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Contreras Luis a, DDS - View of the front desk

Contreras Luis a, DDS

3.4(8 reviews)
1.0 mi•Nestor

I have been coming here for over 15 years. I originally looked for another dentist for a second…read moreopinion, since the previous doctor was trying to tell me I had eight cavities! Eight! I think not! I scheduled am exam here with x-rays, and, guess what? Dr. Contreras said everything looked fine and I just needed a cleaning. Go figure. I was nearly scammed for insurance money, if I had believed the other office. They were very aggressive in pushing their payment plans and making an appointment. This is what made me seek a second opinion, and I have stayed with Dr. Contreras ever since. He has a gentle chairside manner, and tells you exactly what you need, never upsellng you anything like deep cleanings, teeth whitenings, etc. They take only certain I insurances, so I missed a year when I lost my insurance. This is a very efficient, reliable, trustworthy dentist and office. Always get a second opinion when in doubt...I am very happy coming here. I will be very sad if he retires!

This is a sad and unfortunate situation…read more Dr. Contreras is actually a good dentist. He is kind and gentle, everything one wants from a dentist. The problem is his staff - in particular a woman named DEBBIE who is mean and ugly to patients (to me and my family) and you feel like you're speaking with an IRS collection agent. She has created a nonprofessional environment -- that after being with Dr. Contreras for six years, we have decided we must find another dentist that offers professional staffing. I wish with all my heart I could recommend Dr. Contreras but I don't want anyone to go through the torture of Debbie. Her tone is condescending, and she speaks over you while you try to talk. She calls you an hour before your appointment to tell you how much money you MUST pay at that visit to receive services -- something never communicated beforehand in previous conversations in making the appointment until that moment. Unprofessional to the core. This is my second review. 3 Stars on 2/16/21 -- now it goes down to ONE STAR because the good doctor has not seen fit to create a better staffing environment - that is on him.

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Advanced Smiles Dentistry - From Ordinary to Extraordinary!
Witness this stunning smile transformation by DDS Livier Cardenas! With expertly crafted porcelain veneers

Advanced Smiles Dentistry

4.6(266 reviews)
7.7 mi•Zona Río

I am extremely pleased with my two days of dental services provided by Advanced Smiles Dentistry…read more I have paid far more for a far lower standard of dental care. After my dentist retired, we had a little global pandemic, and then things got busy and ... in 2026 I brought them a mouth some California dentists wouldn't touch without hundreds of dollars in X-ray and lab fees up front. Then wouldn't touch. ​ In two days of care, they replaced a complex crown, did four quadrants of deep cleaning, and filled an embarrassing number of cavities. I paid about two and a half Gs for what I was quoted elsewhere for between $6K and $10K. This is dental work under local anesthesia, so some pain from numbing is expected. They have a deal with a chain hotel in easy walking distance that has an included breakfast with soft foods and a UV water dispenser on every floor. From my initial contact on WhatsApp, to their offer to Uber me to the office, to patient intake and detailed assessment including head CTs (!), 3D modeling (!!!), photography of teeth and individual tooth x-rays, and the competence of the clinical team... I don't believe this level of dental care is available in Estados Unidos. If I have a friend who needs dental care, I will cheerfully refer them here. Note: WhatsApp and Uber are essential tools in Tijuana.​

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

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Thank you for choosing Advanced Smiles Dentistry and trusting our process. If you know anyone who might benefit from our services

Advanced Smiles Dentistry - New to Advanced Smiles Dentistry? Come experience affordable, high-quality dental care just minutes from the border!

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New to Advanced Smiles Dentistry? Come experience affordable, high-quality dental care just minutes from the border!

Dr. Ignacio de la Vega - The famous Dr Ignacio

Dr. Ignacio de la Vega

4.7(261 reviews)
5.9 mi•Zona 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!

Imperial Beach Family Dentistry

Imperial Beach Family Dentistry

5.0(6 reviews)
0.4 mi

Great team, very friendly and good communicators, fair pricing, and a great front desk (they even…read morelent me a phone charger while I was waiting... It's the little things...). I've been a client for for about 18 months and found that they stand behind their work too. After I had a tooth repaired and had a small cosmetic issue (minor chip), they repaired it at no cost again since it was recently done and to me that shows integrity and pride in their work. Opportunity to improve: it's a small office and they have small office systems. I wish they had online portal for managing payments, scheduling, and retrieving records/receipts. I would also love to store my HSA card with them (I always forget to use it there) but they don't have the ability to archive credit card securely so they don't archive them at all. (I appreciate that policy and then looking out for my financial details, but wish they would have a secure system so I could spend those HSA dollars more easily).

This dentist off is highly efficient, friendly and professional. The receptionists are very…read morefriendly and knowledgeable. I had a bad experience at another dentist in IB in which I Waited 2 hours to be seen and ended up walking out. I called IB family dentistry and told them I was in pain and they offered to get me in the same day but due to my time constraints I was in a few days. After filling out paperwork I was in and out in 30 minutes including x rays. Unfortunately I needed a root canal and instead of waiting, they referred me out to a very nice specialist to get me out of pain ASAP! Dr Robinson does a good job of explaining what's going on and the plan of care. A good dentist is a hard thing to find and I have definitely found my regular dentist.

Special Smiles - cosmeticdentists - Updated May 2026

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