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Orthodontist

Michael A. Crist, D.D.S.

13303 Champion Forest Dr Ste 10, Houston, TX 77069

4.5+ stars in 20+ reviews Opening hours below

Reviews

4.5+ stars in 20+ reviews

4–5 stars: 95% · 1–2 stars: 5% · 39 written reviews

Replies: 36% of reviews

8mention friendly, welcoming staff

  • Invisalign
  • Kids

A long-running Texas license

Dr. Michael Crist’s Texas license dates to 1978, earlier than that of most Houston dentists in this comparison.

One- and two-star reviews
5%of 39 written reviews
A higher share than 62% of Houston practices
Middle Houston practice: 4%
Replies to reviews
36%of written reviews get a reply
More replies than 51% of Houston practices
Middle Houston practice: 35%
Open Saturdays
Yesopen Saturdays
Licensed in Texas since
1978its longest-licensed confirmed dentist
Licensed longer than 91% of Houston dentists we list
Middle Houston dentist: first licensed 2004

How we compare

Who you'll see

Dr. Michael Crist, DDS

  • Texas license active, first licensed Feb 1978
  • Dental school: UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, 1978

NPI 1013928233 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website

Meet the office managers

Malia is named as front supervisor on the practice's website, while Jeanette is named as office manager. Malia has worked there for over 20 years. Jeanette has been office manager for almost 24 years.

Specialist registration for orthodontics and children

For braces and Invisalign, both the state board and national provider registry show a specialist registration. The national registry also shows one for children's dentistry.

  • Braces & Invisalign

    Registered specialist with the state board · Listed category: Orthodontist · Specialist taxonomy in the NPI registry

  • Dentists for kids

    Specialist taxonomy in the NPI registry · Listed category: Pediatric dentist · 2 pages on its website

Braces & Invisalign: how it works ShowFront teeth with braces, brackets joined by a wire, beside front teeth in a clear removable aligner tray.

What patients say

Staff and office

8Friendly, welcoming staff

How we count themes

An advertised orthodontic offer

The website advertises a free initial orthodontic exam valued at $259. It says the $129 records fee is waived if treatment starts the same day.

Ways to pay

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

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When you can go

Saturday
9 am–3 pm
42% of Houston practices open on Saturdays
Closed
Thursday and Friday

Hours from its listing. Check when you call.

Getting there

13303 Champion Forest Dr Ste 10
Houston, TX 77069
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  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom

Its business profile

In the practice's words

Its own business description

“Dr. Michael Crist has been in private practice for over 30 years making beautiful smiles in the Spring, Klein, Cy-Fair, and Northwest Houston areas. He received his Bachelors degree and his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Texas. …”

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Sources and dates

Business listing and reviews, Sep 2026 · michaelcristdds.com, Sep 2026 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, Sep 2026 · NPI registry