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General dentist · Westside

Wave Dental

1427 Wilcrest Dr, Houston, TX 77042

4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews

Reviews

4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews

Of 119 written reviews, 97% give 4–5 stars and 3% give 1–2.

35say “Friendly, welcoming staff”

10say “Friendly and professional, both at once”

8say “Clean, sterile office”

“The office was very clean and modern and I found the office staff to be very friendly and helpful.”
  • Emergency
  • Offers sedation
  • Medicaid & CHIP (DentaQuest, MCNA)
  • 2 insurers named

What patients say

Themes from 119 reviews with text, with one quote each, shown as written.

How the visit felt

5Explains everything / says what they'll do before doing it
“He was kind and patient and explained everything I needed to know very proficiently.”
5Gentle hands
“Dr. Nahhas is very knowledgeable and has has such a gentle touch.”

Staff and office

35Friendly, welcoming staff
“Best dentist ive been too, all staff and doctor are soo nice and make you feel at home.”
10Friendly and professional, both at once
“Everyone of the team is extremely knowledgeable, skilled, professional and courteous.”
8Clean, sterile office
“The office was very clean and modern and I found the office staff to be very friendly and helpful.”

Who comes here

7Spanish-speaking / non-English patients and language access
“La atención de todo el personal es excepcional, Todas son muy amables y respetuosas.”

In Spanish

Reviews, Sep 2026. How we count themes

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Good to know before you call

  • Closes at 1 pm on Friday.
  • Medicaid and CHIP are for children's care only.

What they can help with

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

  • Veneers & cosmetic

    Listed on its business profile · 6 pages on its website · Listed category: Cosmetic dentist

  • Emergency dentist

    Listed on its business profile · 4 pages on its website · Listed category: Emergency dental service

  • Sedation & nervous patients

    Listed on its business profile · 1 page on its website

  • Medicaid & low-cost

    Listed by Insure Kids Now for DentaQuest and MCNA Dental and United Healthcare Dental (Texas, updated Jul 2026)

Who you'll see

Dr. Ayham Nahhas, DDS

  • Texas licence active, first licensed Jul 2013
  • UT SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY AT HOUSTON, 2013
  • Sedation permits: nitrous oxide (2014)

NPI 1154754307 · 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.

Medicaid & CHIP (children)

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

Insure Kids Now, Texas, updated Jul 2026

Ways to pay

  • Accepts payment plans (its business profile)
  • Accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile pay (its business profile)
  • Names Aetna, Cigna (its website, not a network check)
  • Accepts CareCredit (its website)
  • Cash Accepted (its website)

Before treatment, ask

  1. What is the total, including the exam and X-rays?
  2. How much will my insurance, Medicaid or CHIP cover?
  3. The price says “from”. What would make mine cost more?

Getting there

1427 Wilcrest Dr
Houston, TX 77042
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  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom and seating
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Lactation space
  • Free parking lot
  • 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

“At Wave Dental Houston, your safety, health, comfort, and ease-of-mind are the top priorities. You will feel welcome, and find that all of your needs are met or exceeded. Dr. Nahhas takes the time to present a comprehensive treatment plan for you while explaining your options in a simple, straightforward way.”

Need another dentist?

Also confirmed for veneers & cosmetic, within 8.2 km.

See all 485 Houston practices for veneers & cosmetic →

Questions people ask

What does a new-patient exam special cost here?

$150, published on its website. Sep 2026

Does it take Medicaid?

For children's dental care, yes: DentaQuest (CHIP, Medicaid) · MCNA Dental (CHIP, Medicaid) · United Healthcare Dental (CHIP, Medicaid). Insure Kids Now, Jul 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.

Can I be seen for an emergency?

It offers emergency appointments. Call (281) 888-1150. Hours are on this page.

Ready to call?

Ask who you'll see, the total cost and the first available appointment before you book.

Sources and dates

Business listing and reviews, Sep 2026 · wavedentaltx.com, Sep 2026 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, Sep 2026 · NPI registry · Insure Kids Now, updated Jul 2026 · Last updated 30 Sep 2026