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Culebra Smiles and Orthodontics

11010 FM471 Ste 104, San Antonio, TX 78253

4+ stars in 250+ reviews Opening hours below
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Reviews

4+ stars in 250+ reviews

4–5 stars: 82% · 1–2 stars: 17% · 393 written reviews

Last 12 months: 92 reviews · 84% 4–5 stars · Replies: 63% of reviews · 43 of 65 one- and two-star

49mention friendly, welcoming staff

26mention explaining everything before doing it

17mention a gentle touch

Read what patients say (7 themes) ↓Write a review
  • Sedation permit (TX board)
  • Invisalign

Who you'll see

Dr. Christian Sanchez, DDS

  • Texas license active, first licensed Jun 2024
  • Dental school: UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry, 2024
  • Holds a nitrous oxide (laughing gas) permit (since 2024) and a level 1 sedation permit (most recent 2024)

NPI 1700585502 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website

Dr. Henry Foerster, DMD

  • Texas license active, first licensed May 2023
  • Dental school: University of Florida, 2010
  • Holds a nitrous oxide (laughing gas) permit (since 2024) and sedation permits for levels 1 to 3 (most recent 2024)

NPI 1003150673 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website

Clear explanations and gentle care in reviews

People in 26 reviews say the dentist explains upcoming steps. Gentle care is mentioned by reviewers in 17 reviews.

How the visit felt

26Explaining everything before doing it
17A gentle touch
10Putting nervous patients at ease

Staff and office

49Friendly, welcoming staff
8An honest dentist
6A clean office

Why patients came

5Coming in with a broken or chipped tooth

How we count themes

A large share of critical comments

One- and two-star reviews are 17% of its reviews with comments, among the highest shares we list in San Antonio.

One- and two-star reviews
17%of 393 written reviews
A higher share than 91% of San Antonio practices
Middle San Antonio practice: 3%
Replies to reviews
63%of written reviews get a reply (43 of 65 one- and two-star)
More replies than 59% of San Antonio practices
Middle San Antonio practice: 48%
Licensed in Texas since
2023its longest-licensed confirmed dentist
Licensed more recently than 91% of San Antonio dentists we list
Middle San Antonio dentist: first licensed 2008

How we compare

A gum treatment specialist is registered here

The state board and national provider registry list a gum treatment specialist at this practice.

Braces & Invisalign: how it works ShowFront teeth with braces, brackets joined by a wire, beside front teeth in a clear removable aligner tray.
Gum treatment: how it works ShowThree molars: a healthy gum; gum disease with tartar below the gum line, a pocket and bone loss; and after deep cleaning, the tartar gone and the root smoothed.
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

Urgent visits described by reviewers

Seven accounts describe prompt help for urgent problems, including same-day visits and care for a cracked tooth. Those reports do not promise the office can see someone urgently.

Equipment and memberships

Equipment and treatments on its website
Digital Impressions
Memberships
Board Certified Periodontist

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When you can go

Weekends
Closed

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Getting there

11010 FM471 Ste 104
San Antonio, TX 78253
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  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Its business profile

In the practice's words

Its own business description

“As a Smile Generation Trusted office, we welcome you to Culebra Smiles and Orthodontics with state-of-the-art infection control procedures in place, our #1 goal is to keep you and your family safe. …”

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Sources and dates

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

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