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Northwoods Dental Spa

Northwoods Shopping Center, 18160 San Pedro Ave #104, San Antonio, TX 78232

4.5+ stars in 500+ reviews Opening hours below
Call (210) 495-7800 Directions Website (northwoods-dental.com, opens in a new tab)

Reviews

4.5+ stars in 500+ reviews

4–5 stars: 93% · 1–2 stars: 7% · 390 written reviews

Last 12 months: 55 reviews · 84% 4–5 stars (was 95%) · Replies: 39% of reviews · 1 of 26 one- and two-star

81mention friendly, welcoming staff

13mention a gentle touch

10mention a clean office

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

What patients say

How the visit felt

13A gentle touch
10Gentle, thorough cleanings
9Explaining everything before doing it

Staff and office

81Friendly, welcoming staff
10A clean office
8An honest dentist

Why patients came

7Being patients for years

How we count themes

Nitrous oxide and sedation permits

State records list a dentist’s nitrous oxide and level 1 sedation permits. These credentials show state authorization, not what a visit includes.

Dr. Juan Hernandez, DMD

  • Texas license active, first licensed Apr 2016
  • Dental school: University of Puerto Rico, 2003
  • Holds a nitrous oxide (laughing gas) permit (since 2024) and a level 1 sedation permit (most recent 2024)

NPI 1285856906 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website

How it compares in San Antonio

One- and two-star reviews
7%of 390 written reviews
A higher share than 72% of San Antonio practices
Middle San Antonio practice: 3%
4–5 star reviews
84%in the last 12 months, down from 95%
Share of written reviews giving 4–5 stars
Replies to reviews
39%of written reviews get a reply (1 of 26 one- and two-star)
Fewer replies than 56% of San Antonio practices
Middle San Antonio practice: 48%
Licensed in Texas since
2016its longest-licensed confirmed dentist
Licensed more recently than 72% of San Antonio dentists we list
Middle San Antonio dentist: first licensed 2008

How we compare

What they can help with

  • Braces & Invisalign

    Federal Open Payments records link a confirmed dentist to the treatment's maker · 1 page on its website · Listed category: Orthodontist

  • Sedation & nervous patients

    A confirmed dentist holds a Texas board sedation permit

Braces & Invisalign: how it works ShowFront teeth with braces, brackets joined by a wire, beside front teeth in a clear removable aligner tray.
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

Reports describe waits of an hour or longer

Four reviews describe waits of an hour or longer.

Reports describe billing concerns and emergency costs

Billing concerns recur in reviews, from unexpected bills and prepayment or refund problems to insurance and quote confusion. One reviewer reports a Saturday emergency visit with a pair each of crowns and fillings. The $4,900 charge also covered X-rays and an exam.

Ways to pay

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

Equipment and memberships

Memberships
Diamond Invisalign Provider status

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Getting there

Northwoods Shopping Center
18160 San Pedro Ave #104, San Antonio, TX 78232
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  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom

Its business profile

In the practice's words

Its own business description

“San Antonio’s Top Cosmetic, Braces & General Dentistry Providers Relax! Whether you are looking for a great cosmetic dentist, emergency 24 hour dental advice or the best general dentist in the San Antonio area, you have found the one place that has it all in a relaxing and friendly atmosphere near you. …”

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Sources and dates

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

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