Fantastic office staff. Fast, helpful, and direct. Emily gets you in and out and on your way!…read more Speedy service is a huge plus.

I have held back from leaving a review for many years, but as I continue to work and spend…read morethousands on rectifying the work done, I feel responsible to do this. Eight years after walking into this office, I can look back and be certain that walking in was one if not the worst decision of my life. Teeth are precious and not only tools for chewing--they're part of an interconnected system involving digestion, posture, emotions, energy, and overall vitality. This practice doesn't focus on any of that but surely has a strong focus to sell. I worked with 3 different dentist's here; I was young and said yes to everything: frequent cleanings and all the upsell that comes with that, many fillings, crowns, 3 root canals, and even more! I thought I was being responsible. One of the main things to highlight is, absolutely ALL of the crowns were left with a margin. I learned over the years by asking questions that same day crowns are typically found in chain practices where the doctor is not the one molding and the staff is not always well equipped. This was absolutely true. I can think of a time where I removed the molding for the assistant myself(of course I did it wrong). I visited another dentist during that time who did a 3D scan. That doctor warned me of the margin on a particular tooth. I went back to this practice and Dr. Lising minded. She insisted that the crown was fine. That was on a root canal so I didn't feel discomfort, yet the crown fell off on a random day. Sadly it was too late-there was significant decay underneath and the tooth had to be shaved down significantly. Dr. Lising was not pleasant to work with during this time. As I read on many other recent reviews, I also experienced the arrogance. She laughed at my hesitation to "fix" the issue. I agreed to placing a dental post to then place a new crown. Sadly, the post caused the tooth to break and led to an infection that showed while pregnant. I had to have an extraction while pregnant and an implant months later. This costed me several thousands. On a different occasion, I complained of sensitivity on a particular tooth and was told that I needed a root canal. With what I know now, I can say that it was called too early. All I did was say that it was sensitive, that's it. Root canals are bad news and I just extracted a second one. The recovery was brutal. I have one to more to go. Another experience was an onlay that fell off 4 times before it never moved again- I don't know how that was accomplished. If I could go back, I would want my young self to read this review and be intrigued to read on functional/biological dentistry. You will find a doctor who will cost you a bit more per visit but a whole lot less over time, a Dr. that will care to save your teeth. I do not have any pleasure in leaving this review, in fact it is hard but I feel a strong need to. I have spent thousands of dollars over the last 4 years to redo all the work that I have paid for in the past! It is painful in every way and I don't wish it on anyone. If you are looking for a dentist, please be kind to yourself and look for a Dr that will care for you from a functional perspective and educate you while saving your teeth.

Sadly, I cannot give a one star review…read more At an annual cleaning appointment Dr. Davis suggested replacing my crown for cosmetic reasons and I unknowingly left for college in August 2025 with a crown that was not properly fitted. I was left alone at college with severe teeth pain, ear aches, nerve pain, and I could only chew on one side of my mouth because of the intense pain I felt day and night. I frequently visited emergency rooms and dentists in Austin with additional incurred costs, not knowing my pain came from my tooth being severely inflamed and infected due to deep decay, damage, and trauma because of my ill-fitted crown. I returned to Houston and alerted Dr. Davis and staff of my severe pain, where I immediately came to tears because of my immense pain, and he came to the solution to shave down my crown. He said that shaving my crown would help, but that I might need a root canal if the pain continued. I was not given an X-ray, which would have shown how infected and damaged the root of my tooth was. At this appointment the urgency and need of getting a root canal was severely brushed over. After visiting a new dental practice, I was told that I needed immediate care (root canal and crown replacement) because of my ill-fitted crown that could have left me with permanent damage, and even the loss of my tooth. As a young female college student, I have endured immense stress, pain, and emotions due to the lack of attention and care from Cosmetic Dentist Associates. I have lived a very difficult six months where my tooth and nerve pain were a constant stressor, when it could have been completely avoidable if I had received proper care from this dental practice in the first place. I am happy to say that I have received attentive care from a dentist in Austin and finally, six months later I am able to chew on both sides of my mouth, and not live in fear that my porcelain crown would break inside of my mouth with a dead tooth. I advise every one who comes to Cosmetic Dental Associates to advocate for themselves, as I have spent half a year of my youth in serious pain, when it could have been completely avoided or caught earlier if I was listened to.

These guys are the best. Very friendly and excellent care…read more Staff and hygienists are top of the line as well. All in all, the most professional dental office I have ever been to.

I don't like writing bad reviews and always focus on the positive but this was a Very disappointing…read moreexperience. James Herbst provided a recommendation on my teeth to get a filling that was not at all necessary as I got two other opinions from prominent dentists who rejected the need. Thank goodness for the additional opinions!! Also what bothered me greatly was he kept touching my shoulder. Probably 3-4 times! I just wanted to run away! He didn't even review the xrays with me which I have never seen happen in all my years of going to the dentist in various states. I have never felt so uncomfortable.

I went to Dr. Herbst DDS (Dr. H. ) for the first time because he was on my dental plan and his…read moreproximity to my residence. Dr. Herbst Informed me that I needed two crowns on my upper left molars. The reason I went to him was that I was experiencing pain and pustules of pus on one of the two molar crowns in question. Several days later, I informed Dr. H. that I was still in pain subsequent to the prescription antibiotic mouth wash he prescribed for me. He informed me that the pain would go away once the new crown arrived. The new crown arrived and I informed him that I had to re-order additional antibiotic mouthwash and my tooth was still in pain. He insisted that everything will be fine once He inserted the new crown. I was very reluctant to have the new crown place over my aching tooth. I wanted him to realize that I absolutely did not want the new crown without further investigation. I informed him that I requested a second opinion from my doctor at MD Anderson. I was confident that he would stop with my request. Dr. H proceeded to Informed me in a manner of authority that I did not have cancer and placed the new crown over my infected root canal. After a Short time, my new crown was seeping puss. When I returned to see him he became very nervous and started to call other dental specialists. I walked out informing him that I would not trust anyone he recommended. Needless to say, my new crown and root canal had to be extracted at great cost. I am very disappointed in this dentist. I could have filed a complaint with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners. I just hope that this negative experience will make Dr. H realize that he must have more respect in listening to his female patients, in lieu of focusing on the remuneration he will receive by inserting a new crown.

They have a nice first time offer of $69 for xray and cleaning. I was able to get an appointment…read morewithin the same week. The office and rooms are neat and they have tvs in each room for viewing while waiting. They explained each step to me and after my xrays they explained what the next steps were before the doctor came in. There was a long wait. I only saw 1 dentist there but I was told they were short on the staff the day I went. The dentist explained some concerns and options for me and they brought me a quote to think things over. The dentist did my cleaning with an electric tool. It was very painful for me. Next time I will ask if he can use the manual one. But the dentist was kind and I can tell he was working hard to get to all of the clients waiting.

Poor service. Rushed and painful do not recommend…read moreGoing here for dental clean up .. or routine

She does amazing work. I have dental work piecework over the years and she worked so well with what…read moreI had. She gives people confidence at a affordable price. I am greatful. I found her in 2018 . She treats everyone like family. She is an inspiration for everyone and changes peoples lives. The dog Piper is a bonus. hank you so much Dr. Alani You rock!!

Everyone is so professional from the moment I called, the visit and check out. Dr. Alani is super…read moreknowledgeable, insightful and goes the extra mile in her care and treatment. And the office is so clean and comfortable. All important to me as my dentist of 25 years retired and so I was so relieved and impressed to have such a great experience and will keep coming back!

Dr Canto and Dr Parraga are both great dentists. They do great cosmetic and restorative work. They…read morehave improved my smile more than I could have imagined. The service here is always professional, warm, friendly and very thorough. Both of them are perfectionists and want the very best for their patients. Everything is top notch. I went for a cleaning yesterday. The new hygienist, Didi, was incredible. She cleaned my very stained teeth better than anyone ever has. She also is a perfectionist and thorough. The staff there is always helpful and friendly. I love this place and I'm very thankful for them.

the billing transparency is lacking. i had a recent procedure for new fillings. i was quoted my…read moreshare would be $400.00. i paid said amount. i then received s bill for an additional $334.00. i would ask that Cosmetic Dentists correspond with the insurance providet to get a handle on the true charges of each procedure before providing a dollar amount to the client

Wonderful amazing dental cleaning The care that was given…read moreto 10 out of 10 Office is absolutely amazing you can see the love staff is sweet kind patient Doctors are the heart of the company love them

I absolutely love Lifeworks Dental! I literally choose my insurance plan based on whether they're…read morein-network or not -- that's how much I trust and value this office. They're located off the Katy Freeway near IKEA, on the south side between Wirt and Antoine. The office shares a parking lot with Memorial Tacos, a dry cleaner, and some boutique shops. The parking lot is spacious, so parking is never an issue. Inside, everything is spotless and modern. The front desk staff are always kind, competent, and welcoming. Their hygienists are amazing -- especially Shauna, who is both personable and incredibly skilled. And both Dr. Tran and Dr. Nguyen are outstanding. They're highly competent, never push unnecessary services, and take the time to explain everything clearly. I've been coming here for years, and they've redone a few old fillings from decades ago with excellent results. I always leave feeling confident in their work -- and with a nice little goody bag! The advice they've given me over the years has actually worked, and my dental health is better because of it. I sincerely hope Dr. Tran and Dr. Nguyen keep practicing for a long time, because I'll be coming here for life -- and so will my kids when they're grown.

I initially contacted Dr. Lee's office to schedule a routine dental cleaning…read more I was informed that a checkup was required first. I explicitly stated that I did not want to proceed. Later that same day, the dental office called me back and stated that they had checked with my insurance and that the visit would be fully covered. I said no, I have to check with my insurance myself. Later, their insurance person called and texted me back and confirmed that they had checked with my insurance and that the visit would be fully covered. Based solely on that representation, I agreed to schedule the checkup. After the visit, I received a bill from Dr. Lee that insurance did not cover part of the service, allegedly because that portion is only covered once per year and I had already used it. Do not trust them when they say they checked with your insurance. Had I been correctly informed of this at the time of scheduling, I would not have agreed to the appointment.

First and foremost the dentist at this office is funny and highly qualified. Nevertheless the…read morehygienist who worked on my teeth was so forceful that I now have spaces in between my teeth, especially my front two teeth. I have taken care of my teeth for the past 20 years and I am utterly upset that they have been obstructed by someone who was literally only supposed to clean my teeth.

Once again, the Houston Dentist took care of me and fixed my previously repaired problem from…read moreanother dentist, and went one step further. Dr. Frazar is such a great dentist, we appreciate her and her amazing team

As a family, we've been patients for years and have never been disappointed with the service. The…read moreentire staff is friendly, welcoming, and so good at their jobs. Rosie is an excellent hygienist, and we cannot recommend her enough. 5 star treatment at every visit.

For people with sensitive like myself, Dr. Kaestner and his staff are a godsend. They work hard to…read moreensure that you are comfortable and feel the least pain possible (while using local anesthetics, of course) when performing procedures. Most importantly, is that he explains to you in detail what work, if any, is needed and why. I've had problems in the past with dentist who performed unnecessary work. I have not had that problem here. I've been a patient here for over 4 years and hope to be a patient here for another 30 years.

If you're like me and have that pesky wire permanently lined against the inside of your bottom…read moreteeth because your orthodontist knew the retainer he gave you would never be used once you stepped foot out of his office, you'll love coming to Dr. Kaestner. Yes, you try flossing between those wires and brushing as hard as you can, but nothing beats the power of a suction hose and an ultrasonic cleaner that blasts buildup away. When you walk out of the office and do the tongue-check against your bottom teeth, your teeth thank you for giving them a clean slate on life, erasing the last six months of buildup from coffee, soy sauce, greasy foods, and all those late nights where you passed out somewhere and didn't brush your teeth. The hygienists are gentle on your teeth, staff is friendly, environment is clean/sterile, and appointments are always on time. I love my dentist.