About Playa Smiles

Located in downtown Playa del Carmen, Mexico; Playa Smiles provide high-quality dentistry and treatments for national and international clients at affordable prices.

Playa Smiles is a dental clinic located in downtown Playa del Carmen, Mexico, offering general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, dental implants, periodontics, and endodontics. The clinic provides dental care for patients of different ages, including local residents and international visitors seeking treatment in one of Mexico’s most visited coastal destinations.

The clinic is run by a group of qualified dentists who provide care across several areas of dentistry. Its treatment range is designed to support patients who need routine oral health maintenance, cosmetic improvements, orthodontic correction, surgical care, implant treatment, gum care, or root canal treatment. This broad scope allows patients to access several dental services in one clinical setting.

General dentistry may include routine examinations, preventive care, cleanings, fillings, and treatment for common dental concerns. Regular dental visits can help monitor oral health, remove plaque and tartar buildup, and identify problems before they become more complex. Patients who need fillings, gum evaluation, root canal treatment, extractions, or other dental procedures can receive a consultation and treatment plan based on their clinical needs.

Cosmetic dentistry is available for patients who want to improve the appearance of their smile. Cosmetic care may involve treatments that address tooth color, shape, spacing, alignment, or visible damage. Patients considering cosmetic procedures should confirm suitability, material options, appointment timing, maintenance requirements, and follow-up needs before beginning treatment.

Orthodontic care is one of the clinic’s specialty areas. Orthodontics focuses on correcting tooth alignment and bite problems, including crowded teeth and improper bite. Playa Smiles offers Invisalign and the Damon System. Invisalign uses clear aligners created through digital planning and changed regularly as the teeth move. The Damon System is an orthodontic system designed to move teeth with fewer adjustments than traditional braces in selected cases. Patients considering orthodontics should confirm the recommended system, estimated treatment length, adjustment schedule, retainer plan, and follow-up requirements.

Oral and maxillofacial surgery is also available. This specialty focuses on surgical care involving the mouth, jaws, face, head, and neck. Treatment may include care for wisdom teeth, facial or oral injuries, disease affecting the oral and facial structures, and jaw alignment concerns. Patients who need surgical care should confirm diagnostic requirements, procedure details, recovery time, aftercare instructions, and follow-up visits before treatment.

Dental implant treatment is available for patients who need to replace missing teeth. A dental implant is a small post placed in the jawbone to support a replacement tooth when the patient is clinically suitable. Implant treatment may require diagnostic imaging, surgical placement, healing time, and final restoration. Patients considering implants should confirm bone condition, treatment stages, materials, estimated timeline, number of visits, and follow-up needs before beginning care.

Periodontal care is available for patients with gum-related concerns. Periodontics focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of gum disease and conditions affecting the supporting structures around the teeth. Endodontic care is also available for patients who need root canal treatment. A root canal treats the inside of a tooth when the nerve tissue has been affected by decay, infection, trauma, or other damage.

Medical Team

Playa Smiles has a bilingual dental team with providers working across general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, dental implants, periodontics, and endodontics. The clinic’s team includes specialists in orthodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, implant dentistry, gum care, and root canal treatment.

The resident orthodontist focuses on correcting crowded teeth and bite problems. The periodontist provides care related to gum disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. The clinical team also provides implant treatment and surgical services for selected oral and facial concerns.

Patients planning orthodontics, dental implants, oral surgery, periodontal treatment, root canal therapy, cosmetic dentistry, or multi-step treatment should confirm which clinician will manage each stage of care before beginning treatment.

Treatments and Patient Experience

Playa Smiles uses modern dental equipment and current techniques to support diagnosis, treatment planning, and dental procedures. The team continues to update its knowledge and procedures, supporting care across routine, cosmetic, orthodontic, surgical, implant, periodontal, and endodontic services.

The clinic provides a one-stop setting for patients who need multiple types of dental care. A patient may require orthodontic evaluation, implant planning, gum treatment, cosmetic improvement, or surgical care, and the clinic’s broad team structure allows treatment planning across different specialties.

Patients traveling from abroad should request a clear written treatment plan before beginning care. This plan should explain the diagnosis, proposed procedures, materials, number of appointments, estimated treatment time, fees, aftercare instructions, and follow-up requirements. This is especially important for orthodontics, implants, oral surgery, cosmetic dentistry, and root canal treatment.

Location

Playa Smiles is located in downtown Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Playa del Carmen is a coastal city in the Riviera Maya with hotels, restaurants, local transportation, and access to nearby tourism areas.

Patients traveling internationally commonly arrive through Cancun International Airport and continue to Playa del Carmen by private transfer, taxi, shuttle, rental car, or bus service. Travel time can vary depending on traffic, airport arrival time, and the patient’s accommodation location.

Patients should confirm the clinic’s exact address, entrance, parking or drop-off point, appointment time, and transportation route before visiting. This is especially important for patients coordinating treatment with flights, hotel stays, or multiple appointments.

Hours, Languages, and Practical Details

The clinic has a bilingual team. Patients should confirm current operating hours, accepted payment methods, appointment availability, language support, treatment costs, materials, and follow-up requirements before booking.

Patients planning general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, Invisalign, Damon braces, oral and maxillofacial surgery, dental implants, periodontal care, or endodontic treatment should request a written treatment plan that explains the proposed care, materials, number of visits, fees, aftercare instructions, and follow-up needs.

FAQ

Where is Playa Smiles located?

Playa Smiles is located in downtown Playa del Carmen, Mexico.

What treatments does Playa Smiles offer?

The clinic offers general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, dental implants, periodontics, and endodontics.

Does Playa Smiles offer orthodontic treatment?

Yes. Orthodontic services are available for bite problems, crowded teeth, and tooth alignment concerns.

Does the clinic offer Invisalign?

Yes. Invisalign clear aligners are available. They are digitally planned and changed regularly as the teeth move.

Does Playa Smiles offer the Damon System?

Yes. The Damon System is available as an orthodontic option for selected patients. Patients should confirm whether it is appropriate for their case after evaluation.

Does the clinic offer oral and maxillofacial surgery?

Yes. Oral and maxillofacial surgery is available for selected concerns involving the mouth, jaws, face, head, and neck, including wisdom teeth and jaw-related issues.

Does Playa Smiles offer dental implants?

Yes. Dental implant treatment is available for patients who need to replace missing teeth and are clinically suitable for implant care.

Does the clinic offer periodontal care?

Yes. Periodontal services are available for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of gum disease.

Does Playa Smiles offer root canal treatment?

Yes. Endodontic care is available for teeth where the inner nerve tissue has been affected by decay, infection, trauma, or other damage.

Is Playa Smiles suitable for international patients?

Yes. The clinic serves local and international patients and has a bilingual team in downtown Playa del Carmen.

How can international patients get to Playa del Carmen?

Most international patients arrive through Cancun International Airport and continue to Playa del Carmen by private transfer, taxi, shuttle, rental car, or bus service.

What should patients confirm before booking?

Patients should confirm current hours, accepted payment methods, language support, exact address, appointment availability, treatment costs, materials, number of visits, and follow-up requirements before beginning care.


Prices and Procedures

1. Dentures
ProcedurePriceDuration
Full Denture Metal (upper or lower)
SGD 1,294
2. Cleaning, Whitening, Fillings & Extractions
ProcedurePriceDuration
Extraction (simple)
SGD 1 SGD 227
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★ 5.00 .1 reviews

Barry

February 2024

Excellent experience in all aspects by Dra. Mendoza for a tooth extraction. I am so happy with this dentist and with Playa Smiles. 🥰

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Barry

February 2024

Excellent experience in all aspects by Dra. Mendoza for a tooth extraction. I am so happy with this dentist and with Playa Smiles. 🥰

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Doctors

Ricardo Perez
Ricardo Perez
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30Years of Practice
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language iconLanguage Spoken:
  • English
  • Spanish
association iconAssociations:
  • Member of the Mexican Association of Orthodontists
education iconEducation:
  • Specialty degree in Orthodontics
Cecilia  Mendoza
Cecilia Mendoza
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language iconLanguage Spoken:
  • English
  • Spanish
association iconAssociations:
  • Member of (CNCD) National College of Dental Surgeons
education iconEducation:
  • General Dentistry and Implants

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Free Wifi
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Free Ground Transportation to Hotel
Free Ground Transportation to Hotel
Free Ground Transportation to Airport
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Free Phone Call
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Operation Hours UTC-05

MONDAY 10:00 - 18:00
TUESDAY 10:00 - 18:00
WEDNESDAY 10:00 - 18:00
THURSDAY 10:00 - 18:00
FRIDAY 10:00 - 18:00
SATURDAY 11:00 - 15:00
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