Convenient Access from Briar Forest
Drive east on Briar Forest Drive, turn south at South Piney Point Road, and about 7 minutes later you pull up at Houston Dentistry at Memorial. For households that want a dentist near Briar Forest without wrestling with Westheimer traffic, our west Houston office on Fondren Rd keeps the trip simple. Dr. Dealla Saab treats children, parents and grandparents in the same unhurried setting.
Starting from Walnut Bend Elementary at 10620 Briar Forest Dr, head east along Briar Forest Drive and cross Gessner Road, leaving the neighborhood behind. In its final block the street takes the name Memorial Drive; turn right there onto South Piney Point Road. Follow it south as it becomes Fondren Rd, and our office at 2450 Fondren Rd Ste 250, Houston, TX 77063 sits just north of Westheimer Rd.
The drive covers about 3.6 miles with no freeway and no toll. Pull up our location on Google Maps to save it on your phone. If you live closer to Royal Oaks or Westchase, those pages describe the route from your side of the road.
A Dentist Near Briar Forest, Just East of Gessner
Briar Forest is a neighborhood inside the City of Houston, recognized as its own super neighborhood and bounded by Buffalo Bayou, Gessner Road, Westheimer Road and Dairy Ashford. Long before subdivisions, this was rice and cotton country along the old road between the Dairy settlement, now Alief, and the Ashford railroad stop. Bedroom communities such as Ashford, Lakeside and Briargrove Park took shape from the 1960s on.
Today the area is largely single-family, with patio homes and townhomes along the bigger roads and office buildings toward the Beltway. Neighbors walk and jog the shaded trails near Buffalo Bayou, and mountain bikers ride the Ant Hills trail on its south bank. The City of Houston's Briar Forest super neighborhood page lists local green spaces such as Francklow Park and Waldemar Park. Farther west, Terry Hershey Park's Robin Trail carries walkers and joggers along the bayou under the trees.
Our office suits that settled, residential pace. Visits are one-on-one and never rushed, and the same team sees every generation of a household. For families who keep everyone with one practice, that continuity makes it easier to notice small changes from one year to the next.
Appointments begin at 8:00 AM Tuesday through Friday, and Wednesday is our long day, running until 5:00 PM. Monday visits are available by appointment, which helps households juggling school pickups and work shifts across the week.
What Briar Forest Families Should Keep in Mind About Their Teeth
Walnut Bend Elementary, opened in 1964 and rebuilt in 2007 as Houston ISD's first LEED "green school," serves many Briar Forest families. School-age kids benefit from a checkup every six months, and the practice welcomes children from six months old, well before kindergarten.
Adults in a long-established Harris County neighborhood often carry fillings and crowns placed many years ago, and those restorations eventually wear out. Replacing a cracked filling or a failing crown before it breaks further can save the tooth underneath. The office's in-office mill makes same-day crowns possible, so many of those repairs take one visit instead of two.
A missing back tooth may not seem urgent, but the teeth around a gap tend to tip and drift over time, and the tooth above or below it can creep out of position. Replacing it with an implant keeps the bite stable and makes chewing comfortable on both sides again.
Gum health deserves the same attention. Gum disease often develops quietly, and our Gum Disease Prevention & Treatment page explains how it is prevented and treated. Untreated gum disease is a leading reason adults lose teeth, so treating it early protects every other investment in the smile.
For a first visit, new patients without dental insurance and without periodontal (gum) disease can start with the $49 cleaning, exam and x-ray. It is a straightforward way for a Briar Forest resident to meet Dr. Saab and get a clear picture of where their teeth stand.
Treatments Our Briar Forest Patients Rely On
General Dentistry
Exams, cleanings and digital x-rays for every member of the household. These visits catch decay and gum changes early, while treatment is still simple.
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings and crowns rebuild teeth damaged by decay, wear or old dental work. Dr. Saab focuses on restorations that look natural and hold up to daily chewing.
Dental Implants
An implant replaces a missing tooth from the root up. Midas 3D guided planning maps each placement in advance, and surgical guides help position the implant precisely.
Sedation Dentistry
Adults who have put off care for years often do so because of nerves. Nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation and IV sedation give them a way to finally get treatment done.
Zoom Teeth Whitening
Professional in-office whitening brightens enamel dulled by coffee, tea and time. Many patients save it as the finishing step after restorative work is complete.
Meet Dr. Dealla Saab
Every treatment plan in our office comes from Dr. Dealla Saab, who leads the practice with a focus on cosmetic and restorative dentistry. She is known for a meticulous approach and for helping patients feel relaxed and valued, whether the visit is a routine cleaning or a new crown. Her eye for cosmetic detail means a repaired tooth is designed to blend with the rest of the smile.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
Many PPO dental plans list our office as in-network, and we take care of the claim filing. Households without coverage can look at the Wellness Plan's Duo option, which covers two adults for $760 over 12 months with no deductibles or waiting periods. Implants and other larger work can be paid over time with flexible financing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Houston Dentistry at Memorial from Briar Forest, and how do I get there?
The drive from Walnut Bend Elementary is about 3.6 miles, roughly 7 minutes. Head east on Briar Forest Drive, then turn south on South Piney Point Road, which becomes Fondren Rd near our building. That direct route is one reason families looking for a dentist near Briar Forest find our office easy to reach during the week.
How do I know if I need a deep cleaning instead of a regular one?
Only an exam can tell, because the deciding factor is how deep the pockets between your gums and teeth have become. A regular cleaning works above and just below the gumline, while a deep cleaning, called scaling and root planing, reaches tartar further down. Bleeding, puffy gums or gums pulling away from teeth are signs it is worth having checked.
Can I use the $49 new patient special if I have dental insurance?
No, the $49 cleaning, exam and x-ray is for new patients without dental insurance, and it also requires that you do not have periodontal (gum) disease. If you have a PPO plan, the office is in-network with many of them and files the claim for you. Patients without either insurance or the special can also look at the Wellness Plan membership.
Can an old filling that has cracked be replaced?
Yes, a cracked or leaking filling can usually be replaced, and doing it early protects the tooth. If the crack is small, a new filling may be enough; if much of the tooth is weakened, Dr. Saab may suggest a crown to hold it together. Sensitivity to cold or a rough edge you can feel with your tongue are common clues.
What happens if I leave a missing back tooth unreplaced?
Over time, the neighboring teeth tend to tip into the gap and the opposing tooth can drift out of position, which changes your bite. The jawbone under the empty space can also shrink without a root to support it. Replacing the tooth with an implant, planned with Midas 3D guided software, helps keep the bite stable and chewing comfortable.
Schedule Your Visit from Briar Forest
When you are ready for a dentist near Briar Forest who can look after the whole household, call (713) 257-8488. Explore the rest of the neighborhoods we serve on the Areas We Serve page, or visit our Dentist Houston, TX homepage for more about the practice.