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Hermann Park Smiles (Family & Cosmetic Dentistry)

5927 Almeda Rd Unit J, Houston, TX 77004

4+ stars in 100+ reviews Opening hours below
Call (713) 522-1717 Directions Website (hermannparksmiles.com, opens in a new tab)

Reviews

4+ stars in 100+ reviews

4–5 stars: 80% · 1–2 stars: 18% · 182 written reviews

Last 12 months: 33 reviews · 85% 4–5 stars (was 79%) · Replies: 91% of reviews · 29 of 33 one- and two-star

51mention friendly, welcoming staff

9mention a modern, attractive office

6mention a clean office

Read what patients say (4 themes) ↓Write a review
  • Emergency
  • Offers sedation
  • Invisalign
  • Implants

In short

Of its 13 one- and two-star reviews since October 2023, five say they were charged more than they had been told, five describe insurance problems and five involve payment, deposit or refund disputes; one review can raise several of these. In all, 18% of its reviews are one- or two-star. Friendly staff are praised in 51 reviews, and nine admire the office's look.

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Reviewers describe imaging and add-on costs

Seven reviews describe charges for imaging or add-ons during routine or new-patient visits, sometimes explained only at arrival or checkout. Four reviewers say they came for a cleaning but left without one after imaging or an assessment.

Why they were unhappy

  • Charged more than they were told5
    1 in the last 12 months
  • Insurance problems5
    1 in the last 12 months
  • Payment, deposit or refund disputes5
    1 in the last 12 months
  • Refused care or dismissed from the practice4
    2 in the last 12 months
  • Pushed to have treatment they doubted4
    1 in the last 12 months

One- and two-star reviews by quarter

Quarters · the last one partial

How we read these

What they can help with

  • Dental implants

    Federal Open Payments records link a confirmed dentist to the treatment's maker · 4 pages on its website

  • Braces & Invisalign

    2 pages on its website · Federal Open Payments records link a confirmed dentist to the treatment's maker

  • Veneers & cosmetic

    Named for it · 3 pages on its website · Listed category: Cosmetic dentist

  • Emergency dentist

    Listed on its business profile · 3 pages on its website · Listed category: Emergency dental service

  • Sedation & nervous patients

    Listed on its business profile · 2 pages on its website

Dental implants: how it works ShowA natural molar beside a dental implant: a crown on an abutment, joined to a titanium post set in the jawbone, which bone grows onto over several months.
Braces & Invisalign: how it works ShowFront teeth with braces, brackets joined by a wire, beside front teeth in a clear removable aligner tray.
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.

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What patients say

How the visit felt

5Explaining everything before doing it

Staff and office

51Friendly, welcoming staff
9A modern, attractive office
6A clean office

How we count themes

Replies to critical reviews

The practice replies to a larger share of reviews than most Houston practices in the guide, including many critical reviews.

One- and two-star reviews
18%of 182 written reviews
A higher share than 90% of Houston practices
Middle Houston practice: 4%
Most common complaints
Charged more than they were told5
Insurance problems5
Payment, deposit or refund disputes5
Of its 13 one- and two-star reviews since Oct 2023 · Read them below
4–5 star reviews
85%in the last 12 months, up from 79%
Share of written reviews giving 4–5 stars
Replies to reviews
91%of written reviews get a reply (29 of 33 one- and two-star)
More replies than 87% of Houston practices
Middle Houston practice: 35%

How we compare

Cost and paying

No prices on its website

Ways to pay

  • Payment plans (its website)
  • Accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile pay (its business profile)
  • Accepts CareCredit (its website)
  • Sunbit financing (its website)
  • Takes cash and Discover (its website)

Who you'll see

Dr. Sharel Sly, DDS

  • Dental school: University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 2009 (its website)

NPI 1689909194 · named on the practice's website

Sedation and getting home

Its website describes nitrous oxide, oral sedation and IV sedation. It says oral and IV sedation require a driver, while most nitrous patients can drive home.

Equipment and memberships

Equipment and treatments on its website
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When you can go

Weekends
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Getting there

5927 Almeda Rd Unit J
Houston, TX 77004
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  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom

Its business profile

In the practice's words

Its own business description

“Hermann Park Smiles in Houston offers comprehensive family and cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Sharel S. Sly and her team are dedicated to providing quality dental care to address all oral health needs. Our modern facility is equipped with the latest technology to ensure effective treatments and patient comfort. …”

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Sources and dates

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

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