gets called out for easy parking and walkability, making routine visits convenient for people working nearby.

Things to know

  • A number of reviews describe billing surprises, including unexpected charges for x-rays, Invisalign attachment removal, or insurance claims left unresolved.
  • Some reviews mention scheduling problems, including double-booked appointments and limited ortho availability that has delayed treatment for a few patients.

Who it suits

  • Anxious or nervous patients
  • Patients transferring mid-treatment

Doctors patients mention

  • Dr. Athina Karatzea · 5 reviews
  • Dr. Cummings · 35 reviews
  • Dr. Bright · 14 reviews

Orthodontic care in reviews

Reviews on orthodontic treatment mention braces and Invisalign cases progressing smoothly, including one patient finishing a roughly two-year braces treatment without issues, but a few also note that ortho appointments are limited to about twice a month, which has caused delays, and one reviewer was surprised by a fee to remove old Invisalign attachments.

Last 90 days
23 reviews
averaging 4.4★
Last 12 months
91 reviews
averaging 4.5★
Owner replies
18% of reviews
typically within 14 days
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Star ratings
  • 5★461
  • 4★11
  • 3★8
  • 2★6
  • 1★14
Average rating by year
  • 20205.0
  • 20214.9
  • 20224.9
  • 20234.8
  • 20244.8
  • 20254.8
  • 20264.6
1★5★
Treatments patients mention
  • Braces6
  • Invisalign / clear aligners4
What patients talk about
PraiseCriticism
  • Friendly staff94 / 5
  • The dentist61 / 4
  • Scheduling & wait times24 / 11
  • Gentle, comfortable care27 / 1
  • Clear explanations20 / 4
  • Cost, insurance & financing13 / 11
  • Office & technology16 / 2
  • Treatment results14 / 1
What patients talk about
ThemePraiseCriticism
Friendly staff945
The dentist614
Scheduling & wait times2411
Gentle, comfortable care271
Clear explanations204
Cost, insurance & financing1311
Office & technology162
Treatment results141

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Recent reviews from Google

4.8
567 reviews
Chris Saucedo
Chris Saucedo
3 weeks ago
“

Such a great practice and wonderful team. I am so happy with everything so far. Dr. Jaleesa is 10/10

Review from Google

Noémie
Noémie
a month ago
“

Services was okay, place is very central, very easy to find an appt I was dumb for ignoring the upselling and over treatment reviews though. They are sadly true. My dentist friend of friend told me there’s not enough reason to do all these fancy scans not covered by insurance since my teeth had no major problem. Now I have to deal with the surprise bill..

Review from Google

vernon dandridge
vernon dandridge
a month ago
“

This is the best dental service I’ve ever had. The staff is so friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. They also got me in and out in a very timely fashion.

Review from Google

Sydney Jackson
Sydney Jackson
2 months ago
“

I highly recommend this dentist office! The staff and Dr. Bright are so kind, knowledgeable and care about making it a great experience. Finding a new dentist can be stressful, but BLVD made it easy for me. Dr. Bright is great! I also appreciate the convenient downtown location.

Review from Google

Ashley Oliphant
Ashley Oliphant
2 months ago
“

I feel compelled to shared my experience here as I feel strongly that this dentistry is very much incentivized to over treat their patients. I want to warn others to, at the very least, get second opinions. I was told that I needed SIX fillings. On the way out, I was also pitched invisalign, a mouthguard and a new electric toothbrush. Fortunately, I have a friend in the industry who looked at my x-rays and felt that my teeth were healthy. I was able to get a referral for an official second opinion and I was told I need NO dental work. Previously, this dentist also re-did two of my old fillings and I also had those old x-rays re-evaluated and was told that was also over treatment.

Review from Google

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Questions about this practice

What orthodontic treatments does BLVD Dentistry & Orthodontics of 5th Street offer?+
BLVD Dentistry & Orthodontics of 5th Street offers: Invisalign, Early Treatment, TMJ Treatment, Retainers.
Does BLVD Dentistry & Orthodontics of 5th Street accept dental insurance?+
BLVD Dentistry & Orthodontics of 5th Street accepts Aetna, Careington, Cigna, Delta Dental, Delta Dental PPO, and others.
Is BLVD Dentistry & Orthodontics of 5th Street accepting new patients?+
BLVD Dentistry & Orthodontics of 5th Street is currently welcoming new patients in Austin, TX. Call (737) 990-4135 or book online to schedule.
Where is BLVD Dentistry & Orthodontics of 5th Street located?+
BLVD Dentistry & Orthodontics of 5th Street is located at 1011 W 5th St #120. Get directions: https://maps.google.com/?cid=361069337854392120&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA
What are the office hours for BLVD Dentistry & Orthodontics of 5th Street?+
BLVD Dentistry & Orthodontics of 5th Street office hours: Mon 9:00 AM–6:00 PM, Tue 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Wed 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Thu 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Fri 7:00 AM–2:00 PM, Sat Closed–Closed, Sun Closed–Closed.
Does BLVD Dentistry & Orthodontics of 5th Street offer payment plans?+
Yes, BLVD Dentistry & Orthodontics of 5th Street offers flexible payment plans to make orthodontic treatment affordable.
Who are the orthodontists at BLVD Dentistry & Orthodontics of 5th Street?+
BLVD Dentistry & Orthodontics of 5th Street is staffed by Dr. Jaleesa B. Dandridge, Dr. Athina Karatzea, Dr. Shea Vogelsong, Dr. Mandy Wilkinson, Dr. Ulysses Hsu.
What is the patient rating for BLVD Dentistry & Orthodontics of 5th Street?+
BLVD Dentistry & Orthodontics of 5th Street has a 4.8-star rating based on 567 patient reviews on Google.

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Mon9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Thu8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Fri7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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