Houstonian Dental

I came here the other day for a dental check up and cleaning with Dr. Carthel. I instead was seen by Dr. Bassoo. That was already somewhat annoying. I was not told verbally that Dr. Bassoo would be seeing me instead.
I was told I needed many things done — sealant, deep cleaning in all quadrants and a crown. I was somewhat confused as I was not experiencing any pain or had any issues with my teeth so I opted out temporarily and scheduled for another day. I felt like I was almost frowned upon for not choosing the plan they had for me. I felt awkward. I asked if we could only do the normal cleaning and she said there was no point in doing that because she would do the deep cleaning. I was confused — so I walked out not getting my regular cleaning that I wanted. Dr. Basoo seemed unconfident and I was not convinced of my treatment plan.
So I went to another dentist to get a second opinion. They said my teeth were fine and I had no issues — no crown no sealant. No need for deep cleaning as that was for patients who had major issues with their gums and did not brush their teeth regularly. I don’t see why a dentist would tell me my teeth are fine and lie to me about it.
So what does that make me believe? It makes me unfortunately believe that the treatment plan they had provided for me may have been unnecessary and just a scam for my money/​insurance. The dental hygienist from the other office told me that I don’t need a deep cleaning and I could just floss more and the issue would be resolved.
All in all maybe the other dentists are better but I will never go back to Dr. Bassoo. She seems too young and needs more experience.

I saw Dr. Bassoo yesterday and was so impressed with her. Very kind, smart and caring. I would highly recommend Houstonian Dental to everyone. Office staff also very nice!
Rita S

Best dentist in Houston! Seriously Dr. Jafari and her entire team are the best. The receptionist is always smiling and helpful and will always answer all your questions. The hygienist is great and knows exactly what to do to make you feel comfortable during those usually uncomfortable X-​Rays. Dr. Jafari is so thorough and explains everything she’s doing. She tells you what’s going on with your teeth, how things got that way, what certain things need to be done, and what you need to do to prevent. I actually left feeling like my time and money were well spent. To me that matters a lot. On top of that everyone is so nice and happy there, you can actually leave the dentist feeling good! I recommend her to everyone!

I cannot believe my incredible fortune to have found Dr. Jafari at Houstonian Dental. I located her via ZocDoc (a pretty incredible online site that allows you to search for and locate doctors from all specialties and schedule appointments and fill out and submit paperwork online). I expected the typical dental experience I’d had for the last 30-​something years. Before law school, I had worked for a number of orthodontists putting on braces; so, I know teeth and tend to be hyperfocused on mine as well as others. Moreover, having worked for orthodontists and been in that practice for nearly five years, I had known my share of dentists and seen their work and their practices. I know what is standard and what is off-​the-​charts amazing. What I experienced at Dr. Jafari’s office left me nearly teary eyed with happiness and almost skipping to my car. As a new patient, I filled out paperwork and then was promptly escorted back to a dental chair. Dr. Jafari soon was by my side introducing herself, asking if I was cold (I was), and placing a cozy blanket over me. «What?! Where am I… dental heaven?» I asked myself. But, my adventure in dental care perfection was only beginning… I had gone there for a regular cleaning (and the whole x-​ray series for which I was due) and to get a new upper retainer. I explained this to Dr. Jafari after she asked me why I was there… and then I confided in her that I had the smallest edge of my right front tooth that had chipped on a bottle that left it a bit jagged, and I wanted it smoothed. It was so minor — only I or a dentist would even make note of it. But, it bothered me because my teeth are really straight, really white, and I take pride in them. I explained to Dr. Jafari I had been reluctant to do anything about the tooth, as I wanted someone with a deft hand to do it. Dr. Jafari could have done just that; but, she handed me a mirror and discussed my options… what!!! I had options? She explained that she could bond the smallest amount of material to the edge and smooth it to match the other — that is precisely what I wanted — I wanted it to match the other tooth. Before that occurred, Dr. Jafari (no, not a hygienist) proceeded to clean my teeth. Apparently, she does that with the new patients to have the opportunity to learn the patient’s mouth and teeth. Isn’t that the most incredible and wisest philosophy ever?!? Of course, never in my life, has any dentist taken the time to do that — new or returning patient. You typically get maybe two minutes of face-​time or none at all when you are only getting a cleaning — you know the hygienist more than the doctor. Dr. Jafari is truly in a league/​class/​dental care heaven all her own. After the cleaning, she went into applying the small amount of material to the edge of my tooth, polishing, etc. And the result? Michelangelo would have gasped in awe. Her work and artistry are nothing short of brilliant. There is no line of demarcation between my tooth and the small amount on the tooth’s edge. Instead, it is a beautiful blended work of art. I nearly leapt out of the chair and embraced Dr. Jafari. I couldn’t stop staring at the tooth that is now so flawlessly complete. Dr. Jafari took my impression for the retainer, and then I was out the door. How is it that all that was accomplished in a mere hour and fifteen minutes? Was I in a time-​space continuum? No, ladies and gentlemen… I had entered the pearly (get it?) gates of the dental care heaven (aka, Dr. Jafari’s dental practice). I honestly could not be more pleased with the entire experience. I am glowing with joy. It is without hesitation, reservation, trepidation, or other «ation» words that I recommend to you Dr. Jafari for all of your dental needs.

Great experience here! Dr. Jafari is so friendly and personable while maintaining professionalism. She was so patient w my questions and gave me detailed explanations about my dental issues and how to overcome them. I will most definitely be returning to this office! The only odd thing is that I didn’t get a baggie w a toothbrush and floss like most dentists give, but I think this might be bc we conversed for about 20 min after my appointment and got lost in the moment ;-) just be sure to ask for yours on the way out!

I’ve been to a few different dentists in the city and Houstonian Dental is by far the best. The office is really clean and organized. Dr. Jafari is very sweet and did a great job with my teeth. I’ve been twice so far and both times I’ve felt so comfortable in the chair (which is crazy because I usually hate going to the dentist). She took the time to explain to me what she was doing and looking for each step of the way.