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Bristles Cosmetic Dentistry

701 Shepherd Dr Ste 102, Houston, TX 77007

4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews Opening hours below
Call (713) 426-4044 Directions Website (drshirleyparikh.com, opens in a new tab)

Reviews

4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews

4–5 stars: 97% · 1–2 stars: 3% · 214 written reviews

Last 12 months: 10 reviews · 80% 4–5 stars (was 98%) · Replies: 59% of reviews · 4 of 6 one- and two-star

57mention friendly, welcoming staff

23mention a clean office

12mention a modern, attractive office

Read what patients say (7 themes) ↓Write a review
  • Sedation permit (TX board)

What patients say

How the visit felt

11Gentle, thorough cleanings
9A gentle touch
8Explaining everything before doing it

Staff and office

57Friendly, welcoming staff
23A clean office
12A modern, attractive office

Who comes here

5Being great with kids

How we count themes

Sedation permits

Texas records show Dr. Shirley Parikh has permits for nitrous oxide and level 1 sedation. A permit does not mean either is used at every visit.

Dr. Shirley Parikh, DDS

  • Texas license active, first licensed Jun 2008
  • Dental school: Baylor College of Dentistry Texas A&M Health Science Center, 2008
  • Holds a nitrous oxide (laughing gas) permit (since 2008) and a level 1 sedation permit (most recent 2009)

NPI 1790948479 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website

How it compares in Houston

One- and two-star reviews
3%of 214 written reviews
A lower share than 57% of Houston practices
Middle Houston practice: 4%
4–5 star reviews
80%in the last 12 months, down from 98%
Share of written reviews giving 4–5 stars
Replies to reviews
59%of written reviews get a reply (4 of 6 one- and two-star)
More replies than 66% of Houston practices
Middle Houston practice: 35%
Licensed in Texas since
2008its longest-licensed confirmed dentist
Licensed more recently than 57% of Houston dentists we list
Middle Houston dentist: first licensed 2004

How we compare

What they can help with

  • Veneers & cosmetic

    Listed on its business profile · Named for it · 5 pages on its website

  • Sedation & nervous patients

    A confirmed dentist holds a Texas board sedation permit · Listed on its business profile · 1 page on its website

Veneers & cosmetic: how it works ShowA front tooth with a veneer, a thin shell on the front surface only, beside a front tooth with a crown covering all of it above the gum.
Sedation & nervous patients: how it works ShowA scale of four sedation levels from most to least awake: minimal, moderate, deep and general anesthesia.

Also listed on its website

Urgent care in review accounts

The practice’s website describes emergency visits, and two reviewers report prompt help for urgent problems, including same-day care for severe tooth pain.

Plans and crown costs

Its website says the Bristles Wellness Plan for people without dental insurance includes 20% off treatment. Its website says CEREC crowns can be designed, milled, and placed in one visit; cost depends on the case and insurance.

Ways to pay

  • Accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile pay (its business profile)

Equipment and memberships

Equipment and treatments on its website
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When you can go

Weekends
Closed

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Getting there

701 Shepherd Dr Ste 102
Houston, TX 77007
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  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom and seating
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Free parking lot
  • On-site parking

Its business profile

In the practice's words

Its own business description

“Welcome to Bristles Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, your Trusted destination for comprehensive dental care in Houston. Led by Dr. Shirley Parikh, DDS, MAGD in Houston with over 18 years of experience and advanced training in cosmetics and implants, we provide high-quality general and cosmetic dentistry services. …”

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Sources and dates

Business listing and reviews, Sep 2026 · drshirleyparikh.com, Sep 2026 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, Sep 2026 · NPI registry · City of Houston super neighborhoods

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