Dr. Gandhi is an excellent pediatric dentist! She is an expert in the realm of tongue ties as well. Both our girls had tongue ties at birth, so we wanted a pediatric dentist who could follow their development over the years & intervene/treat as necessary to keep them healthy. She is very busy but always kind. She is also very airway focused & evaluates children for orthodontic needs early -- which is better than the standard orthodontic approach which only starts after the bones and structures are largely fixed & fused, making adjustments a lot slower and more difficult. The only downside is the cost. They aren't in network with our dental insurance (Delta Dental) and the prices of the regular dental visits are $$$$. Like almost jaw droppingly expensive. But the upside is that she caught our daughter's issues early and is doing the orthodontic treatment in-house starting at age 5 -- so things can progress well read more

This dentist office is very clean and professional. There are a lot of forms to fill out prior to coming, but I appreciate how thorough they are. Parking lot is a little small. We've seen Dr. Kate twice for my toddler and she did a great job cleaning. thoroughly despite his tantrums. We also saw Dr. Paravani but she was not as thorough as she did not clean his molars. West U had us come back to do a full cleaning with Dr. Kate after I raised some questions for no additional cost. read more

Beware: Lip/Tongue tie diagnosis and procedure. Here's what happened with us. Right after our daughter's 1st birthday, we took her to West U Pediatric Dentistry for her first dentist appointment. We were expecting just an initial cleaning, counting teeth, etc etc but they caught us off guard when they told us she had a "very pronounced" lip and tongue tie and would need a procedure to correct both. They told us without this procedure, she would experience delays with speech and eating. They also said she would suffer breathing and orthodontic issues later in life. On top of this - they told us if we did not do this procedure within 2 months, she would have to be put under anesthesia for it since she would be too big to swaddle. We were given pricing and paperwork and told each procedure would be $1,500, more if we needed anesthesia. As you might imagine we were blindsided and our initial reaction was "we will do whatever it takes for our daughter", but felt uncomfortable with the entire visit so decided to discuss with our pediatrician first. Our wonderful pediatrician told us not to proceed with any procedures without a second opinion from a Texas Children's ENT. We scheduled with the ENT and saw her today. The doctor said her lip and tongue are both within the normal range and that we "shouldn't consider releasing either any time soon." She said there has been a national trend of overprescribing the procedure for lip and tongue release, and there is a national board that has now drafted protocols for when it actually needs to be done. She said our daughter doesn't meet those criteria by any stretch. She also asked how much the dentist was charging. When we told her $1,500, she said that was outrageous. She recommended we not respond to them and find another dentist, which we have already done. TLDR; get a second opinion and trust your instinct. read more

Don't pay too much attention to the negative reviews. I read them after I scheduled the appointment but before the appointment, and got nervous. They took good care of our little one and made it so fun for him. Will be back. There were no mentions of lip or tongue ties. read more

Dr. Gandhi was referred to us by Bayou City Breastfeeding (whom I also highly recommend) after discovering that my son had a lip and tongue tie. We had been doing body work leading up to our visit with Dr. Gandhi and felt nervous about the procedure. From the receptionist to the dental assistant, everyone made us feel at ease. The DR was able to confirm that our son did indeed have a lip and tongue tie which needed revision. The procedure was quick and although we shed tears from hearing our little one's cries, he was quickly brought to us in a very nice, private nursing room. We nursed right away and we're given instructions on how to care for him afterwards. He had some discomfort for a few days afterwards but overall seemed happier to be getting more milk. I really feel comfortable handing my son to Dr. Gandhi and her team. The results from the revision are day and night and we successfully saved our breastfeeding journey because of it. Thank you West U pediatric! read more

West U Pediatric Dentistry - Pediatric Dentists Near Me - Houston, Texas

I rarely leave negative reviews however I must warn others about our experience. This office heavily promotes the snipping of tongue and lip ties. I fell for the con with my first two children. Granted, my first son had a speech delay and I was told he had a tongue tie and that snipping it would greatly improve his speech. I got the procedure done and it did not help at all. He was just a late bloomer. He did have trouble latching as an infant but never had any issues with taking a bottle. That being said, I don't feel it was a bad call to suggest this for my first however I do believe it ended up being unnecessary and didn't "fix" anything. I panicked and took my second baby in, thinking what if he has ties too and it affects his speech later on? He never had any issues with latching or feeding however I was told he had severe lip and tongue ties and to get them corrected to prevent any issues later... Naively I listened and subjected my poor baby to this. Fast forward to my third baby, I took him in for a routine check up and was told he had a lip tie. Dr Ghandi suggested we get his tongue released as we will already be in there snipping his lip. I left the appointment feeling incredibly uneasy that she suggested his tongue be released when he has zero issues. She also forced us to get multiple chiropractic appointments to even be able to schedule his procedure. I don't have an issue with the chiropractor, however I didn't understand why he needed his body worked on to get a simple procedure when he wasn't having any problems in the first place. I decided to get a second opinion at Texas Children's and they said they've seen this heavily diagnosed and that it's been completely unnecessary for so many. They told me my third child absolutely did not have a tongue tie and that his lip tie does not need to be snipped. Please please please do your research and get a second opinion!! It is a traumatic thing to do to a child or baby that doesn't need it. This office charges a high amount for this procedure when most ENT's will do it for a lot less IF it is actually needed. I do know this can help babies and children with feeding issues however the problem I have is suggesting it to naive parents just to make a buck. It is morally and ethically wrong and I pray no one else falls for this scam. read more

Staff was really fantastic! I knocked two stars off because they didn't offer any options other than IV sedation for my sons procedure. He did very well with just the sedative drink given in another office which saved me over 2k. They also didn't tell me they were out of network just gave me prices for the procedures and said they might be lower depending of what insurance covers. Really awesome office if money isn't an issue. My son got equally great care from an equally great office without IV sedation and for only $1800 out of pocket. read more

This establishment is a horrific scam/factory. Avoid at ALL cost. Your son or daughter with "naturally" have a tongue/lip tie. Will then "naturally" need an appliance. Will then "naturally" need speech therapy. DO NOT GO. Would give -5 star rating if possible read more

West U Pediatric Dentistry is the best! The staff are so kind and patient. Dr. And Kate is kind and gentle. And they don't judge you for wanting to stay away from fluoride. They don't pressure you into changing your mind and they offer fluoride free alternatives. read more

When my daughter was born, she had all the signs of having a tongue tie (long time to nurse, difficulty burping, reflux, mouth breathing, thumb sucking more than 10 years), but no one mentioned it to me until after she was 10 years old. We had her tongue tie revised by another provider, but I wish we had known Dr. Gandhi at that time. Dr. Gandhi has done an extensive job educating herself and her staff about tethered oral tissues. I have seen her work firsthand and appreciate all the care she gives her patients. She is a leader in the community educating other healthcare providers about tongue and lip ties, as well as a model for collaboration with other healthcare providers which results in the best outcome for babies. I highly recommend her! read more

Dr Ghandi is great but the last 2 visits, it was a bait and switch. It was scheduled with her and she was "giving a talk" so the new dentist would see us... I made my concerns known and made sure to schedule only with her. 6 months later it happened again, despite the confirmation email saying we were to see her. She's growing and has opened up a second practice and only working at the west u location certain days. The staff is also not accommodating and rude. I called as a courtesy to say I'd be 15-30 min lay at the most. They wanted to charge me a $50 late fee. So I decided to sprint over to the office. When we got to the appointment we realized it was scheduled wrong and they wouldn't take care of the necessary sealants- my daughter was (is) fearful of this procedure and had worked up the courage to do it on the visit. It's not my fault the scheduler inputted it incorrectly- this was the third attempt and had been thoroughly discussed the last visit. We are switching dentist- to one that understands you might be late and to one that is honest and sees our children. read more

Dr. Gandhi has seen all of my babies for tongue tie. She operated on 2 of them and they are doing amazingly well! Dr. G is the BEST! We love West UPD and the staff, they are all wonderful!!! read more

I have been so impressed with Dr. Gandhi. After both my pediatrician and lactation consultant noticed a tongue tie on my infant, we headed into the office to have Dr. Gandhi confirm and address it. It was super easy to schedule an appointment online and Bailey, the receptionist, was so nice when I called to make sure my request had gone through and ask some questions. We had the consultation and the procedure immediately afterwards. I noticed a small improvement right away but it took about a week to see the full benefit. Since then I've had a much easier time nursing. They also recommend (and I second) that you have the lactation consultant come back after the procedure. I will say the exercises you have to do for the 6 weeks after are no picnic and if your kiddo is anything like mine, invest in a good set of ear plugs ;-) They don't work with insurance so you have to pay out of pocket, but Bailey went above and beyond. She filled out the insurance claim form for me so all I had to do was sign it, and provided a pre-addressed, stamped envelope. Considering how little time I have as a mom to a newborn, this was hugely helpful. (Side note: unfortunately, it turns out this procedure was not covered by my medical insurance so best to check with your individual insurance company and policy if you are hoping to be reimbursed.) read more

West U Pediatric Dentistry is amazing. The staff are professional, kind, and sweet tempered. They made my two month old feel very comfortable. The office is beautiful and very well decorated for children to play before their appointment. The staff gave me the history of the logo which was very unique and personable, which is rare. Dr. Gandhi is extremely professional, knowledgable, and was able to put my mind at ease before correcting my sons lip and tongue tie. Both her and her staff walked me through the healing process, exercises, and gave me information to help keep my infants oral hygiene good before his first dental visit.Overall, I highly recommend Dr. Gandhi and her staff at West U Pediatric, I was impressed and I look forward to her being my child's dentist after his tongue and lip tie procedure. read more

Amazing pediatric dentist office! The office is very efficient. They really know how to make kids comfortable and calm. We came to Dr. Gandhi after going to two other pediatric dentists. I was terrified of putting my 3 year old under sedation for his decay. She gave me my treatment options and we decided on a plan that I was comfortable with. I highly recommend! read more

They cancelled my son's procedure 2 business days prior to when it was scheduled. They called the 3 different time with different reasons why they needed to cancel ie he had Covid in the last month, he has had hand foot and mouth in the last month, he is on antibiotics and the last one is that the speech therapist wouldn't sign off on it. After many discussions they decided they no longer wanted to work with us. All this and they would not refund our consultation fee because we came and were seen and told by Dr. Gandhi that he needed to get the procedure as soon as possible. read more

We recently moved to Houston and needed a dentist for our toddler. This place is amazing. Unbeknownst to me, Dr Gandhi also specializes in tongue ties, which is a bonus since my son and I both have them. The office is modern, inviting, and clean. The staff is all very kind and personable. I also had my tongue tie treated here (yes they do adults too) and the procedure went so smoothly. I cannot recommend this office enough! read more

We had a wonderful experience for my two year old daughter's very first dentist visit. The staff was very patient and understanding. They had so many options to keep her distracted and make the process go fast and as easy as possible. Shout out to Bailey for being so kind and fun with her and Dr. K for making it a quick exam. Will definitely be back for our next checkup! read more

This is the best pediatric dentist office I've ever been to! Wow, the dentist is great and so are her employees. The waiting room is awesome and my kids loved it! Thanks for the great experience! read more

West U Pediatric Dentistry - Pediatric Dentists Near Me - Houston, Texas

Brought my 2 month old in for a lip/tongue tie evaluation through a recommendation from a lactation consult. Everyone in the office is always extremely friendly and prompt when we go. My little one had the procedure done to correct the lip/tongue tie and has been doing great. I love that Dr. Gandhi is very thorough and takes time to demonstrate and explain things. We had an evaluation prior to choosing Dr. Gandhi that was with another Dentist at another facility and that dentist never showed her face, only her nurse did the explaining. If ever having any medical procedures performed the doctor/dentist or whoever is doing the procedure should be the one speaking to you directly, first. Anyway, Dr Gandhi's staff all superb in my book, from making appointments, to teaching, to billing they are on top of it. Also, I've been to their office at least 4-5 times and have never had to wait long to be seen. Thanks West U Dentistry! read more

Dr. Gandhi completely transformed our breast feeding experience by addressing my son's lip and tongue tie - I am so incredibly grateful for her and her staff! It wasn't an instant fix and required work at home to ensure the success of the procedure but they provide all the education you need (and set your expectations appropriately). Everyone at the clinic is incredibly helpful and kind - they also take the utmost precaution with covid so we always felt comfortable coming to the clinic. We have since moved but had we stayed in Houston we would have continued to bring our son to her office for dentristry read more

We love Dr. Gandhi and her office staff. She completed a tongue tie correction procedure on our son when he was 6-months old. Not only was she very caring of our son during the procedure, she and her staff were supportive during the entire 6-week recovery period. We felt like they were always available to us for any questions or concerns. Scheduling was prompt. The staff was awesome with helping us to file paperwork with the insurance company. We loved the office so much, we will definitely be using Dr. Gandhi for all our pediatric dental needs moving forward. We are so grateful for all the care and concern and great child-friendly environment of this office. Check this office out for all your child's needs! You won't be disappointed! read more

Dr.Gandhi and the staff at West U Pediatric Dentistry are simply amazing! Somehow they have managed a prefect balance of kid friendly and also a zen and calming atmosphere at the same time. Bailey at the front is very friendly and professional and Dr.Gandhi spends time explaining everything as well as providing great nutritional and dental hygiene education. She uses cutting edge dental technology(low radiation x rays and dental laser)and offers A variety of less invasive options than traditional pediatric dentists. We have never had to wait and were usually done a few minutes early. My daughters love Dr.Gandhi and I would highly recommend her to friends and family! read more

We drive over 45 minutes to visit Dr. Gandhi! We love the care our child receives here. It's so personalized and my daughter loves going to the dentist! read more

Dr.Ghandi and her staff have been more than amazing. I have NEVER received this type of treatment at a doctor/dentist office. My son had a tongue tie and we were having trouble breastfeeding. She and her staff took care of it and we were successful within days. I then took my 3 year old daughter and she fell in love with the office. My daughter didn't like the dentist before and now she keeps taking about going back! All 3 of my kids are now patients of her and will continue to be! The staff is so patient, and sweet. As well as the office atmosphere. Very clean and they have the best little play area! read more

The hospitality is outstanding! The receptionist and assistant were so kind and accommodating. We didn't have to wait long and my 3 year old was very relaxed as he watched the minions. :) I don't think I have visited a doctor's office or dental office like this one. read more

From the first phone call to the visit the entire staff is amazing! Dr. Gandhi is amazing! My kiddo is super nervous at the dentist, and she loves West U pediatric dentistry! Thank you all for making her feel so safe and calm! read more

Absolutely horrible! This place is a total price gouging scheme. $250 Consultation and $250 CT Scan, and apparently all patients need them both as I'm standing there listening to them tell other patients the exact thing! This office takes full advantage of pediatric dentistry patients. So you wait until people show up for the appointment to give them their "estimated cost" for the visit, how lovely!! They email you and call you about appointment reminders constantly, but somehow FAILED to provide an estimated cost amount before the visit. So you surprise people with cost and then you lie and say that ortho is not covered on insurance. I've had the same insurance for two years, it's covered.... Oh wait let me also share that they FAILED to check my secondary insurance and basically told me that it has the same benefits. Lies! They wanted me to pay for the visit out of pocket instead of taking the time to verify my insurance. So let's talk about Dr Ghandi, I asked her to come out to chat with me for a second during our scheduled appointment time, and her office assistant Catherine apologized for like the fifth time and chose to lie again to say oh she's seeing patients. I will would never recommend this money scheming price gouging office to anyone!!!! read more

We had the best experience at West U Pediatric Dentistry! Dr. Ghandi performed both the tongue and lip tie procedure on our 5 week old and now he's able to nurse and eat just fine! She is clearly the best at what she does and was highly recommended. The care before, during, and after was amazing and the overall experience was a great one. read more

Our visit with Dr. Kherani today was so smooth! She was great with my 2 year old daughter, very patient, they sang Wheels on the Bus, she watched Frozen, just made her feel comfortable by showing/explaining everything! They took the time to personalize her visit with all the things I wrote she liked on her medical history form. My daughter is usually a tough one but she laid down and opened wide for her. This was the first time she actually laid down and did it all on her own. Highly recommend Dr. Kherani she explained my daughters hypoplastic spots she saw and about cavity prevention. She also watched Finding Nemo in the hallway while i was checking out and had a picture with her! Such a great help! read more

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I can't thank Dr. Gandhi enough for her patience and understanding during our newborn journey. We were referred to her by our lactation consultant after my son was diagnosed with a tongue and lip tie. We were on the waiting list for an area ENT with the soonest appointment one month away, which was unacceptable with a hungry newborn at home. I called her office in desperation and they fit me in for a free consultation less than two hours later. When we arrived I was immediately impressed with the office environment and the professionalism of her staff. As a new Mom struggling with feeding challenges, I appreciated the straightforward yet gentle approach Dr. Gandhi had while explaining the diagnosis and the procedure. We were given the option to have the procedure done that day. The procedure was quick and my son recovered with any issues. I highly recommend Dr. Gandhi for any new mom concerned about tongue or lip tie. We will be returning as a regular patient once our little guy gets his first tooth! read more

Dr Gandhi and her staff are simply wonderful! We were referred here by our lactation consultant for removal of a tongue and lip tie for our infant daughter. The entire staff at West U Pediatric Dentistry are friendly and welcoming and they made the appointment process a breeze. Dr. Gandhi herself is so knowledgeable and sincere that we felt well informed and completely comfortable about the procedure and the healing process. I have already recommended Dr. Gandhi to a friend and will continue to do so for sure! read more

Dr. Gandhi is incredible! Bailey at the front is so sweet and so are the rest of the staff; they were all very compassionate and made us feel right at home. Our 3 week old daughter went in for a tongue and lip tie evaluation, and they were able to perform the laser procedure for her that same day! I think we were in and out of the office in under an hour, which is pretty incredible. She's now 2 months old, and healed perfectly from the procedure! There's never a wait, and they have a welcome board for all the patients coming in that day which I think is the cutest thing for kiddos! I would highly recommend Dr. Gandhi if you need a tongue/lip tie treated, or just need a pediatric dentist. We live in Katy, but will make the drive to West U for our daughters dental appointments! read more

We had such an amazing experience working with West U! Dr. Ghandi was so great and even personally called us after our daughters tongue and lip tie revision! The staff was also so sweet and made us always feel right at home! We cannot day enough wonderful things about them! read more

Super friendly and helpful. Dr. Gandhi is very thorough and skilled. My son and I were made very comfortable throughout the visits we've had. read more

Always. Exceptional. Truly. -- can you tell that we have the utmost confidence and satisfaction when it comes to West U Pediatric Dentistry? Their entire staff is a dream team. Communication about procedures, appointments, billing . . . it's transparent and provides peace of mind. Dr. Gandhi and her team ensure our children are comfortable and well cared for. If you don't currently feel this way about your child's dentist, please consider visiting this practice. You'll quickly realize that it was the best choice you made for your kids. Our household is all smiles!!! read more

I just switched my two daughters to this practice and on the first visit a cavity was found that the previous dentist missed two weeks ago. I was extremely impressed with all of the staff and how efficiently everything is run. It was definitely the right choice to switch. read more

Dr. Gandhi and her staff could not have been more amazing. Highly recommend this practice and her expertise.

We went there first for my sons tongue tie at 6days and the staff was amazing. We know multiple people who have used Dr Gandhi and she's amazing. Today we went there for his 16 month check up and they sang to him while cleaning his teeth. Their office is my favorite of all my sons doctors. So kind and caring. read more

Thankful for Dr. Gandhi and her team! My son needed his tongue tie released and they were spectacular in explaining why, doing the procedure and making sure I knew everything that was going on. Such a smooth process that I thought was going to be traumatic, and it truly wasn't thanks to West U! read more