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Pediatric dentist

Smiles By CDO

14801 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, TX 78232

4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
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Reviews

4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews

4–5 stars: 97% · 1–2 stars: 1% · 271 written reviews

Replies: 9% of reviews · 1 of 4 one- and two-star

86mention friendly, welcoming staff

22mention children who enjoy going

9mention being great with kids

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

Who you'll see

Dr. Andrea Frere, DDS

  • Texas license active, first licensed Mar 2016
  • Dental school: University of Maryland, 2009
  • Holds a nitrous oxide (laughing gas) permit (since 2016) and sedation permits for levels 1 to 2 (most recent 2016)

NPI 1356652424 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on its business listing

Dr. Purav Desai, DDS

  • Texas license active, first licensed Jan 2009
  • Dental school: New York University College of Dentistry, 2007
  • Holds a nitrous oxide (laughing gas) permit (since 2009) and sedation permits for levels 1 to 3 (most recent 2019)

NPI 1689857872 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on its business listing

What patients say

How the visit felt

22Children who enjoy going
6Putting nervous patients at ease
6Explaining everything before doing it

Staff and office

86Friendly, welcoming staff
8A clean office
5Staff who go above and beyond

Who comes here

9Being great with kids
6Autism or special needs

How we count themes

Specialists for braces and children

For braces, Invisalign or children’s dentistry, the state or national provider registry lists a specialist at the practice.

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.

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How it compares in San Antonio

One- and two-star reviews
1%of 271 written reviews
A lower share than 72% of San Antonio practices
Middle San Antonio practice: 3%
Replies to reviews
9%of written reviews get a reply (1 of 4 one- and two-star)
Fewer replies than 74% of San Antonio practices
Middle San Antonio practice: 48%
Licensed in Texas since
2009its longest-licensed confirmed dentist
Licensed more recently than 51% of San Antonio dentists we list
Middle San Antonio dentist: first licensed 2008

How we compare

Financing and one estimate concern

Some reviewers say cash or interest-free payment plans fit their budgets. One reviewer says a cleaning visit led to an unrequested $4,600 estimate for orthodontic and extraction work; another orthodontist later said no additional treatment was needed at that time.

Ways to pay

  • Accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile pay (its business profile)
  • Accepts CareCredit (its website)
  • Cherry financing (its website)
  • Third-party lender financing (its website)
  • Takes American Express (its website)

Equipment and memberships

Equipment and treatments on its website
Low-Radiation Digital X-Rays

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Getting there

14801 San Pedro Ave
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

“At Smiles By CDO, we provide quality pediatric dental care, as well as provide early orthodontic treatment for children and comprehensive care for adolescents and adults. We use traditional appliances, clear braces and Invisalign, which straightens teeth using a series of clear, customized, removable aligners. …”

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Sources and dates

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

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