Dr. Dr. Emerico Gomez Jr.

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Get to know Dentist Dr. Emerico Gomez Jr., who serves patients in Houston, Texas.

Dr. Gomez Jr. is a reputable dentist who tends to patients’ dental needs at Summit Dental Center in Houston, Texas.

With seven convenient locations in Houston and Pasadena, Summit Dental Center takes pride in providing a positive dental experience for the whole family in a comfortable environment. The dental services offered include: cosmetic dentistry, sedation dentistry, oral dentistry, pediatric dentistry, and restorative dentistry. “At Summit Dental Center™, our mission is to make you feel comfortable and welcome while delivering high-quality, affordable dental care. We want you to have a brighter, healthier smile! By keeping your teeth and gums healthy, you can have a warm, inviting smile for years to come.”

In the early days of his academic career, Dr. Gomez Jr. earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the Creighton University School of Dentistry in Omaha, Nebraska in 1991.

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth, correct bite issues, perform surgeries and extractions, and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy. 

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