Smile Design Studio

Why Patients Choose This Clinic

• Smile-first planning: Digital Smile Design, or DSD, to preview aesthetic outcomes before treatment.
• Comprehensive care: Implants, All-on-4/6, endodontics, root canals, prosthodontics, crowns, bridges, dentures, cosmetic dentistry, hygiene, and whitening.
• Modern tech: Digital x-rays and chairside imaging help the team plan precisely and coordinate lab steps.
• Traveler-friendly base: Ajijic sits on Lake Chapala, with easy access from Guadalajara International Airport.

Popular Treatments

Implants & Full-Arch

Standard titanium implants, implant crowns and bridges, All-on-4/6 fixed bridges, plus bone grafts and sinus lifts when indicated.

Crowns & Veneers

Porcelain/ceramic, zirconia, PFM, and porcelain veneers; temporaries; inlays and onlays.

Root Canals

Root canals for any tooth, with post/core build-ups and crown sequencing.

Dentures

Full dentures, partial dentures, including acrylic, metal, and flexible options, and temporaries or flippers.

Whitening & Aesthetics
 

In-office laser whitening and take-home kits; composite bonding.

General Dentistry

Exams, cleanings, deep cleanings, fillings, simple extractions, and surgical extractions.

Patient Experience

You’ll get a straightforward plan: consultation, imaging as indicated, side-by-side options with timelines, and a written quote. Sharing recent x-rays or CT scans before your trip helps confirm candidacy, for example, for implants, reserve lab or surgical time, and compress chair time—useful for sequences like root canal plus crown or multi-unit implants.

Getting There

Fly to Guadalajara International Airport. The typical drive to Ajijic or Chapala is approximately 35–50 minutes depending on traffic.

Approximate Local Drive Times

• Guadalajara Centro: approximately 1–1.5 hours
• Zapopan: approximately 1–1.5 hours
• Tlaquepaque: approximately 50–70 minutes
• León: approximately 2.5–3 hours
• Puerto Vallarta: approximately 4.5–5.5 hours
• Mexico City: approximately 5.5–6.5 hours

Ground Transportation Tips

Airport taxis, shuttles, and rideshares such as Uber, DiDi, and Bolt run frequently. We’ll share the GPS pin and parking notes in Ajijic with your booking.

How to Book

Your Dental Departures advisor can confirm chair availability, assemble a written estimate, and coordinate back-to-back appointments around flights—free of charge.

FAQs

What warranties or guarantees does the clinic provide?
 

Warranties are typically procedure-specific and most often cover lab-made restorations, such as crowns, veneers, bridges, and dentures, and, where stated, implant components for a defined period. Keeping coverage valid usually means following written aftercare, attending maintenance visits as advised, and using protective devices, like a night guard, if prescribed. Before treatment, we’ll share the clinic’s current written warranty for your exact plan, including what’s covered, duration, exclusions, and how repairs or replacements are handled.

Where is the clinic and how do I get there?
 

The clinic is in Ajijic, Chapala, Jalisco, on the north shore of Lake Chapala, about 35–50 minutes by car from Guadalajara International Airport. Most visitors take an airport taxi, shuttle, or rideshare directly to Ajijic; street and lot parking are available near the clinic. With your booking, we’ll share the GPS pin, the preferred route from Guadalajara International Airport, and local parking tips.

Which payment methods are accepted?

Clinics serving international patients commonly accept cash and major credit/debit cards; for larger plans, bank transfer may be available. Because accepted card brands, processor fees, and possible cash-discount policies can change, we’ll confirm the exact payment options for your dates and whether a deposit is required to reserve surgical or lab time.

What languages are spoken at the clinic?
 

Spanish and English support are available. Tell us your preference at booking and we’ll schedule with an English-speaking coordinator or clinician and prepare bilingual consent and aftercare.

How long do dental implants or All-on-4 cases take?

Most implant plans are two-visit treatments. Visit 1 includes diagnostics and implant placement, with bone graft or sinus lift if needed, often organized within 2–4 days plus a short review. After healing, also called osseointegration, Visit 2 includes the abutment and final crown or bridge. All-on-4/6 timelines vary by bone quality and whether grafting is needed—your written plan will map visits to your travel window and discuss provisional teeth during healing.

Can I complete a root canal and crown in one trip?

Often, yes. If a post/core and a permanent crown are included, plan roughly 4–7 days for clinical and lab steps. Many travelers wear a high-quality temporary while the final crown is fabricated. Your treatment plan will spell out the sequence and chair time.

Do you offer same-day diagnostics and planning?
 

With notice, the clinic can arrange x-rays or 3D imaging, as indicated, and a same-day consultation, so you can review options, timelines, and a written estimate in one visit. Sharing recent images and medical/dental history ahead of time speeds planning and may reduce total visits.