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Ideal Dental Uptown

4253 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX 75219

4+ stars in 500+ reviews Opening hours below
Call (214) 522-4444 Directions Website (myidealdental.com, opens in a new tab)

Reviews

4+ stars in 500+ reviews

4–5 stars: 81% · 1–2 stars: 18% · 765 written reviews

Last 12 months: 107 reviews · 79% 4–5 stars · Replies: 53% of reviews · 111 of 136 one- and two-star

211mention friendly, welcoming staff

36mention a clean office

26mention explaining everything before doing it

Read what patients say (10 themes) ↓Write a review
  • Sedation permit (TX board)
  • 1 insurer named

What patients say

How the visit felt

26Explaining everything before doing it
22Gentle, thorough cleanings
21A gentle touch

Staff and office

211Friendly, welcoming staff
36A clean office
15Knowledgeable staff

Getting seen

7Being seen on time
7Being fitted in at short notice
6Early, late or weekend hours

Who comes here

6Paying without insurance

How we count themes

State records show Dr. Cruz holds sedation permits

State records show Dr. Junior Cruz holds permits for nitrous oxide and level 1 sedation. These show state authorization, not whether either is used at a particular visit.

Dr. Junior Cruz, DDS

  • Texas license active, first licensed Jun 2022
  • Dental school: Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, 2022
  • Holds a nitrous oxide (laughing gas) permit (since 2024) and a level 1 sedation permit (most recent 2024)

NPI 1760114193 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website

Saturday hours and bad reviews

The share of one- and two-star reviews with comments is among the highest of Dallas practices we list. Saturday hours are less common: 26% of Dallas practices with listed hours are open then.

One- and two-star reviews
18%of 765 written reviews
A higher share than 93% of Dallas practices
Middle Dallas practice: 3%
Replies to reviews
53%of written reviews get a reply (111 of 136 one- and two-star)
More replies than 63% of Dallas practices
Middle Dallas practice: 29%
Open Saturdays
Yesopen Saturdays
Licensed in Texas since
2022its longest-licensed confirmed dentist
Licensed more recently than 95% of Dallas dentists we list
Middle Dallas dentist: first licensed 2004

How we compare

Equipment and memberships

Memberships
Board Certified PeriodontistMember, American Academy of PeriodontologyDiamond Invisalign Provider status

Cost and paying

No prices on its website

Ways to pay

  • Names Cigna (its website, not a network check)
  • Accepts CareCredit (its website)

What they can help with

Sedation & nervous patients: how it works ShowA scale of four sedation levels from most to least awake: minimal, moderate, deep and general anesthesia.

Also listed on its website

  • Braces & Invisalign

    Federal Open Payments records link a confirmed dentist to the treatment's maker · Listed category: Orthodontist

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When you can go

Saturday
8 am–2 pm
26% of Dallas practices open on Saturdays

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Getting there

4253 Cedar Springs Rd
Dallas, TX 75219
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  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom

Its business profile

In the practice's words

Its own business description

“Ideal Dental Uptown provides comprehensive dental care and delivers personalized, comfortable treatment for all ages. Our experienced team provides general dentistry, implants, root canals, crowns, Invisalign®, orthodontics, and emergency care. …”

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Sources and dates

Business listing and reviews, Sep 2026 · myidealdental.com, Sep 2026 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, Sep 2026 · NPI registry

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