Since I started going to see Dr. Summer Rydel, I no longer have apprehension about dental visits. I believe Dr. Rydel and her entire staff actually care about me and my individual needs. Her office is modern, inviting and immaculate. You are welcomed from the moment you walk in the door and her team understands "customer service." The staff greets you by name and they go above an beyond to ensure I am comfortable. You can tell Dr. Rydel values your time. I have never seen the office running behind schedule because they do not quadruple book like some other offices. The waiting room and dental rooms are calm and comfortable. There are televisions in the dental rooms if you so choose. Dr. Rydel is by far the best dentist I have ever been to. Dr. Rydel is kind and gentle. She doesn't bulldoze through your mouth. She takes her time and encourages instead of chastises you for missing a flossing now and again. In the past, I had subpart dental work from some of the best "specialists" in town. Dr. Rydell took the time to discuss what options were available to improve my overall smile. She was not only willing to discuss the pros and cons of each option, but also the cost of each so there would be no surprises. If other dentists were like her the dentist phobia would no longer exist. read more

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I have been a patient of Summer Rydel's for years now. She and her staff are extremely professional and dedicated to ensuring you get the best quality dental care possible. She is the best dentist I have ever gone to and I highly recommend her practice. Summer truly cares about her patients and always makes sure they are 100% satisfied with her dental procedures. read more

If you have any medical issues or allergies, BEWARE! This dentist prescribed a very dangerous medication for me. The pharmacy did not provide any warnings, nor did the dentist note very obvious red flags that the medication could be dangerous for me. read more

I have been going to Dr. Rydel for eight years and I can't imagine a better experience with a dentist. Dr. Rydel and her staff are the best. No waiting to be seen; the cleanest procedure rooms I can imagine; a complete offering of services; and, a friendly, calm atmosphere. read more

Everyone that works at this office is amazing! I started going to Dr. Rydel after moving back from Houston and could not have expected a better experience. This place is clean and the staff is kind and knowledgeable. I've had cleanings, fillings, and Invisalign done through this office and trust Dr. Rydel and the staff fully for any future work I may need. read more

From the minute you walk into the office, you don't feel like you are at the dentist. The seating area is welcoming, the front desk is organized, the staff is friendly, and best of all, they remember who you actually are. I have never waited more than 5 minutes to be seated for my appointment so it's convenient to go during a lunch break. The hygienists I've had there are professional and thorough with cleaning, and all very personable. You know when you're having a conversation with the hygienist, but you have trouble responding because they are cleaning your teeth? That doesn't happen here. They actually stop what they're doing and let you speak. They are wonderful. Then there is Dr. Rydel. I have been to many dentists here in Austin, and she is by far, the best. She is smart, very thorough, and so calming and seems to really care about all of her patients. Dr. Rydel has re-done a filling for me, and I have had no issues with it since. If they take your insurance, I would definitely give her a try. read more

I generally hate going to the dentist, but the team is so welcoming and kind it doesn't feel like a painful experience to go for a visit. If you're looking for a great dentist and welcoming team, I highly recommend A Summer Smile! read more

Dr. Rydel is the best dentist in Austin and that I have ever been to. She is so helpful and knowledgeable, and always makes me feel comfortable. She knows what she is doing and saved me so much time and money by doing amazing work on my mouth, and made it as painless as possible during what could have been an extremely and annoying process. Highly recommend! read more

Dr. Rydel and her whole team are amazing - they helped me with insurance questions before I even walked in the door. The office is welcoming, everyone friendly, and Dr. Rydel is the best dentist I've ever worked with. I've already referred two others who have had a great experience. read more

Dr Rydel and her team are amazing. I really can't say enough good things about them. I have been through a rough time with my smile after being in an accident and needing lots of dental work. Dr Rydel and Lauren were so patient. They redid crowns and a dental implant done by another dentist and did a fantastic job. I'm so happy with my teeth now. I recommend her highly to everyone. read more

My uncle was my dentist until he retired. He was very gentle and a perfectionist. Therefore, I have a very high standard when it comes to dental care. It has taken me 11 years here in Austin trying to find a dentist I could trust. In the meantime I have been going 400 miles back to my hometown for dental care between attempts at dentists here. Dr. Rydel is not convenient to where I live, but she is worth the drive. There is a new hygienist at the office. Her skill and patience matches Dr. Rydel (in the past Dr. Rydel also cleaned my teeth). I can recommend either and both without hesitation. My wife got a root canal and is getting crowns. I believe her skill at technical procedures to be excellent as well. One of the most important things to me is that she doesn't try to "upsale" to procedures and products are more "profitable", like mouth guards for night time teeth grinding or teeth whitening. She has these products and is more than willing to make them available, but does not push them on you like some of the other dentists in town. Again, high praise for a skilled professional! Jack P. read more

Sara the hygienist has me stuck for life.! If she ever leaves this establishment, I will sadly admit that I WILL be that patient who follows her to her next location. LoL after I left the office from this morning. I must admit I think seeing Summer Rydel in her TOMS has me thinking I'm here to stay for sure as well. That was like icing on top of the cake! Haha. I had my teeth cleaned two times by Sara previously n I literally have NEVER felt better after my visits with her. Her personality is one of those that makes you feel like your visiting your childhood best friend. She's a down to earth, loving soul who makes you completely comfortable while at the dentist. I'm completely happy with my dental selection bc when I'm there, I truly feel like they are apart of my family! read more

I'm very happy that I found such a great dentist in South Austin. Dr. Rydel is always professional and her office is so nice that I automatically feel relaxed when I walk in. Brand new office so that means brand new equipment. That helps since I'm a little OCD. read more

A summer smile. I gotta admit it's there tag line and not mine but Dr Summer Rydel is phenomenal. After fumbling around with some pretty crappy dentists i am so glad that i found her office and it is within 5 mins from my house (double bonus as I like to go home and brush after the appt as i had the gritty feeling ... i know weird) . Last time i was here i had really bad stains on my teeth from using Crest mouthwash. I told the Dental Assistant about it and she said it was a known problem with their mouthwash and she had told this to the Crest rep but they said it is the users fault (talk about terrible customer service). The poor girl must have spent over half an hour scraping my teeth clean and then Dr Rydel came in and scrapped it again. A true perfectionist :) I love coming here as the hill country views from their office is spectacular, their office if immaculate and Dr Rydel is extremely nice and professional. read more

Summer is great. I like the fact that she does both the exam and the cleaning. More personal and friendly service than other dentists I've visited ( i.e. no assembly line dentistry here.) All the staff are friendly and pleasant too. read more

Super clean, beautiful office. Kind, personable staff, and Dr. Rydel is the best! Best dental experience I've had.

Got a teeth cleaning today, Teresa did an awesome job, she was very informative, and meticulous about the cleaning. Dr. Rydel was very nice and courtesous as well! Great dentistry! read more

Dr. Rydel and her staff at A Summer Smile are all truly wonderful. They're friendly and caring and gentle. I had a really rough experience at another office in town with a crown and Dr. Rydel was really professional and thoughtful in helping me. She helped by reducing the height of the crown a few times to see if it would help and eventually we did decide I needed to see an endodontist for a root canal. I was so pleased with my experience here that I am glad to say I am a loyal patient now. As stressful as going to the dentist can be, I don't feel that way at all when I come here. I can relax and watch some TV while they go to work. I love that it's a smaller office and more personal this way. I've had my share of bad experiences at the dentist and I feel so grateful that I have found A Summer Smile to make up for all of that. read more

Highly recommend. Fantastic dentist and staff. Professional, kind and extremely good with kids (adults too) My two boys love Ms. Summer.

Finally! I don't mind going to the dentist now! When moving, one of the first things you have to do is find all new doctors. Luckily, my boyfriend recommended Dr. Rydel and as always, he was right - she's great! Her office is new and first-class so it's pleasant visiting this dentist. Her staff is beyond friendly so you feel right at home. My first visit was a cleaning, which was a breeze because she was so gentle. My following visits consisted of filling cavities galore, and I was very pleased with the attention she gave to me and my teeth! I look forward to my next visits and who would've thought you'd hear someone saying that to visit their dentist?! read more

Incredible experience today. From the amazing team at the front desk to my wonderful hygienist Leah to Dr. Rydel, it was a fantastic experience. It's no surprise why they receive so many positive reviews. Great team! read more

I had the same dentist for my entire life before visiting Dr. Rydel, and I was very anxious about seeing a new dentist. Dr. Rydel and her staff were awesome and very welcoming. Her office is beautiful and very comfortable. I have some previous major work that needs to be re-addressed and Dr Rydel was able to refer me to some of the best specialists in town. They all had wonderful things to say about her. She's great, her staff is great, and I look forward to my next visit! read more

I love Dr. Rydel!! I agree with the previous yelper, and appreciate that she does both the cleaning and the exam. I love that I can watch TV while she works on teeth! She is an awesome dentist and very personable. Highly recommend! read more

Dr. Rydel is the bomb! Super friendly, knows her stuff, and very hands-on. Her office is upscale and sleek and I was worried it would be like other experiences I've had with swankier dental offices...you know, getting the big "upsell" throughout the appointment. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the lack of pressure. She has a high standard of care, is fast and efficient, and does the cleaning herself! I was in and out in 45 minutes with a cute little swag bag. I will definitely be back and I'd recommend her to any dental-phobe out there. read more

My experience with Dr Rydel's office was not good. I have a tooth that needs a crown and when she looked in my mouth she actually said 'OOU! oh wait, you haven't done a cleaning" - No they didn't do a cleaning. But you CHARGED my insurance for one. And they said I needed a scaling that would cost big$$ but never did any cleaning at all. I also asked repeated about fluoride free biological options. They were never addressed and they sent me home with a big bag of toxic fluoride freebies. This is why I jumped ship. I found an awesome biological dentist (Sola Dental) that renewed my faith in the practice. I would not recommend Summer Rydel. read more

We could not be happier with Dr. Rydel. Starting from her comfortable, modern office to her and rest of the staff's kindness, professionalism and compassion, the entire experience was amazing. Both she and Lauren and the rest of her staff are by far the best dentist we have been to. I am very nervous about dentists but felt very comfortable here. They are great with kids and adults both. My 7 year old had extensive work that needed to be done. Dr. Rydel and Lauren made it easy and almost fun for her. They were amazing. We drive a good distance to see Dr. Rydel and it is by far worth it to have a family dentist we can trust. We won't go anywhere else! You will love them! read more

Extremely pleased with Dr. Rydel and her staff. They treated me so well today and made me feel very comfortable during a dental procedure. I highly recommend this practice to anyone that is looking for a great dental experience. read more

I has been +++ years since my last dental check up and cleaning because of bad experiences in the past. I made it my New Year resolution to bite the bullet (or xray film to be more precise) and make an appointment. I chose Dr. Rydel after reading some of the reviews here and she accepts my dental insurance. The office was clean and calming with, the receptionist immediately available to greet me at the desk. After filling out my new patient forms I was brought back for my appointment right on time! Dr. Rydel's dental hygienist was informative, caring, and gentle during xrays and cleaning. Despite how long it has been since my last dental exam Dr. Rydel and her staff were nonjudgmental and very easy to talk with about future care of my mouth. I would recommend her to anyone. read more

Great Dentist. The most honest one I have seen so far. Never recommends a treatment unless its required.

Dr. Summer and her staff truly care for you. Dr. Summer met me right where I was. She listened, answered all my questions, was open to my perspective and then advised me with great care and professionalism. It is rare to find a healing practitioner who genuinely cares and she is one who does! Her office does not try to put you in a "business model" to get more business, but truly meets you where you are. She is also a technically great dentist and I recommend her to anyone who values GREAT customer service in addition to professional care. read more

Love, love Summer Rydel. She's got a lovely facility, very prompt (I've NEVER had to wait), and has affordable services in comparison to what my last dentist charged- which is astonishing because she's a million times better. Her advice for my daughter and I has always been spot on, and so has her work. She came highly recommended by a slew of co-workers, and they were right- she's great, her staff is great, and you will love her! read more

I'm really serious about my teeth, and she's the best dentist I've ever seen.