Convenient Access from River Oaks
River Oaks sits at the east end of a simple drive: follow Westheimer Road west, and about 15 minutes later you arrive at Houston Dentistry at Memorial. Patients who want a cosmetic-minded dentist near River Oaks can see Dr. Dealla Saab for smile makeovers, veneers, implants and facial rejuvenation at our office in west Houston. You will find us on Fondren Rd, a short way north of Westheimer.
From River Oaks Elementary School at 2008 Kirby Drive, go briefly east on San Felipe Street and turn right onto Kirby Drive. Take Kirby south to Westheimer Road, then turn right and stay on Westheimer for about 6.2 miles as it runs through Uptown. At Fondren Road, turn right and head north to our door. The full trip is about 7 miles, or roughly 15 minutes outside peak traffic, with no tolls.
Our address is 2450 Fondren Rd Ste 250, Houston, TX 77063, near where Fondren meets Woodway Drive and South Piney Point Road. The same Westheimer corridor also serves patients from the Galleria area, and West University Place has a page of its own.
A West Houston Practice River Oaks Residents Can Rely On
River Oaks is a Harris County neighborhood inside the City of Houston and the 610 Loop, roughly between Downtown and Uptown. Its edges are Buffalo Bayou to the north, South Shepherd Drive to the east, Willowick Road to the west and Westheimer Road to the south. About 1,600 homes, mostly single-family houses, sit on roughly 1,100 acres.
Will and Mike Hogg, sons of Governor Jim Hogg, developed the neighborhood with Hugh Potter in the 1920s. It was chartered in 1923 and annexed by Houston in 1927, and the City describes it as Houston's first master-planned community. Each spring, the Azalea Trail home and garden tour draws visitors to its streets.
Along Buffalo Bayou, Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens preserves Ima Hogg's former home as a house museum of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, with 14 wooded acres of gardens. The City's Afton Oaks / River Oaks Super Neighborhood page covers the area's history and nearby parks, including River Oaks Park on Locke Lane.
Many patients here want careful, detailed work that fits a full calendar. Our visits are one-on-one and spa-like, and they are never rushed, so you get Dr. Saab's full attention from start to finish.
Families are part of the picture too. River Oaks Elementary, a Houston ISD school that opened in 1929, offers a Vanguard program and was one of the first Texas elementary schools authorized for the IB Primary Years Programme, and older students go on to Lamar High School on Westheimer. Since we see children from six months old, parents can bring the kids to the same office where they receive their own cosmetic or restorative care. Neighbors in Upper Kirby and Afton Oaks are close to the same Westheimer corridor.
Cosmetic and Restorative Priorities for River Oaks Patients
Some patients who make the drive west are looking for more than a routine cleaning. They want a smile that looks natural, fits their face and holds up for years. That often means a coordinated plan rather than a single procedure.
The process starts with listening. Our page on the comprehensive consultation and building your dream smile explains how a plan starts with your goals and a detailed assessment of your teeth, gums and bite. The iTero digital scanner records the teeth in 3D, so you can discuss changes with a clear picture in front of you.
Restorative needs often come with cosmetic ones. Older crowns may have darkened at the gumline, a back tooth may be missing, or worn edges may make a smile look older than it should. Midas 3D guided implant planning with surgical guides lets Dr. Saab plan an implant before treatment day.
Many patients also clench or grind during stressful stretches. Facial rejuvenation can help with that tension, and in-office 3D printing produces nightguards that help protect new dental work.
Comfort matters as much as results. For longer appointments or patients who feel uneasy in the chair, sedation options include nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation and IV sedation. Combining several steps of a larger plan into fewer, well-supported visits can also reduce the number of trips across town.
Smile Design and Restoration With a Dentist Near River Oaks
Smile Makeovers
A tailored combination of veneers, whitening, aligners or crowns, sequenced to give you a balanced, natural-looking result.
Dental Implants
Fixed replacements for missing teeth, planned digitally and placed with a custom surgical guide for accuracy.
Facial Rejuvenation
A minimally invasive treatment that relaxes targeted facial muscles to soften lines and relieve jaw tension.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Veneers, Zoom whitening and other aesthetic treatments, including veneers milled the same day in our office.
Full-Mouth Rehabilitation
A staged plan that rebuilds bite, function and appearance when many teeth are worn, broken or missing.
New patients interested in brightening first can choose $260 Zoom In-Office Whitening, a price that applies after a $40 mail-in rebate. It is a simple way to see how a whiter shade looks before deciding on veneers or other cosmetic work.
Meet Dr. Dealla Saab
Dr. Dealla Saab brings artistry and technology together in cosmetic and restorative care. Her patient-first philosophy shows in the way she plans: carefully, with compassion, and with your goals at the center. She wants every patient to leave healthier and more confident.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
PPO members can use their benefits here, as the practice is in-network with many plans and submits claims directly. Flexible financing helps with makeovers, implants and other larger plans. Patients without insurance can also join the Wellness Plan, which includes 10% off cosmetic treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Houston Dentistry at Memorial from River Oaks, and how do I get there?
Our office is about 7 miles from River Oaks Elementary, roughly a 15-minute drive. From Kirby Drive, take Westheimer Road west through Uptown, then turn north on Fondren Road. For anyone who wants a dentist near River Oaks, that one-road route makes it easy to pair a visit with errands or meetings along the way.
How is dental implant placement planned with 3D technology?
Dr. Saab plans each implant digitally with Midas 3D guided implant planning before treatment day. A 3D scan shows the bone and neighboring teeth, and a surgical guide made from that plan directs the implant to the chosen position and angle. Whether an implant suits you depends on an exam of your bone and gums.
What does facial rejuvenation treat at a dental office?
It softens expression lines and can ease jaw tension. The minimally invasive treatment relaxes targeted facial muscles, which helps both the lines that form with repeated expressions and the tightness that comes from clenching, grinding or TMD. A nightguard made with our in-office 3D printing can protect the teeth themselves at the same time.
How long do porcelain veneers last?
With proper care, high-quality porcelain veneers can last 15 years or longer. Consistent brushing and flossing, routine dental visits and a nightguard if you grind all help protect them. Dr. Saab uses durable, stain-resistant materials, and veneers can be milled right in our office, often in a single visit.
How much time should I allow for the drive on Westheimer?
Allow extra time if you travel at rush hour, because Westheimer through Uptown is one of the busiest stretches on the route. Late-morning and early-afternoon appointments usually make for a smoother drive. Our office opens at 8:00 AM Tuesday through Friday, with Wednesday hours until 5:00 PM.
Schedule Your Visit from River Oaks
Whether you are planning a full makeover or one careful repair, a dentist near River Oaks is just one road away. Call (713) 257-8488 to arrange a consultation, browse the areas we serve directory, or learn more on our Dentist Houston, TX homepage.