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    Dental bridges

    Crown installation

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    Dental implants

    Dental veneer application

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    New fangs

    I had a situation where my existing upper crowns that I had done in 2012 in Los Angeles were wearing down all my bottom teeth to the point where the nerves were being exposed. My local dentist here in LA referred me to a nearby dentist to find a solution. This solution was to replace all my bottom teeth with new crowns. This would've cost me $28,000 for the crowns alone. Any root canals, mouthguards, etc would have been an additional fee. I was definitely not thrilled about that pricing and that's when I considered getting my mouth looked at in Tijuana. It was actually ChatGPT that recommended Advanced Smiles Dentistry along with one other dentist. I booked an appointment, and right from the get-go. I was impressed. The 3-D scanning which I believe included a CAT scan, the intraoral scanning, and the level of attention from the dentist and staff was outstanding. The CAT scan found some decay underneath my bridge which my regular dental x-ray a few months back did not uncover. Their technology seems way ahead of my local LA dentists. I met with Dr. Elias Rodriguez , and his suggestion was not to replace just the lower teeth with crowns but to redo the entire mouth, top and bottom, which would address the deficiencies of my existing 13-year-old upper crowns. This would allow him to redesign my bite as well. I was quoted for both getting just the lower done or the entire mouth. I went for the latter option. The bottom line is that for a total mouth reconstruction, dealing with the decay, and three root canals and a mouthguard, the price was just over half of what it would cost in Los Angeles for the lower crowns alone. I found that Dr. Elias to be extremely attentive, focused, and to be quite the perfectionist. A couple of the crowns were not 100% perfect and he sent them back to be redone. I believe their lab which makes the crowns is upstairs from the dental practice, and the reworked crowns were back within the hour. I also want to add that Dr. Valeria Bonilla who did my three root canals was also superb. I had all three done one after the other and for me, it was the easiest and most painless root canals I've ever had. And lastly, my full set of brand new teeth look fantastic. My bite is finally normal for the first time in my life. Thrilled. I'm actually going back in a couple of weeks for my mouthguard and final checkup. I am also taking along my mum, sister, and wife, who all need various different procedures and want to avoid the crazy US prices. If you want first rate dentistry at a cost that is the fraction of dentists here in the US, this is the place to go to.

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    ASD has changed my life. Five Stars does not cut it.  After three visits, I am almost cured of my dentist phobia.  For the first time in my life, I look forward to an appointment.   Came all the way from Kentucky, and I found my doctor for life.  Don't let fear and propaganda stop you. I had nothing but an amazing experience.  Follow the travel guides, and stick with the advice of the team at ASD and your hotel.  You will be fine! Dr. José Luis Metzler (D.D.S) is an angel and went above and beyond to help me.  He took the time to talk me through everything (in English, btw. Almost everyone in the office is bilingual), I was terrified and in dire straits.  He calmed my anxieties and helped figure out the best plan of action for my budget and medical case.  Was able to do better than expecting.  He is funny and able to crack jokes to keep you in a good place. Felt at ease and safe in his hands, like a new friend. Not forgetting the staff. Liz helped me so much. Between the 40 emails and multiple phone calls, she made sure I got there, and I was taken care of. Helped me book a hotel and coordinate rides. She was always there with help and answers, along with comfort for my fear.  Felt safe with her around, a true joy. Feel guilty, I can't remember all the names because everyone was so helpful. From the doctor's assistant, who stayed all day in surgery to the people running x-rays, the artists molding dental prosthetics.  Even down to my driver, Omar. He was sent from office at a reasonable rate to pick me all the way up from the airport in San Diego, right to the office.  He was funny, personable, and very kind.  Willing to help with translations in town or what have you.  Very calm and careful, not crazy, and fast like taxi's that will rip you off and scare you.  Made sure I arrived and entered all destinations safely. I went there not blindly, but after long agonizing research.  Reading reviews, travel websites, medical tourism forums, videos, and anything I could find.  Tijuana area was cheapest for my travel plans, closest to the airport.  Set to find a dentist there.  Most seemed to be more superficial stuff, veneers, cleanings, and whitening or just didn't have enough information I felt comfortable with.  Needed major work and teeth made, plus my extreme fear and anxiety. The ASD website had the most beautiful false teeth I had seen on their website.  Previously, I had contacted another dentist, but something about it didn't feel right, and I contacted Advanced Smiles Dentistry (ASD) instead... and I'm here to say I am so glad I did.  All the research I've done has shown me the nightmares people go through and the sometimes-horrendous prosthesis they end up with.  I received the best treatment and most beautiful prosthesis.  Dr. José Luis Metzler (D.D.S) created and brought a smile to my face that I am now not ashamed to show again. Back to my 2nd grader, all teeth full smile.

    My dentists business card. She is AWESOME!

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    Don't waste ur time they do not give quality time or care crossing border is a pain in ass for fucked up work

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    Dr. Julian resolved my issues . Compensated me by redoing my top venners. Thank you Dr. Julian!

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    Great quality and service with incredible pricing. Only wish I knew of Advanced Smiles Dentistry sooner!

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    Julian and the team of amazing doctors to help me achieve my lifelong goal of having a gorgeous Hollywood smile .

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    Dr. Ignacio de la Vega - The famous Dr Ignacio

    Dr. Ignacio de la Vega

    4.7(261 reviews)
    3.0 kmZona Centro

    Found this Dental Clinic Dr Ignacio De La Vega from Yelp for having a #1…read moreRating. Had all 4 Wisdom molars removed at 46yrs old, 2 standard extraction and 2 lower had to be surgically removed from a Professional Dental Surgeon and her name was Dr Edith. (Amazing Work)Everything went perfect, with very little to no discomfort and I was up and running the next day like nothing ever happened. I highly recommend the Dental office of Dr Ignacio De La Vega and his staff. Everybody there is so kind and they treat you very well and they all show that LOVE what they do. Their office is close to Hotels and parking structures and pharmacies.( They speak English as well) Thank you Dr. De La Vega and my Surgeon Dr. Edith and also a personal thank you to Karina the Receptionist and all of the kind staff for your professional service. I found my Dentist office for life!

    Dr de La Vega was nothing short of outstanding. His welcoming approach was just the beginning. He…read moredemonstrated his commitment to excellence through his work. He explained in detail what would happen throughout the process. I was never left guessing. I appreciate his attention to detail. I would be remiss should I fail to mention his incredible staff who worked in conjunction with him to create a harmonious experience. I am much appreciative for the enthusiasm and aptitude of all that his office demonstrated while I was under his care.

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    Dr. Ignacio de la Vega - Ignacio (Left) Carlos (Right) & Me a very happy customer.

    Ignacio (Left) Carlos (Right) & Me a very happy customer.

    Dr. Ignacio de la Vega - My teeth before Dr. de la Vega performed the cosmetic procedure.

    My teeth before Dr. de la Vega performed the cosmetic procedure.

    Dr. Ignacio de la Vega - Father and son dentists - Dr De La Vega - happy smiles all round and lots of new teeth!

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    Father and son dentists - Dr De La Vega - happy smiles all round and lots of new teeth!

    Dental Alvarez - Free shuttle from the border

    Dental Alvarez

    4.0(89 reviews)
    0.3 kmZona Río

    I had such an amazing experience at Dr. Alvarez's office in Mexico--honestly better than any dental…read morecare I've received in California. I came in to get my wisdom teeth removed along with an overlay, and I was pretty nervous at first, but the entire team made me feel so comfortable and taken care of. I requested to be fully knocked out for the procedure, which I couldn't recommend more with someone who has anxiety going to the dentist. In total for a full exam, x ray, cleaning, wisdom teeth removal, and overlay, I paid $1500. Dr. Lopez is incredibly knowledgeable and truly impressive--he took the time to explain everything in a way that made me feel confident and at ease. You can tell he's extremely skilled and genuinely cares about his patients. The procedures went smoothly, and the quality of work exceeded all my expectations. The clinic itself is clean, professional, and very well run. I was honestly blown away by how much better the overall experience was compared to dentists I've been to in California--not just in terms of cost, but especially the level of care and expertise. I would highly recommend Dr. Alvarez's office and Dr. Lopez to anyone considering dental work. I'll definitely be coming back! Also wanted to note: not sure what the bad reviews are about since my experience has been nothing but amazing. I've been now twice and neither time did they try to upsell me or charge me anything but what I was quoted.

    Stupid ignorant dentist. No English no communication. I walked out. never go there. I went to…read more"white Smile" which that Dr Omar was excruciating rough.Too much to tell. I am 78 year old senior. I have written to the 2 offices for elder abuse and over charging. I'm going Los Algadones where I should have gone in the first place. No more Tijuana for me.

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    Dental Alvarez - My smile after seeing them!

    My smile after seeing them!

    Dental Alvarez - Inside

    Inside

    Dental Alvarez

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    BioDental Care - Dr. Laomi is the best!

    BioDental Care

    3.8(26 reviews)
    1.3 kmZona Río

    Completely botched even a simple bone graft. Was hammering on my granddaughter to put in several…read moreposts current AMERICAN dentist stated she did not need. New dentist stated that she has no idea what Biodental was even trying to do. Bone graph is also worthless because the bone wasn't roughed up enough to attach to it. Wasted $1300+ and months healing going to this crap place. Will report to their board. Im sure their medical tourism board doesn't want people hearing about this horrible work done by hacks.

    I'm updating my review because it's been a couple years now. I live in Los Angeles and have been…read moreusing this dental office exclusively since early 2021. I can make the 2 hour drive from LA for an appointment and be back by mid afternoon before rush-hour traffic starts. My first work with them was a Zirconia implant that went great so I started getting cosmetic work done- veneers, crowns etc. Now I've actually crowned or veneered all my teeth and they look incredible. In the US it would've cost over $30k but I paid less than $10k. I even recently brought my Mom for all-on-four and she got the best materials, nano-ceramic, and it was just over $20k - in the US it would be over $60k. Her teeth look amazing and a friend who used clear choice in the US for $50k told my Mom her work looks much better than theirs. If you have an opportunity to try these guys I highly recommend you do it.

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    BioDental Care - A new computer imagery system they used to model the crown instead of taking impressions because it's more accurate.

    A new computer imagery system they used to model the crown instead of taking impressions because it's more accurate.

    BioDental Care - Outdoor terrace

    Outdoor terrace

    BioDental Care - View from the rooftop deck.

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    View from the rooftop deck.

    Dr. Arturo E. Gonzalez - Reception

    Dr. Arturo E. Gonzalez

    4.5(24 reviews)
    1.4 kmZona Río

    I saw Dr. Gonzalez at the recommendation of a friend and I was not disappointed. I needed 2…read moreimplants and my San Diego dentist wanted to charge me $6500 for both with limited payment plan options. I consulted with Dr. Gonzalez and he could do both for $3800. Being able to save $2700 allowed me to pay in full. The front desk coordinator, Anna, was fabulous. Since I live in South Bay, I could park close to the San Ysidro crossing or save $ by taking the Blue Line Trolley. Must have a passport to cross but afterwards, called an Uber which cost about USD 2.00. The Uber app automatically changed once I crossed the border. Anna would always request an Uber until I was familiar enough do it myself. If you have Global Entry, that's a huge plus. You can bypass the long lines and walk right through. Nice office if a bit small. Equipment looks nice and definitely as nice as my SD dentist. Husband has had 2 crowns placed and we did our general cleaning there until we got dental insurance stateside. I will definitely return for any dental needs that my dental insurance does not cover!

    This place provides excellent quality care. It's clean, and you feel comfortable as soon as you…read morewalk in. I had a great experience with Dr. Karina even though I was late due to traffic, they were incredibly understanding and kind. I had my cleaning and some work done, and I'll definitely be returning for more. Overall, a fantastic experience.

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    Dr. Arturo E. Gonzalez - Dr. Aguire

    Dr. Aguire

    Dr. Arturo E. Gonzalez - State Of the Art

    State Of the Art

    Dr. Arturo E. Gonzalez - Ortho Treatment Room

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    Ortho Treatment Room

    Tijuana Dental

    Tijuana Dental

    4.5(40 reviews)
    0.5 kmZona Río

    Tijuana is a blessing for those who can't afford dental works , what I meant is that if you don't…read morehave enough money to spend on some major works like full mouth restoration then this would place is for you. Prices in America is just insane . My full mouth restoration did cost me a lot but compared the one that I'll be spending if doing it in United States it is much cheaper, i mean way cheaper with the same result or much better. You'll be pleased not only with the dental work but also with the service, they treat you like a family. This dental Clinic will not disappoint you, I will post my picture of before and after after all the work is done to help you decide, they can really make you SMILE FOREVER If your safety is your concern then don't be it is safe and they can even pick you up @ the boarder. They are also located near the malls and lots of restaurants nearby.

    The worst decision in my life and will update later . - you…read morewant dental implants go to turky . Takes couple of trips . Tijuana is place to go eat tacos not get dental or medical treatments . Have a long story and will explain the tactics they use from never giving receipts , to putting temporary plastic dentures and taking picture of you :) explain why thy do that . Hidden fees , they hire cheap inexperienced practitioner and they even make sure to perform a poor job so you come back later and pay more and more and eventual you lose bones and they don't have to install the finals and how they make money . Lot of scams. Lot of agencies work for them and get a cut . Have lot to say ! Why it is not worth it for Americans to do implants in Tijuana ! Just pay half in America with 5 years insurance and top notch real doctors not burritos cooks turned dental technicians and pay later the other half by making payments but the best option is going to Europe to Turky , best doctors out there abd are pretty good and half the price in Tijuana . Remember in Tijuana they gonna charge more later and keep milking you with no good results . Don't believe the hype in YouTube and don 't believe them when they respond to your negative review they all copy and paste same lie . As for the picture they take and claim was before and after !!! lol happened to me and now just saw lot of them use it to offend themselves it is a scam . Actually it is just a plastic temporary put in your mouth and ask you to smile !!!! WTH Will update you guys. Tijuana is not for dental implants. god bless .

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    Tijuana Dental - By Dr. Jhonathan Mendez

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    Tijuana Dental - All on 4 Dental Implants in Mexico. Amazing Sucess!!!  Our Patient Hitzman from Hawai

    All on 4 Dental Implants in Mexico. Amazing Sucess!!! Our Patient Hitzman from Hawai

    Tijuana Dental - My view, very relaxing

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    My view, very relaxing

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