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General dentist · Afton Oaks / River Oaks Area

Cura Smiles

2111 W Loop S Ste 130, Houston, TX 77027

4.5+ stars in 500+ reviews Opening hours below
Call (832) 767-3331 Directions Website (mycurasmiles.com, opens in a new tab)

Reviews

4.5+ stars in 500+ reviews

4–5 stars: 97% · 1–2 stars: 3% · 396 written reviews

Last 12 months: 144 reviews · 98% 4–5 stars · Replies: 84% of reviews · 4 of 10 one- and two-star

97mention friendly, welcoming staff

32mention a clean office

26mention Spanish or other languages spoken

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  • Medicaid & CHIP (United Healthcare)

Reviewers Describe Clear Explanations; Cura Replies Often

A dentist who takes time and listens is described in five reviews, and 32 mention a clean office. Hours shift through the week, from an 8 am start on Fridays to a 6 pm close on Wednesdays.

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What patients say

How the visit felt

12Explaining everything before doing it
6A gentle touch
5Explaining each step as it happens

Staff and office

97Friendly, welcoming staff
32A clean office
10An honest dentist

Getting seen

6Being seen on time

Who comes here

26Spanish or other languages spoken

How we count themes

Who you'll see

Dr. Mena Bishara, DMD

  • Texas license active, first licensed Nov 2009
  • Dental school: Unlv-sdm, 2009
  • Training: three externship rotations in oral surgery (its website)
  • Speaks Spanish and Arabic and French (its website)
  • Holds a nitrous oxide (laughing gas) permit (since 2009)

NPI 1093042582 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website

Frequent replies to reviews

It replies to reviews more often than most Houston practices in this guide.

One- and two-star reviews
3%of 396 written reviews
A lower share than 61% of Houston practices
Middle Houston practice: 4%
Most common complaints
Refused care or dismissed from the practice2
Work failed or had to be fixed2
Charged more than they were told1
Of its 3 one- and two-star reviews since Oct 2023 · Read them below
Replies to reviews
84%of written reviews get a reply (4 of 10 one- and two-star)
More replies than 84% of Houston practices
Middle Houston practice: 35%
Licensed in Texas since
2009its longest-licensed confirmed dentist
Licensed more recently than 60% of Houston dentists we list
Middle Houston dentist: first licensed 2004

How we compare

Invisalign offer

On its website, Cura Smiles advertises up to $500 off Invisalign and names LendingClub as a financing option.

Medicaid & CHIP (children)

United Healthcare Dental (CHIP, Medicaid)

Insure Kids Now, Texas, updated Jul 2026

Ways to pay

  • Payment plans (its website)
  • Accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile pay (its business profile)
  • Accepts CareCredit (its website)

What unhappy patients say

Why they were unhappy

  • Refused care or dismissed from the practice2
    2 in the last 12 months
  • Work failed or had to be fixed2
    2 in the last 12 months
  • Charged more than they were told1
    1 in the last 12 months

How we read these

What they can help with

  • Veneers & cosmetic

    4 pages on its website · Listed category: Cosmetic dentist

  • Medicaid & low-cost

    Listed by Insure Kids Now for United Healthcare Dental (Texas, updated Jul 2026) · Its website says it accepts Medicaid / CHIP

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.

Also listed on its website

Oral appliances for sleep apnea

Its website describes oral appliances for obstructive sleep apnea, and three reviewers mention receiving or being fitted for a sleep-related device.

Equipment and memberships

Equipment and treatments on its website
Digital Impressions

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When you can go

Open late
until 6 pm, Wednesday
34% of Houston practices stay open to 6 pm or later
Weekends
Closed

Hours from its listing. Check when you call.

Getting there

2111 W Loop S Ste 130
Houston, TX 77027
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  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • On-site parking

Its business profile

In the practice's words

Its own business description

“Welcome to Cura Smiles, your dentist in Houston Galleria Area! At Cura Smiles, we have a deep-rooted passion for oral health and hygiene and are committed to the advancement of personal care and professional dentistry. We are equipped with advanced technology and offer modern dental care. …”

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Sources and dates

Business listing and reviews, Sep 2026 · mycurasmiles.com, Sep 2026 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, Sep 2026 · NPI registry · Insure Kids Now, updated Jul 2026 · City of Houston super neighborhoods

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