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General dentist · Northside/Northline

Little York dental

410 W Little York Rd, Houston, TX 77076

4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews Opening hours below

Reviews

4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews

4–5 stars: 96% · 1–2 stars: 4% · 115 written reviews

Last 12 months: 68 reviews · 99% 4–5 stars (was 91%) · Replies: 1% of reviews · 0 of 5 one- and two-star

35mention Spanish or other languages spoken

12mention friendly, welcoming staff

6mention a gentle touch

  • Emergency
  • Medicaid & CHIP (DentaQuest, United Healthcare)

Saturday Hours and Repair Concerns

Spanish-speaking or other non-English-speaking patients are the largest group described in this office's reviews. It also opens on Saturdays, useful for anyone who can't get away during the week. Only 4% of its reviews are low-rated, but both one- and two-star reviews read since October 2023 describe work that failed or had to be fixed.

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How it compares in Houston

One- and two-star reviews
4%of 115 written reviews
A higher share than 56% of Houston practices
Middle Houston practice: 4%
Most common complaints
Work failed or had to be fixed2
Dentist was rude or dismissive1
Refused care or dismissed from the practice1
Of its 2 one- and two-star reviews since Oct 2023 · Read them below
4–5 star reviews
99%in the last 12 months, up from 91%
Share of written reviews giving 4–5 stars
Replies to reviews
1%of written reviews get a reply (0 of 5 one- and two-star)
Fewer replies than 79% of Houston practices
Middle Houston practice: 35%
Open Saturdays
Yesopen Saturdays
Licensed in Texas since
2008its longest-licensed confirmed dentist
Licensed more recently than 57% of Houston dentists we list
Middle Houston dentist: first licensed 2004

How we compare

What patients say

How the visit felt

6A gentle touch
5Explaining everything before doing it

Staff and office

12Friendly, welcoming staff

Who comes here

35Spanish or other languages spoken

How we count themes

What they can help with

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.

Also listed on its website

Children’s Medicaid and CHIP Plans

Insure Kids Now includes DentaQuest and United Healthcare Dental for children’s dental care at this practice.

Who you'll see

Dr. Paymon Pahlavan, DDS

  • Dental school: UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, 2008
  • Holds a nitrous oxide (laughing gas) permit (since 2008) and a level 1 sedation permit (most recent 2009)

NPI 1780847301 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on its business listing

Other Concerns in Bad Reviews

Bad reviews read since October 2023 also mention a dismissive manner and patients being turned away.

Why they were unhappy

  • Work failed or had to be fixed2
    1 in the last 12 months
  • Dentist was rude or dismissive1
    1 in the last 12 months
  • Refused care or dismissed from the practice1
    1 in the last 12 months

How we read these

Cost and paying

No prices on its website

Medicaid & CHIP (children)

DentaQuest (CHIP) · United Healthcare Dental (CHIP, Medicaid)

Insure Kids Now, Texas, updated Jul 2026

Ways to pay

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

Equipment and memberships

Equipment and treatments on its website
Low-Radiation Digital X-Rays

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When you can go

Open late
until 6 pm, Wednesday
34% of Houston practices stay open to 6 pm or later
Saturday
9 am–3 pm
42% of Houston practices open on Saturdays
Closed
Tuesday and Friday

Hours from its listing. Check when you call.

Getting there

410 W Little York Rd
Houston, TX 77076
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  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom

Its business profile

In the practice's words

Its own business description

“Exam and X-ray's Very affordable. We take care of patients without insurance as well. Patients of all ages are welcome (Family Dentistry) Treatments offered Teeth Cleaning, White fillings, Crown and Bridges, Partial and Complete Denture. Root Canal Treatment (RCT). Dentistry for Kids(Pediatric) Implants. …”

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Sources and dates

Business listing and reviews, Sep 2026 · littleyorkdental.com, Sep 2026 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, Sep 2026 · NPI registry · Insure Kids Now, updated Jul 2026 · City of Houston super neighborhoods