Pediatric dentist
West U Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics by Dr. Julie Longoria & Dr. Stephen Chen
5712 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77005
Reviews
4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
4–5 stars: 98% · 1–2 stars: 2% · 159 written reviews
Last 12 months: 81 reviews · 100% 4–5 stars · Replies: 29% of reviews · 2 of 3 one- and two-star
32mention friendly, welcoming staff
20mention children who enjoy going
10mention being great with kids
- Offers sedation
- Invisalign
- Kids
Families describe care for sensory needs
Families describe patient care adapted for children with autism or sensory processing disorder. Several reviews describe pediatric dental and orthodontic care at one practice. One family says coordination made appointments and communication easier.
How the visit felt
Staff and office
Who comes here
State board lists a registered pediatric specialist
Both the state board and national provider registry identify a specialist for children’s dentistry at this practice.
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Braces & Invisalign
Listed category: Orthodontist · Named for it · 1 page on its website
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Dentists for kids
Registered specialist with the state board · Listed category: Pediatric dentist · Specialist taxonomy in the NPI registry
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Sedation & nervous patients
A confirmed dentist holds a Texas board nitrous oxide permit · Listed on its business profile
Braces & Invisalign: how it works Show
Sedation & nervous patients: how it works Show
How it compares in Houston
- One- and two-star reviews
- 2%of 159 written reviews
- A lower share than 68% of Houston practices
- Middle Houston practice: 4%
- Replies to reviews
- 29%of written reviews get a reply (2 of 3 one- and two-star)
- Fewer replies than 53% of Houston practices
- Middle Houston practice: 35%
One family reports rescheduling over privacy
One family says care took place in an open room without partitions. When they asked for a private room, they were told to reschedule about a month later.
One reviewer reports costs worked out before arrival
Cost estimates came up in two reviews, including one worked out before arrival.
Ways to pay
- Accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile pay (its business profile)
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When you can go
- Weekends
- Closed
Hours from its listing. Check when you call.
Getting there
5712 Kirby DrHouston, TX 77005 Get directions
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom
Its business profile
Need another dentist?
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The Village Dentistry
0.3 mi · 4.5+ stars in 500+ reviews
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Houston Pediatric Dental Specialists
0.3 mi · 5 stars in 10+ reviews
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Davoody & Hablinski Orthodontics
0.3 mi · 4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
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Sources and dates
Business listing and reviews, Sep 2026 · westusmiles.com, Sep 2026