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Pediatric dentist · Eldridge / West Oaks

Dr. James Pediatric Dentistry

12121 Richmond Ave #326, Houston, TX 77082

5 stars in 250+ reviews Opening hours below
Call (281) 870-9270 Directions Website (kidsdentistofhouston.com, opens in a new tab)

Reviews

5 stars in 250+ reviews

4–5 stars: 99% · 1–2 stars: 1% · 261 written reviews

Last 12 months: 26 reviews · 100% 4–5 stars · Replies: 6% of reviews

61mention friendly, welcoming staff

36mention children who enjoy going

28mention being great with kids

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  • Sedation permit (TX board)
  • Kids

Calls After a Child’s Visit

Six reviewers say Dr. James personally calls after a procedure or visit to check on the child.

How the visit felt

36Children who enjoy going
6A gentle touch
5Putting nervous patients at ease

Staff and office

61Friendly, welcoming staff
14An honest dentist
8A clean office

Who comes here

28Being great with kids
5Autism or special needs

How we count themes

Who you'll see

Dr. Laji James, DDS

  • Texas license active, first licensed Jun 2002
  • Dental school: UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry, 2001
  • Holds a nitrous oxide (laughing gas) permit (since 2003) and sedation permits for levels 1 to 2 (most recent 2012)

NPI 1528286416 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website

A Small Share of Bad Reviews

Its 1% share of one- and two-star reviews is below the share at most Houston practices we list.

One- and two-star reviews
1%of 261 written reviews
A lower share than 85% of Houston practices
Middle Houston practice: 4%
Replies to reviews
6%of written reviews get a reply
Fewer replies than 71% of Houston practices
Middle Houston practice: 35%
Licensed in Texas since
2002its longest-licensed confirmed dentist
Licensed longer than 54% of Houston dentists we list
Middle Houston dentist: first licensed 2004

How we compare

A Registered Specialist in Children’s Dentistry

State and national directories list a registered specialist in dentistry for children at this practice.

  • Dentists for kids

    Registered specialist with the state board · Listed category: Pediatric dentist · Specialist taxonomy in the NPI registry

  • Sedation & nervous patients

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

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

Sedation Options and IV Visits

For sedation, the website describes nitrous oxide, oral medication, and IV sedation with an anesthesiologist. IV treatment typically takes an hour, and the office closes so the team can focus on the child.

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When you can go

Closed
Thursday and Friday, and weekends

Hours from its listing. Check when you call.

Getting there

12121 Richmond Ave #326
Houston, TX 77082
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  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom

Its business profile

In the practice's words

Its own business description

“Our practice provides excellent care in the communities that we live in. Give our conveniently located office a call today to schedule your next appointment. We look forward to serving you and your family!”

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Sources and dates

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

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