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Heights Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics

104 W 12th St STE. C, Houston, TX 77008

4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews Opening hours below
Call (713) 861-4000 Directions Website (heightspedoortho.com, opens in a new tab)

Reviews

4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews

4–5 stars: 99% · 1–2 stars: 1% · 366 written reviews

Last 12 months: 129 reviews · 98% 4–5 stars · Replies: 95% of reviews · 3 of 4 one- and two-star

92mention friendly, welcoming staff

36mention children who enjoy going

22mention being great with kids

Read what patients say (10 themes) ↓Write a review
  • Emergency
  • Offers sedation
  • Invisalign
  • Kids

Children’s visits and orthodontic care

Thirty-six reviews describe a child who now enjoys coming or looks forward to the next visit, and 17 are about a child's first trip to the dentist. Five parents say they trust the dentist with their child. It is open Monday to Thursday only, closing at 3 pm on Thursdays.

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What patients say

How the visit felt

36Children who enjoy going
12Explaining everything before doing it
6Winning over fearful patients

Staff and office

92Friendly, welcoming staff
10A clean office
7Knowledgeable staff

Getting seen

6Being fitted in at short notice
5Being on time, visit after visit

Who comes here

22Being great with kids
17A child's first visit

How we count themes

Who you'll see

Dr. Drew Darsey

  • Texas license active, first licensed Aug 2010
  • Dental school: UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, 2009
  • Training: Master of Science in Dentistry and specialty certification in orthodontics, University of Texas; Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics (its website)

NPI 1801178355 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website

Few bad reviews, frequent replies

One- and two-star reviews make up 1% of its reviews with comments, lower than at most Houston practices we list. Its 95% reply rate is near the upper end among the Houston practices we list.

One- and two-star reviews
1%of 366 written reviews
A lower share than 80% of Houston practices
Middle Houston practice: 4%
Most common complaints
Pushed to have treatment they doubted2
Of its 2 one- and two-star reviews since Oct 2023 · Read them below
Replies to reviews
95%of written reviews get a reply (3 of 4 one- and two-star)
More replies than 91% of Houston practices
Middle Houston practice: 35%
Licensed in Texas since
2010its longest-licensed confirmed dentist
Licensed more recently than 62% of Houston dentists we list
Middle Houston dentist: first licensed 2004

How we compare

Orthodontic specialist credentials

For braces and Invisalign, both the state board and national provider registry recognize specialist credentials at the practice.

  • Braces & Invisalign

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

  • Dentists for kids

    Listed category: Pediatric dentist · Named for it · 119 pages on its website

  • Emergency dentist

    Listed on its business profile · Listed category: Emergency dental service · 2 pages on its website

  • Sedation & nervous patients

    Listed on its business profile · 2 pages on its website

Braces & Invisalign: how it works ShowFront teeth with braces, brackets joined by a wire, beside front teeth in a clear removable aligner tray.
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

Reviewers question treatment recommendations

Recent one- and two-star reviews question whether recommended treatment was needed. They raise questions about X-rays for a four-year-old and a proposed sedation and cavity-treatment plan.

Why they were unhappy

  • Pushed to have treatment they doubted2
    2 in the last 12 months

How we read these

Doctors take patient concerns directly

Its website says doctors are always on call for patient concerns, and callers speak directly with the team. The guidance separates urgent problems from issues that can wait until the next business day.

Cost and paying

No prices on its website

Ways to pay

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

Equipment and memberships

Equipment and treatments on its website
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When you can go

Closed
Friday, and weekends

Hours from its listing. Check when you call.

Getting there

104 W 12th St STE. C
Houston, TX 77008
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  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom and seating
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Lactation space
  • Free parking lot
  • On-site parking

Its business profile

In the practice's words

Its own business description

“At Heights Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, we provide superior dental care to our young patients, catering to their unique needs and creating a fun and welcoming environment. …”

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Sources and dates

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

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