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Ideal Dental Bulverde

17910 Bulverde Rd Ste 112, San Antonio, TX 78259

4.5+ stars in 500+ reviews Opening hours below

Reviews

4.5+ stars in 500+ reviews

4–5 stars: 95% · 1–2 stars: 4% · 477 written reviews

Last 12 months: 82 reviews · 98% 4–5 stars · Replies: 66% of reviews · 14 of 17 one- and two-star

174mention friendly, welcoming staff

32mention a clean office

24mention explaining everything before doing it

  • Offers sedation
  • 1 insurer named

What patients say

How the visit felt

24Explaining everything before doing it
8Gentle, thorough cleanings
7Putting nervous patients at ease

Staff and office

174Friendly, welcoming staff
32A clean office
10Knowledgeable staff

Getting seen

6Being on time, visit after visit

How we count themes

Saturday Appointments Are Uncommon Locally

Saturday hours give San Antonio patients an option outside the weekday schedule; only 23% of practices with listed hours are open then.

One- and two-star reviews
4%of 477 written reviews
A higher share than 55% of San Antonio practices
Middle San Antonio practice: 3%
Replies to reviews
66%of written reviews get a reply (14 of 17 one- and two-star)
More replies than 62% of San Antonio practices
Middle San Antonio practice: 48%
Open Saturdays
Yesopen Saturdays

How we compare

The national provider registry lists an oral surgery specialist

The national provider registry lists a specialist here for wisdom teeth and oral surgery.

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

  • Veneers & cosmetic

    Listed on its business profile · Listed category: Cosmetic dentist

  • Teeth whitening

    Listed on its business profile · Listed category: Teeth whitening service

  • Emergency dentist

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

Its website advertises a $39 new-guest exam

Its website advertises a $39 new-guest exam with full digital X-rays and no insurance requirement. It also describes the Ideal Dental Plan as in-house subscription financing with no hidden fees or waiting periods.

Ways to pay

  • Accepts payment plans (its business profile)
  • Accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile pay (its business profile)
  • Names Cigna (its website, not a network check)
  • Accepts CareCredit (its website)

Equipment and memberships

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

Reviewers describe prompt help for urgent dental needs

Eight reviewers describe getting prompt care for urgent problems, including broken teeth, toothaches and wisdom teeth.

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When you can go

Saturday
9 am–3 pm
23% of San Antonio practices open on Saturdays

Hours from its listing. Check when you call.

Getting there

17910 Bulverde Rd Ste 112
San Antonio, TX 78259
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  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Free parking lot

Its business profile

In the practice's words

Its own business description

“Led by Dr. Talena Meilinger, Ideal Dental Bulverde in San Antonio, TX provides general and restorative dentistry, Invisalign®, cosmetic procedures, orthodontics, oral surgery, implants, and emergency care for patients of all ages. …”

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Sources and dates

Business listing and reviews, Sep 2026 · myidealdental.com, Sep 2026