Dr. Vladimir Tabakman
- Texas license active, first licensed Jan 2005
- Dental school: UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry, 2003
NPI 1417032467 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website
Orthodontist · Eldridge / West Oaks
Houston Orthodontic Specialists
1510 Eldridge Pkwy S Suite 114, Houston, TX 77077
4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
Opening hours below
Reviews
4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
4–5 stars: 94% · 1–2 stars: 5% · 236 written reviews
Last 12 months: 17 reviews · 88% 4–5 stars (was 95%) · Replies: 14% of reviews · 9 of 12 one- and two-star
76mention friendly, welcoming staff
14mention a clean office
8mention a gentle touch
- Invisalign
Quick help with braces hardware
Several reviewers describe quick help with loose brackets or broken wires, including appointments arranged the same day.
How the visit felt
8A gentle touch
5Explaining everything before doing it
Staff and office
76Friendly, welcoming staff
14A clean office
How it compares in Houston
- One- and two-star reviews
- 5%of 236 written reviews
- A higher share than 62% of Houston practices
- Middle Houston practice: 4%
- 4–5 star reviews
- 88%in the last 12 months, down from 95%
- Share of written reviews giving 4–5 stars
- Replies to reviews
- 14%of written reviews get a reply (9 of 12 one- and two-star)
- Fewer replies than 63% of Houston practices
- Middle Houston practice: 35%
- Licensed in Texas since
- 2005its longest-licensed confirmed dentist
- Licensed more recently than 50% of Houston dentists we list
- Middle Houston dentist: first licensed 2004
Who you'll see
Retainer costs come up repeatedly
Three reviewers describe unexpected retainer costs, including extra charges or paying out of pocket for repairs.
Reviewers describe monthly payment plans
Some reviewers describe staff working out monthly payments to fit a budget. One plan had no credit check or interest.
Ways to pay
- Accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile pay (its business profile)
- Accepts CareCredit (its website)
Specialist registration for braces
State and national records identify a registered specialist here for braces and Invisalign.
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Braces & Invisalign
Registered specialist with the state board · Listed category: Orthodontist · Specialist taxonomy in the NPI registry
Braces & Invisalign: how it works Show
Equipment and memberships
- Equipment and treatments on its website
- Digital Impressions
Your review of Houston Orthodontic Specialists
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When you can go
- Opens early
- 7 am, Wednesday
- 15% of Houston practices open before 8 am
- Weekends
- Closed
Mon
8 am–5 pm
Tue
8 am–5 pm
Wed
7 am–5 pm
Thu
8 am–5 pm
Fri
9 am–12 pm
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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Hours from its listing. Check when you call.
Getting there
1510 Eldridge Pkwy S Suite 114Houston, TX 77077 Get directions
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom
- LGBTQ+ friendly
Its business profile
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1.4 mi · 4+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Edge Dental Houston
1.5 mi · 4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
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Sources and dates
Business listing and reviews, Sep 2026 · houstonortho.com, Sep 2026 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, Sep 2026 · NPI registry · City of Houston super neighborhoods