I have held back from leaving a review for many years, but as I continue to work and spend…read morethousands on rectifying the work done, I feel responsible to do this. Eight years after walking into this office, I can look back and be certain that walking in was one if not the worst decision of my life. Teeth are precious and not only tools for chewing--they're part of an interconnected system involving digestion, posture, emotions, energy, and overall vitality. This practice doesn't focus on any of that but surely has a strong focus to sell. I worked with 3 different dentist's here; I was young and said yes to everything: frequent cleanings and all the upsell that comes with that, many fillings, crowns, 3 root canals, and even more! I thought I was being responsible. One of the main things to highlight is, absolutely ALL of the crowns were left with a margin. I learned over the years by asking questions that same day crowns are typically found in chain practices where the doctor is not the one molding and the staff is not always well equipped. This was absolutely true. I can think of a time where I removed the molding for the assistant myself(of course I did it wrong). I visited another dentist during that time who did a 3D scan. That doctor warned me of the margin on a particular tooth. I went back to this practice and Dr. Lising minded. She insisted that the crown was fine. That was on a root canal so I didn't feel discomfort, yet the crown fell off on a random day. Sadly it was too late-there was significant decay underneath and the tooth had to be shaved down significantly. Dr. Lising was not pleasant to work with during this time. As I read on many other recent reviews, I also experienced the arrogance. She laughed at my hesitation to "fix" the issue. I agreed to placing a dental post to then place a new crown. Sadly, the post caused the tooth to break and led to an infection that showed while pregnant. I had to have an extraction while pregnant and an implant months later. This costed me several thousands. On a different occasion, I complained of sensitivity on a particular tooth and was told that I needed a root canal. With what I know now, I can say that it was called too early. All I did was say that it was sensitive, that's it. Root canals are bad news and I just extracted a second one. The recovery was brutal. I have one to more to go. Another experience was an onlay that fell off 4 times before it never moved again- I don't know how that was accomplished. If I could go back, I would want my young self to read this review and be intrigued to read on functional/biological dentistry. You will find a doctor who will cost you a bit more per visit but a whole lot less over time, a Dr. that will care to save your teeth. I do not have any pleasure in leaving this review, in fact it is hard but I feel a strong need to. I have spent thousands of dollars over the last 4 years to redo all the work that I have paid for in the past! It is painful in every way and I don't wish it on anyone. If you are looking for a dentist, please be kind to yourself and look for a Dr that will care for you from a functional perspective and educate you while saving your teeth.

Fantastic office staff. Fast, helpful, and direct. Emily gets you in and out and on your way!…read more Speedy service is a huge plus.

Sadly, I cannot give a one star review…read more At an annual cleaning appointment Dr. Davis suggested replacing my crown for cosmetic reasons and I unknowingly left for college in August 2025 with a crown that was not properly fitted. I was left alone at college with severe teeth pain, ear aches, nerve pain, and I could only chew on one side of my mouth because of the intense pain I felt day and night. I frequently visited emergency rooms and dentists in Austin with additional incurred costs, not knowing my pain came from my tooth being severely inflamed and infected due to deep decay, damage, and trauma because of my ill-fitted crown. I returned to Houston and alerted Dr. Davis and staff of my severe pain, where I immediately came to tears because of my immense pain, and he came to the solution to shave down my crown. He said that shaving my crown would help, but that I might need a root canal if the pain continued. I was not given an X-ray, which would have shown how infected and damaged the root of my tooth was. At this appointment the urgency and need of getting a root canal was severely brushed over. After visiting a new dental practice, I was told that I needed immediate care (root canal and crown replacement) because of my ill-fitted crown that could have left me with permanent damage, and even the loss of my tooth. As a young female college student, I have endured immense stress, pain, and emotions due to the lack of attention and care from Cosmetic Dentist Associates. I have lived a very difficult six months where my tooth and nerve pain were a constant stressor, when it could have been completely avoidable if I had received proper care from this dental practice in the first place. I am happy to say that I have received attentive care from a dentist in Austin and finally, six months later I am able to chew on both sides of my mouth, and not live in fear that my porcelain crown would break inside of my mouth with a dead tooth. I advise every one who comes to Cosmetic Dental Associates to advocate for themselves, as I have spent half a year of my youth in serious pain, when it could have been completely avoided or caught earlier if I was listened to.

These guys are the best. Very friendly and excellent care…read more Staff and hygienists are top of the line as well. All in all, the most professional dental office I have ever been to.

Dr. Abed took over an existing practice from a retiring dentist. I am quite happy with my last few…read morevisits with Dr. Abed. I actually cannot remember if he has had to do any work on my teeth. He has a pleasant & professional demeanor. I am glad that I can continue at this practice because it is an excellent location for me. He accepts Humana & Delta Dental. He may accept others if you call the office.I am shocked by some of the negative reviews on Dr.Herbst who is no longer there because he retired. I absolutely loved him & was a long time patient. I am going to inform Dr. Abed that he might want to start a new Yelp listing based only on reviews for him. I love the waiting area & especially the restroom here. I feel like I am in an upscale restaurant, not a dentist office. I think that Dr. Herbst is responsible for that. Do not hesitate to book an appointment with Dr.Abed!

I don't like writing bad reviews and always focus on the positive but this was a Very disappointing…read moreexperience. James Herbst provided a recommendation on my teeth to get a filling that was not at all necessary as I got two other opinions from prominent dentists who rejected the need. Thank goodness for the additional opinions!! Also what bothered me greatly was he kept touching my shoulder. Probably 3-4 times! I just wanted to run away! He didn't even review the xrays with me which I have never seen happen in all my years of going to the dentist in various states. I have never felt so uncomfortable.

There are a number things wrong at this dentist place. In no particular order…read more1. The front office is extremely bad. They do not return calls or emails, they do not send documentation after several requests. 2. Care particularly from the dentist is very rushed and he misses things 3. They definitely over file claims - look through your bill and you will routinely see high risk asssessments for which they bill extra even when other dentists don't (I compared and switched) 4. They take more Xrays (now they force twice a year on routine xrays) and you guessed it - they bill you extra. The 1-star I gave is for the hygenist who catches more issues than the dentist does!

They have a nice first time offer of $69 for xray and cleaning. I was able to get an appointment…read morewithin the same week. The office and rooms are neat and they have tvs in each room for viewing while waiting. They explained each step to me and after my xrays they explained what the next steps were before the doctor came in. There was a long wait. I only saw 1 dentist there but I was told they were short on the staff the day I went. The dentist explained some concerns and options for me and they brought me a quote to think things over. The dentist did my cleaning with an electric tool. It was very painful for me. Next time I will ask if he can use the manual one. But the dentist was kind and I can tell he was working hard to get to all of the clients waiting.

She does amazing work. I have dental work piecework over the years and she worked so well with what…read moreI had. She gives people confidence at a affordable price. I am greatful. I found her in 2018 . She treats everyone like family. She is an inspiration for everyone and changes peoples lives. The dog Piper is a bonus. hank you so much Dr. Alani You rock!!

Everyone is so professional from the moment I called, the visit and check out. Dr. Alani is super…read moreknowledgeable, insightful and goes the extra mile in her care and treatment. And the office is so clean and comfortable. All important to me as my dentist of 25 years retired and so I was so relieved and impressed to have such a great experience and will keep coming back!

Dr Canto and Dr Parraga are both great dentists. They do great cosmetic and restorative work. They…read morehave improved my smile more than I could have imagined. The service here is always professional, warm, friendly and very thorough. Both of them are perfectionists and want the very best for their patients. Everything is top notch. I went for a cleaning yesterday. The new hygienist, Didi, was incredible. She cleaned my very stained teeth better than anyone ever has. She also is a perfectionist and thorough. The staff there is always helpful and friendly. I love this place and I'm very thankful for them.

After 2 years of care, I was informed that this clinic does not accept either of my PPO dental…read moreplans. I was unaware of this and they did not mention whatsoever. Dr. Canto is amazing and is the most thorough, but she recommended $30k worth of work. Three other cosmetic dentists have recommended against. They actually accept insurance.

I absolutely love Lifeworks Dental! I literally choose my insurance plan based on whether they're…read morein-network or not -- that's how much I trust and value this office. They're located off the Katy Freeway near IKEA, on the south side between Wirt and Antoine. The office shares a parking lot with Memorial Tacos, a dry cleaner, and some boutique shops. The parking lot is spacious, so parking is never an issue. Inside, everything is spotless and modern. The front desk staff are always kind, competent, and welcoming. Their hygienists are amazing -- especially Shauna, who is both personable and incredibly skilled. And both Dr. Tran and Dr. Nguyen are outstanding. They're highly competent, never push unnecessary services, and take the time to explain everything clearly. I've been coming here for years, and they've redone a few old fillings from decades ago with excellent results. I always leave feeling confident in their work -- and with a nice little goody bag! The advice they've given me over the years has actually worked, and my dental health is better because of it. I sincerely hope Dr. Tran and Dr. Nguyen keep practicing for a long time, because I'll be coming here for life -- and so will my kids when they're grown.

I had a great experience with Dr. Kini Tran and his dental assistant. I was nervous about having a…read moreroot canal, but Dr. Tran was patient, professional, and took the time to explain everything clearly. He performed the procedure with great care, and it went much more smoothly than I expected. His dental assistant was also friendly, caring, and attentive throughout the entire visit, making me feel comfortable from start to finish. I truly appreciate the excellent care I received and highly recommend Dr. Kini Tran and his team to anyone in the Houston area. Thank you for making a stressful procedure such a positive experience!

I initially contacted Dr. Lee's office to schedule a routine dental cleaning…read more I was informed that a checkup was required first. I explicitly stated that I did not want to proceed. Later that same day, the dental office called me back and stated that they had checked with my insurance and that the visit would be fully covered. I said no, I have to check with my insurance myself. Later, their insurance person called and texted me back and confirmed that they had checked with my insurance and that the visit would be fully covered. Based solely on that representation, I agreed to schedule the checkup. After the visit, I received a bill from Dr. Lee that insurance did not cover part of the service, allegedly because that portion is only covered once per year and I had already used it. Do not trust them when they say they checked with your insurance. Had I been correctly informed of this at the time of scheduling, I would not have agreed to the appointment.

First and foremost the dentist at this office is funny and highly qualified. Nevertheless the…read morehygienist who worked on my teeth was so forceful that I now have spaces in between my teeth, especially my front two teeth. I have taken care of my teeth for the past 20 years and I am utterly upset that they have been obstructed by someone who was literally only supposed to clean my teeth.

Chose Dr Frazar and the Houston dentist because I needed some advanced procedures, with sedation…read more I couldn't have asked for a more smooth process. Easy location and plenty of parking. Beautiful modern office with the most updated digital technology. Tye staff is so experienced, friendly and good at what they do. Dr Frazar fixed my oral issues. Thank you Dr Frazar and staff

From the moment you arrive you are treated with the utmost importance. Every step is thoroughly…read moreexplained, questions answered and you are given top care and service. Ashley was assisting Dr. Frazer and she was wonderful, very attentive and gives a sense of calmness and knowledge. Dr. Frazer was amazing as always, again explains everything so clearly, giving you a clear plan and answers questions along the way should you have any. She takes great care of her team and I really appreciate that, it shows. I have complete confidence in the entire team, would recommend The Houston Dentists to all.

For people with sensitive like myself, Dr. Kaestner and his staff are a godsend. They work hard to…read moreensure that you are comfortable and feel the least pain possible (while using local anesthetics, of course) when performing procedures. Most importantly, is that he explains to you in detail what work, if any, is needed and why. I've had problems in the past with dentist who performed unnecessary work. I have not had that problem here. I've been a patient here for over 4 years and hope to be a patient here for another 30 years.

If you're like me and have that pesky wire permanently lined against the inside of your bottom…read moreteeth because your orthodontist knew the retainer he gave you would never be used once you stepped foot out of his office, you'll love coming to Dr. Kaestner. Yes, you try flossing between those wires and brushing as hard as you can, but nothing beats the power of a suction hose and an ultrasonic cleaner that blasts buildup away. When you walk out of the office and do the tongue-check against your bottom teeth, your teeth thank you for giving them a clean slate on life, erasing the last six months of buildup from coffee, soy sauce, greasy foods, and all those late nights where you passed out somewhere and didn't brush your teeth. The hygienists are gentle on your teeth, staff is friendly, environment is clean/sterile, and appointments are always on time. I love my dentist.