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Houston Heights Dentistry

2525 N Loop W Fwy #230, Houston, TX 77008

4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews Opening hours below
Call (281) 771-0712 Directions Website (houstonheightsdentistry.com, opens in a new tab)

Reviews

4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews

4–5 stars: 94% · 1–2 stars: 5% · 137 written reviews

Replies: 90% of reviews · 6 of 7 one- and two-star

31mention friendly, welcoming staff

5mention gentle, thorough cleanings

5mention a gentle touch

Read what patients say (4 themes) ↓Write a review
  • Sedation permit (TX board)
  • Implants
  • 8 insurers named

Reviewers Describe Thorough Exams and Gentle Care

Thorough exams and gentle treatment are each described in five reviews. It runs Monday to Thursday, closing at 4 pm except on Thursdays, when it stays until 5 pm. Recent evidence is thin, with only five reviews in the last 12 months, four of them four- or five-star.

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Sedation Permits

Dr. Neela Patel holds state permits for nitrous oxide and level 1 sedation; a permit means she is authorized to provide them, not that they are used at every visit.

Dr. Neela Patel, DDS

  • Texas license active, first licensed Apr 1995
  • Dental school: Baylor College of Dentistry, 1994
  • Holds a nitrous oxide (laughing gas) permit (since 1995) and a level 1 sedation permit (most recent 2005)

NPI 1821358318 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website

Replies to Reviews

The practice replies to 90% of reviews, more often than most Houston practices we list. It has replied to six of the seven one- and two-star reviews.

One- and two-star reviews
5%of 137 written reviews
A higher share than 62% of Houston practices
Middle Houston practice: 4%
Most common complaints
Pushed to have treatment they doubted3
Charged more than they were told1
Dentist was rude or dismissive1
Of its 4 one- and two-star reviews since Oct 2023 · Read them below
Replies to reviews
90%of written reviews get a reply (6 of 7 one- and two-star)
More replies than 87% of Houston practices
Middle Houston practice: 35%
Licensed in Texas since
1995its longest-licensed confirmed dentist
Licensed longer than 70% of Houston dentists we list
Middle Houston dentist: first licensed 2004

How we compare

What they can help with

  • Dental implants

    Federal Open Payments records link a confirmed dentist to the treatment's maker · 2 pages on its website · Listed category: Dental implants periodontist

  • Veneers & cosmetic

    2 pages on its website · Listed on its business profile · Listed category: Cosmetic dentist

  • Sedation & nervous patients

    A confirmed dentist holds a Texas board sedation permit · 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.
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

Concerns in Bad Reviews

Bad reviews read since October 2023 raise concerns about treatment recommendations, a bill that exceeded expectations, and a dismissive interaction. None of these concerns appeared in the past 12 months.

Why they were unhappy

  • Pushed to have treatment they doubted3
    None in the last 12 months
  • Charged more than they were told1
    None in the last 12 months
  • Dentist was rude or dismissive1
    None in the last 12 months

How we read these

What patients say

How the visit felt

5Gentle, thorough cleanings
5A gentle touch
5A thorough exam

Staff and office

31Friendly, welcoming staff

How we count themes

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)
  • Names Aetna, Ameritas, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and 4 more (its website, not a network check)
  • Accepts CareCredit (its website)
  • Cherry financing (its website)

Urgent Dental Visits

Three reviewers describe urgent help, including the dentist coming in on a day off and prompt care for cracked or chipped teeth.

Equipment and memberships

Equipment and treatments on its website
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When you can go

Closed
Friday, and weekends

How busy it usually is

Quietest: Thursday around 8 am · Busiest: Monday around 12 pm

Monday Quietest around 8 am, busiest around 12 pm
Tuesday Quietest around 8 am, busiest around 1 pm
Wednesday Quietest around 8 am, busiest around 10 am
Thursday Quietest around 8 am, busiest around 2 pm

Hours from its listing; how busy from its listing's usual visit patterns, not appointment availability. Check when you call.

Getting there

2525 N Loop W Fwy #230
Houston, TX 77008
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  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom
  • LGBTQ+ friendly

Its business profile

In the practice's words

Its own business description

“Houston Heights Dentistry provides comprehensive, patient-centered care for families in Houston, TX. As a trusted Houston Dentist, the practice offers preventive, restorative, and cosmetic services, including exams, cleanings, crowns, and smile enhancements using advanced dental technology. …”

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Sources and dates

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

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