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BLVD Dentistry & Orthodontics-Riverside provides orthodontic care in Austin, Texas, serving children, teens, and adults.

About BLVD Dentistry & Orthodontics- Riverside
Adults getting Invisalign or general dental work describe thorough exams from Dr. Andrea Blythe and detailed financing walkthroughs, alongside recurring billing and upselling complaints.
BLVD Dentistry & Orthodontics is a general dental practice that also offers Invisalign, early treatment, TMJ treatment, and retainers. Many reviews focus on adults coming in for cleanings, crowns, or Invisalign consultations, with the doctors credited for explaining treatment plans and remaking crowns until fit and appearance were right. The office itself comes up often for its modern imaging equipment and small touches like warm towels after visits. A recurring thread involves billing disputes and pressure toward costly add-on procedures, which a number of reviewers describe running into.
Summary of 208 patient reviews, January 2024–September 2026, updated September 2026
BLVD Dentistry & Orthodontics-Riverside provides orthodontic care in Austin, Texas, serving children, teens, and adults.
The practice offers Invisalign clear aligner treatment and early orthodontic intervention for younger patients. Their team includes Dr. Andrea Blythe, DDS, Dr. Alisha Gaffney, DMD, Dr. Kristin Biggs, DMD, Dr. Ryan Weber, DDS, Dr. Athina Karatzea, DDS, Dr. Mandy Wilkinson, DDS, MS, and Dr. Ulysses Hsu, DDS. Early treatment addresses developmental concerns in children before all permanent teeth emerge, while Invisalign provides an alternative to traditional braces for teens and adults seeking a less visible approach to alignment correction. The practice operates with extended scheduling options, offering evening appointments to accommodate work and school schedules. Patients can schedule appointments through an online booking system. The practice provides care in both English and Spanish, accommodating bilingual families throughout the Austin area. Based on 924 reviews, the practice holds a 4.7 rating on Google. BLVD Dentistry & Orthodontics-Riverside serves patients in the Riverside area of Austin and surrounding communities. Each patient requires an individual consultation to determine appropriate treatment options based on their specific orthodontic needs and goals.
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Who They Treat
BLVD Dentistry & Orthodontics- Riverside provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Orthodontists at this office
Dr. Andrea Blythe, DDS
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Dr. Alisha Gaffney, DMD
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Dr. Ulysses Hsu, DDS
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Dr. Kristin Biggs, DMD
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Dr. Ryan Weber, DDS
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Dr. Mandy Wilkinson, DDS, MS
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Dr. Athina Karatzea, DDS
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Insurance accepted
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Latest review 7 weeks ago
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Orthodontic care in reviews
Reviews describing orthodontic care mention Invisalign consultations with clear explanations and thorough financing walkthroughs, along with regular checkups during braces treatment. A couple of reviews mention issues such as a broken permanent retainer during a cleaning and confusion over a child's braces status.
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| Theme | Praise | Criticism |
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| The dentist | 47 | 5 |
| Friendly staff | 38 | 5 |
| Clear explanations | 28 | 6 |
| Gentle, comfortable care | 32 | 2 |
| Scheduling & wait times | 16 | 11 |
| Cost, insurance & financing | 13 | 12 |
| Treatment results | 13 | 1 |
| Responsiveness | 7 | 8 |
Recent reviews from Google
I had a great experience!! A special shout out to Dr. Blythe and Anna. Anna talked me through every step and calmed my anxious nerves. She’s the best!
I can't say enough great things about Dr. Blythe and the entire BLVD Dentistry team! I've been coming here for the past three years, and every experience has been wonderful. They've gotten me through a couple of dental emergencies, always found a way to fit me into their schedule, and consistently provide the best customer service. What really sets them apart is how much they genuinely care about their patients. When I had to pay out of pocket for a procedure, they worked with me on pricing, which I appreciated more than they know. They also offer an incredibly affordable membership plan for patients without dental insurance that includes discounted services and cleanings. The office is always clean, modern, and welcoming, and the staff is friendly from the moment you walk in. And I have to mention my favorite part - their branded tropical chapstick! I grab one every visit, and I'm officially obsessed. Who doesn't love a little treat after going to the dentist? If you're looking for a dentist who is skilled, compassionate, and truly puts patients first, I can't recommend Dr. Blythe and the BLVD team enough. I'll definitely be a patient for years to come!
I’ve been to BLVD dentistry on Riverside a few times now. It’s always good and reliable, but my most recent visit was absolutely wonderful. My hygienist Tessa was hands down the best dental hygienist I’ve ever seen. She was kind, fast, thorough and very gentle with my ultra sensitive teeth and gums. I really appreciated her! Scheduling was also easy and I was able to get a same-day appointment due to a cancellation, which was helpful with my work schedule.
Katie is a phenomenal dental hygienist. Everything was communicated clearly, done expediently with care, and I feel safe rather than exposed when sitting in the chair. I highly recommend!
I would not recommend going to the BLVD on Riverside. I was told by the hygienist I have periodontal disease. She showed me X-rays and read off the numbers on my gums. They hand me a pamphlet and say I need to go on a new laser cleaning plan and I no longer can get standard cleanings. They want to charge my insurance $1k and I have to pay $500 out of pocket. I'm very confused because I have always taken great care of my teeth and there was no signs of this disease during my last visit. I go get a second opinion with a hygienist that has 34 years of experience and says my gums are completely healthy with no signs of periodontal disease and she read off completely different gum numbers. It sad that BLVD prescribed me unnecessary treatment to fix something that didn't exist and was not covered by my insuranceo.
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