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Cosmetic dentist · Westside

Lifeworks Dental

7951 Katy Fwy Ste I, Houston, TX 77024

4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews

Reviews

4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews

Of 299 written reviews, 97% give 4–5 stars and 2% give 1–2.

72say “Friendly, welcoming staff”

29say “Friendly and professional, both at once”

17say “Clean, sterile office”

“Their entire staff is very professional, and the facility is clean as well as modern.”
  • Emergency
  • Sedation permit (TX board)
  • 9 insurers named
  • Prices published

What patients say

Themes from 299 reviews with text, with one quote each, shown as written.

How the visit felt

14Gentle, thorough, pain-free cleaning
“The staff were so professional, friendly, and super thorough with my cleaning.”
12Gentle hands
“Both Dr. Tran and Dr. Nguyen are amazing dentists who are both gentle and thorough.”
11Explains everything / says what they'll do before doing it
“Dr. Nguyen took time to explain everything to me so that I understood what to expect.”

Staff and office

72Friendly, welcoming staff
“My dental hygienist was very friendly and she did an exceptional job cleaning my teeth!”
29Friendly and professional, both at once
“They and their staff are top-notch, highly professional, and very personable and caring.”
17Clean, sterile office
“Their entire staff is very professional, and the facility is clean as well as modern.”

Getting seen

3Seen on time / no wait
“I always get seen on time & have thorough cleanings.”
3Squeezed in / called back when a slot opened
“Not a regular patient, but they worked me in and repaired tooth as I was traveling.”

Who comes here

4Family-voice recommendation ('we recommend')
“Our family is grateful for them and we highly recommend their practice..”
3Great with kids
“Dr Tran is great with kids (mine are 7 & 5) and mine were totally relaxed.”

Reviews, Sep 2026. How we count themes

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Good to know before you call

  • Closed at weekends.

What they can help with

Strongest evidence first. Each links to Houston practices for the same need.

  • Veneers & cosmetic

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

  • Teeth whitening

    Listed on its business profile · 2 pages on its website

  • Emergency dentist

    Listed on its business profile · 5 pages on its website · Listed category: Emergency dental service

  • Sedation & nervous patients

    Both of its dentists hold Texas board sedation permits · Listed on its business profile · 1 page on its website

Also listed on its website

Who you'll see

Dr. Kim Nguyen, DDS

  • Texas licence active, first licensed Jul 2012
  • University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston, 2012
  • Sedation permits: nitrous oxide (2012), level 1 (latest 2013)

NPI 1891040069 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website

Dr. Kini Tran, DMD

  • Texas licence active, first licensed Jun 2004
  • Nova SE Univ, 2003
  • Sedation permits: nitrous oxide (2006)

NPI 1922124643 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website

Cost and paying

Prices it publishes on its own website, Sep 2026. Always confirm when you call.

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 5 more (its website, not a network check)
  • Accepts CareCredit (its website)
  • Cherry Financing patient financing (its website)
  • Financing with Cherry (its website)

Before treatment, ask

  1. What is the total, including the exam and X-rays?
  2. How much will my insurance cover?
  3. The price says “from”. What would make mine cost more?
  4. Is the payment plan interest-free?

Getting there

7951 Katy Fwy Ste I
Houston, TX 77024
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  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom and seating
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • On-site parking

Its business profile

Equipment and memberships

Equipment and treatments on its website
Digital Impressions / Intraoral ScannersLow-Radiation Digital X-Rays

In the practice's words

Its own business description

“Lifeworks Dental, established in 2012, is a modern dental clinic nestled in Houston, Texas, dedicated to transforming smiles and enhancing oral health. …”

Need another dentist?

Also confirmed for veneers & cosmetic, within 5.5 km.

See all 485 Houston practices for veneers & cosmetic →

Questions people ask

What does a root canal cost here?

From $1,000, published on its website. Sep 2026

Is it a specialist practice?

We found no specialty for its confirmed dentists in the NPI registry or the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners records. Its listed category is cosmetic dentist.

Can I be seen for an emergency?

It offers emergency appointments. Call (713) 956-5433. Hours are on this page.

Ready to call?

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Sources and dates

Business listing and reviews, Sep 2026 · lifeworksdental.com, Sep 2026 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, Sep 2026 · NPI registry · Last updated 30 Sep 2026