Convenient Access from the Parkway at Eldridge
Just outside the gates of the Parkway at Eldridge, Rincon Drive runs east to Eldridge Parkway, and from that corner Energy Dental is about 4 minutes away. Our west Houston office sits on Eldridge Parkway at Brimhurst Drive, so families searching for a dentist near the Parkway at Eldridge can stay on one familiar road. Dr. Laya Omranian and her team care for children, parents and grandparents under one roof.
Leave the community through the Rincon Dr gates, head east and turn left onto Eldridge Pkwy. Drive north for 1.7 miles, a 4-minute trip that passes Ray Miller Park and crosses Briar Forest Dr. Turn left onto Brimhurst Dr; we are at the southwest corner of that intersection, at 1398 Eldridge Pkwy S #220, Houston, TX 77077 (open it in Google Maps). Neighbors in Briarhills and West Oaks come to us along the same stretch of Eldridge.
A Dental Home for a Growing Gated Community
The Parkway at Eldridge is a guarded, gated community built by Kickerillo north of Westheimer Road and west of Eldridge Parkway. The builder still calls it a new community, and homes are still going up on Camden Creek Lane. That means many Parkway at Eldridge households are new arrivals who have not yet picked a family dentist in this part of town.
We want to be the easy answer to that question. Behind the gates, residents share a pool, a playground, a tennis court, a recreation center and several small lakes. Lakes of Parkway borders the community to the north and west, with Briar Park beyond it to the west. Outside the gates, the errands, school runs and commutes of daily life all start on Eldridge Parkway, which is exactly where our office sits.
Kickerillo markets the location to people who work for nearby energy employers such as BP, ConocoPhillips and Shell. For Parkway at Eldridge residents with those jobs, a dental office on the drive north is worth more than one across town. Our 7:30 AM starts on Tuesday and Friday let a cleaning happen before the workday begins.
The community lies inside the City of Houston in Harris County. Its homeowners group, The Parkway Association, is a member civic club of the City's Eldridge / West Oaks Super Neighborhood, the same part of town that holds our office. In practice that means your dentist is a neighbor, not a destination.
Setting Up Care After a Move to the Parkway at Eldridge
A move is an easy moment to lose track of checkups. Boxes get unpacked, kids start new routines, and the six-month cleaning slides into next year. Small problems such as early cavities or tender gums grow quietly during that gap, so new Parkway at Eldridge families do well to reset the routine early.
Our first visit is built to close that gap in one sitting. Plan on about 90 to 120 minutes, and fill out the new patient, medical and dental history forms online at least 48 hours ahead. We take digital x-rays, intraoral photos, a CT scan and a complimentary intraoral scan, then Dr. Omranian examines teeth, gums, bite and soft tissues.
That exam also screens for gum disease, oral cancer, sleep apnea, bite issues and cavities. You leave with a clear picture of where everyone in the family stands. For children, regular cleanings and exams every six months keep the new routine on track from the start.
Parents often ask about protecting the chewing surfaces of back teeth. Dental sealants are a thin coating that guards the grooves where food and plaque collect, and the office places them for children, teens and adults.
Children's visits here aim for a gentle, positive first experience with a new dentist. Older teens also need their wisdom teeth watched, and the regular exam is where that starts.
What Your Dentist Near the Parkway at Eldridge Offers
Family Dentistry
One office for toddlers through grandparents keeps the whole household on the same schedule. Preventive, cosmetic and restorative care all happen here, so nobody needs a second referral list after the move.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Veneers, bonding, teeth whitening and full smile makeovers start with a cosmetic consultation. Residents settling into a new home often decide it is also time to refresh a smile they have put off improving.
Emergency Dentistry
Playground tumbles and tennis-court collisions happen. The team reserves time each day for emergency patients, and we offer same-day emergency appointments on the days we are open, Tuesday through Friday.
Restorative Dentistry
Tooth-colored fillings, crowns, bridges, implants and dentures cover everything from a single cavity to a missing tooth. Many crowns can be designed and milled in the office with CEREC, with no temporary and no second visit.
Dental Implants
Implants replace anything from a single tooth to a full arch. New patients can start with a free implant consultation, which covers an evaluation, digital imaging and a plan with costs, though it does not include a comprehensive exam.
A morning checkup can end with a stop at Ray Miller Park, the county park on the drive north with a boardwalk, playgrounds and a trail through the Rabindranath Tagore Grove. For Parkway at Eldridge kids, that turns the dentist into part of an outing rather than an errand.
Meet Dr. Omranian and Our Team
Dr. Laya Omranian, DDS earned her dental degree at UCLA and now owns Energy Dental. She sees dentistry as both a science and an art, and she plans treatment that is modern, minimally invasive and fitted to each patient.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
We accept most PPO plans, including Delta Dental PPO, Cigna DPPO and Aetna PPO. Before treatment, the team files a predetermination so you know what your plan covers. Cherry offers monthly payments on plans up to 24 months with no hard credit check.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Energy Dental from the Parkway at Eldridge, and how do I get there?
Energy Dental is 1.7 miles from the Rincon Dr gates, about a 4-minute drive. Go east on Rincon Dr, turn left onto Eldridge Pkwy and continue north to Brimhurst Dr. Residents who want a dentist near the Parkway at Eldridge can make the whole trip on one main road, with no freeway and no toll.
How long does a first visit take for a new patient?
Set aside about 90 to 120 minutes. The visit includes digital x-rays, intraoral photos, a CT scan, a complimentary intraoral scan and a comprehensive exam of your teeth, gums, bite and soft tissues. Completing the forms online at least 48 hours ahead keeps the appointment focused on you rather than on paperwork.
Which PPO plans are you in network with?
The office is in network with 20 PPO plans, including Delta Dental PPO, Cigna DPPO, Aetna PPO, MetLife PDP Plus PPO and Guardian DentalGuard PPO. Before treatment, the team files a predetermination so you can see what your plan expects to pay. If your plan is not listed, call and the front desk can check it.
Do you use digital x-rays and scanners?
Yes, the office uses digital x-rays, digital imaging and intraoral scanners. A new patient's first visit also includes a CT scan and a complimentary intraoral scan. The scans give Dr. Omranian a detailed picture of teeth, bone and bite, and digital scanning is also the first step when a CEREC crown is made.
What is a smile makeover?
A smile makeover is a combined plan that uses several cosmetic treatments to change how your smile looks. It may include whitening, bonding, veneers or crowns, depending on what bothers you most. Planning starts at a cosmetic consultation, where Dr. Omranian looks at color, shape and spacing and lays out the steps in order.
Schedule Your Visit from the Parkway at Eldridge
When your family is ready to settle on a dentist near the Parkway at Eldridge, call Energy Dental at (281) 949-6656 or book online. Our hours are Tuesday 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Wednesday and Thursday 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM, and Friday 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM. See every neighborhood we serve on our areas we serve page, or start at our Dentist Houston, TX homepage.