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Sunshine Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics

125 W Sunset Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209

4.5+ stars in 1,000+ reviews Opening hours below
Call (210) 824-9488 Directions Website (sunshinepdtx.com, opens in a new tab)

Reviews

4.5+ stars in 1,000+ reviews

4–5 stars: 93% · 1–2 stars: 6% · 965 written reviews

Last 12 months: 128 reviews · 80% 4–5 stars (was 95%) · Replies: 41% of reviews · 32 of 56 one- and two-star

325mention friendly, welcoming staff

91mention a clean office

86mention children who enjoy going

Read what patients say (12 themes) ↓Write a review
  • Emergency
  • Sedation permit (TX board)
  • Medicaid & CHIP (DentaQuest, United Healthcare)
  • Invisalign

What patients say

How the visit felt

86Children who enjoy going
22Explaining everything before doing it
20A gentle touch

Staff and office

325Friendly, welcoming staff
91A clean office
24A modern, attractive office

Getting seen

8Being on time, visit after visit
5Quick, easy check-in
5Being seen on time

Who comes here

36Being great with kids
25Autism or special needs
16Spanish or other languages spoken

How we count themes

Who you'll see

Dr. Kara Whittington, DDS

  • Texas license active, first licensed Jul 2012
  • Dental school: UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry, 2012
  • Holds a nitrous oxide (laughing gas) permit (since 2012) and sedation permits for levels 1 to 2 (most recent 2013)

NPI 1801151618 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website

Registered Specialist in Children’s Dentistry

A state-registered specialist in children’s dentistry is listed at this practice, which may suit families seeking care focused on kids.

  • Braces & Invisalign

    Listed category: Orthodontist · Named for it · 48 pages on its website

  • Dentists for kids

    Registered specialist with the state board · Listed category: Pediatric dentist · Specialist taxonomy in the NPI registry

  • Emergency dentist

    Listed on its business profile · 3 pages on its website

  • Sedation & nervous patients

    A confirmed dentist holds a Texas board sedation permit · Listed on its business profile · 9 pages on its website

  • Medicaid & low-cost

    Listed by Insure Kids Now for DentaQuest and United Healthcare Dental (Texas, updated Jul 2026) · Its website says it accepts Medicaid / CHIP

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

How it compares in San Antonio

One- and two-star reviews
6%of 965 written reviews
A higher share than 68% of San Antonio practices
Middle San Antonio practice: 3%
4–5 star reviews
80%in the last 12 months, down from 95%
Share of written reviews giving 4–5 stars
Replies to reviews
41%of written reviews get a reply (32 of 56 one- and two-star)
Fewer replies than 53% of San Antonio practices
Middle San Antonio practice: 48%
Licensed in Texas since
2012its longest-licensed confirmed dentist
Licensed more recently than 61% of San Antonio dentists we list
Middle San Antonio dentist: first licensed 2008

How we compare

Orthodontic and Payment Options

Orthodontic consultations are advertised as free and include panoramic X-rays, a custom treatment plan, and payment plans, its website says. The site also describes in-house financing, a cash discount, and a 15% military discount.

Medicaid & CHIP (children)

DentaQuest (CHIP, Medicaid) · United Healthcare Dental (Medicaid)

Insure Kids Now, Texas, updated Jul 2026

Ways to pay

  • Accepts payment plans (its business profile)
  • Accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile pay (its business profile)
  • Accepts CareCredit (its website)

Emergency Visits and Tailored Care

The website says it leaves room for same-day emergency visits when families call. It also describes tailored care and sedation options for children with autism or Down syndrome.

Equipment and memberships

Equipment and treatments on its website
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When you can go

Weekends
Closed

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Getting there

125 W Sunset Rd
San Antonio, TX 78209
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  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom
  • Free parking lot

Its business profile

In the practice's words

Its own business description

“Sunshine Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics proudly serves families in San Antonio and Alamo Heights from our office on W Sunset Rd. Led by Dr. Joanna Ayala DMD, Dr. Aashna Handa DDS, Dr. Kara Whittington DDS, Dr. Patricia Reese DDS, MS, Dr. Jennifer Hole DDS, and Dr. …”

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Sources and dates

Business listing and reviews, Sep 2026 · sunshinepdtx.com, Sep 2026 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, Sep 2026 · NPI registry · Insure Kids Now, updated Jul 2026

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