At Tiny Texans Pediatric Dentistry, we have worked hard to create an environment where our young patients and their families can feel relaxed and comfortable. We are happy to offer the dental services your child needs, including preventive dentistry, nutrition counseling, frenectomies, silver diamine fluoride, and emergency services. We also offer oral conscious sedation and nitrous oxide.
Our entire team of professionals loves what they do, and we are committed to providing high-quality, high-tech care to your children. We know your child is the most important person in your life—and we will treat your child as our own.
Dr. Christina Ramirez’s competent, warm, and friendly staff is well trained in communicating with families. Everyone on our team is skilled in putting every patient—and every parent—at ease when they are in our office. Rest assured that we will temper our communication with your children appropriately—whatever their age. We do everything we can to keep them from feeling anxious about the unfamiliar sights, sounds, and smells of the dental office.
We want visiting the dentist to be fun for your child to set them on the path for a lifetime of good oral health. From the colorful murals and numerous play areas to the cartoons playing in every exam room, we strive to make your children feel comfortable the minute they walk in.
We look forward to seeing you and your children!
Dr. Christina Ramirez
Owner and Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
Christina Ramirez, DDS, was raised in the border town of Del Rio, Texas. As the oldest of five children—with four younger brothers—she has always had a love of caring for others
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Dr. Christina practiced pediatric dentistry in the San Antonio area for eight years before making the move to the south Austin area. She truly loves all her interactions with patients and the patients' families!
During her childhood, Dr. Christina experienced both the good and the bad where dental care was concerned. This reinforced her passion for creating a positive experience for all her young patients. Dr. Christina had known she wanted to be a pediatric dentist since the eighth grade when she realized it would be a great way to merge her love of science, education, and children.
Her favorite thing about her job is gaining the trust of a nervous child and having him or her leave the office with a smile.
Dr. Christina’s list of credentials includes:
- 2003—Texas A&M University, degree in Biomedical Science, Magna Cum Laude
- 2007—University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School, Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree
- 2009—University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Dental School, Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry
- 2010—The American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, Diplomate certification
She has been a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the Hispanic Dental Association, the Texas Dental Association, the American Dental Association, and the Capital Area Dental Society, as well as a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
One of the ways she gives back to her community is by sharing the joy of a dental career with youth who might be interested in following a similar path.
She and her husband have a daughter, Eliana, and a white German shepherd named Shiloh. In her free time, Dr. Christina enjoys walking her dog, exporing area parks with her daughter, country dancing, and spending time with her family.
Dr. Gracen Marriott
Pediatric Dentist
Gracen Marriott, DDS, was born and raised in a small mountain town in Colorado where she spent time skiing, snowboarding, and hiking in the mountains. She grew up the second of five children, so her house was always busy, loud, and lots of fun! She completed her undergraduate degree at Duke University, studying Biology, Chemistry, and Psychology.
It was in dental school that she fell in love with the state of Texas and met her fellow dentist husband, Tyler. Dr. Gracen stayed at UT Health San Antonio to complete her residency and earn a certificate in Pediatric Dentistry. She is excited to be closer to her parents and siblings in Austin, TX, and spend more time with her niece and nephew. In her free time, she loves staying active, spending time with friends and family, and long walks in the sunshine with her dog, Maya.
Stephanie, RDA
Office Manager
In her late teens, Stephanie worked as a scrub tech at an office where they later asked her if she wanted to learn how to be a dental assistant—and on-the-job training followed. She’s been a dental assistant ever since! Stephanie has been with Dr. Christina from the very beginning, relocating from her home in San Antonio to Austin to be a part of the team. Stephanie is certified in CPR, nitrous oxide monitoring, and coronal polishing and sealants.
She cannot pinpoint one thing she loves about her job because it’s “basically everything.” Stephanie asks, “Where can you go to work and be a kid again?” She feels that when she sees a child who is happy to come to the dentist or who doesn’t want to leave after the appointment, the entire team has done their jobs right.
Stephanie and her wife Michelle are moms to fur babies Bailey, Bella, Blake and Bryn. The couple travels to San Antonio frequently to visit nieces and nephews so they can be a part of their activities as much as possible. She calls being a fur mom and an aunt an “absolute blessing.”
Miriam, RDA
Lead Dental Assistant
Miriam is a graduate of the Austin Dental Assistant School and joined Tiny Texans Pediatric Dentistry right after completing the program in 2016. She was born in Austin and has lived in Buda most of her life. Miriam loves that her job gives her the opportunity to work with kids.
In her spare time, she enjoys hanging out with her dog and exploring all that Austin has to offer—particularly its food trucks!