Your first visit, planned out
No paperwork surprises. No hidden costs. We verify your insurance before you arrive and walk you through every step. Most new-patient slots open within the week.
What to bring
Photo ID
Driver's license, state ID, or passport. Required for medical records under Texas law.
Insurance card
Even if you're unsure whether we file your plan. We check your benefits before your visit.
Medication list
Any prescriptions, OTC meds, vitamins, or supplements you take regularly. Drug interactions matter for sedation and antibiotics.
Prior X-rays (if recent)
If you've had dental X-rays at another office in the last 12 months, ask that office to send a copy before your visit. Call us at (713) 322-7474 and our front desk will coordinate the transfer. It saves you a fresh round and the radiation dose.
Forms come pre-filled if you book online. Download patient forms here to fill out before you arrive.
How your first visit goes
Book online or by phone
Same-week appointments available. Tell us your concern and we'll match you to the right clinician for it. Spanish-speaking staff every day we are open.
We verify your insurance
Before your visit we confirm coverage with your carrier and give you a written out-of-pocket estimate. No "surprise" bills.
Comprehensive exam (60 minutes)
Digital X-rays, oral-cancer screening, periodontal probing, intraoral camera tour, and a one-on-one consultation with the right specialist for your case. Plenty of time for questions.
Treatment plan + transparent costs
Before you leave, you have a clear plan: what's recommended, what insurance covers, what financing looks like, and what's optional vs. urgent. We do not pressure-sell.
What it costs
The new-patient visit covers the exam, cleaning, X-rays, oral-cancer screening and a consultation. Call us for today's fee. What your plan contributes depends on the policy. We file most major PPO plans: send us your insurance and we'll check your benefits before your visit.
If you don't have insurance, ask about our Annual Membership Plan. It covers two cleanings, exams and X-rays a year, with savings on other treatment. Ask us for today's terms.
Financing for larger cases is available through Cherry, Affirm and Sunbit for qualifying applicants, subject to the lender's approval.
What new patients ask
How early should I arrive?
If you've completed forms online beforehand, 5 minutes before your appointment is plenty. If you're filling out forms at the office, give yourself 15 minutes.
Where do I park?
On-site patient parking at 106 W Gray St. Street parking is also available on West Gray and Bagby. The Midtown Metro bus routes stop a block away.
Will I get treatment on the first visit?
For emergencies, often yes. For routine first visits, we typically use the appointment to diagnose and plan. That said, simple procedures like a single filling or a cleaning are frequently done same-day if time allows.
I'm anxious about the dentist. What can I do?
Tell us when you book. We have three sedation options: nitrous oxide ("laughing gas"), oral sedation, and IV sedation, given by our two oral surgeons, our periodontist or, in some cases, a visiting physician anesthesiologist. The team is genuinely good with anxious patients. You're not the first to dread the chair; we work with you, not against you.
Can I bring a translator or family member?
Always. Spanish-speaking staff are available every day we are open, if you prefer. For other languages, family or interpreters are welcome. Let us know when booking so we hold a slightly longer slot.
I'm bringing my child for their first visit. What's different?
We see kids for cleanings, exams and general care, though we are not pediatric dentists. A child's first visit is 30 minutes: exam, gentle cleaning, fluoride, plus time for the parent to ask questions. We aim to make it the opposite of scary.
Ready to book?
New patient slots within the week. You leave the first visit with a clear plan, and any treatment is quoted in writing before it starts.