Dentist Near Briargrove, Houston, TX
From Briargrove, Next Care Dental is about 2.8 miles west along Westheimer, at 9650 Westheimer Rd, Suite 100, next to Randall’s at Gessner. Patients from the area often come to us when an old filling finally gives out, a tooth cracks, or it’s time to replace a crown.
Most PPO Plans
Medicare Advantage
Se habla español
What Patients Say After a Repair
Straight from our Google reviews.
“I just had some work done at Dr. Vu’s office. Absolutely fantastic dental experience. 5 star rating for Dr Vu and her staff! I went in to repair a leaky filling and came out with an improved smile and bite along with the repair.
Thank you all so much for your great dental service. 😆”
— Patti Waughtal, Google review
“Dr. Patel’s approach to patient care is amazing. He listened and understood my family history of dental issues and designed preventive care with my family history in mind. He also structured my dental care/work according to what was most important first, keeping my budget in mind. Dr. Patel is genuine, attentive, and research driven to provide with best care (by far, in my experience).”
— Chirag Patel, Google review
When Something Needs Fixing
Restorative work we handle most often for Briargrove patients.
- Tooth-Colored Fillings: For new cavities, and for older fillings that have started to leak or crack.
- Crowns: A cap that protects a weak or broken tooth.
- Bridges: A fixed way to fill the gap left by one or more missing teeth.
- Extractions: When a tooth can’t be saved, removed as comfortably as possible.
- Night Guards: Protects repaired teeth from nighttime grinding.
- Bonding: Tooth-colored material to fix small chips and edges.
Making a PPO Plan Go Further
Most PPO plans have a yearly maximum, and restorative work can use it up quickly. If you need more than one repair, we’ll lay out what is urgent and what can safely wait, so the work can be spread across plan years when that makes sense.
Before treatment, the front desk checks your benefits and gives you an estimate of your share. If there’s a gap your plan won’t cover, ask about our financial options.
Heading West from Briargrove
About 2.8 miles. Drive time depends on traffic along Westheimer.
Near Briargrove Elementary
From San Felipe, head south to Westheimer, then drive west toward Gessner.
Along Westheimer
Stay on Westheimer heading west until you reach Gessner. We’re on the corner.
Parking
We’re next to Randall’s on Westheimer, with easy parking in the shared lot.
How a Crown Visit Works Here
The first appointment prepares the tooth and takes the measurements for your crown. A second short visit fits and adjusts it so your bite feels normal.
If a tooth is cracked but not painful, it’s still worth an exam. Cracks tend to grow, and a crown placed early can save a tooth that would otherwise need to come out.
Who Does the Work
All three dentists handle fillings, crowns, and other repairs.
Dr. Harsh Patel, DDS
Trained in Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology at the University of Maryland after completing a master’s at UMDNJ.
Dr. Thuy Vu, DDS
More than 26 years treating Houston patients, including careful bite adjustments after restorative work.
Dr. Natalie Pruneda, DDS
Native Texan and UTHealth Houston dental graduate who believes good dentistry pairs technical skill with genuine care.
Languages Spoken Here
Our team speaks English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Hindi, and Gujarati, so treatment plans can be explained in the language you’re most comfortable with.
Dental emergency? Call (713) 952-0522 and we’ll get you in as quickly as possible.
How We Can Help
Emergency Dental Care
Toothache, broken tooth or swelling? We do our best to see you the same day, Monday–Friday.
General & Family Dentistry
Checkups, cleanings, fillings and more for every age.
Exam Pricing
$99 exam + X-rays and $59 emergency exam for self-pay patients.
Insurance
Most PPO plans, Medicare Advantage, and Texas Medicaid for children. We don’t accept DMO/HMO plans.
Briargrove Questions About Repairs
How long does a crown take?
You’ll have one visit to prepare the tooth and a short second visit to fit it.
Can you replace an old metal filling?
If an old filling is leaking or cracked, we can replace it with tooth-colored material. The dentist will tell you whether replacement is actually needed.
Will my PPO cover a crown?
Many PPO plans cover part of the cost. The front desk will check your specific benefits and give you an estimate first.
How far is the office from Briargrove?
About 2.8 miles west on Westheimer, at the corner of Gessner.
I chipped a tooth. Is that an emergency?
Call (713) 952-0522 and we’ll get you in as quickly as possible. Save any piece you find.
Other Areas We Serve
Get That Tooth Looked At
Next Care Dental · 9650 Westheimer Rd, Suite 100, Houston, TX 77063 · (713) 952-0522