The Health of Your Body Starts with the Health of Your Mouth.

Integrative dental care in Austin. Built on listening, science and trust.

Empowering Others to Live Healthier Lifestyles

We bring together dentistry, airway health, sleep, inflammation, and prevention because your mouth is the gateway to your whole system. When something feels off, we believe your body is trying to tell you something. At 12 Oaks Integrative Dentistry, that is where we begin.

Why We Practice Integrative Dentistry

Dr. Marc Worob opened 12 Oaks with one chair, a quiet commitment to doing the right thing, and a deep respect for both the relationships he was building and treatments he was providing for his patients.
They were receiving exceptional care, but some were struggling for answers. From the moment Dr. Elyse Barron joined 12 Oaks, her thoughtful approach led us to ask new questions and reshape the way we looked at the health of our patients.
We began looking past symptoms toward root causes and started listening for what the body might be trying to say.

Root Cause Dentistry

Today, 12 Oaks Integrative Dentistry is a place where trust comes first. Where we listen closely, think holistically, and build care plans that make sense for the long term.

How We Practice HEROIC Care

We Live By

what we call HEROIC care. It reminds us how we want to show up 
for you.

Healthy

We aim to make the kinds of healthy choices we hope for in our patients. Not perfectly. But with care and intention.

Educate

We take time to explain what’s going on and why it matters. We want you to leave with clarity, not confusion.

Respectful

We honor your time, your voice, and your story. We try never to rush or assume.

Opportunity

Every visit is a chance to help. Sometimes what we find has very little to do with teeth.

Integrity

We don’t believe in pressure. We share what we would choose for our own families.

Compassionate

We know the dental chair can bring up all kinds of emotions. We meet that with patience, kindness, and presence.

Listen

Your story comes first. We want to understand what has been happening and what matters most to you.

Plan

Together, we design a care path that feels right and supports your long-term health.

What to Expect as a Patient

Evaluate

We look beyond your teeth. Airway, sleep, stress, inflammation, and habits all shape what we see.

Explain

You will learn why things are happening, not just what needs to be done.

Real People. Real Stories.

What happens when someone finally feels seen?

You Deserve a Dentist Who Sees the Bigger Picture

If you have been piecing this together on your own for a while, or if you simply want care that helps it all make more sense, we are here.