Dr. Sam Whitley, DDS
Founder · General & implant dentistry
Fourteen years in practice and a soft spot for nervous patients. Places most of the studio’s implants and still does his own hygiene checks.
Now welcoming new patients · South Lamar, Austin
Dentistry that feels like exhaling.
A quiet, light-filled studio for checkups, whitening, Invisalign and implants. Unhurried appointments, prices on the page, and a team that explains before it treats.
- Same-week new patient visits
- Open Saturdays 8am – 2pm
- In-network with most PPO plans
New patient visit
$129
Exam, full x-rays, cleaning & a written plan. Usually $310.
01 — Treatments
Everything your smile needs, priced plainly.
Self-pay “from” prices below. With insurance you’ll usually pay less — we check your benefits before any work starts, and you get a written estimate every time.
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General
Checkup & hygiene clean
Exam, polish and a gum-health check with our hygienists. 60 unhurried minutes.
from $145
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General
Emergency visit
Toothache, chipped tooth or swelling. Same-day slots held every weekday morning.
from $95
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General
Kids’ visits (3–15)
Short, playful first visits, sealants and fluoride. A treasure drawer is involved.
from $85
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Cosmetic
In-studio whitening
Up to eight shades brighter in one 90-minute session, with sensitivity-safe gel.
from $450
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Cosmetic
Composite bonding
Chips, gaps and uneven edges sculpted by hand in a single visit. No drilling.
from $295 / tooth
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Cosmetic
Porcelain veneers
Digitally designed, previewed on your own smile before anything is made.
from $1,250 / tooth
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Restorative
Same-day crown
Scanned, milled and fitted in one appointment. No goopy impressions, no temporary.
from $1,150
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Restorative
Dental implant
Guided placement, implant, abutment and crown — one fee, one plan, one team.
from $3,800
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Restorative
Root canal
Microscope-assisted and calmer than its reputation. Most finish in one visit.
from $950
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Aligners
Invisalign® clear aligners
Full treatment including scans, refinements and your first set of retainers.
from $3,900
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Aligners
Night guard
Custom-fit guard for clenching and grinding, scanned in minutes.
from $395
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Not sure what you need?
Book a $129 new patient visit and leave with a clear, written plan — no pressure, no surprise add-ons.
Book a visit
02 — New patients
Your first visit, $129. Everything included.
- Comprehensive exam with a dentist — not a rushed glance
- Full digital x-rays and a 3D intraoral scan you can see on screen
- Hygiene cleaning (unless gum treatment is needed first)
- Whitening consultation and shade check
- A written treatment plan with prices, emailed the same day
Self-pay offer for patients without dental insurance. Usually $310. Insured? Your first visit is typically covered in full as preventive care.
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Book in two minutes
Pick a time online. We text a short health form so you don’t do clipboards in the lobby.
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Settle in
Tea, headphones and a blanket if you like. Tell us anything that makes visits hard.
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See what we see
We walk you through your scan and x-rays on the ceiling screen, tooth by tooth.
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Leave with a plan
Options, priorities and prices in writing. Take it home and decide in your own time.
03 — Smile gallery
Small changes, real confidence.
Drag the handle to compare. Most of our cosmetic work is conservative — whitening, bonding and minor alignment — designed to look like you on a very good day.
Before
After
Case 014 · Ashley R.
In-studio whitening + two bonded edges
- Visits
- 2
- Chair time
- 2 h 40 min
- Shade change
- A3 → B1
- Investment
- $1,040
“I stopped hiding my teeth in photos. It took two lunch breaks.”
Illustrative example for this concept design. Individual results vary.
Talk to us about whitening04 — The studio
Designed to lower your heart rate.
Most people don’t love the dentist. So we started with how a visit should feel: daylight instead of fluorescent tubes, no drill noise drifting down the hallway, and time built into every appointment for questions.
- Comfort menu — headphones, weighted blankets, neck pillows, lip balm.
- Sedation options — nitrous oxide or oral sedation for anxious patients.
- Private rooms — every treatment room has a door, and a window.
05 — The team
Gentle hands, serious training.
Three clinicians, one philosophy: do the least treatment that gives you the best result — and tell you plainly what can wait.
Dr. Paula Medina, DMD
Cosmetic dentistry · Clear aligners
Designs every veneer and bonding case digitally, then previews it on your own smile. Runs Marlo’s Invisalign program.
Jess Navarro, RDH
Lead hygienist · Gum health
The reason people actually look forward to cleanings. Specialist in gentle periodontal care and teaching techniques that stick.
06 — Insurance & financing
No-surprise billing. Ever.
We’re in-network with most major PPO plans and file every claim for you. Before treatment, you get a written estimate showing what insurance pays and what you pay.
- Delta Dental PPO
- Cigna DPPO
- Aetna PPO
- MetLife PDP
- Guardian
- United Concordia
- HSA & FSA cards
No insurance? Join the Marlo Membership
$32/month
Two cleanings and exams, all x-rays, one emergency visit, and 15% off everything else. Cancel anytime.
Monthly payment estimator
Spread the cost with 0% APR for up to 12 months, on approved credit.
$325/month
0% APR · total $3,900
Estimate only. Terms over 12 months at 9.9% APR. Subject to credit approval by our financing partner.
07 — Kind words
What patients tell us.
“I hadn’t been to a dentist in six years because of anxiety. Nobody lectured me. They just explained everything and let me take breaks.”
“The estimate matched the bill to the cent. That alone made me a patient for life.”
“Saturday appointments, real coffee and a hygienist who remembers my kids’ names.”
Sample testimonials for this concept design.
08 — Questions
Good to know.
Anything else? Text us at (512) 555-0147 — a real person replies during opening hours.
Do you take my insurance?
We’re in-network with most PPO plans, including Delta Dental, Cigna, Aetna, MetLife, Guardian and United Concordia. We don’t accept HMO/DMO plans. Send us a photo of your card and we’ll confirm your benefits before your visit.
I’m nervous about the dentist. Can you help?
Yes — it’s most of our patients. You can request a “quiet visit” with extra time, a stop signal, noise-cancelling headphones and no surprises. Nitrous oxide and oral sedation are available for longer treatments.
How quickly can I be seen?
New patient visits are usually available the same week. For pain or a broken tooth, call before 10am and we’ll do our best to see you that day.
Are your prices really “from” prices?
Yes. The “from” price is what most straightforward cases cost. If your case needs more, you’ll know before we start — in writing, with options.
Do you see children?
From age three. Kids’ visits are shorter, use a lot of mirrors and a little bit of bribery. Parents are welcome in the room.
Where do I park?
Free covered parking behind the building, with two EV chargers. We’re also on the 3 bus line, and there’s bike parking at the front door.
09 — Visit
Find us on South Lamar.
Marlo Dental StudioSuite 140, The Pecan Building
South Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
| Mon – Thu | 7:30am – 6:00pm |
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| Friday | 7:30am – 3:00pm |
| Saturday | 8:00am – 2:00pm |
| Sunday | Closed · emergency line open |
(512) 555-0147
hello@marlodental.example
