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Smiles for Kids Pediatric Dentistry

8800 Katy Fwy #220, Houston, TX 77024

4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews Opening hours below
Call (713) 461-1509 Directions Website (smiles-for-kids.com, opens in a new tab)

Reviews

4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews

4–5 stars: 95% · 1–2 stars: 5% · 240 written reviews

Last 12 months: 39 reviews · 95% 4–5 stars · Replies: 85% of reviews · 11 of 12 one- and two-star

65mention friendly, welcoming staff

31mention children who enjoy going

21mention being great with kids

Read what patients say (7 themes) ↓Write a review
  • Emergency
  • Sedation permit (TX board)
  • Kids

Reviewers describe children enjoying visits and recent care concerns

A child who enjoys the dentist, or even looks forward to going, is described in 31 reviews, and 21 reviews call the practice great with kids. Visits are Tuesday to Friday only, with Friday ending at 2 pm. Only 5% of reviews are low-rated, but both of its 2 one- and two-star reviews since October 2023 say work failed or had to be fixed.

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What patients say

How the visit felt

31Children who enjoy going
6Explaining everything before doing it
5Winning over fearful patients

Staff and office

65Friendly, welcoming staff
5A clean office

Who comes here

21Being great with kids
6Autism or special needs

How we count themes

Sedation and the school day

Dr. Theriot administers oral sedation, its website says, while pediatric anesthesiologists handle IV sedation. Its website says children need to rest at home and miss school that day after either type of sedation.

Dr. Adrien Theriot

  • Texas license active, first licensed Jul 2016
  • Dental school: UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, 2016
  • Training: Master's and Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry; Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (its website)
  • Holds a nitrous oxide (laughing gas) permit (since 2016) and sedation permits for levels 1 to 2 (most recent 2018)

NPI 1790137925 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website

How it compares in Houston

One- and two-star reviews
5%of 240 written reviews
A higher share than 61% of Houston practices
Middle Houston practice: 4%
Most common complaints
Work failed or had to be fixed2
Refused care or dismissed from the practice1
Hard to get or keep an appointment1
Of its 2 one- and two-star reviews since Oct 2023 · Read them below
Replies to reviews
85%of written reviews get a reply (11 of 12 one- and two-star)
More replies than 84% of Houston practices
Middle Houston practice: 35%
Licensed in Texas since
2016its longest-licensed confirmed dentist
Licensed more recently than 84% of Houston dentists we list
Middle Houston dentist: first licensed 2004

How we compare

What they can help with

  • Dentists for kids

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

  • Emergency dentist

    Listed on its business profile · 2 pages on its website

  • Sedation & nervous patients

    A confirmed dentist holds a Texas board sedation permit · Listed on its business profile · 2 pages on its website

Sedation & nervous patients: how it works ShowA scale of four sedation levels from most to least awake: minimal, moderate, deep and general anesthesia.

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What unhappy patients say

Why they were unhappy

  • Work failed or had to be fixed2
    2 in the last 12 months
  • Refused care or dismissed from the practice1
    1 in the last 12 months
  • Hard to get or keep an appointment1
    1 in the last 12 months

How we read these

Equipment and memberships

Equipment and treatments on its website
Advanced Early DecayDigital ImpressionsSoft Tissue Laser

Time to get used to visits

Its website describes frequent, often four-weekly, familiarization visits and says it charges when a milestone such as an exam, cleaning, or X-rays is completed rather than for each visit. Its website says the special-needs approach can include a consistent private room and staff, weighted blankets, wireless headphones, and fidget toys.

How insurance is handled

Insurance works differently here, its website says: the practice is out of network with every dental plan but files claims as a courtesy when it has the information. Its website says it collects the estimated amount not covered on the treatment day.

Ways to pay

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

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When you can go

Closed
Monday, and weekends

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Getting there

8800 Katy Fwy #220
Houston, TX 77024
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  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom and seating
  • Lactation space
  • Free parking lot
  • On-site parking

Its business profile

In the practice's words

Its own business description

“Our goal is to make every child's dental experience fun, rewarding, and positive. Our team wants to make sure that each and every child leaves our office feeling like they have learned more about their teeth and oral hygiene while spending a wonderful time with us. …”

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Sources and dates

Business listing and reviews, Sep 2026 · smiles-for-kids.com, Sep 2026 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, Sep 2026 · NPI registry

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