Trisha Kimes, DDS

I visited Sage Dentistry and Dr Trisha Kimes today first time. Dr Trisha and staff working there are incredibly nice, caring and friendly. Office looks great, modern and clean. Most important, they are very professional– patiently explained procedure, what they will do, what to expect after… My decision to visit Sage was based on great reviews, and I am glad I read them. Thank you and see you soon.

Dr. Kimes and her staff were outstanding. I had been procrastinating and dreading a dental procedure for years but it is now a pleasant and brief memory thanks to Sage Dentistry! They went above and beyond to make sure I was informed and comfortable at every step.

The team at Sage Dentistry is wonderful! They are kind, well organized and they actually make dental appointments pleasant. I had an ugly old crown from another dentist and I was thrilled when it broke. The new crown from Dr. Kimes and team looks so great — what a difference! The attention to detail is incredible, the results are gorgeous. Thanks, Sage Dentistry.

It’s ALWAYS amazing to visit Dr. Kimes and her staff. Everyone is extremely wonderful and helpful from check in to check out. I had Cindy as my hygienist this time and she was amazing, extremely thorough and meticulous. Dr. Kimes as always is very thorough and always remembers the details of my past appointments with amazing doctor to patient interaction. I forgot to mention last time that you can especially trust Sage Dental because I was seen by another dentist that suggested I get an expensive long list of treatments done, but Dr Kimes reviewed the list and explained it and recommended a better, more affordable approach. Thank you all! Would recommend this office staff to ANYONE!

I absolutely love Sage Dentistry! Excellent and super friendly staff. Was recommended to this office by a coworker and will never go anywhere else! Dr. Latiolais, who recently moved out of Austin, did some bonding on my front tooth and I could not be happier with my smile! Dr. Kimes and Martha performed my comprehensive exam and cleaning. I have Delta Dental and have had no issues with insurance and this office.
Thank you all!

My previous experience at dental surgeries have not been good ones! So I am delighted to have found such a highly professional practice which delivers excellent service whilst still being so friendly. I can now say I actually look forward to visiting the dentist!!!

Three weeks ago, my 12 year old crown cracks in half. I had not been to a general dentist in years, but a friend had referred me to Dr. Trisha Kimes. This was two days before the long July 4^th holiday. I called Sage Dental and explained my situation to the office manager Roxanne. She worked me into their schedule that same afternoon. Upon arriving at the office, I was checked in with April. The office is sleek and comfortable, all their new patient paperwork can be done on their iPad. The whole staff was very friendly and treated me like I was the most important patient in the office. April took a quick set of X-​rays, then I was examined by Dr. Kimes. Even though they had a full afternoon of scheduled patients, Dr. Kimes wanted to make sure I was comfortable for long weekend. They fixed me up with a temporary crown that same day. With my original crown mostly missing, there was not much to go on as far as crafting my temporary crown. Sheana worked quite a while to make sure the temporary crown fit perfectly. She was determined to make sure I was comfortable with the fit, even though my permanent crown would be ready in 2 weeks. Two weeks later, my permanent crown fits and looks great. The entire staff was super friendly and really seemed to enjoy their jobs. I can’t recommend Sage Dentistry and Dr. Kimes enough. Even if you do not live or work in that general area, their care is worth the drive.

First of all, the chairs! I was getting my old silver fillings replaced with pretty white ones and was in the chair for a while. The chair was SO comfy –Tempurpedic! The 2 hours passed by so quickly.
Dr Kimes was so gentle and her asst Heather was extremely informative about each step. They took their time and were careful not to let the old amalgam powder get released into the air I was breathing.
My teeth look amazing and the old fillings are now updated~!
Update old fillings? Check!
Feels good to have it done.

Dr. Latiolais and her team are the friendliest people on earth. Lots of smiles, always on time, and incredibly, awesomely painless :)

BEWARE!
If you call their office and ask if they work with your insurance they will tell you «yes, they work with all insurances.» What they neglect to say is that they are not in-​network with ANY insurances.
After expressing my sadness to leave my former dentist because they dropped Delta Dental, I told the front desk I was looking for a new dentist that would work with Delta Dental. They had amazing service at the beginning, sitting me down and asking me if I had any worries, filling our a dental survey and finally asking if I had any questions.
After service like that, I was absolutely shocked when at the end of the visit they asked for a $ 30 (I think) payment.
Preventative treatment is covered 100% by my plan and after explaining that and letting them know there shouldn’t be a fee, the front desk lady still dodged mentioning they weren’t in-​network. It finally took me getting frustrated and asking again if they work with Delta Dental and she said «yes, but we aren’t an in-​network provider — we wouldn’t be able to offer the services we do if we were in-​network.»
BEWARE! BEWARE!

I was referred to Dr. Hoppe for a crown on my front tooth. I have had the crown for awhile now and I started noticing a grayish line right by the gum. I was really worried that I would need a new crown and not wanting to go through that hassle and expense right now but knew it needed to be done. When I got to her office it was really nice, the staff was wonderful and if it is possible to make taking xrays of your teeth pleasant, that’s what they did. I was even offered lip balm after the xrays were done! They were very gentle and I was already thinking this practice lived up to it’s reviews and then I met Dr. Hoppe. She was so so nice and friendly and sat down next to me and asked what I thought about internal bleaching to correct the discoloration instead of redoing the whole crown. I had never heard of this process but it’s much less time consuming and a whole lot cheaper. Why had none of the other dentist consultations I had gone to told me about this? I really appreciated that she thought about me and helpful options instead of saying «yep, you need a new crown and I’m happy to replace it».
I was so impressed with her and her staff that of course I would have had it replaced but to find out I didn’t need to and had a cheaper and less invasive option was great. She referred me to Dr. Shell at Westlake Endodontics and they performed the procedure which worked wonderfully. I’m a little sad that I didn’t have any work done but as soon as I am due for a teeth cleaning I will be switching to her. I don’t have dental insurance but I know that the extra cost will be worth it. She even sent me a thank you note in the mail after my appointment. I can’t wait to go back!

Wow!!! This office staff is wonderful, incredible, and totally professional!!!
I have 2 daughters with challenges when it comes to denistry. Dr. Hoppe does not talk down to them, explains procedures to them verbally and with pictures, and is kind and patient with them! My daughter love and respect her and the team she has around them.
I know for a fact Dr. Hoppe truly cares for her patient’s well being. She answers everyone of my e-​mails and phone calls in a quick manner. She reassures me and my daughters.
Aftre a recent visit my 17 year old daughter wanted me to take her to a Hallmark store even before going home. The reason, she wanted to buy Dr. Hoppe a card to express her gratitude for all she had done for her.
I can’t say enough great things about this office!

*** READ THIS IF YOU HATE THE DENTIST OFFICE! ***
I had been avoiding the dentist chair for a good few years and then some dental issues came up where I couldn’t wait any longer. So I was forced to find a dentist in Austin and was recommended to Dr. Hoppe by my new husband.
From the day I stepped in she made me feel comfortable. My dental anxiety was a 15 on a scale of 1 – 10. So to help make the exams and upcoming crown appointments I had a little less stressful, she prescribed me with something to help calm me down.
Her staff from the front desk, her office, the sweet lady Martha who cleans your teeth and of course Dr. Hoppe herself, made the experience bearable! Now don’t get me wrong… I still hate going to the dentist, but Dr. Hoppe makes it ok. And I’m happy to say I can go in now and feel comfortable and safe without having to take anything for the anxiety.
Don’t put off going to the dentist — TRUST ME — just go see Dr. Hoppe and her team, they’ll take wonderful care of you. I promise. :)

Well, I originally liked Dr. Hoppe’s office and her staff, not including the office assistants. However, that love fest didn’t last long.
I began to find out that she has a very abrasive personality and we clashed hard. She was having trouble with another patient in the next room and I patiently waited for her to finish. She had to take «extra time» for herself to regain her composure before seeing me, so another long wait. Let’s say she carried that poor attitude with her when she was with me, it wasn’t professional at all. She fixed a crown and when I came back for the following visit, it wasn’t sitting right so I asked her to adjust it when she said, «You know, I can’t be your dentist any longer, I can’t work with you» or something to that matter. All in all, I think it had to do with money in the end. I would never recommend this dentist, nor would I ever go back. Beware.

I’ve just returned from seeing Dr. Latiolais with my dad (73). What a fantastic experience!
I have been a patient at their offices for about 6 months. I love their positive attitude, professionalism and eagerness to please. I’ve had very positive experiences with both dentists – they treat our whole family (3 sons). My dad moved in with us nearly a year ago and has been totally «dental resistant» since he moved from his hometown out of state. He has heart disease and is nearing the time for hospice care. Basically he thinks, «what’s the point?» The point is clean, healthy teeth to enjoy for the rest of his days. He’s taken meticulous care of them all his life… and I don’t want him to stop now!
I made and canceled 3 appointments before he FINALLY agreed to see Dr. Latiolais, who has extensive experience working with geriatric patients. They had been warned he may be difficult, cynical, and rushed. But I think the office staff charmed him into a hypnotic state (without meds!) before he even hit the chair. Dr. Latiolais got him chatting about his former life as a professor… they discussed books and students before she even looked at his chart. I could tell she had reviewed his xrays and medical records thoroughly as she spoke with him. They had a great rapport, and she worked fantastically with him. To my surprise, she cleaned his teeth herself using gum-​sensitive products and tools. He was totally relaxed and compliant. I might say he really enjoyed himself! We were thrilled to hear his teeth are actually in great shape. She understood his practical approach and desires, and was so flexible. We had not planned on the cleaning/​consult to be one visit – but I was thrilled they combined these appointments just for him.
All in all, I could not be more pleased. It takes more than dentistry school to be a great dentist. I truly think both Hoppe and Latiolais possess the whole package: They have excellent skills, compassionate bedside manner, and the gift of kindness.

I despise going to the dentist. I have tiny little teeth and giant gums, like Ren from Ren & Stimpy. If there is a pokey dental tool in the same room with me, it will find my soft squishy flesh and jab it unmercifully. Also, I have a «wandering tongue,» kinda like a lazy eye, but it’s my tongue, and it tries to lick dental hygienist’s fingers when they stick the pokey things in my mouth. All of this is magnified when I’m novocained and slobbery.
Dr. Hoppe and her patient, chipper assistants have always put up with my shenanigans, and there is no way I would willingly see another dentist. Well, maybe Dr. Latiolais, but I draw the line there, unless I chip a tooth on week-​old Cinnabon at the airport and I’m like «is there a dentist in the terminal?!» and somehow I find one, and he reattaches my tooth with icing and tinfoil. Like Dr. MacGyver, DDS. But that’s the only way.
This is the best dental office ever. I dare you to find a better one, and if you do, I’ll yawn and be like «Pssh, please. Dr. Hoppe rocks hardest.»

Dr. Hoppe and her staff are fabulous! I relocated to Austin and was in need of a dentist to finish my treatment from a bad car accident. Dr. Hoppe not only finished my dental work but did research to learn more about the implant the oral surgeon had used on me so she could make sure she was giving me the best level of care.
I had a previous dentist refuse to treat me because of this very reason and to not damage her reputation so I can tell you from lots of personal experience with dentists, Dr. Hoppe does not only pride herself in excellent results but she is also very caring of her patients. That is very hard to find these days!

I never thought that I’d actually *like* going to the dentist.
Nikki is, by far, the best dentist I’ve EVER been to. (And she’s adorable.) She’s refreshingly bright, and she listens to you, gives you kind practical advice, genuinely cares for you and your health, and you can tell– is just really good people. She was incredibly quick with me, too. So considerate when you’re as busy as I am. And she’s just so smart, too– she obviously knows her stuff…
I just don’t know that I’ve been really *cared* for more by a dentist. I had to go in for an initial cleaning– which she handled better than any dentist I’ve had… and then later one of my old fillings was infected and I had to get an emergency root canal. I thought I was going to die from the pain of it– and she SOO quickly eased my mental and physical pain and got me taken care of with the speed of a gazelle and the grace of someone who’d been doing it for YEARS AND YEARS. When I tell my friends how quickly she handled me they’re SHOCKED.
I refer ALL of my friends to her– and they’ve all said the same wonderful things… THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU Nikki!!!

It’s ironic that my first appointment with Dr. Hoppe went down on the day that Justin’s ROTD broke. When we got to talking about it in her office, most of the staff had a peek at the posted review and got a big grin about it. Curiously, though they all had terrific things to say about Justin, they didn’t mention his gigantic mutton chops clearly seen in the photo, or for that matter, from earth orbiting satellites. And I was really bummed that I forgot to bust out the Stephen Wright joke about Wright’s cute dental hygenist, and how in order to spend time with her he preps by downing an entire box of Oreo cookies ahead of time.
All that aside, I can see how easy it is to walk out super happy about the treatment you receive here. Dr. Hoppe and her staff (in my limited experience) are as sweet and enthusiastic as they are thorough, and specialize in those of us who may be a little nervous about taking a seat in the chair. It had been waaaay too long since my last trip to the dentist, and she went above and beyond to assure me that all was not lost. As of this sitting, she’s formulating a treatment plan for me, and I’ll know more about how my next several visits are going to shake out soon.
But in the interim, it’s such a relief to find a dentist who’s equal parts competent and caring. In fact, it’s something to smile about.

I hadn’t been to the dentist in over 5 years, out of pure fear. After several bad dental experiences in the past, I decided that my reoccurring nightmare of my teeth falling out was bound to come true as I decided I would never go to the dentist again.
Then I met Dr. Hoppe (recommended to me by other friends) she’s really amazing. I don’t think there is a bigger wimp about going to the dentist than me, and she totally turned me around. Her theory on, «If it’s painful, then people don’t return» totally won me over.
I’m actually looking forward to going back in 6 months for my routine check up. If there are any other dental-​phobes out there. I highly recommend her. She said that all the scardy cats eventually wind up in her office. It’s easy to see why.