5 Best Dentists in San Antonio (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Data verified September 2026 · 8 min read

Finding a dentist in San Antonio usually starts the same way: a search, a scan of star ratings, and a gut check on whether the reviews sound like real patients. All but one of the practices on this page hold a 4.9 average, and together they've logged nearly 2,000 Google reviews, so the harder question isn't who's good, it's who fits what you actually need done.

Short answer: Elevate Dental leads on volume with 4.9 stars across 426 Google reviews, closely matched by Downtown Dentistry (4.9, 355 reviews) and Olmos Park Family Dentistry (4.9, 347 reviews). All three, plus Great White Dental (4.9, 314 reviews), sit within a tenth of a star of each other, while Brident Dental & Orthodontics offers the widest range of specialty services under one roof.

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How San Antonio's Top Dentists Compare

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Elevate Dental ®	4.9 ★	426	Downtown / cosmetic and restorative work	View ›
2	Downtown Dentistry	4.9 ★	355	Long-established / implants and dentures	View ›
3	Brident Dental & Orthodontics	4.6 ★	518	Full-family / widest service range	View ›
4	Olmos Park Family Dentistry	4.9 ★	347	Anxious patients / cosmetic dentistry	View ›
5	Great White Dental	4.9 ★	314	Wisdom teeth / crown and restorative work	View ›

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 4 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Elevate Dental ®

4.9426 Google reviews

Elevate Dental is a downtown San Antonio dental practice focused on a modern, hassle-free approach to general and cosmetic care. Patients repeatedly mention Dr. Chew by name for crown work, retainers and same-day emergency fixes, with the practice known for walking people through each step on screen before treatment begins. It draws patients from outside downtown who say the drive is worth it for the care.

What people praise

Reviewers highlight late-night emergency responsiveness and next-morning scheduling
Staff explain procedures step by step and check in throughout
Modern, clean facility mentioned repeatedly in reviews
Same-day fixes for urgent issues like a broken retainer

Reputation scorecardrank in San Antonio

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume426 · 92nd

Confidencehigh

Recency3 months ago

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Rating breakdown98% 5-star

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Our take: The most-reviewed practice on this page and the top pick for anyone who wants a downtown office with a strong track record on both routine and emergency visits.

Website +1210-686-1888 Directions

311 E Jones Ave, San Antonio, TX 78215

#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Downtown Dentistry

4.9355 Google reviews

Downtown Dentistry has served the downtown San Antonio area for 35 years, led by Dr. Chou and focused on implant dentistry, prosthodontics and general dental emergencies. The practice offers validated parking at two nearby garages and works with several dental insurers, plus an in-house discount plan for patients without coverage. Reviewers describe a legacy family practice rather than a high-volume clinic.

What people praise

Decades of continuity with the same lead dentist
Patients cite thorough, unhurried explanations of implant and denture options
Validated parking solves a real downtown hassle
In-house discount plan available for uninsured patients

Worth knowing

Sees mostly adult patients; occasional pediatric visits only

Reputation scorecardrank in San Antonio

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume355 · 86th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 months ago

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Rating breakdown96% 5-star

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Our take: A strong pick for implant work or dentures from a practice with a long local track record, though families with young children may want a dedicated pediatric office.

Website +1210-222-8260 Directions

711 Navarro St #101, San Antonio, TX 78205

#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Brident Dental & Orthodontics

4.6518 Google reviews

Brident Dental & Orthodontics is a multi-location Texas dental group with a West Side San Antonio office covering general dentistry, orthodontics, oral surgery, pediatric care and emergency visits under one roof. The practice accepts Medicare, Medicaid and a range of PPO plans, and offers payment plans for larger treatment. It's built for households that want one office to handle both kids' and adults' dental needs.

What people praise

Front-desk staff walk patients through payment plan options
Handles pediatric, orthodontic and general care at one location
Accepts Medicare and Medicaid alongside standard insurance
Reviewers note staff go out of their way to ease dental anxiety

Worth knowing

A couple of reviewers note insurance-network confusion, more a plan-listing issue than the office itself
Specialist referrals can take longer than a routine cleaning

Reputation scorecardrank in San Antonio

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume518 · 97th

Confidencehigh

Recency6 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown83% 5-star

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Our take: The broadest range of services on this list, which makes it a practical pick for families who want kids, orthodontics and general care handled in one place.

Website +1210-248-0676 Directions

4622 W Commerce St #108, San Antonio, TX 78237

#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Olmos Park Family Dentistry

4.9347 Google reviews

Olmos Park Family Dentistry is a comprehensive dental practice in the Monte Vista area offering cosmetic dentistry, implants, sedation options and general family care. Multiple dentists, including Dr. Metz, Dr. Grey and Dr. Bhalerao, are named individually in reviews for patience with nervous patients and clear before-and-after explanations. The practice uses digital scanning and 3D imaging as part of its standard workup.

What people praise

Reviewers specifically credit staff with putting anxious patients at ease
Multiple dentists named individually for thorough, unhurried care
Modern imaging and digital scanning used routinely
Sedation options available for more involved procedures

Reputation scorecardrank in San Antonio

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume347 · 81st

Confidencehigh

Recency6 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown97% 5-star

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Our take: A strong choice for patients who dread the dentist. The review pattern here consistently centers on comfort and communication rather than just clinical results.

Website +1210-824-2303 Directions

351 E Hildebrand Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212

#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Great White Dental

4.9314 Google reviews

Great White Dental is a general and family dental practice near the Pearl district offering cosmetic, restorative and pediatric care, including wisdom tooth extractions and crown work. Reviewers frequently name Dr. Cortez and describe smooth recoveries after oral surgery, along with an in-house membership plan for patients moving between insurance coverage. The practice sees whole families, including reviewers with multiple children on record.

What people praise

Reviewers report minimal swelling or pain after wisdom tooth removal
In-house membership plan bridges gaps between insurance coverage
Works with TRICARE Dental for military families
Staff follow up by phone after more involved procedures

Worth knowing

Parking lot can get busy at peak times, per one reviewer

Reputation scorecardrank in San Antonio

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume314 · 69th

Confidencehigh

Recency7 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown95% 5-star

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Our take: Particularly well reviewed for oral surgery recovery and crown work, with a membership option that helps families without steady insurance.

Website +1210-321-9730 Directions

2520 Broadway #102, San Antonio, TX 78215

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Health information disclaimer: This directory is informational only and not medical advice. Rankings reflect publicly available Google ratings and review volume, not clinical outcomes. Verify any practitioner’s credentials and registration with the relevant medical board before booking.

How we score

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is each dentist’s live Google star average. Review volume measures how many patients have rated them, ranked against other San Antonio dentists. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 built on hundreds of reviews carries more weight than the same score on a handful. Recency tracks how recently patients are still leaving reviews. No practice can pay to change these numbers.

What to expect on cost when choosing a dentist in San Antonio

Dental pricing varies widely by procedure, insurance coverage and whether a visit is routine or specialist work, and none of these practices publish fixed rates for every service. Ask about your insurance network, in-house membership or discount plans, and get a written treatment estimate before agreeing to non-emergency work.

Serving all of San Antonio

These dentists cover San Antonio’s core neighborhoods, including downtown, Monte Vista, Alamo Heights, Olmos Park and the West Side. Searching for a dentist near me? Every listing above includes a phone number so you can call and check same-week availability directly.

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What to ask before you choose a dentist

Do you accept my insurance, or is there an in-house discount or membership plan?
Who will actually perform the procedure, and what is their experience with it?
What sedation options are available for more involved work?
Is a written treatment plan and cost estimate provided before starting?
Do you see children, or is this an adult-focused practice?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these dentists?

We started from every dentist in San Antonio with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (September 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Which San Antonio dentist is best for anxious or nervous patients?

Olmos Park Family Dentistry’s reviews repeatedly mention staff taking extra time and offering sedation options for nervous patients, and Elevate Dental’s reviewers describe a similarly patient, step-by-step approach.

Do any of these practices see children?

Brident Dental & Orthodontics and Great White Dental both treat kids alongside adults. Downtown Dentistry primarily sees adults, with occasional pediatric visits, so confirm ahead of booking if you need a dedicated family practice.

The bottom line

Elevate Dental is the safe default given its combination of review volume and a near-perfect rating, while Brident is the practical pick if you want one office to cover the whole family. Whichever you choose, confirm insurance and get a written estimate before any non-emergency work begins.

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