I went to them in November because I had a cracked tooth that I couldn't afford to take care of without US dental insurance. I was in between plans so I was fortunate to be able to travel to TJ and they value it in my tooth and it was so cracked that I couldn't just get it repaired instead they had to pull it and put it in implant. It was taken care of that day with meticulous care. I know the dentist has a very high-level of attention to detail, which I really appreciated. I am going to go back in April to have the crown completed. I was there for several hours as they did a lot of work to evaluate my tooth then pull the cracked tooth and place the implant. I very highly recommend them for the quality of work and the price was better than in the US. of course they also picked us up and returned us back to the border read more

Yesterday I went to a local dentist office. I was given a quote of 14k for a 3 teeth bridge Just now I looked up the paperwork from this dental office only to realized the current broken crown was done by this office less than 2 years ago I am appalled that a zirconium crown can be broken within 2 years for I chose and paid for the best type which is the zirconium crown. Wasted my time, money and gas to make these trips Do I have confident to drive down and make them re-do the broken crown? Do I trust them to do a 3 teeth bridge for me? I guess I'll be staying locally and get the dental bridge done. I don't know what happened to the excellent work from this office but it seems the ladies that worked there are no longer there plus Dr Elias is no longer there. I can't recommend this place since I paid almost 1k for a zirconium crown plus root canal; 2 teeth were done so 2k wasted! read more

This is an incredibly clean and professional dentist office. Freud went out of his way to help me and is always so kind. They offer a wide variety of dental services and have found their work to be better and more affordable than my dentist in California. I highly recommend Smile Builders! read more

I used to give this dental office, a five star review, in fact, I would recommend it to family and friends. However, after having multiple attempts, trying to fix a tooth and this office selling me on a root canal, then because that failed they sold me on a tooth extraction, and dental implant followed by a crown, and failed to place the crown twice since September 2023, I can say my review has completely changed of smile builders. I don't know if this is a management issue or if this is a professional staff issue but I have been to TJ since September just under 10 times. As of the last three weeks they attempted to put a new crown over an implant, I returned essentially every week because they did the job wrong and till this day there is food that still gets under my crown on my implant. I saw Karen in the United States to try and fix or salvage whatever I could from the job that was done in TJ, but I was not able to because the folks at this dental office use products that have been discontinued. My dental office in the United States asked me to get the impression and analog, so they could fix the crown over the implant, after they called the manufacture but were told those tools were discontinued. I asked smile builders to please provide me with these items so I can get this fixed in the United States. Seeing as my attempts in Mexico had failed me after visits. This office refused to provide me with the information my dentist needed to fix their lousy job. I reached out to multiple dentist in the United States, and apparently asking for this information is standard and is never denied. However, smile builders only gave me the size of the implant and the manufacturer of the implant. That is not enough to get the ground redone in the United States. So if you were thinking about going to Mexico to make an unfortunate dental experience, better and save some money, do not come here because it may seem like you are saving money, but in the long run, I promise you, you are not saving money because you will just have to redo this entire process in the United States when you figure out that they use products that are discontinued. This office is rooted on solely making money not the quality of care or patient's health. I also write this review with the disclaimer that I tried to work with smile builders to salvage this situation and just get things done right here and they were of no help, so it was my duty to warn others, as I once advised to visit. Sucks, I really liked this place... read more

Incredible place! Been coming here for over 3 years and they never ever disappoint. My latest work is shown in the photo below done by the hands of Elias and Anibal Highly recommended read more

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DONT GO HERE! they are crooks and scammers they lie about their prices and when you're in the office they double the price and add HIDDEN fees you get charged $50 to just walk in that's why their doors are locked from the inside because I'm sure people have tried walking out . It's ridiculous they tried charging me a $100 and they didn't even touch me I said I would pay $40 for x rays & I never got them emailed . They also told my brother for teeth bonding on 1 chipped tooth would be $80 he ended up paying $200 & I paid $50 for nothing and they tried getting me for $100 until I spoke up and said I am not paying $100 for absolutely nothing & she said okay then it will just be 40 . Smh read more

I had a very good experience. A friend had used them before so (since I needed a crown on a broken tooth that my insurance in California wouldn't cover) I decided to try Smile Builders. The office is spotless and the front desk staff is friendly, polite and speak good English. My dentist was Dr. Andrea Rueda and my Hygienist was Jocelyn - both did a great job. Bottom line; I'm very happy with the service and my new crown. Prices are reasonable as well (about half what it costs in the states). read more

Top-notch professionals, the state-of-the-art dental care facility is clean, quiet, affordable. Just minutes from the tijuana border crossing read more

I got a massive infection (1/23/2023) on one of the crowned teeth done by Smile Builders (Dr Dominguez, 11/3/2021) so I went to my local Dentist to get it checked out and treated. They put me on a heavy dose of antibiotics for 2 weeks. Turns out that the crown that they used was just way too big for the tooth. It felt right at the time but on the X-rays it literally looks like a mushroom on top of it. More importantly it allowed debree to get inside. Also the crown fell out during this time. Unfortunately there wasn't enough tooth that left so my only option was to get an implant. Also they didn't remove enough of the cavity on the tooth above it for a composite filling. My local Dentist wanted to know who did such poor quality work. I never told him because I didn't want to get the I told you so speech. So basically everything had to be redone a year later. Add in the fact that my Insurance Company wouldn't cover any of the work done there and it made it ultimately VERY expensive. read more

Smile Builders is the place to go if you need anything related with your teeth! I had an emergency and Daniela at the front desk help us out right away with a same day appointment! All the doctors there are very professional and knowledgeable. This is our new family dentist office and we are very, very happy with the results! read more

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What can I say, coming to Smile Builders has been an amazing experience. Life changing to be honest. The best dental team I have ever been treated by, they take care of you from beginning to the end. They let you know what the plan is and what steps they're going to take to get your smile right. If you're searching for an amazing dental practice, please come and find out for yourself! You won't regret it. They have doctors in practically every field of dentistry. You'll be well taken care of! read more

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Great and very attentive people. Very kind happy to see you and happy to help. I highly recommend to come I. It's a great way to have low cost alternative. Better than the USA. I will be coming back. They help my mother very much. read more

I went and had an appointment for a teeth cleaning. I will be back and will refer my Airbnb and Booking Guest to go for a teeth, cleaning or whatever they may need. The location is great. It's clean and the speck English. I was with Dr Elias explains the procedure. read more

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I will always come back to Smile Builders in Tijuana for any dental work. The staff is super nice, the doctors are very professional and compared to the US, their prices are unbeatable. I had 4 implants done, two crowns and a deep periodontal cleaning. They also hook you up with a small dose of xanax to calm your nerves and pump you full of local anesthesia so you don't feel any pain. I was always afraid of going to the dentist, but these people I look forward to every time. read more

Smile Builders - Dr Samuel is the best in the business. I lost all my front teeth in a car accident, and he gave me implants and new teeth w/o any pain. - Oral Surgeons Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

Two stars only because Dr Carlos did a great job on the root canal. The office is clean and modern. However they overcharged me for dental services by $600. They charged me for services that were not provided. When I reached out to them, the billing person said they will review the chart and get back to me. Unfortunately I never heard from them. So I called my bank and filed a complaint, then I cancelled all future appointments. As I read these good reviews I realized that these were likely written by friends and family. Yikes ! Be careful folks! read more

Today I just had my 3rd service done with this company... SERVICES I've had done: 1). I've had one front implant done. 2). I've had two crowns on my back teeth. 3). I've had a new filling done. From "MY" perspective, I think the quality of service is top notch. The facility is clean and filled with modern equipment... For anyone looking to get dental care outside of the U.S, I recommend that you do your due diligence.. You not only want a nice facility, but you want a dentist that is like an artist. You want your smile to look good and last! Dr. Samuel has done most of my work here and he's done a great job ! As of right now, I'm happy with SMILE BUILDERS read more

I couldn't be happier with the attention and care I received here. I called to set up an appointment and was immediately given an appointment for the following Saturday. I met with Dr. Elias and we went over what needed to done. He was kind, honest and knowledgeable on the procedures we would be doing. After years of never smiling with my teeth, I am now grinning ear to ear! Loved this place and recommend it to anyone who is looking for quality dental care at an affordable price. read more

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It took me years to find a Dental office in Mexico that made me feel completely comfortable to take my mom. She needed extractions/implants and a snap in upper denture. I have been working in the Dental field for 14 years in the USA so I have the knowledge of every dental procedure. I have work with Oral Surgeons, Endodontist, Prosthodontist, and General. I called to many offices in Tijuana and Guadalajara but after telling them exactly what my mom needed they wouldn't get back to me (it seemed that they didn't like the idea that I have knowledge and knew what she needed) I found smile builders online, I sent them an email and within few days they got back to me, I told them what my mom needed and I let them explain to me the steps and the procedure, everything was so clear and felt right, just what I got taught over the years. They used Neodent products for implants (one of the best and most common in the US). Dr. Gastélum did the surgery and Dr. Romero did the restoration. I have to say that my mom looks amazing and most importantly she's happy. The doctor I work for is a Prosthodontist, he examined my mom and took X-rays, he was so impressed with the work that he referred a patient that needs 4 implants. We will be referring more patients for sure. I am extremely grateful to Isis (treatment coordinator), Dr. Gastélum and Dr. Romero, they are just the BEST. (Porque en Mexico también tenemos de lo mejor) read more

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The professionalism and friendliness of the whole team is outstanding. I've been going with them for a couple of years.and I keep coming back for cleanings. Every visit is like visiting friends. I couldn't be happier with the results. Always have a great, smooth experience here. The staff at Smile Builders are friendly, respectful, and caring. read more

This was the best dental experience I've ever had. I'm 36 and still have (had) all of my wisdom teeth. A few bothered me now and again, and one had a cavity. My dentist back in San Francisco pressured me to have them all removed every time I went in. I visited 3 more dentists in San Francisco CA, and everyone said to remove them. Not a single dentist was willing to do a filling on my tooth even when I asked. Those dentists also quoted me $5k USD and more. That was when I decided to take matters into my own hands and leave the US for better treatment. I came to Smile Builders to have all of my Wisdom teeth removed - as I had been told to do. I was incredibly nervous and anxious. However, all the anxiety started to go away when I met the doctor and we got started. He evaluated everything, and said exactly what I thought: no need to do all this work. Only a single tooth needed to be removed. He was able to fill the other tooth no dentists at home would do. The doctor and all the staff speak perfect English as well, and the office is immaculate. Every step of the way I felt safe and in control. He explained every detail and answered every question. There was no rushing. It was completely patient focused. He allowed me to say when to stop, when to keep going, ask for more medication. I truly did not think I could do this without sedatives, but he started with just a tiny filling to see if I could do it. That was so easy we did more, and that was so easy, we did the extraction - no sedatives. I never felt a single needle go in, ever. Maybe just a little discomfort. We just listened to Fleetwood Mac the whole time and then it was over. No biggie at all. Now its a couple hours later - numbness has worn off. I feel fine. There's a great pharmacy 3 stores down. She filled my antibiotics, anti inflammatory and some ibuprofen for $30usd. I'm still going to submit the bill to insurance, but this entire thing ended up being 80% less than I was going to get taken for in the US. Do yourself a favor and come down to Tijuana. You just walk through the gates and get a taxi. It's that easy. Why suffer or let your teeth have problems when you can get world class dental care minutes away. read more

Decided to come down here from Bakersfield CA And Give Them A Chance they were all friendly and professional they got me a Uber from the border to there location they checked out my mother and I She had a root canal done with a crown I had a deep cleaning done very fast and simple They numbed up me up and I can't have local anesthesia but they used something else I'm scared of needles and the dentists assured me everything was fine and relieved my worries to my dismay I felt little to no pain with the numbing injections the whole staff was friendly And they helped us out Definitely looking forward to traveling down here again thanks to the wonderful staff plus they spoke English and Spanish I know some Spanish not alot but I preferred English and they spoke it so wonderfully Thanks again smilebuliders sending love from Bakersfield CA read more

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I went to smile builders because of the good ratings on Yelp my outcome was not satisfactory at all I saw Dr Abie She did a poor job she only gave me 2 shades to choose from when there's 12 my teeth are not very white she would not remove the grey fillings with and replace them with white ones it's probably time consuming she made no attempt to straighten my smile with 2 slightly crooked teeth she basically did as little as she could and chose for me what shade of white she wanted my teed look the same they were not bad before I just wanted white teeth $10,000 in cash and I look the same bad investment.. read more

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I only can say thank Dr. Mariangela Mirabal for had been the only person who finally after 5 years of treatments and procedures in San Diego, Ca. could addressed the real cause of my bite issues (painful). She was like an angel, her knowledge and the way she explained to me the protocols that need to be done made me feel very confident. And most important yet I never felt any pain (wisdom tooth extraction) and it was done in about 20 minutes as she said in the begging. I highly recommend make an appointment with her if you are looking for someone reliable but caring at the same time. Thank smile builders for choosing the right time! read more

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From beginning to end it was an overall amazing experience. Definitely a 10 out of 10. The location was easy to find and once you come in you are greeted with friendly smiles and a warm environment. I came to replace my cracked veneer. Everyone was professional and knowledgeable in their scope of practice. They explained the procedure and the overall time to complete. My dental work took two appointments and once it was completed i was so excited to smile and have the confidence i had lost. I'm so happy i found smile builders and recommend it to everyone. High end facility with the best team of people to handle your particular dental needs. read more

Dr. Avy also goes by Dr. Abie worked on my front teeth. She is a liar. Do not trust her with your cosmetic dental needs. She works here at Smile Builders and at TJ Endodontics. I spent 4.5 HOURS in a dental chair mouth open for all those hours for her to shape Two Veneers. In the end I was left in horror! I could not close my mouth or let alone chew food! The veneers extended out of my mouth! After almost 5 hours all I wanted to do was run! I voiced my concerns and demanded they be fixed we scheduled for the following week; During that visit she attempted to fix the problems and continued to work with the wax mock up for my front teeth that were supposed to be a vision of what my Permanent crowns would look like; The shape and Asymmetrical issues were horrifying! She attempted to fix these issues again but could not Shape them properly even after all theses problems I was pressured into paying for the Permanent crowns!! I declined until the wax mocks it was to my satisfaction which was the original reason I paid for the wax mock up so there would not be any errors with my permanent crowns! In the end I was turned away and referred to have my work finished by another office called B1 Dental with Dr. Joel Alvarez whom is the brother! Of Dr. Jorge Alvarez the owner of Tj Endodontics; Where doctor Avy also works!! Sickening and unethical! they are both unethical!! unprofessional!! do not trust neither one of them! Dr. Avy also works here for Smile Builders Tijuana! Beware!! read more

After living with my teeth for a good two years I felt it necessary to update my review. While I stand by my initial review stating the staff and office are first rate, I felt it important to give an accurate report. What I had trouble with was the actual product itself. I got 8 veneers and two crowns. The veneers on the left side look terrible. The wrap isn't complete, you can see the outer area of my tooth (shouldn't be able to see that). I will likely be replacing 3 of the 8 veneers this year. I also had an extremely difficult time when I got them. They kept breaking without reason. I had to go back 3 additional times and had to get more shots, more temporaries put in and ultimately just decided to live with what I got. I would strongly recommend discussing where there send out there products for the final teeth. read more

Absolutely the best you can do for your dental needs. Ready whenever you need them with the most modern facilities. I came from Hawaii with a recommendation from a friend in LA. I called on Wednesday and was in their office the following Monday. I am 100% satisfied with everything I had done. The staff is so kind and helpful. They are very good at making you feel comfortable and for me, it was relatively painless. I stayed at the hotel they recommended across the street, Rio Rita. It was the perfect combo of nice accommodation and ease of getting to and from the dentist office. Great restaurants all around as well. I had a great time walking around Tijuana. I never felt unsafe and was pleasantly surprised how nice Tijuana is becoming. A solid 10 for this great little gem and it's lovely staff. Aloha! read more

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I went in for a routine cleaning, not expecting anything different than others I have had before, but I was wrong. I had such a great experience, not just with the dental service, but how professional and polite the staff is. Especially my new dentist, Dr. Elias Rodriguez, who makes you feel very comfortable and makes sure to, nicely point out any imperfection you may have or were not aware of, without feeling committed to any treatment. Definitely recommend this place for your dental needs, you won't regret it! read more

Great customer service, very clean, and I love their prices . I love the care they give to their patients. They are always on top for your next appointment. read more

I normally don't do reviews but I was so happy with my results I had to write a review about my experience . I went in nervous because I didn't know what to expect it was my first time doing dental work in tj . But first impression the place was beautiful . So neat , the staff was friendly and my dentist was Dr Ricardo let me say he made my experience great he's so gentle I had no pain. I had got done a deep cleaning , root canal and internal bleaching and its cost me 900 in something dollars so affordable . Honestly this is gonna be my new dentist and I live in LA it's worth the travel. I recommend DR Ricardo best dentist I ever had! read more

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I live in San Diego and was referred by a friend to Smile builders. From the very start I was completely impressed with the staff, the facility and the procedures. The savings compared to the U.S. is unbelievable. They have some of the most advanced machines I have ever seen. Everything here is state of the art. They explain all the procedures to you in great detail. What I really like most is they take their job very seriously. In great detail they have explained what they are working on and what new procedures require. They also offer a pass to expedite your time crossing the border for your return home. If you are having any reservations about getting work done, don't. They make you feel at ease and completely comfortable. I really wished I had done this much sooner. Fantastic experience read more

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I needed a consultation with Dr. Guevara about my treatment plan, and met with him here. They are trying to build up this practice, as it is the newest of his two clinics, and so they are offering specials for people who want to come down. I love the staff at both clinics, and Dr. Guevara is so helpful and patient, and I know when I come back to get four crowns replaced (that were put on my teeth by American dentists, and that I am now having problems with) I will have another great experience. They can make the Cerec crowns right there when I come back, and he said to get all of the work done would only take three hours! Wow. I am so happy. All of my anxiety about going to the dentist has gone away because of the great staff, and dentists he has working in both clinics. read more

My wife and I have been coming to Smile Builders for over a year now, staff and doctors are great. read more

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Don't let the modern office and the equipment dazzle you, these are crooks with a facade of a modern office, they give you different prices along the procedures and then they hit you with a higher price at the end. I had to get another dentist to finish an implant as the unprofessional dentist threaten to not finish the procedure unless I paid 1800 dlls more which at that time would the same price as in the US. I also had ask him to put anesthesia at the beginning of the procedure and he said you don't needed, they're just there to make express procedures at the lowest cost and get your wallet as fast as possible. I checked and a lot of the dentists there don't even hold a Diploma. Stay away!!! read more

Smile Builders is an amazing establishment! I'm pretty sure its a requirement for staff to know/speak english because everyone does!! I am beyond satisfied with the root canal specialist Dr.Ruiz and my personal dentist Dr. Mariana Baldovino. I have never felt any pain here, they do an amazing job of asking numerous times during any procedure. Also, they are very accommodating to my schedule. Lastly, the front desk girls know perfect english and are very respectful. 5-STAR Dentistry!! read more

Over all experience has been excellent. Affordable Treatment took 3 visits and each time the Office was comfortable and clean Staff is professional and friendly. knowledgeable Dentist explained all options and provided great work. read more

I live In little Italy (downtown San Diego) and travel across the border to see them! It's so easy. I cannot believe how amazing these doctors are I fell asleep during my root canal!!!! They are honest, hardworking, and amazing at what they do! The facility itself is so clean and comforting. They speak English which I appreciate because my Spanish is not the best. I have been to the office over 4 times now and I'm so happy to have them be my forever dentist!! read more

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My six-year-old had four cavities removed and a sealant applied to the molars. He had the procedure explained as they did each task. I love that there wasn't any need to get a dose of anesthesia. The staff is fluent in English, super plus! Thank you! read more

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Absolutely the best dental clinic that I have ever been to. I had years of backlog of dental work to be done and they were able to accommodate 4 different specialists to get all of it done in one day. Every single staff member was super nice, friendly and knowledgeable. They accommodated all my requests at a very short notice and made it work with my schedule. They were able to get an anesthesiologist to their clinic so I don't even remember a thing. I was going to sleep with mouth full of smaller and bigger issues and I woke up with a completely perfect set of teeth. And the price that I paid was super reasonable too. The clinic is super modern, pretty and clean as well. Not only for cost savings, but for the entirety of experience, how much they cared, and how good of the job they did- I would recommend this place to anybody over any other dental office I have ever been to. Thank you read more

I'm very pleased with Smile Builders! Hands down one of the best. Dr.Sulam is the BEST! If you need any dental work in Tijuana this is the place read more