About Smile Tijuana Dentistry

Smile Tijuana Dentistry is a state-of-the-art dental clinic in Tijuana, Mexico. With more than a decade of experience, Dr. Criss Melendrez and her team provide superior-quality dentistry at affordable prices.

Smile Tijuana’s success is built on fostering trust and understanding their patients’ unique needs. By offering personalized care plans, they ensure your visit is as pleasant and comfortable as possible. Recognizing that dental visits can cause anxiety, their team creates a welcoming environment that promotes well-being for a truly positive experience.


Dr. Melendrez's holistic approach ensures you get the best biocompatible products to contribute positively to both your dental and overall health.


Smile Tijuana is a modern clinic, equipped with the latest high-tech gadgetry and using only the best quality tools and products from the United States and Europe. They maintain the highest standards of sterilization, using the latest international protocols.


A highly-experienced specialist team of dentists provides comprehensive treatments including general dentistry, oral surgery, and root canals.


Smile Tijuana also offers cosmetic dentistry such as veneers, zirconium, and E-Max ceramic crowns, as well as major procedures, including dental implants and full mouth rehabilitation.


Additional services include a free initial consultation, temporary restorations, airport transfers, border shuttle, local cell phone, and Wi-Fi access.


How to Book?


Set up your free appointment at Smile Tijuana Dentistry via the Dental Departures Customer Care Team today.


Prices and Procedures

1. Implant Procedures
ProcedurePriceDuration
Bone graft (large)
SGD 784 - SGD 1,176 SGD 2,613
Bone graft (small)
SGD 653 SGD 1,960
Sinus lifting
SGD 653 - SGD 1,111 SGD 5,226
1 - 3 days
Standard Implant Crown (including abutment)
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First stage of implant placement: 2 days. Second stage, placement of permanent restorations: 7 days. Please note that in order to be a candidate for implants, ideal bone condition is required, and should bone grafts and/or sinus lifts be required for implants placement, additional time may be required. Inquire further for your case.

SGD 849 SGD 5,030
7 days
Standard Titanium Dental Implant (implant only)
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First stage of implant placement: 2 days. Second stage, placement of permanent restorations: 7 days. Please note that in order to be a candidate for implants, ideal bone condition is required, and should bone grafts and/or sinus lifts be required for implants placement, additional time may be required. Inquire further for your case.

SGD 1,294 SGD 2,875
2 days
Titanium Dental Implant (including abutment and standard crown)
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First stage of implant placement: 2 days. Second stage, placement of permanent restorations: 7 days. Please note that in order to be a candidate for implants, ideal bone condition is required, and should bone grafts and/or sinus lifts be required for implants placement, additional time may be required. Inquire further for your case.

SGD 2,143 SGD 5,096
2 days
2. Crowns/Veneers
ProcedurePriceDuration
Composite Veneer (direct bonding)
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Composite veneers can usually be done in one visit, for extensive cases, multiple visits may be required. Inquire further for your case

SGD 261 SGD 327
1 - 2 days
Full Porcelain/Ceramic Crown
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SGD 653 SGD 1,372
Porcelain Fused to Gold Crown
SGD 849 - SGD 1,045 SGD 2,091
Porcelain Fused to Metal Crown (precious alloy)
SGD 457 SGD 1,699
2 - 3 days
Porcelain Veneer
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5-7 days are required for 1-5 veneers and 5-7 days required for 6+ veneers.

SGD 653 SGD 1,941
5 - 7 days
Temporary Crown/Veneer
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Temporaries can usually be done in one visit. Inquire further for your case.

SGD 131 SGD 196
1 day
Zirconia Crown
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7 days are required for 1-5 crowns, 7 days required for 6+ crowns, and 7 days for full mouth crowns.

SGD 653 SGD 2,091
7 days
3. Dentures
ProcedurePriceDuration
Full Denture, Acrylic Teeth (upper or lower)
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If extractions are first required, you will need to have an immediate or healing denture placed to allow the gums/extraction sites to heal prior to placement of the permanent denture.

SGD 719 SGD 2,352
3 - 4 days
Full Denture, Immediate or Healing (upper or lower)
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If NO extractions are first required 3-4 days are needed for completion, if extractions ARE first required, 3-4 days are needed for completion.

SGD 523 SGD 1,960
3 - 4 days
Partial Denture, Acrylic Frame
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If NO extractions are first required 3-4 days are needed for completion, if extractions ARE first required, 3-4 days are needed for completion.

SGD 523 SGD 1,568
3 - 4 days
Partial Denture, Flexible Frame
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If NO extractions are first required 3-4 days are needed for completion, if extractions ARE first required, 3-4 days are needed for completion.

SGD 653 SGD 1,829
3 - 4 days
Partial Denture, Metal Frame
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If NO extractions are first required 3-4 days are needed for completion, if extractions ARE first required, 3-4 days are needed for completion.

SGD 523 SGD 1,699
3 - 4 days
Temporary Partial or Flipper
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Temporaries can usually be done in one visit, for complex cases, more time may be required for adjustment. Inquire further for your case.

SGD 196 SGD 588
1 day
4. Root Canal Treatment
ProcedurePriceDuration
Post/Core Build-up
SGD 196 SGD 523
1 day
Root canal (molar)
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Root canal treatment time can vary based on presence of infection on the tooth. For a root canal and temporary crown/filling 1 days are required. For a root canal treatment including the post & core build up and permanent crown restoration, 3-7 days are required. Root canal treatment time can vary based on presence of infection on the tooth. Inquire further for your case.

SGD 327 SGD 1,764
1 - 7 days
Root canal (anterior tooth)
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Root canal treatment time can vary based on presence of infection on the tooth. For a root canal and temporary crown/filling 1 days are required. For a root canal treatment including the post & core build up and permanent crown restoration, 3-7 days are required. Root canal treatment time can vary based on presence of infection on the tooth. Inquire further for your case.

SGD 327 SGD 1,045
1 - 7 days
Root canal (any tooth)
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Root canal treatment time can vary based on presence of infection on the tooth. For a root canal and temporary crown/filling 1 days are required. For a root canal treatment including the post & core build up and permanent crown restoration, 3-7 days are required. Root canal treatment time can vary based on presence of infection on the tooth. Inquire further for your case.

SGD 366 SGD 1,552
1 - 7 days
Root canal (premolar)
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Root canal treatment time can vary based on presence of infection on the tooth. For a root canal and temporary crown/filling 1 days are required. For a root canal treatment including the post & core build up and permanent crown restoration, 3-7 days are required. Root canal treatment time can vary based on presence of infection on the tooth. Inquire further for your case.

SGD 327 SGD 1,503
1 - 7 days
Root Canal Treatment (including post/core & standard crown)
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For a root canal treatment, including the post & core build up and permanent crown restoration, 3-7 days are required. Root canal treatment time can vary based on presence of infection on the tooth. Inquire further for your case.

SGD 980 SGD 2,875
3 - 7 days
5. Cleaning, Whitening, Fillings & Extractions
ProcedurePriceDuration
Composite Filling
SGD 78 - SGD 131 SGD 263
1 day
Composite Filling (1 surface)
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Fillings can usually be done in one appointment. If many fillings are required, several hours of treatment may be required. For your comfort, you may wish to divide treatment into several visits, or the clinical schedule may require such. Inquire further for your case.

SGD 78 SGD 170
1 day
Composite Filling (2 surface)
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Fillings can usually be done in one appointment. If many fillings are required, several hours of treatment may be required. For your comfort, you may wish to divide treatment into several visits, or the clinical schedule may require such. Inquire further for your case.

SGD 105 SGD 196
1 day
Composite Filling (3 surface)
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Fillings can usually be done in one appointment. If many fillings are required, several hours of treatment may be required. For your comfort, you may wish to divide treatment into several visits, or the clinical schedule may require such. Inquire further for your case.

SGD 131 SGD 222
1 day
Deep Cleaning, Scaling & Root Planing (per quadrant)
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Periodontal deep cleaning, scaling & root planing can usually be completed in one day. You may need to split this treatment into multiple visits based on the extent of your care and the availability of the periodontist. Inquire further for your case.

SGD 196 SGD 261
1 day
Extraction (simple)
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Simple extractions can usually be completed in one visit. Should you require commencement of antibiotics prior to extraction, require many extractions, or require cessation of blood thinning medication, your care may require several visits. Inquire further for your case.

SGD 91 SGD 229
1 day
Extraction (surgical or impacted)
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Complicated or surgical extractions can usually be completed in one visit. Consultation is first required. Should you require commencement of antibiotics prior to extraction, require many extractions, or require cessation of blood thinning medication, your care may require several visits. Follow up(s) for check-up of healing and/or removal of sutures may be required. Inquire further for your case.

SGD 327 SGD 735
1 day
Inlay/Onlay
SGD 653 SGD 1,176
Regular Teeth Cleaning
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Regular teeth cleaning can be completed in one appointment.

SGD 78 SGD 166
1 day
Teeth Whitening, take home kit
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Impressions for whitening trays can be done in one day, and in most cases, the kit finished same-day. Inquire further for your case.

SGD 196 SGD 359
1 day
6. Diagnostics
ProcedurePriceDuration
Panoramic X-Rays
SGD 39 SGD 183
1 day
Single X-Ray (bitewing or periapical)
SGD 13 SGD 46
1 day
7. Other Procedures
ProcedurePriceDuration
IV Sedation (by anesthesiologist)
SGD 849 SGD 3,266
1 day
Night guard (hard plastic)
SGD 196 SGD 980
1 day
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★ 4.80 .16 reviews

Jesse

June 2016

I would go again and again!!! Great job ladies!!!

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Richard

April 2016

They seem very nice and said they would email me the quote and i never rec'd the email.

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Jamie

March 2015

Excellent service and affordable pricing....

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Sharon

April 2014

Was always skeptical about going to Tijuana to do dental work but , when I got to smile dental I automatically feel at home . Everyone wAs very professional , very polite and friendly facility was very clean . I would definitely go back and recommend friends and family . They made me and my husband feel at home all the girls was tremendously great

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Clark

August 2013

i am very glad to have met the wonderful people at smile dentistry. Friendly and skilled. both Drs. Gonzales and Menendez are excellent. and there support staff are delightful

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Cleanliness

5.00

Communication

4.56

Value

4.81

Quality

4.81

Service

4.88

Comfort

4.75

Jesse

June 2016

I would go again and again!!! Great job ladies!!!

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Richard

April 2016

They seem very nice and said they would email me the quote and i never rec'd the email.

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Jamie

March 2015

Excellent service and affordable pricing....

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Sharon

April 2014

Was always skeptical about going to Tijuana to do dental work but , when I got to smile dental I automatically feel at home . Everyone wAs very professional , very polite and friendly facility was very clean . I would definitely go back and recommend friends and family . They made me and my husband feel at home all the girls was tremendously great

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Clark

August 2013

i am very glad to have met the wonderful people at smile dentistry. Friendly and skilled. both Drs. Gonzales and Menendez are excellent. and there support staff are delightful

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Doctors

Dr. Criss Melendrez
Dr. Criss Melendrez
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  • English
  • Spanish
association iconAssociations:
  • Member of the Asociacion Dental Mexicana, the largest dental society in Mexico.
  • Member of the International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology IAOMT
education iconEducation:
  • DDS
  • Cirujano Dentista
  • Specialist in Cosmetic Dentistry
  • certified orthodontics
Silvia Guzmán
Silvia Guzmán
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language iconLanguage Spoken:
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  • Spanish
education iconEducation:
  • DDS
  • Diploma in oral rehabilitation and cosmetic dentistry
  • Implant surgery and rehabilitation diploma
Citlalli Gonzalez
Citlalli Gonzalez
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  • Diploma in oral rehabilitation and cosmetic dentistry
  • Implant surgery and rehabilitation diploma
Grettel Delgadillo
Grettel Delgadillo
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Lorena Izabal
Lorena Izabal
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Maria Esthela Ahumada
Maria Esthela Ahumada
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education iconEducation:
  • DDS
  • Periodontal Specialist

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