Dr. Wilson Gaw, DDS
- Texas license active, first licensed Jun 1987
- Dental school: UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, 1986
NPI 1780857094 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on its business listing
General dentist · Lazybrook / Timbergrove
Northwest Family Dentistry
2120 W 18th St, Houston, TX 77008
4+ stars in 50+ reviews
Opening hours below
Reviews
4+ stars in 50+ reviews
4–5 stars: 80% · 1–2 stars: 18% · 44 written reviews
Replies: 5% of reviews · 2 of 8 one- and two-star
8mention friendly, welcoming staff
- Medicaid & CHIP (DentaQuest, MCNA)
How it compares in Houston
- One- and two-star reviews
- 18%of 44 written reviews
- A higher share than 90% of Houston practices
- Middle Houston practice: 4%
- Replies to reviews
- 5%of written reviews get a reply (2 of 8 one- and two-star)
- Fewer replies than 73% of Houston practices
- Middle Houston practice: 35%
- Open Saturdays
- Yesopen Saturdays
- Licensed in Texas since
- 1987its longest-licensed confirmed dentist
- Licensed longer than 80% of Houston dentists we list
- Middle Houston dentist: first licensed 2004
Children’s Medicaid and CHIP coverage
The government directory for children’s dental care includes this practice for DentaQuest and MCNA Dental through Medicaid or CHIP.
Dr. Gaw’s Texas license
Dr. Wilson Gaw has held an active Texas license since 1987, earlier than most Houston dentists in this guide.
Direct-pay experiences
Two reviewers describe direct payment; one found it affordable, and another says cash payment involved no pricing runaround.
Medicaid & CHIP (children)
DentaQuest (CHIP) · MCNA Dental (CHIP, Medicaid)
Insure Kids Now, Texas, updated Jul 2026
Ways to pay
- Accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile pay (its business profile)
What they can help with
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Medicaid & low-cost
Listed by Insure Kids Now for DentaQuest and MCNA Dental (Texas, updated Jul 2026)
Reports of repeat tooth problems and missed calls
Some reviewers describe pain or chewing trouble after fillings, with repeat visits for the same tooth. Others say calls to schedule went to voicemail or were not answered.
Staff and office
8Friendly, welcoming staff
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When you can go
- Saturday
- 9 am–2 pm
- 42% of Houston practices open on Saturdays
- Midday break
- 12 pm–1 pm, Monday to Thursday
Mon
8:30 am–12 pm, 1 pm–5:30 pm
Tue
8:30 am–12 pm, 1 pm–5:30 pm
Wed
8:30 am–12 pm, 1 pm–5:30 pm
Thu
8:30 am–12 pm, 1 pm–5:30 pm
Fri
9 am–3 pm
Sat
9 am–2 pm
Sun
Closed
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Hours from its listing. Check when you call.
Getting there
2120 W 18th StHouston, TX 77008 Get directions
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom
Its business profile
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Sources and dates
Business listing and reviews, Sep 2026 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, Sep 2026 · NPI registry · Insure Kids Now, updated Jul 2026 · City of Houston super neighborhoods