Award Winning Black Female Dentist in Richmond, TX
Providing comfortable, modern dental care and beautiful smile solutions for patients of all ages in Richmond and nearby Texas communities.
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According to the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute, Black dentists make up just 3.8 percent of the practicing dentist workforce in the United States, a figure that has remained virtually unchanged for two decades.
For Black patients across Richmond, TX, Sugar Land, Pearland, Stafford, and the greater Houston area, finding a Black dentist in Richmond, TX who understands their community, their concerns, and their specific oral health needs has historically required significant effort.
(Source: ADA Health Policy Institute, Racial and Ethnic Mix of the Dentist Workforce in the U.S.
Glow Up Dentistry exists to change that. Led by Dr. Ginger Unegbu, DDS, a Houston-born, Howard University-trained dentist of Nigerian heritage, the practice is one of the very few in Fort Bend County and the broader Houston area that can genuinely and authentically serve as a Black female dentist in Houston, TX and the surrounding communities.
For the Black community
Representation in healthcare matters. Patients who see themselves reflected in their provider report higher levels of trust, better communication, and greater likelihood of attending regular preventive appointments.
For the Black community in Richmond and Sugar Land, Glow Up Dentistry fills a real and important gap in the local dental landscape
About Dr. Ginger Unegbu, DDS Houston Native, Howard University Trained
Dr. Ginger Unegbu is a Houston native with Nigerian heritage who has built her career around a commitment to accessible, excellence-driven dental care. Her educational journey reflects the same drive. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from the University of Houston, then went on to earn her Doctor of Dental Surgery at Howard University College of Dentistry in Washington, DC, graduating in 2019.
Howard University is one of the most prestigious historically Black universities in the United States. Its College of Dentistry is one of the few dental schools in the country with a historical mission of training Black dental professionals and addressing oral health disparities in underserved communities.
A Howard University trained dentist brings more than clinical skill. They bring a perspective shaped by an institution that has spent decades producing dentists committed to equitable access and community health.
Student of the Year award
Dr. Unegbu is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry and the International Dental Implant Association. She received the prestigious Student of the Year award from the Academy of Osseous Integration during her training, recognizing clinical excellence and commitment to patient care.
Outside the practice, she produces short films, participates in mission trips worldwide, and pursues an ongoing interest in natural herbal medicine and its intersection with health and wellness.
As the only Black female dentist in Richmond, TX area with this level of training and community roots, Dr. Unegbu has built Glow Up Dentistry into a practice that reflects what modern dental care in a diverse community should look like: expert, welcoming, and built on trust.
Serving the Black Community in Richmond ,Sugar Land, and Greater Houston
The Black community across Fort Bend County and the Houston area faces some well-documented disparities in oral health outcomes and access to care. These disparities are not the result of biology. They are the result of decades of reduced access to quality dental care, economic barriers, and in many cases, a legitimate historical distrust of the healthcare system that has genuine roots.
Glow Up Dentistry is designed with these realities in mind. The practice works with most major dental insurance plans and offers flexible financing for treatment costs that exceed coverage. Appointments are available across the week, including early morning slots, to accommodate working families.
The clinical team provides clear, plain-language explanations of every procedure before it begins, because informed patients make better health decisions. And as a Black dentist in Richmond, TX, Dr. Unegbu communicates from a place of shared cultural understanding that many patients across Pearland, Stafford, Missouri City, and Sugar Land have never experienced in a dental setting before.
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Representation Matters
Every patient who comes through the door at Glow Up Dentistry, regardless of background, receives the same level of care. But for Black patients who have been searching for a provider they can truly trust, the experience of being seen and understood by a provider who shares their heritage can make the difference between a single appointment and a lifetime of consistent dental care.
Comprehensive Dental Services Dr. Ginger Unegbu, DDS
Emergency Dental Care
General Dentistry
Cosmetic Dentistry
Restorative Dentistry
Rebuild your smile with advanced restorative dentistry including crowns, bridges, fillings, implants, and tooth replacement solutions.
Orthodontic Dentistry
Sedation Dentistry
Comprehensive Dental Services at Glow Up Dentistry
Glow Up Dentistry provides a full range of dental services for Black patients and families across Richmond, TX, Sugar Land, Pearland, Stafford, and the greater Houston area. The practice is a genuine one-stop dental home for patients at every stage of life.
Dental Implants
For patients dealing with missing teeth, dental implants offer the most complete and long-lasting solution available. A titanium post replaces the tooth root, and a custom crown is fitted on top to complete the restoration.
Dr. Unegbu provides implant consultation, placement coordination, and restoration in Richmond, TX, making the process straightforward for patients coming from across the Houston area.
Porcelain Veneers
Veneers are one of the most impactful cosmetic treatments available. Custom-crafted porcelain shells are bonded to the front surface of teeth to correct chips, discoloration, gaps, and uneven sizing.
For patients who have always wanted to change something about their smile, a veneer consultation at Glow Up Dentistry is an honest, low-pressure starting point.
Root Canal Therapy
When a tooth becomes infected at the root, root canal therapy relieves the pain and saves the natural tooth. Dr. Unegbu performs root canal treatment in-office using modern anesthetic technique that makes the procedure considerably more comfortable than its reputation suggests.
For patients in the Black community who have historically avoided dental care due to anxiety or distrust, Dr. Unegbu’s approach to communication before and during the procedure makes a real difference.
Dental Cleaning and Preventive Care
Routine dental cleanings every six months are the most effective tool against cavities and gum disease. Glow Up Dentistry provides thorough cleanings and comprehensive exams for patients across Richmond, TX, Sugar Land, and the surrounding Fort Bend County communities.
Consistent preventive care is the single most effective way to avoid costly, painful procedures down the road.
Wisdom Teeth Removal
Wisdom tooth extractions are one of the most common procedures across all age groups. When wisdom teeth are impacted or causing pain, prompt removal prevents damage to surrounding teeth and reduces infection risk.
Glow Up Dentistry offers wisdom tooth removal with sedation options available for patients who want additional comfort during the procedure.
Invisalign Clear Aligners
For adults and teens across Richmond, TX, Sugar Land, and Pearland looking to straighten their teeth discreetly, Invisalign clear aligners offer a nearly invisible alternative to traditional braces.
Custom-fabricated trays are worn daily and changed every one to two weeks, gradually shifting teeth to their correct positions. Treatment is planned at Glow Up Dentistry using 3D digital scanning.
Teeth Whitening
Professional teeth whitening at Glow Up Dentistry delivers results several shades beyond anything available over the counter. The process is safe, fast, and customized to each patient’s starting shade and sensitivity level.
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A Practice Built on Trust, Comfort and Personal Care
Glow Up Dentistry is not a corporate dental chain. It is a Black female-founded private practice where Dr. Unegbu knows her patients by name, remembers their history, and builds treatment plans around their actual lives and real budgets. For a community that has often been underserved by the healthcare system, that distinction matters.
The practice is located at 10310 W Grand Pkwy S, Suite 202 in Richmond, TX, just minutes from Sugar Land neighborhoods and well positioned on the Grand Parkway corridor for patients coming from Stafford, Pearland, Missouri City, and Fresno.
For the Black community across Houston, TX who has been looking for a Black female dentist with serious clinical credentials and genuine community investment, Glow Up Dentistry is that practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Ginger Unegbu a Black dentist in Richmond, TX?
Yes. Dr. Ginger Unegbu, DDS is a Black female dentist practicing at Glow Up Dentistry in Richmond, TX. She is a Houston native of Nigerian heritage, trained at Howard University College of Dentistry.
She is one of the very few Black dentists in Richmond, TX and the greater Houston area offering a full-service dental practice.
Does Glow Up Dentistry serve the Black community in Houston, TX?
Yes. Glow Up Dentistry is accessible to patients across the greater Houston area, including Pearland, Stafford, Missouri City, Fresno, and Sugar Land. Patients looking for a Black female dentist in Houston, TX who want a provider with strong community roots and full clinical scope will find what they are looking for at Glow Up Dentistry.
Where did Dr. Unegbu study dentistry?
Dr. Unegbu earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery at Howard University College of Dentistry in Washington, DC, graduating in 2019. Howard University is a historically Black university and one of the most respected institutions for dental training in the United States, with a specific mission of training dentists committed to underserved communities.
She also holds a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from the University of Houston.
What services does Glow Up Dentistry offer for the community?
Glow Up Dentistry provides a full range of dental services including dental implants, porcelain veneers, root canal therapy, professional teeth whitening, dental cleanings and exams, wisdom tooth removal, Invisalign clear aligners, and sedation dentistry.
The practice also offers flexible financing and works with most major dental insurance plans to ensure that cost is not a barrier to care.
Is the practice accepting new patients from Richmond, TX and surrounding areas?
Yes. Glow Up Dentistry is actively welcoming new patients from Richmond, Sugar Land, Pearland, Stafford, Missouri City, Fresno, and across Fort Bend County. Book an appointment online or call 346-843-8743.