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De Zavala Dental

5999 De Zavala Rd Ste 122, San Antonio, TX 78249

4.5+ stars in 500+ reviews Opening hours below
Call (210) 691-1333 Directions Website (dezavala-dental.com, opens in a new tab)

Reviews

4.5+ stars in 500+ reviews

4–5 stars: 94% · 1–2 stars: 4% · 604 written reviews

Last 12 months: 65 reviews · 92% 4–5 stars · Replies: 29% of reviews · 1 of 26 one- and two-star

159mention friendly, welcoming staff

19mention gentle, thorough cleanings

16mention a gentle touch

Read what patients say (8 themes) ↓Write a review
  • Sedation permit (TX board)
  • Invisalign

What patients say

How the visit felt

19Gentle, thorough cleanings
16A gentle touch
14Putting nervous patients at ease

Staff and office

159Friendly, welcoming staff
13Knowledgeable staff
10A clean office

Getting seen

5Being fitted in at short notice

Who comes here

9Dental anxiety

How we count themes

Texas Records on Dr. Irene Blaess’s Sedation Permits

Texas records show Dr. Irene Blaess holds a nitrous oxide permit and a level 1 sedation permit. The state most recently recorded her sedation permit in 2002.

Dr. Irene Blaess, DDS

  • Texas license active, first licensed Jun 1997
  • Dental school: UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry, 1997
  • Holds a nitrous oxide (laughing gas) permit (since 1997) and a level 1 sedation permit (most recent 2002)

NPI 1023198611 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website

What they can help with

  • Braces & Invisalign

    4 pages on its website · Federal Open Payments records link a confirmed dentist to the treatment's maker · Listed category: Orthodontist

  • Veneers & cosmetic

    3 pages on its website · Listed on its business profile · Listed category: Cosmetic dentist

  • Teeth whitening

    Listed on its business profile · 5 pages on its website · Listed category: Teeth whitening service

  • Sedation & nervous patients

    A confirmed dentist holds a Texas board sedation permit · Listed on its business profile · 3 pages on its website

Braces & Invisalign: how it works ShowFront teeth with braces, brackets joined by a wire, beside front teeth in a clear removable aligner tray.
Veneers & cosmetic: how it works ShowA front tooth with a veneer, a thin shell on the front surface only, beside a front tooth with a crown covering all of it above the gum.
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

  • Dental implants

    7 pages on its website · Listed category: Dental implants periodontist

  • Dentists for kids

    1 page on its website · Listed category: Pediatric dentist

  • Root canal

    1 page on its website

  • Emergency dentist

    Listed on its business profile · Listed category: Emergency dental service

  • Dentures

    2 pages on its website · Listed category: Denture care center

  • Gum treatment

    2 pages on its website · Listed category: Dental implants periodontist

How it compares in San Antonio

One- and two-star reviews
4%of 604 written reviews
A higher share than 61% of San Antonio practices
Middle San Antonio practice: 3%
Replies to reviews
29%of written reviews get a reply (1 of 26 one- and two-star)
Fewer replies than 61% of San Antonio practices
Middle San Antonio practice: 48%
Licensed in Texas since
1997its longest-licensed confirmed dentist
Licensed longer than 67% of San Antonio dentists we list
Middle San Antonio dentist: first licensed 2008

How we compare

Billing and Insurance Concerns

Thirteen cited reviews raise concerns about treatment costs, billing, insurance, or fees. Nine are rated one or two stars. The website says it submits insurance claims as a courtesy and expects an estimated copayment at treatment.

Ways to pay

  • Accepts payment plans (its business profile)
  • Accepts credit cards, debit cards and checks (its business profile)
  • Takes cash, American Express, Discover and Mastercard (its website)

Equipment and memberships

Equipment and treatments on its website
Digital ImpressionsLow-Radiation Digital X-Rays
Memberships
Diamond Invisalign Provider status

A Child’s First Dental Visit

The website recommends establishing a child’s first dental home by age one. It says the first visit includes an exam, cleaning, diet analysis, home-care instructions, and fluoride treatment.

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When you can go

Opens early
7 am, Wednesday to Friday
18% of San Antonio practices open before 8 am
Open late
until 7 pm, Tuesday
27% of San Antonio practices stay open to 6 pm or later
Weekends
Closed

Hours from its listing. Check when you call.

Getting there

5999 De Zavala Rd Ste 122
San Antonio, TX 78249
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  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • On-site parking

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Sources and dates

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

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