Dr. Chou is a native Texan, born and raised in Houston. She received her Bachelors of Science degree from Texas A&M University. In 2003 she received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. She then completed her specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry at MetroHealth Medical Center, a teaching center of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and Dentistry. During her training Dr. Chou was selected by her peers to the position of Chief Resident.
Dr. Chou has extensive training in treating patients under nitrous oxide (laughing gas), oral conscious sedation, IV sedation, and general anesthesia. Dr. Chou is a Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She is also a member of North Texas Dental Society, Texas Dental Association, American Dental Association, and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Laney Mai was raised in California after moving to the United States from Vietnam when she was 13 years old. She attended The University of California, Irvine for college, where she graduated with a B.S. degree in Biological Sciences. She then went on to receive her dental degree from The University of Michigan.
After completing her dental degree, she went on to complete her specialty training in pediatric dentistry at UT Health and Science Center at Houston. Dr. Mai has additional training in treating patients with nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation, I.V. sedation, and general anesthesia. Dr. Mai is an active member of American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
Laura is the Practice Manager for all three of our locations. She is a second generation Rockwall native. She started in the dental field as an Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Assistant in 2008, passing the Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification Exam. Laura has lots of experience with children, growing up with four younger brothers. She is here to help with any dental insurance or financial questions you may have. She enjoys spending time with her husband and young daughter, going to the beach and shopping.
Lauren is the Office Manager for the Sulphur Springs location. She started in the dental field in 2012 as a Registered Dental Assistant and is certified in CPR, Nitrous Oxide Monitoring and Coronal Polishing. She loves working with children and is happy to help with any questions or concerns that you may have. Lauren enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, cooking and cheering on the Texas Rangers.
Lora is the Office Manager and handles marketing for the practice. She started in the dental field in 2010 as a Registered Dental Assistant quickly learning that she loved working with children, especially those with special needs. She is certified in CPR, Coronal Polishing and Sealant Application. She is here to help with any questions or concerns that you may have. Lora loves spending time with her husband and three children. In her spare time, she likes to do crafty things, shop, play games and listen to live music.
Nena is the Front Office Supervisor. She has been in the dental field since 2005. Nena loves seeing the childrens smiling faces and hearing the funny things that they say. She is always happy to assist you with any questions or concerns. Nena has a son, a daughter and two grandchildren. Outside of work she likes to spend time with her family and friends and listening to live music. Nena is also a big sports fan. Her favorites are football, basketball, boxing and MMA sports.
Everyone at The Smiley Tooth is dedicated to helping children have healthy teeth and smiles for a lifetime. To help children achieve our goal we have Glitter the Tooth Fairy available to come out and educate your students about great oral hygiene habits. We have designed a 20-25 minute presentation which includes reading a story about going to the dentist and teaching them ways we can care for our teeth, such as how to brush and floss. She then has an open discussion with children about the different foods and drinks that are good and bad for our teeth. Glitter also talks to the children about what she does as the Tooth Fairy and explains how her magic works! At the end of the presentation each child is given a goody bag which contains information about our office, a new toothbrush and a sugar free sucker.
Please call our office at 972-772-7553 or email thesmileytoothTF@yahoo.com to schedule Glitter the Tooth Fairy. Our most popular month to schedule is February which is Childrens Dental Health Month. However she is available to do a presentation any time of the year!
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Rating 4.8 out of 5 based on 108 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestLisa Raymundo
2 years ago
Very frustrated with this office! I called today to try and get my kids in for a check-up per their multiple reminder text messages I get, and they had NO availability for the remainder of the year!! And this is a recurring problem with them. The last time I had an appointment I had to cancel and sure enough was unable to reschedule for six+ months.
Christopher Rains
2 years ago
$65 over and above what insurance covers for a 10 minute cleaning? My kids brush their teeth regularly so they don't need a ton of attention. But, a professional cleaning is a professional cleaning. 10 minutes is hardly adequate in my opinion.
jennifer Shaffer
2 years ago
Very upset my child has been a patient here for 7 years and because of me having to reschedule a few appointments out of 7 years due to him being sick they dismissed us and we where told to find another dentist .
Jep Fo
2 years ago
I have a 5-year-old autistic child, and this is the first pediatric dentist that has successfully treated her. Dr Mai is extremely patient, and the staff is very friendly, organized, and helpful! The dental assistants are very thorough and patient as well. I am very thankful to Dr. Mai and all the staff at the Goliad location. Thank you all so much! Highly recommended.
Erica Gonzalez
2 years ago
As soon as we walked into the office we were literally greeted with smiles. Everyone was so kind and really knew how to interact with the children! We had a lovely experience. My children walked out with smiles and are looking forward to coming back for their next visit.
Selena Cedillo
3 years ago
Yesterday was my first time taking my son here and I loved it! The staff was awesome and so was the doctor. They all took the time with patience to really examine my crying sons teeth and answering any questions I had. I highly recommend this dentist.
Amanda Land
3 years ago
Not to happy with the treatment plan. They wanted to pull some of my 4 y.o. son's teeth that were bad but not that bad. The office was small and seemed kinda crammed (this is all pre-Covid).I got a FREE second opinion from Heath Pediatric Dentistry and He thought the plan they had was a little extreme! So glad I changed offices, saved a bunch of money and majority of my son's teeth.
Jep Fo
3 years ago
I have a 5-year-old autistic child, and this is the first pediatric dentist that has successfully treated her. Dr Mai is extremely patient, and the staff is very friendly, organized, and helpful! The dental assistants are very thorough and patient as well. I am very thankful to Dr. Mai and all the staff at the Goliad location. Thank you all so much! Highly recommended.
jennifer Shaffer
3 years ago
Very upset my child has been a patient here for 7 years and because of me having to reschedule a few appointments out of 7 years due to him being sick they dismissed us and we where told to find another dentist .
Erica Gonzalez
3 years ago
As soon as we walked into the office we were literally greeted with smiles. Everyone was so kind and really knew how to interact with the children! We had a lovely experience. My children walked out with smiles and are looking forward to coming back for their next visit.
Za'Kyra Shu'Rae
3 years ago
I loved my dentist yesterday, Tiana needs to be my dentist everytime. She's so friendly and when they put ne on laughing gas (I usually hold in my laughter) and i started to laugh she was real live relatable
Susan Thompson
3 years ago
My grandson had a procedure(s) done here this morning. I was SO impressed with the way they handled him. The Dr and her assistant worked so well together, quickly and safely always paying attention to him. They did an amazing job . I never write reviews good or bad. That is just how impressed I was with this office. From the reception on. Thank you for treating us so great! If you are looking for a great Dentist for your child or children I HIGHLY RECOMMEND The Smiley Tooth Pediatric.
Selena Cedillo
3 years ago
Yesterday was my first time taking my son here and I loved it! The staff was awesome and so was the doctor. They all took the time with patience to really examine my crying sons teeth and answering any questions I had. I highly recommend this dentist.
Amanda Land
3 years ago
Not to happy with the treatment plan. They wanted to pull some of my 4 y.o. son's teeth that were bad but not that bad. The office was small and seemed kinda crammed (this is all pre-Covid).I got a FREE second opinion from Heath Pediatric Dentistry and He thought the plan they had was a little extreme! So glad I changed offices, saved a bunch of money and majority of my son's teeth.
Za'Kyra Shu'Rae
4 years ago
I loved my dentist yesterday, Tiana needs to be my dentist everytime. She's so friendly and when they put ne on laughing gas (I usually hold in my laughter) and i started to laugh she was real live relatable
Susan Thompson
4 years ago
My grandson had a procedure(s) done here this morning. I was SO impressed with the way they handled him. The Dr and her assistant worked so well together, quickly and safely always paying attention to him. They did an amazing job . I never write reviews good or bad. That is just how impressed I was with this office. From the reception on. Thank you for treating us so great! If you are looking for a great Dentist for your child or children I HIGHLY RECOMMEND The Smiley Tooth Pediatric.
Vanessa Hines
4 years ago
I love taking my kids here. The staff is so nice and my kids are so excited to come watch movies while they get their teeth cleaned.
Cristina Palomo
4 years ago
Been with then since 2009 and wouldn't trust anyone else other than them. Everytime we go they keep improving and staff is very nice towards children. All their doctors are trust worthy! They make children feel comfortable and you don't have to worry for children being afraid. Very high recommended them.
Olivia Bruner
4 years ago
Really love this place. They are so organized. I love the new dentist they have Dr. Laney.She is personable and knowledgable and takes her time explaining everything.
Brian Forry
4 years ago
They did two crowns and a baby root canal without prior consent. The teeth were already filed down before we were told so we didn't have a choice. My wife was asked to fill out a consent form after the work was done.... Staff was friendly our first visit but rude this time around. Nothing was explained, we weren't given the chance to space out painful procedures, and now my daughter has visible metal in her smile and was put through pain without consulation with us. Terrible dentist, no stars was not an option but it should be for this place. As i read all the other reviews i notice im alone in my bad experience, but i am just being honest to help others decide.
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