If you're hesitant to visit Tijuana for your dental needs, I'm happy to share my family's very positive first-hand experience. The Zona Centro of Tijuana is a fun place to visit, with nice hotels, excellent food, and plenty of entertainment, all at prices that are shockingly low. This high-tech clinic is just 3 blocks from Hotel Caesar's (a great place to stay, with the historic restaurant that invented the Caesar salad!). Most importantly, Dr. De la Vega is a highly qualified dentist in a convenient and safe area of Tijuana. He speaks English very well and is also THE friendliest and most informative dentist I've ever encountered. FYI, I had traveled to Cancun from the SF Bay Area for dental work last year and had an excellent experience there, too. (Keep in mind that the cost of major dental work done in Mexico is likely to be about 1/3 the cost of the same work in the US.) The savings on a crown and abutment and laser whitening for me and some fillings for my daughter covered much of the cost of our family vacation! So when my wife and son needed crowns, we looked for a Mexican dentist closer to home and found Dr. De la Vega and all his 5-star reviews. Even with the cost of flying to San Diego, taking the trolley to San Ysidro and spending the night in Tijuana, we saved about $1500. Dr. De la Vega is not only talented, he is also ethical. When the outside lab produced a crown with a minor imperfection, he demanded that they re-make it quickly to his exacting standards. Then he and his son Carlos and one of their dental assistants came in on Sunday morning to complete the work. Wow! read more

My girl hates the dentist. She can't stop raving about this place. Parking is ok but the front desk is ran by a mature Latina woman that is super professional. read more

Its been over tens years now and my beautiful bridge extending across my upper front 6-10 teeth are quite well intact and did I say still beautiful..! My first set from a USA dentist did not last as long. This was a difficult task to replace as most dentist in the USA are not economical and I had several dentist look on how to replace the old faltering bridge with quite high cost. I searched and chose Dr. De la Vega (Ignacio) because of his professionalism and happy demeanor not to mention he is a really positive person ! I have always wanted to go back and show him his beautiful work but I am getting older now and travel is not always easy. Anyway I still have my beautiful smile with the help of his great associate Camacho, who performed several root canals that are still good to this day! I highly recommend. read more

I travelled from LA to have a crown and root canal. The procedure was absolutely painless and Dr Ignacio Del la Vega was friendly and professional as so was his team. I will definitely return to use this dentist again. I saved hundreds of dollars and didn't notice any change in professionalism from London or LA. read more

I've never met a friendlier, nicer, or more honest dentist in my life. A friend came a few weeks back and insisted I check him out. His staff checked me out and said my teeth and gums were perfect, I just need a cleaning. In the states they wanted to crown a tooth and charge for a deep cleaning, etc. I'm a tough sell with dentists as so many are crooks. This guy seems super legit and other patients I chatted with really love him too. He's also just darling and sweet. Highly recommend. read more

Great service, just not sure the work is done correctly. I had to redo some of the work back in the states.

If you've ever had the slightest apprehension(as I had)about seeing a dentist in Mexico, I have to tell you, it's definitely time to get over it. Go visit Dr Ignacio de la Vega! His office and staff are more than welcoming, the cosmetic work was amazing "perfecto!" and the price was absolutely unbeatable. I broke my 15 year old bridge (while eating dried mango?!) My bridge covered my two front teeth. After it broke, it lent me a very lovely hillbilly look-just perfect for the service industry that I'm in. So I found Dr de la Vega on Yelp. This is just one more of his very well deserved glowing 5 star reviews. I called his office the day after my bridge broke.The front desk person spoke limited English and I speak even less español. She asked me to call back in 20 minutes to set up my appt with someone who spoke fluent English. That I did. I spoke to a very knowledgeable sincere gentleman that set up my appt, gave me instructions on where they were located and was willing to see me at my earliest convenience. This man was Dr Ignacio de la Vega himself. I liked him immediately. He had a humble disposition and a gratitude about a business that is doing well. With humor and modesty, he said his building was easier to spot as it was nicer than those surrounding it. Honestly, I walked past it on my first visit as the facade is not large but I also couldn't find my own way out of a paper bag. I drove my car from San Diego across the border on my first visit. I was looking for parking initially on the US side yet it was a busy Saturday. I just threw caution to the wind and drove over. I had already written down the directions so I knew basically where to go. The driving in Mexico I actually love. It's the way I wish people would drive in the United States! People aren't on their cell phones; they are actually driving so it's a little faster than you're used to. A kind suggestion would be to get off your phone and use a turn signal, San Diego! I digress. I found the general location easy enough. I pulled up to a meter. I didn't have any pesos nor did they take a credit card. So I found a parking lot close by that I paid for after my visit. It was less than $4. I got to my appointment on time, filled out standard forms, saw the dentist almost immediately. He had a couple of friendly assistants or hygienist gently remove my bridge. The vibe here is one of professionalism yet also genuinely friendly and familial. Driving back from Mexico, there was quite a long wait at the border so I definitely reconsidered the driving part for my next appointment. Getting back to work with my new temporary bridge in place, some co-workers actually thought this was the finished work. My next visit for my permanent bridge, I got a little smarter. I parked my car in a park and ride lot in Chula Vista, took the trolley, walked across the border and caught a taxi. Very easy. Allow yourself extra time to cross although when I went it was quite effortless. I definitely saved so much time by taking the trolley and not waiting at the border while returning. I was really surprised that the parking was so easy in the H lot in Chula Vista. It was probably only 1/4 full on a Saturday morning. Finally it was time for my new bridge. I think the good doctor was more excited about it initially than I was! I was just hoping to smile comfortably. As he was making some adjustments to make it fit, he said "Perfecto!" more than once. Guess what? He was right! PERFECTO!!!! Super happy with the results! It sounds super cheesy but smiling never felt so good! This is definitely the best looking bridge of the three that I've had over the years. Thank you, Doctor!! Summary: I had to cross a bridge to get a lovely new bridge. I will continue to cross that bridge wether I get another lovely new bridge or not. We need bridges not... read more

Dental work is always expensive and I understand that not everyone has the means to pay especially if its emergency; however this office works with you. I was skeptical first coz its in TJ!!! Yes, but the heck I did my research and talk to Dr. Dela Vega prior to my appt. explain my situation and dilemma concerning my canine. He made me an appt and show up last Saturday, the office was clean and the front desk staff was very nice. Then I meet Dr. Dela Vega in person, nice and professional gentleman always witH a smile, he examine me told me what He needs to do, fAst forward, he was so kind and cared about my comfort I had a smooth and pain free tooth extraction and he make sure tHat Im going home with a smile on my face. He's work is not done because he need to study my xray and bone density prepping for a tooth implant. Im so grateful to found this Dentist and will definitely come back again... 5 5 read more

This Guy (Dr) and his Staff are Amazing!! Great Area. Beautiful, Super Clean Office!!! Attentive and Professional. What a Pleasure. I'm lookinG forward to my next visit!! read more

After having been going to him for years, he is unavailable and doesn't reassure me that he will take care of me. I have had a couple of crowns that he put in fall out (the one he did for my mother's fell out as well)... He fixed one for me but when the other one fell out, he wouldn't prioritize and take care of it when he knew it was urgent.. the staff is not professional and Eva, I believe, hung up on me when I demanded to speak to the dentist. I'm very dissatisfied especially after all my years of loyalty to this practice. I decided to move on. read more

I will recommend Dr. De La Vega and his team to anyone who will listen! Absolutely top notch dental work and super friendly dentists for a fraction of the cost of a mediocre dentist in the US. I got a root canal, a crown and a deep cleaning, I'm not gonna mention prices here because I'm sure they change often but I will tell you I paid 1/4 of what I was quoted at a local dentistry in the US. The office is small but they are building a new one with rooms in the same building in case you need to spend the night, personally I took a cab back to the border and stayed in downtown San Diego, only 20 minutes from the border, I returned the next day to get the crown put in... both times it took less than 30 minutes to park my car on the US side, cross the border and make it to the office, just take a cab for a few bucks at the border, it's a 5 minute drive from the border to their office. Will definitely return. Thanks Dr. De La Vega!! read more

My second visit to Dr. de la Vega's office. The last time I was there for root canal and crowns he mentioned that I had filings in my teeth that had to be at least 50 years old and should be replaced because of the metal in them and the possibility they may fail. Well I finally got around to getting back to his office and got 6 filings replaced. The amazing thing was that a San Diego dentist said if I replaced one of those I would have to get a crown because it was so large. Dr Gutirez (? spelling) was able to fill that tooth and save the cost and process of another crown. Their service as always was great. Highly recommend, in fact I am taking my wife next week! read more

Great experience I ever had with dentist. Dr. Ignacio de La Vega is the best dentist and super welcoming, he has a great team .he treat you as family. They are fast and they don't waist your time. Definitely, I'll be back again to him. I would recommend him with no doubt. You will have great experience with his team . read more

If you are having any doubt about whether to see Dr. de la Vega in Tijuana, my advice is to lose all doubt whatsoever. Words alone cannot express how grateful I am to Dr. Ignacio de la Vega for his kind and gentle care of my recent and acute dental issues. All of the 5-Star reviews for Dr. de la Vega are totally legitimate!! I wrote to Dr. de la Vega's office on a Monday evening explaining that I had been informed that I needed to have six teeth extracted due to decay getting under crowns that had been placed for root canals, all very, very long ago. And while implants are not an option for me at this time, I certainly could not go with these issues and not have any teeth. After a very COSTLY oral surgery in San Diego I had decided that it was time to finally give a dentist in Tijuana a try. I found Dr. de la Vega on Yelp, wrote the e-mail, and within three hours THAT NIGHT I had a reply--not from an office manager, but from Dr. de la Vega himself. I was flabbergasted! I had explained that I was going to be at a wedding on Saturday and that I was desperate to have my teeth fixed. His reply was to come to his office the next day, on Tuesday, at noon! You do need a passport to cross the border into Mexico. You may have to fill out a form to clear immigration on the Mexican side. This is essentially the same thing as a landing card if you've ever flown internationally. Directional signs are both in Spanish and in English. Crossing back into the U.S., at least on a Tuesday and on a Wednesday afternoon was painless and took less time than it does at a major international airport. Dr. de la Vega's office is a mere 10-15 minute taxi ride from the east border checkpoint at San Ysidro. (Take a white cab if you go.) The office is tastefully decorated with modern decor, and the building stands out from others with its newly remodeled wood exterior. Dr. de la Vega and most of his staff speak fluent and perfect English. I waited no more than five minutes before I was seen by Dr. de la Vega and his associate, Dr. Edith. Dr. de la Vega agreed with the assessment of my original dentist, advised that I have partial prosthodontics made until I am able to have a better and more permanent option. He quoted me a price that made my jaw drop--in joy! The total cost of this treatment was 1/7 the cost of what I had been quoted in San Diego. On the north side of the border I had been quoted $1600 for temporary partial dentures alone, not to mention the cost of extractions. (Imagine paying $1600 for something that is not intended to be used more than three-to-six months!) I did not hesitate to authorize the treatment. Dr. de la Vega's bedside manner was excellent. He took great care when giving me the anesthetic. While it hurt, because it always hurts, he was gentle in the way he gave the injections and did his best to minimize any pain. One of the teeth was very stubborn about being removed, and the doctor was actually apologetic for the fact that it was uncomfortable. Dr. de la Vega constantly checked with me to see if I was uncomfortable and at one point decided more anesthetic was necessary, even when I did not indicate whether I was experiencing discomfort. I was, but he intuitively sensed this and acted. Dr. de la Vega even called the pharmacy for required medications and had them brought to me at the office! It is very clear that Dr. de la Vega cares very much about the art of dentistry and he takes great pride in his work. Aside from the fact that I knew I had crossed the border (which was effortless, by the way, in both directions) I could not tell you any difference between this dental practice and one on the U.S. side. Add Dr. de la Vega's personalized service, caring manner, and sensitivity to my own needs and the sum total of this experience is that it was second-to-none. I did not experience any upselling or disdain that my last name is not Rockefeller and that I am not swimming in money in to pay for dental care--even despite the fact that I have insurance through my employer. When it was all done, Dr. de la Vega even called a taxi for me to have me taken back to the border checkpoint. Bottom line: Dr. Ignacio de la Vega is an amazing dentist. I saw many Americans come into his office while I was there and he even got a phone call from Miami for someone who will be coming for treatment. Do not let crossing the border deter you from visiting this office. You will not regret your decision for excellent dental care with respect and dignity. read more

"You're going to Tijuana to get FOUR PREMOLARS REMOVED? ARE YOU CRAZY?" First of allllll, Tijuana has never failed me. The culture, the people, the vibes. It's all love and everyone is so warm and accepting. I had done my research before contacting Dr.De la Vega and well, my research was backed up by his exceptional skills. "Hey Eunice, who's your favorite dentist?" "WELL, let me tell you about Dr.De la Vegaaaa...." Yeah, I never thought I'd have a "favorite dentist" either but here I am. The procedure was fast and easy. It was more of a mental head game as there was no sensation but you could feel the pressure of the tooth rocking back and forth in place. You KNOW it's "SUPPOSE" to HURT, BUT the local anesthesia made me feel nothing! And if anything, the adrenaline rush was WORTH IT. It made me feel MUY VIVA! I could have eaten a porcupine or two and I would've felt nothing. I was invincible. (Do not contact P.E.T.A) I had 4 beautiful premolars extracted that day and I am now a proud tooth mom. I almost forgot to mention Dr. De la Vega's son! He was great as well! Suave dude who was hilarious, and had fantastic bedside manners. We joked the entire time which made the procedure feel as if we were at a comedy show rather than a bloody butchering procedure. They're an amazing father and son duo who tag teamed these bad boys and got them out in a jiffy. The office and tools used were up to date, everything was clean, the entire place was so sleek, modern, and aesthetically pleasing. My god, I have never seen a Dental Office like that in Long Beach...they usually look like a depressing mental asylums covered in cobwebs, with renaissance looking tools. The dental office here felt like I would get served a cocktail right around the corner and it was just so effortlessly put together and beautiful. Shoot, I could even rave on about the aesthetically pleasing looking toilet. OK, I'm going off on a tangent now but... PEOPLE, YOU MAY NOT KNOW ME AND I DON'T KNOW YOU EITHER BUT IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR AN AMAZINGGGGGGGG DENTIST- READ THIS REVIEW, TRUST YAH GUT, GET IN YOUR CAR, WALK ACROSS THE BORDER, GET A TAXI LIBRE, (9 MINUTES LATERRRR) ARRIVE AT THE DENTAL OFFICE, AND ALL YOUR DOUBTS WILL MELT AWAY! In my 28 years of random dentists and dental offices I have to give it up to Dr.De la Vega. You have made a client for life good sir! read more

I was recommended to this dentist by a friend who knows their family and team very well. I live in San Diego and decided to drive there. I don't really go down to Mexico as much as I'd like to because I really don't know my way around but I must say, it was so simple. I drove across the border pretty quickly and parked right on the same street as the office in no time...my GPS on my phone worked fine to get me there.... Since you had to pay to park I went into the office, which first of all is very very nice, clean, and modern, and asked for help.....the receptionist came out and paid for my parking at the meter because I couldn't really understand how to do it and didn't have any pesos... Then I went back in and waited to be seen. Before I go further, I have to admit the dentist always makes me a little nervous as I have very sensitive teeth but I must say, I've never felt more comfortable. The team there were professional, caring, and they listened to me. I believe this sensitivity to my needs really kept me relaxed and calm and allowed me to have a great experience getting my dental work done.. I basically felt nothing. I got all the work done I needed to for a much cheaper price than in the US and was back in San Diego rather quickly. The whole process probably took about half a day just because of the wait going back into the United States. The point is - this is the best dentist in Tijuana in my opinion and I've been to some others. Even if I moved out of San Diego, I would travel back here to cross the border to get dental work done here. For the price and experience it's worth your time. :) read more

Had another visit today with Dr. de la Vega to see how my crowns are doing (very well), and have a cleaning. He is really one of the best and most thoughtful dentists I've ever experienced. Just call his office an appointment. He's very accommodating. Today he also replaced some old metal cavities and made sure it was painless. It's easy to get to his office by taxi from the border. AND he will call you a cab to return to the border. Thanks Dr. de la Vega! read more

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I don't have enough words to explain this Dentist in a positive way. He is AMAZING AND VERY PROFESSIONAL. I brought my brother with a disability who has Obama Care in California. I brought him because Obama Care doesn't cover much. They were charging my brother so much for cavities, extractions and Crowns. I heard of Dr. Vega on yelp and I decided to give him a try. When we got here Dr. Vega and his staff we're very professional and friendly. He made sure my brother felt comfortable and he wouldn't feel any discomfort and minimal pain as possible during his treatment. Dr. Vega made sure my brother who has a disability wouldn't be scared. I have no words to explain how amazing this dentist is but I suggest for you to him a try first if you are looking for non- expensive Dentist in tijuana and see for yourself. read more

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If you have ever doubted heading to Tijuana for dental work, don't. I spent the last three months dealing with daily pain and discomfort until I couldn't deal with it anymore and headed down to Tijuana. In October, I began to feel pain in lower molar (31) and I went to have it checked. After x-rays, he tells me that he sees no reason for me to be in pain. He did nothing but put two ugly metal fillings on molars 31 & 32 that he said I absolutely needed. After another week of pain, he tells me I need an Endodontist but the one he worked with didn't take my insurance and all he could do was to do a deep cleaning. I declined. The second dentist I saw, told me that I may get better with a deep cleaning on the molar. She gave me antibiotics and sent me on my way. Since then I lived on Ibuprofen once a day to manage the pain and then the week of Christmas, I started two a day when the pain was getting worse. All those two dentists did was charge me and/or my insurance and did nothing in the end. For them, it is just a business...a way to make money. During the past few weeks, I have researched dentists in Tijuana meticulously. I've read tons and tons of reviews and I also researched what I was possibly dealing with. Let's just say, I was as informed as I could possibly be when I decided on Dr. De La Vega. After spending the holidays in tears and with the most horrible pain I've ever experienced, I called him right after New Year's. He was closed for the holiday, so I thought of leaving him an e-mail so that he could see it first thing on the following Monday. I wrote it, sent it and prepared to wait four days. A few minutes passed and there it was, a reply for Dr. De La Vega, from his vacation. I was so touched that I knew right then that I had made the right choice. He gave me an appointment for Monday and finally, there was a bit of light at the end of the tunnel. My mom and I head down south from LA with a little of nervousness but hopeful that I would be pain-free soon. We arrived in San Diego, parked the car, took the trolley and crossed into Mexico with ease. We took a taxi and a few minutes later, we were at the Dr's office. We arrived an hour before my appointment. The office was brand new, beautiful, state-of-the-art and with the most friendly people you can imagine. The Dr. saw me immediately and proceeded to do a full evaluation of my case. The minute he took an x-ray, he knew that my poor molar couldn't be saved. He showed me the x-ray and explained why. I thought "Why couldn't those two dentists tell me that?". I was prepared to hear that it may have to be extracted after I could feel it move a bit much. Its mobility was at a point of no return. I knew it after reading about it and the Dr. confirmed it. Although I lost my molar and my wisdom one as well, I knew what the problem was and could correct it. I spent 3 months suffering for no reason. I got a cleaning from Dr. De La Vega's son (the other Dr. De La Vega) before the extraction. The best cleaning, I've had in years. The extraction was a breeze. Dr. De La Vega put me at ease and with the utmost care for the pain, I was in. So much that after three days, the extraction site is clean and closing already. I really can't thank him enough. We now have a plan to have an implant done in a few months, as well as a crown I need and a couple of other things. I found my dentist and I couldn't be happier. The drive is more than worth it. I know this review is very long but it is important for anyone considering heading to Tijuana to know that Dr. De La Vega is by far the best. He will treat you with kindness, will be clear as to what can be done to help you and his prices are so much lower than anthything you can find in the states. Don't hesitate to go see him. You can drop me a line here if you need more info. read more

Simply the best dentist in Tijuana. I've never been happier with the job that Dr. Ignacio gave me.

I am now in periodontal treatment to fix the damage done by this clinic. The expense and the trauma is quite high. It is not clear to me from where this clinic gets positive evaluations. My feeling is that they are not kosher. read more

I visited Dr. De la Vega based on Yelp reviews. I went in for a crown and it has been a nightmare! Dr. De la Vega is a nice man and stands behind his work however my crown had to be redone and re cemented about 5 times!!!! Very frustrating as I've had crowns done in the US with no problems to date! If you enjoy going back and forth to Tijuana , then I guess he's ok but I will not return! My crown just fell out again and I'm going to a US dentist. It's not worth the headache of returning in another 6 months to cement a 6th time! I don't believe the materials used are of high quality. I guess you get what you pay for! read more

I can honestly say that after traveling all over the world and having dental work done in many different countries, that my recent experience with Dr De la Vega and his team was by far the best dental experience ever. From start to finish, Dr de la Vega, his son Carlos and all his staff and other Dr's were nothing short of wonderful. Caring, Kind, considerate and professional are words that go beyond just words. I highly recommend this practice to anyone. read more

I walked across the boarder, much quicker and easier. Took a $5. quick,Taxi straight to the office. I was pleasently surprised to find a clean and modern office. I met a patient, in the waiting room, from Sacramento. He's been a patient since 2012. Another from from Tijuana. She's been a patient for more than 12 years. All spoke highly of him and his work. Dr. De la Vega came out with a huge warm smile to greet us. Quickly took us in, he checked my teeth and gave me his consultation. I was pleased, and agreed with his plan to solve my broken molar. He didn't want to pull the tooth nor do a root canal. He said he would save it. The prices were far better and reasonable than in the states. The office was much nicer than the one I went to in Downey, Ca. He did part of the work. I will return next week to finish the job. I'll keep you posted on my next visit. read more

One of my best experiences at a dentist office ever. Professional from start to finish. I had a good amount of work done, including coming back to have caps put on. They fit perfectly! I'll be going back for more work ASAP! Thanks! read more

I really like this the dentist I highly recommend the staff is friendly and also the dentist is super clean

Good price for teeth cleaning in Tijuana Mexico. I will return for crown molding and associated dental work later.

Can you say Super Hero! Dr.Ignacio de La Vega is a wizard. He is the nicest and most honorable dentist you will ever meet. He States everything clearly without any suprise. He is very honest. Prices are less than half of what you would pay in the United States. The other doctors that work side by side with Dr.Ignacio are brilliant as well. They surely stole my heart. There is no worry at all. I pray that God almighty grants you a long and happy life. Ameen. 2 crowns,1 root canal, build up and 6 fillings less than 3 days. Now that's service. For the fraction of the cost in USA. Best Dentist in Tijuana hands down. Give him a call or email him. You cannot go wrong. He will call your prior to your visit. Who does that nowadays? Dr.Ignacio does Thank you for this gorgeous smile. read more

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all the superlatives and more... excellent, magnificent, wonderful, glorious, marvelous, brilliant, supreme, consummate, outstanding, prodigious, dazzling, remarkable, formidable, fine, choice, sterling, first-rate, first-class, of the first water, of the first order, of the highest order, premier, prime, unsurpassed, unequaled, unparalleled, unrivaled, unbeatable, peerless, matchless, singular, unique, transcendent, best, greatest, worthiest, preeminent, perfect, faultless, flawless; ace, stellar, wicked, supercalifragilisticexpialidocious; badass .. etc etc etc. Dr de la Vega is without doubt a superlative dentist .. do what every other 5 star reviewer said and get you tooth loving in need of a dentist self to TJ -- drive, park at border station parking - $9, walk across the border - free, taxi it - $5 and you are there -- the drive is about the only thing bad ( I drove from LA ) -- root canal, 3 replaced fillings, new crown and deep cleaning and i am one happy camper .. i cannot say enough good things about the Dr and his practice .. Just Go!! read more

Doctor Ignacio was absolutely amazing to my daughter. He extracted my daughter wisdom tooth in less then 15 mins. I highly recommend him. He's fast & pain free. read more

Dr. Ignacio de la Vega - General Dentistry Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

FOR US CITIZENS: Safe, sanitary, quick, cheap, easy, and curtious. Park on the U.S side of the border ($7), walk across (you now need a passport to get IN and out of Mexico), catch a cab ($15/$20 round trip), grab lunch ($5), and prescriptions at Pharmacy ($20). The whole thing cost me around $300, but would have been about $1,000 in the states. Probably better than any dental experience I have had in the U.S. It was nice being able to speak to the dentist directly via email/phone, even sent him a video so he would know what to do and he gave me a few tips to prevent infection/pain. He followed up as well, definitely worth the drive! read more

I have had the great pleasure and good fortune of having Dr. de la Vega as my dentist for over 7 years. He has taken great care of me and my family's dental needs. He is always available to speak with us and has always accommodated us in emergent situations. He and Dr. Camacho (who is also phenomenal) has successfully performed fillings, root canals, crowns, and teeth whitening for us. We trust his work and advice -- as well, all of his work has been outstanding and beyond reasonably priced. Dr. de la Vega and his staff treats you like family and he has definitely become a part of our family. I will not let anyone but Dr. de la Vega and his associates work on my teeth. I now look forward to going to the dentist and visiting with my extended family. *****They have relocated to a new most-impressive state of the art dental office. If you need a great affordable dentist Dr. de la Vega is your guy. I literally wrote the textbook on dental offices and researched for over a year before deciding on Dr. de la Vega. If you want to speak with me about my experience please feel free to contact me!!! read more

I would like to start off by saying, if you look at my profile, I genuinely never write reviews. But the experience I had at Dr. Ignacio de la vega's office was something just worth writing one. I have been to plenty of dentist my whole life, including several others in Mexico. However Dr. Ignacio de la vega and his team hands down has been the most pleasant and outstanding group I have ever worked with for orthodontic work. First, as soon as I walk in, I am welcomed and cared for. While working with Dr. Ignacio de la vega, he let's me know he will treat me as if he were the one sitting in the chair, and he overdelivered on that. he made sure I was comfortable and felt safe from beginning to end. Always cleaning dental instruments and asking how I was doing. I had a lot of work done: 2 root canals, 2 posts, 2 crowns, deep cleaning, 3 fillings, and 3 wisdom teeth extractions. They made the entire process simple, easy, and painless. I am very great full for finding Dr. Ignacio de la vega's office, and will continue coming here and recommending anybody towards him and his team, truly amazing! If you're reading this and considering visiting him and his fantastic team, stop thinking and do it, you won't regret it! thank you all. read more

I know you're scared to go to Mexico to get your teeth fixed. I was too. But how does saving at least 6,000 and having a guy who LOVES being a dentist help you sound? Dr. de la Vega and his son Carlos are awesome. My husband and I both had a bunch of stuff done including cavities filled, top of the line crowns, cleaning, and my husband was even fitted for a nightguard. It was not only smooth, it was kind of fun! We parked in the $8 lot on the San Diego side across from Jack in the Box and then walked across the border. Then you walk over the bridge and there are a bunch of taxis. It's $5 to get to his office which is super fast and easy. We were there a long time because we had so much stuff done, but hey, why not bang it all out? They were funny, kind, patient and passionate about what they do. He also LOVES Tijuana, his home town, and he can give you lots of great recommendations of places to eat, stuff to do, etc. I had to go back a second time to get my crowns put on and I was so comfortable the first trip that I went alone. Yeah, it's that easy. Do it. read more

I was first recommended to Dr. Ignacio De La Vega by friends who had received remarkable dental work. We had just discovered that my son's long-term girlfriend needed about $30,000 worth of dental work and this was naturally very distressing news for a college student. Not having infinite money, but still wanting to get excellent dental care, we gathered our courage to face heading to a foreign country and I took the kids down there to meet Dr. D. The trip was as painless as could be. Since we did have to cross the border, we all applied for passports first, but meanwhile sent all of our x-rays and recommendations from our U.S. dentists to Dr. D. He speaks English perfectly and fluently and always responded to our texts and emails promptly, which really allayed my nervousness. We live in the Bay Area, so chose to fly down to San Diego and stay about 15 minutes south of the airport at a nice Best Western in San Ysidro a few miles from the border. It took less than 15 minutes to drive to Dr. D's from our motel. There was only a small daily fee to insure our rental car while in Mexico so we chose to drive. There are many dental offices in Tijuana, but it is hard to find such great work anywhere. Our girl got an enormous amount of work done in just two trips including implants, crowns, fillings, and cleaning. All of the equipment is up to the minute, the office is small but comfy with movies playing in the waiting room and soothing music near the dental stations. Dr. D. and Dr Camacho are kind and upbeat and very professional. At the end of the day we paid about 25% as much for first rate dentistry as we would have paid at home, so the two trips down south were well worth the cost and time off of work. I suggest paying with cash (U.S.) because my banks really resisted my trying to use my credit card in Mexico. Just last week I went back down to visit again, getting work for myself and my sister this time. The office was freshly painted and Dr. D's son Carlos (who is now a dentist himself and studying to be an implant specialist) was there to assist. He speaks English like a Californian and has a very gentle touch. I didn't even feel my numbing injection. I have a mouth full of 40-year-old crowns and fillings, so while I was there, in just a few days, I had three crowns replaced, a bridge put in, three fillings handled, and my teeth cleaned. My entire upper jaw looks fantastic! Best of all, an old crown that had bothered me with hot/cold sensitivity for the last 20 years (reworked and replaced 3 times over the years by different specialists) no longer bothers me. I can finally chew on the left side of my mouth again and even drink iced tea without pain. All of this work was beautifully, professionally, and quickly done for under $2000. Up here that wouldn't have even covered the bridge. This summer I will return to replace 4 old crowns in my lower jaw and take our 9-year-old in to see what can be done for his under-bite. I now recommend everyone I know to Dr. D and his dental group. They are the best!! read more

Perfection. Relaxing, fun, comfortable, very easy going, and most important, honest. And I mean really honest, came down expecting 3 root canals, thanks to my dentist in Washington, turns out 3 cavities. In the states this would have still run me over $1000, De La Vega's cost was so low, I was able to get a bridge put in!! For the cost of having 3 cavities filled in the USA I was able to get those 3 filled, deep cleaning ($800 in US), a full permanent bridge, food and hotel!!! I currently live in Washington state, anytime the wife and I need work done it is easier to drive down, and have Dr De La Vega do the work, it costs way way way less, the work is less painful, the work is done much sooner (a bridge in 2 days), and again price. Not sure about traveling and everything, just give him a call he will set up everything, hotel, transportation to and from, and he will tell you the best places to eat. I can not explain how glad I am to have found Dr De La Vega, he has saved my teeth, my smile, my confidence, my health, and my wallet. read more

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I've been going to Dr. De La Vega for over 5 years now, and it's always been an amazing experience (er, as far as going to a dentist can be called an "amazing experience"). Naturally, the costs are very low when compared to US-based dentists. Like crazy low. But frankly, that's not where it ends. I honestly would call Dr. De La Vega the best dentist in San Diego County if in fact he was located in San Diego County. There are a few reasons for this: Honesty Yep. This is a major, major thing when it comes to dentists. I have had US dentists try to sell me serious, unnecessary work, and it can be a scary thing for a lot of people. Not Dr. De La Vega. He will tell you what you need to do, what can wait, and what you should watch for. He's no BS, basically. Speed This guy is straight forward on everything, INCLUDING his work. That means no "waiting 3 weeks for a crown", which is pretty much standard with American Dentists. Heck, I once had a permanent crown put in the next day! It's a fantastic thing. Plus, if you're in pain, he will do everything in his power to get you in the chair as soon as is possible. That means now or tomorrow. Not next week sometime. Ease Of Access As I said, getting an appointment here is typically very, for lack of a better word, painless. Dr. De La Vega will get you in when you want. And plus, getting to his office is super easy. We're talking about a $5 cab ride from the border. It's practically door-to-door service here. After your work is done, he'll even get you a cab back to the border (if you're walking across, which I do). Or, if you're driving, I'm pretty sure he can get you a "medical pass" (or something) to expedite your border crossing as much as possible. Anyway. This is critical, as most people who aren't familiar with crossing will say, "TJ? What? Isn't it scary? Why would I go there?" No, it isn't scary... and why do you ask? Price Dental prices in America are straight up out of control. Insane, I say. I've had work done in the US that I've regretted because I ended up paying for the work for years! It's just not worth it. Going to Dr. De La Vega's office is fast, easy and just plain smart. So if you read this review and you're still thinking about going to your US-based dentist, well, good luck. I hope he invites you for a swim in his new in-ground swimming pool that you're helping to pay for :) read more

My husband and i have been going to Dr de la Vega and Dr Camacho for many years..they have done a lot of restorative work for us. I have TMJ and Dr de la Vega fixed all my crooked teeth and put in a very strong set of crowns and made a removable bridge that keeps my jaw stable. Now i have no jaw pain. Dr Camacho and DR de la Vega repaired some very badly done dental work by another dentist on my husbands teeth...it involved a lot of extra work ..my husbands has a good smile now. We are seniors and their prices made this work possible. read more

A former co-worker of mine told me about Dr. de la Vega after I informed to her of my dissatisfaction with the La Jolla dentist that I was using. She told me about her experience with Dr.de la Vega as reassured me of his talents and genuine care for his patients. Now understand reader, for me to go to Mexico to be treated by a dentist was the equivalent of going back 50 years into the past for a week of root canals. My wife insisted, stating that the La Jolla dentist was expensive and simply incompetent. Try it! I did and it has proven to be the most incredible dental experience of my long life with dentists. Lot's of needed dental work and repairs of the previous dentist were preceded by explaining all of the options that were available to me. Dr. de la Vega is simply incredible. But as all things in life, I was amazed at the callousness of some people. While there, the Dr. received a call from a furious patient that was outraged that the Dr. went on vacation and did not return his calls. He wanted his money back for a procedure that was performed and all that was needed was a simple correction. Dr.de la Vega was calm and tried to reassure the patient that it could be simply fixed with a visit to his office. The Dr. realized that there was no way to resolve this problem, but to offer the man his money. But this was not good enough. This man went on social media to denounce this talented man/dentist. Folks, I have been in more dentist chairs that I care to remember. This man is the most genuine human dentist that I have ever known. Please go to him and tell him that Jose, the CPA sent you. You will not regret it. read more

The best! Clean, friendly, and very professional even when I arrived late with the LA traffic. I got a filling restored for a great price a few months ago and now I'm waiting for life after this pandemic to travel back from the states to get another bad filling restored (done in the US). I'm bringing my mother with me this time so she could get her teeth fixed as well. read more