Before I tell you my story I start with one of the best dentist place  you can go see around... read more U.S, Canada and TJ that would be  "Advanced Smiles Dentistry and my personal favorite Dr Alejandra she's the best of the best and always would see her for dental work from now on  and Liz in front desk super friendly highly recommend this place so real quick I share my story;

When I was little I would go see my dads friend who was specialist an implants in age 28 he was already DDS in San Diego when he retired and moved   I stop going to dentist lol afraid of needles and dentist who keeps giving you shots none stop  because they cant numb the right teeth or other problems  I was so picky and TJ dentist not happening LOL no thanks so 10 yrs of looking and asking for recommendations for dentist  and I'm not joking lol I found DDS in 4S Ranch in San Diego on 16918 Dove Canyon Road superb place & expensive but that's okay but one day I went to TJ for the 1st time because my cousin kept pushing me to see an Advanced smiles dentistry and there dad is retired doctor so I finally decided to go so Once I met Dr Alejandra and was another doctor I forgot there name super cool guy   I just wished I listened to my cousin long ago and saved so much money and so much better then Dove Canyon road in San Diego well I found my new dentist family and I hope you do too at Advanced smile dentistry 10 Stars for there team read less

Other than do a very very good job I can clearly see why this location has the number one spot... read more on yelp they employed nothing but beautiful beautiful girls they treat you incredibly well and they smile and that's nothing but makes you smile you're supportive and patient I just wish I was not so afraid of needles dammit. read less

I was down in Tijuana on Monday and I did a bunch a research online and on yelp. Comparing prices... read more and most recent reviews as well. I decided to make an appt with advanced smiles for a deep cleaning. I walked in and was surprised of how professional the office looked ( better than the one I visited here in the US last week) All the staff was very friendly and professional, I met with Dra. Thelma Toledo and she explained that I needed my wisdom teeth removed ASAP, which I had no clue. She talked me thru the x-rays and the condition of my mouth and answered all the questions I had throughly. She recommended the deep cleaning for me and I couldn't of asked for better results. Very happy with the work she did on me, I'll be back for future visits here. It's definitely a must to come here for any dental work!! read less

Great office. Came in, was seen almost immediately. Everyone and if I wanted to speak in English or Spanish, so... read more no worries if you can't speak the local language. Equipment and procedures were comprable to other dentists I've seen in the states. Will definitely come back in 6 months for my next check up. read less

Got my teeth whitened here and they did a fantastic job for a fraction of the cost in the US.... read more Will definitely come back for the rest of my dental work. read less

I came here for my root canal and crown to be done. I was quoted over $2k in SD so... read more I searched up the closest ones in TJ that had reliable reviews and was led to this clinic. Dr. Marissa was very helpful and explained the whole procedure to me and gave me reassurance. I will be coming back here in a week for my crown and would recommend this clinic to anyone looking for affordable but precise dental care! read less

If you're American and are on the fence about getting dental work done in Mexico... Read my review and then... read more make an appointment!!!!!

First of all I'd like to start this review by mentioning that I am from San Diego and was quite hesitant about going to Mexico for dental care. But after my experience with Dr. Larissa at Advanced Smile Dentistry I will recommend this dentist to my friends and family no matter where they live.

I personally don't have dental insurance which is what brought me to Mexico for dental work. I had a tooth that had cracked on me a while ago that I needed to have fixed and knew that it would require a crown and I knew I couldn't afford to pay for that out of pocket in the U.S.

I made an appointment over the phone and when my appointment day came it was a quick and easy drive across the border into TJ, and they have a pay parking lot right across the street from the office building which made it quite convenient.

Dr. Larissa was extremely friendly and took the time to explain everything that they recommended for my dental care. They did a full set of X-rays, and examination, and thorough cleaning all within the first hour. All of the equipment they use is just as good, if not better, than the dental equipment you would find in an American dentist office. Dr. Larissa was very cognizant of any time I was uncomfortable and altered her techniques to avoid any pain I may have been feeling.

When it came time to work on the cracked tooth that I came in for she did her very best to avoid a root canal, but after removing the damaged tooth and taking multiple X-rays it was aware that the best course of action for the future health of my tooth was to do a root canal and and prep for a crown instead of a filling. They have a root canal specialist (Dr. Luis) and he came in immediately to perform the root canal and then Dr. Larissa returned to do the build-up on my tooth.

One thing that I'd like to mention is how busy this office is, but even so, Dr. Larissa still fit me into her schedule the very next day to have my temporary crown put on, and 5 days later to cement the permanent crown. I told Dr. Larissa before we started that I was moving across the country in a week and a half and she did everything necessary to make sure I would have all the work done before my departure date.

Even though I am moving to Missouri, I plan to return to Advanced Smile Dentistry in the future to have Dr. Larissa fix a couple of fillings that she found that needed work. You can't beat the price, or the care that you receive at Advanced Smile Dentistry! Thank you Dr. Larissa! You're an amazing dentist and I will recommend you and your office to friends and family in the future! read less

I was concerned about crossing the border by myself because I am a 68 year old woman and had heard... read more (hyped) stores of shootings and cartels.  Nothing could be further from the truth.  Take the Trolley to the border and cross over on foot.  I called their office and they sent an Uber to pick me up telling me what kind of car and the driver's name.  I got to their Office and it was sparkling clean along with everyone in it.  I was surprised to see so many 'Americans' there.  The entire Staff speaks better English than our so-called president!  Dr. Alejandra Ponce spent 3 and a half hours on me examining, cleaning, photographing my teeth, taking impressions (for veneers) and explaining to me what was going on with my mouth (bone, gums and teeth).  I had called at least a dozen Dentists in San Diego and the lowest quote I got was $1250 per tooth for veneers.  Here at Advanced Smiles it is going to cost me $450 per tooth!  A big difference!  This visit cost me a total of $230 and I will have my brilliant smile in just two more visits.  No pain during or after and when I was done they called an Uber to pick me up while I waited in their nice air conditioned office.  Carla told me how much the Uber would cost ($3.50) walked me out and pointed the Uber out to me.  I love this Place! read less

I love Dr. Alejandra and her team.  I'm embarrassed to admit this but I have avoided going to the dentist... read more for a few years... Even with a broken tooth.  My fiance has been coming here... And highly recommended it. I came here... Tantrums and all... But so happy I did.  Dr. Alejandra was very thorough in explaining every step... Made it so enjoyable and most importantly, painless! I won't ever be scared to come see her.  Will highly recommend Advanced Smiles Dentistry.  Thank you so much. read less

Absolutely the best dentist experience of my life. Such nice and kind people and only have your best health issues... read more in mind. I loved Dr. Flores (Ceila). She is so kind and capable and soooo honest. I feel so fortunate that I trusted Yelp on my dental care. I could write a book on how wonderful my (and my wife)experience was but I did that on Facebook so won't on this platform. All I can advise you is if you are tired of paying outrageous prices in the US,and want great care,please contact this Advance Smiles. You won't be disappointed! Thank you Dr.Flores and the great HAPPY staff at Advanced Smiles. read less

It's a clean and modern clinic with great equipment. Doctors are knowledgeable and friendly; and so are everyone else working.... read more Roberto is a cool manager. He picks up the patients coming from the states at the border upon request. Perhaps, most importantly, they don't try to rip you off like the dentists in the states. read less

Ok.  I had been very bad and had not visited a dentist for a regular visit like one is supposed... read more to for over 15 years.  I came because I needed root canals, crowns, extractions, fillings, and have a DEFINITE phobia of dentistry.  All my treatment took 4 visits. They were fabulous!  Answered all my questions.  Did deep cleaning.  Did above listed procedures.  (Ok, just needed one extraction thank goodness) Did not have periodontal disease as my u.s. dentist told me.  Anesthesia is available, they knocked me out each time.  My husband was beside me the entire time.  He asked questions and everything was exlpained to him.  Things feel great after final visit.  Just love this place.  They really understand my panic attacks, do great work, and take care of you well.  I had no anxiety going into any of these appointments.  I have found my home for major dental work.  Truly, highly recommend! read less

I have found my Dentist!

I have been putting off some reconstructive dental care for some time and finally decided to... read more look into Dentists in Mexico.

Based on other reviews I went with Advanced Dental Care and am thrilled I did!

From phone conversations w Poala to all of the friendly assistants and Dr. Jose Metzler, all were very professional and personable and comforting.

The office was very modern and staff was constantly cleaning.

They have state of the art equipment and facilities...I was very impressed with the technology.

Best part was there has been very minimal discomfort during the recovery for all of the work I had done the first day.

I am getting implants and now understand the process..looking forward to fantastic results!

Highly recommend this business! read less

Finally, a dentist office in the Tijuana area I'm not scared to walk into and run as fast as I... read more can from. My wife and I have walked into some really questionable dentist offices in Baja, many of which either smell like raw sewage or are simply dirty. When you're in an office thats in the business of reaching into your mouth, the last thing you want is for the place to look and smell dirty!

This office is clean and professional and is more reminiscent of one you'd find in San Diego. It's also nice that everyone also speaks English. Will continue to go back! read less

I was using a different dentist in TJ.  Read the reviews for here and made an apt.  At first I... read more was a little concerned because of all the x rays and examination.  I figured the hard sell was coming.  NOPE.  They are just super thorough and gave me a detailed treatment plan.  Nothing new...all stuff that I was aware of.  The staff is amazing and super energetic and friendly. Very impressed!!  Cleanliness was top notch, they had state of the art equipment and also located in a easy to get to location from the San Ysidro border.   My dental issue would have costed me $600-$700 here in San Diego.  Total cost at Advanced Smiles Dentistry...$100 plus 5$ Uber ride.  Highly recommend Dr Jose L. Metzler!! read less

Had a incredible experience with Advanced Smiles dentistry, I got quoted $7500 in my hometown LA for 3 root canals... read more and 4 crowns! I paid 1/3 here in TJ. Dr. Luis did my procedure and he was very polite and careful every step of the way!! Definitely recommend! read less

These fine folks are hands down the best dentist I've ever been to. Very polite, friendly, and kind. They will... read more assist with everything from calling an Uber to getting a milkshake . ? I had four root canals done in a week, not a pleasant experience, but they made it bearable. Thanks again. read less

UPDATE WAIT TIME: No problem crossing the border, was actually faster than usual at 1030am wed 11/21. Don't... read more be scared of the usual scare tactics by the media. However, if you're driving across, then yes, there looked like a significant wait, but not for walking across (either direction).

As usual, received great care by the dental team and will be returning for another visit. read less

5 Star service and 5 Star expertise, the entire crew is all about servicing the client. If you are concerned... read more about going to a dentist in a foriegn country, don't be! I received better service, better work, and at a significantly lower price than in the US. Advance Smile's largest percentage of customers are from outside of Mexico. I was able to fly in to San Diego from San Francisco, get picked up from the airport, go to the dentist, fly back to San Francisco, all in one day and still have plenty of money left over. read less

Spend the day in Tijuana getting my front tooth fixed. Root canal, post/core, Zirconia crown. I'm happy as a clam... read more can be. I can finally smile again. A Las Vegas dentist quoted me $2145 w/o insurance. Paid $720 and the work was done as good or better than any other dental work I have ever had done in the US. I was quoted $800 with 10% cash discount and that is what I paid. No up-selling. No extras. No taxes. Spend $80 on gas, $25 on parking on the US side, $5 plus tip on a cab ride, $3 for the best tacos I ever had. The temporary fits so well I can't even feel that I just had it all done. The whole experience was totally painless. The dentist Dr Larissa was super patient, gentle, and took her time to get it right. The entire staff was super nice. I now look forward to getting the rest of my teeth fixed. Well worth the long trip from Las Vegas. read less

I was terrified of coming to the dentist, I avoided coming for almost 10 years but I'm so glad I... read more came to this dentist. They were so welcoming and made me feel very comfortable. I've needed a lot of work done and the ladies here gave me the best work possible. read less

Everything from making the appointment, consultation and service was amazing. Everyone spoke amazing English and the facilities were just like... read more you'd find in the states. I'll be coming back anytime I need dental care. Thank you Advanced Smiles! read less

It was an excellent experience! Everyone was very nice and helpful. They really explained everything in detail. We will get... read more all of our dental work done here from now on. I highly recommend them. read less

First, I want to thank the staff for being so nice to me and my wife, and for taking such... read more good care of me.

My exam showed I needed a root canal and crown. About an hour after the exam, they were ready to start. The process was practically painless and I was very impressed with the meticulous attention to detail and the advanced technology they used. I was also impressed with the teamwork. At different stages of the process, specialists stepped in to take over. At the end of the day, I had a perfectly fitted temporary crown. Next week I look forward to getting the permanent crown with every confidence that it too will be perfect. read less

Traveling to Tijuana is safe, people are kind and going to Advanced Smiles Dentistry is a must if your looking... read more for a high end dentistry office with a friendly staff. Is about a $4 cab ride from the border and I would highly recommend this place. I’m a blonde haired surfer from Calabasas which is the suburbs inland from Malibu. I don’t speak Spanish. The friendly staff all speak perfect English and every customer there are people from America. I have been there several times for work done and don’t generally give reviews this extensive but I want people to know that has been a wonderful experience for me. Painless, clean, state of the art equipment. Sitting in the chair you would think your in Beverly Hills or any other high end Dentistry office. read less

Great experience! They were very thorough and made sure everything was pain free. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone!

Dental Adventure!

Everything here is straightforward & actually easier to understand than what I’ve experienced in the States. They provide detailed... read more printed info sheets showing whats what, where triage is necessary & what can wait. The staff has excellent communication skills & it’s really quick & easy to get to from LA. Just drive to the border, park at the outlet malls, cross the border & hop in an Über.

I said to the Dr., “ Should I just get an implant rather than replace my crown?” She said,” No, a tooth is an organ. Its a part of your body & if I were you I would keep it as long as I can.” That is a very human thing to say, & I really appreciate it. My old metal fillings are gone & my crown is better than its ever been. They were kind enough to numb me out for the cleaning too because my teeth are unbearably sensitive. read less

First of all, I want to Thank All the Doctors and Staff at Advance Smile dentistry. I had called on... read more Wednesday for an appointment to see a doctor, I was told the next available appointment was for next following week. I had mentioned I had a really bad toothache and wasn’t able to wait for the following week, the receptionist stated she was going to help me. She made it happen, the very next day I drove from LA to TJ to see a doctor. I had the very last appointment of the day.

The reason I mention this is very important because, there closing hours are at 6pm. The staff stayed open after 7:30pm including several doctors assisting me to make sure I wasn’t in pain anymore. They went above and beyond their duties and helped me find a local hotel.

They have a client for life read less

La atención súper linda. Nos recogieron en el borde San Isidro y Tijuana. En cuanto llegamos a la clínica nos... read more atendieron súper bien y no esperamos nada. Todo muy limpio y muy moderno. Mi recomendación es de 100%. read less

Thank you for my brand-new BEAUTIFUL smile, Dr. Julian!!!!

Very professional and excellent customer service. We got lost when arriving and they sent someone to pick us up. Worth... read more every penny� read less

I really like to come here, my husband and I are super happy with the service, we like the place... read more because is very modern and clean. People will give you very good service and they answer every single question you have and always they are sure you don't have pain or doubts. Fortunally we searched on the internet and we found a really good place that I could recommend my family and friends, because before coming here I heard many things about dentist here in TJ, but we got good luck and found this place. I am very grateful with the service and they helped me because I was needing root canals and some cavities. Thanks! read less

I drove down solo from the SF-Bay Area to have some periodontal work done for receding gums, along with... read more getting some cavities filled and a cleaning. Their Yelp posting had excellent reviews so I called and got my appointment. They also emailed me referals for local hotels, including the Tijuana Marriott, which gave a significant discount on the room rate for my 2-day stay. The staff at ASD were so welcoming and super friendly! And my first impression of their clinic was how modern and clean it was. Immediately, they got me in the chair and took x-rays. I had Dr. Larissa and she was excellent! Usually, I’ve had a terrible gag reflex with the plastic inserts placed in my mouth for X-rays, but this X-ray equipment was modern, much easier, and less invasive in my mouth. Afterwards, I had my periodontal consultation and my surgery was performed that day, on the spot. The doctor was always concerned if I was experiencing any pain, and would stop if I was and inject more novaicane before proceeding. Afterwards, the doctor wrote a prescription for pain meds and antibiotics and I was able to get it filled at a pharmacy right around the corner. Everyone here speaks excellent English and are extremely helpful in any way!

My next appt was the next day to get a crown, cavities filled and a cleaning. But Dr. Larissa decided to not rush on the crown, feeling I wouldn’t be here long enough to complete the work. But, she was able to fill 7 cavities and get a cleaning in.

I’ve never had a dentist like this in the states that seemed to really care about their patients. I’ll be back if not later this year or next to get my crown work done. I’m so thrilled to find such a great dentist! And Btw, the Tijuana Marriott has secure parking and offers shuttle rides to and from the dentist! Never felt unsafe as a solo female. read less

EXELENTE ATENCION, POR LO TANTO, SATISFECHA CON SU TRABAJO.

This place is great! I had great service and I had a free x ray this place is really good

I can honestly say that Advanced Smiles is all that it says it is. Dr. Julian De Anda and his... read more staff are very professional, very affordable and use the most up-to-date technology on their patients. I highly recommend this dental practice to anyone looking for a high quality dentist who also makes you feel like family. He genuinely cares about each patient and so does his entire staff. Dental procedures are explained in detail in English. I am so pleased with my extensive dental work and smile, that my husband is now having his dental work completed. Thank you Advanced Smiles! read less

I was comfortable the whole time, very relaxing and I was taken care of in a timely manner. 🙂

Excelente Servicio!!! Odio ir al Dentista y aquí no me dolio nadita...

Very professional and excellent customer service. We got lost when arriving and they sent someone to pick us up. Worth... read more every penny� read less

It was so hard to decided who is the best dentist to go to in Tijuana. So much information and... read more so many to choose from. I'm so happy that I've found Advanced Smiles Dentistry on Internet! Dr. Julian is very professional dentist with latest technology tools and extensive knowledge He took time to explain everything and answered all my questions. He has very gentle hands! No pain during surgery and no pain after! Thank you, everybody in the dental office for making a whole experience so easy and with no stress. See you in 10 days at next appointment! read less

Flexible staff who were thorough and very professional!!! Enjoyed my experience and will definitely come back!

Highly recommended! Very professionals, updated technology, great location. My husband is a retired Navy Seal with No Dental Coverage through... read more the VA Administration in the USA. And when you are getting old is when you needed the most. So, we found this awesome dental clinic in Tijuana, across the border in Baja California.Their prices are unbeatable. Their customer service is outstanding. Best experience ever! ? Thanks Advanced Smiles Dentistry! read less

Very nice staff and awesome prices. Doing it right the first time.

Very professional and helpful. I was not a patient but my boyfriend was there first time. I will definitely be... read more making an appt with them. They even helped us order an Uber back to the border. Highly recommend read less