Silvia Morales DDS welcomes international patients to a calm, modern clinic in Los Algodones, just a short, flat walk from the Andrade, California pedestrian crossing.
Led by Dr. Silvia Morales-Gaona, the practice covers everyday dentistry and more advanced work like dental implants, periodontics, which means gum care, and smile aesthetics.
Expect bilingual support, written plans and efficient use of digital x-rays and intraoral cameras so you understand every step.
Your Dental Departures advisor secures chair time, shares a written estimate and sequences multi-step plans around flights and hotel checkout. There is no booking fee.
Yes. Lab-made restorations, including crowns, bridges, veneers and dentures, are typically covered for a defined term. Certain implant components may also be included when specified for your plan.
Coverage usually requires following written aftercare, attending maintenance checks and using a night guard if prescribed. Before you begin, you’ll receive the clinic’s current written warranty for your case detailing the term, inclusions and exclusions, for example smoking or missed recalls, and how repairs or replacements are handled.
Drive to Andrade, California, park at the Quechan lot and walk across the Algodones pedestrian gate. The clinic is a couple of blocks from the crossing within the small, walkable dental zone.
With your booking, you’ll get a GPS pin, simple landmarks and recommended meet-up or drop-off points. Local taxis on the Mexico side can take you straight to the door if you prefer not to walk with bags.
Clinics serving international patients commonly accept cash and major credit or debit cards. Larger implant or full-arch plans may allow bank transfer.
Your Dental Departures advisor will confirm accepted card brands, any processor fees and whether a deposit is required to reserve surgical or lab time for your dates.
Spanish is standard, with English assistance available for consultations, consent and aftercare.
Ask for bilingual paperwork if you prefer English throughout your visit.
An uncomplicated root canal is usually planned over 1–3 days.
Adding a post/core and a permanent crown, such as zirconia or porcelain, typically brings the total to around 3–5 days, allowing for lab fabrication and a precise try-in. Steps are often bundled into fewer, longer sessions when clinically appropriate.
Most single-tooth implants are two-stage. Visit 1 includes diagnostics and implant placement, plus grafting or sinus lift if needed. After healing, also called osseointegration, Visit 2 covers the abutment and final crown, with a few days for the lab.
Full-arch solutions, including fixed bridges or snap-on overdentures, follow a similar phased plan. Temporaries and ideal healing intervals are mapped before you start.
This clinic commonly advertises a complimentary or low-cost initial evaluation for planning.
Your advisor will confirm eligibility for your case and ensure any included diagnostics are listed on your booking.
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bone graft (large) | USD 800 USD 2,000 | |
| Bone graft (small) | USD 400 USD 1,500 | |
Implant Supported Overdenture, removable (with 2 implants)Additional NotesFirst stage of implant placement: 1 day. Second stage, placement of permanent restorations: 2-3 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. | USD 2,800 USD 6,900 | 1 - 3 days |
Implant Supported Overdenture, removable (with 4 implants)Additional NotesFirst stage of implant placement: 1 day. Second stage, placement of permanent restorations: 2-3 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. | USD 5,600 USD 12,300 | 1 - 3 days |
Implant Supported Overdenture, removable (with 6 implants)Additional NotesFirst stage of implant placement: 1 day. Second stage, placement of permanent restorations: 2-3 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. | USD 8,400 USD 17,700 | 1 - 3 days |
Implant Supported Overdenture, removable (with 8 implants)Additional NotesFirst stage of implant placement: 1 day. Second stage, placement of permanent restorations: 2-3 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. | USD 9,500 USD 23,000 | 1 - 3 days |
Implants Supported Porcelain Bridge, Full Arch (with 4 implants)Additional NotesFirst stage of implant placement: 1 day. Second stage, placement of permanent restorations: 2-3 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. | USD 6,500 USD 24,000 | 1 - 3 days |
Implants Supported Porcelain Bridge, Full Arch (with 6 implants)Additional NotesFirst stage of implant placement: 1 day. Second stage, placement of permanent restorations: 2-3 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. | USD 7,500 USD 28,000 | 1 - 3 days |
Implants Supported Porcelain Bridge, Full Arch (with 8 implants)Additional NotesFirst stage of implant placement: 1 day. Second stage, placement of permanent restorations: 2-3 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. | USD 8,500 USD 32,000 | |
| Sinus lifting | USD 1,500 USD 4,000 | |
Standard Implant Crown (including abutment)Additional NotesFirst stage of implant placement: 1 day. Second stage, placement of permanent restorations: 2-3 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. | USD 500 USD 3,850 | 2 - 3 days |
Standard Titanium Dental Implant (implant only)Additional NotesFirst stage of implant placement: 1 day. Second stage, placement of permanent restorations: 2-3 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. | USD 700 USD 2,200 | 1 day |
Titanium Dental Implant (including abutment and standard crown)Additional NotesFirst stage of implant placement: 1 day. Second stage, placement of permanent restorations: 2-3 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. | USD 1,400 USD 3,900 | 1 - 3 days |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Full Porcelain/Ceramic CrownAdditional Notes1-3 days are required for 1-5 crowns, 3-5 days required for 6+ crowns, and 14 days for full mouth crowns. | USD 350 USD 1,050 | 1 - 5 days |
Porcelain Fused to Gold CrownAdditional Notes1-3 days are required for 1-5 crowns, 3-5 days required for 6+ crowns, and 14 days for full mouth crowns. | USD 450 USD 1,600 | 1 - 5 days |
Porcelain Fused to Metal Crown (precious alloy)Additional Notes1-3 days are required for 1-5 crowns, 3-5 days required for 6+ crowns, and 14 days for full mouth crowns. | USD 400 USD 1,300 | 1 - 5 days |
Porcelain Fused to Metal Crown (standard alloy)Additional Notes1-3 days are required for 1-5 crowns, 3-5 days required for 6+ crowns, and 14 days for full mouth crowns. | USD 180 USD 1,000 | 1 - 5 days |
Porcelain VeneerAdditional Notes2-4 days are required for 1-5 veneers and 4-8 days required for 6+ veneers. | USD 400 USD 1,486 | 2 - 8 days |
Zirconia CrownAdditional Notes1-3 days are required for 1-5 crowns, 3-5 days required for 6+ crowns, and 14 days for full mouth crowns. | USD 450 USD 1,600 | 1 - 5 days |
Zirconia VeneerAdditional Notes2-4 days are required for 1-5 veneers and 4-8 days required for 6+ veneers. | USD 450 USD 1,400 | 2 - 8 days |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Full Denture, Acrylic Teeth (upper or lower)Additional NotesIf 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. | USD 450 USD 1,800 | 1 - 2 days |
Full Denture, Immediate or Healing (upper or lower)Additional NotesIf NO extractions are first required 1 days are needed for completion, if extractions ARE first required, 1-2 days are needed for completion. | USD 450 USD 1,500 | 1 - 2 days |
Full Denture, Porcelain Teeth (upper or lower)Additional NotesIf 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. | USD 500 USD 2,200 | 1 - 2 days |
Partial Denture, Acrylic FrameAdditional NotesIf NO extractions are first required 1 days are needed for completion, if extractions ARE first required, 1-2 days are needed for completion. | USD 300 USD 1,200 | 1 - 2 days |
Partial Denture, Flexible FrameAdditional NotesIf NO extractions are first required 1 days are needed for completion, if extractions ARE first required, 1-2 days are needed for completion. | USD 480 USD 1,400 | 1 - 2 days |
Partial Denture, Metal FrameAdditional NotesIf NO extractions are first required 1 days are needed for completion, if extractions ARE first required, 1-2 days are needed for completion. | USD 480 USD 1,300 | 1 - 2 days |
Temporary Partial or FlipperAdditional NotesTemporaries can usually be done in one visit, for complex cases, more time may be required for adjustment. Inquire further for your case. | USD 250 USD 450 | 1 day |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Post/Core Build-up | USD 100 USD 400 | 1 day |
Root canal (molar)Additional NotesRoot canal treatment time can vary based on prescence of infection on the tooth. For a root canal and temporary crown/filling 1 day are required. For a root canal treatment including the post & core build up and permanent crown restoration, 1-2 days are required. Root canal treatment time can vary based on presence of infection on the tooth. Inquire further for your case. | USD 250 USD 1,350 | 1 - 2 days |
Root canal (anterior tooth)Additional NotesRoot canal treatment time can vary based on prescence of infection on the tooth. For a root canal and temporary crown/filling 1 day are required. For a root canal treatment including the post & core build up and permanent crown restoration, 1-2 days are required. Root canal treatment time can vary based on presence of infection on the tooth. Inquire further for your case. | USD 250 USD 800 | 1 - 2 days |
Root canal (any tooth)Additional NotesRoot canal treatment time can vary based on prescence of infection on the tooth. For a root canal and temporary crown/filling 1 day are required. For a root canal treatment including the post & core build up and permanent crown restoration, 1-2 days are required. Root canal treatment time can vary based on presence of infection on the tooth. Inquire further for your case. | USD 250 USD 1,188 | 1 - 2 days |
Root canal (premolar)Additional NotesRoot canal treatment time can vary based on prescence of infection on the tooth. For a root canal and temporary crown/filling 1 day are required. For a root canal treatment including the post & core build up and permanent crown restoration, 1-2 days are required. Root canal treatment time can vary based on presence of infection on the tooth. Inquire further for your case. | USD 250 USD 1,150 | 1 - 2 days |
Root Canal Treatment (including post/core & standard crown)Additional NotesFor a root canal treatment, including the post & core build up and permanent crown restoration, 1-2 days are required. Root canal treatment time can vary based on presence of infection on the tooth. Inquire further for your case. | USD 430 USD 2,200 | 1 - 2 days |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Composite FillingAdditional NotesFillings 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. | USD 60 USD 202 | 1 day |
Deep Cleaning, Scaling & Root Planing (per quadrant)Additional NotesPeriodontal 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. | USD 100 USD 200 | 1 day |
Extraction (simple)Additional NotesSimple 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. | USD 40 USD 175 | 1 day |
Extraction (surgical or impacted)Additional NotesComplicated 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. | USD 250 USD 563 | 1 day |
| Inlay/Onlay | USD 300 USD 900 | |
Laser Teeth WhiteningAdditional NotesLaser teeth whitening usually takes about 1-2 hours to complete, and most patients experience a change a 7-9 shades in tooth coloration. | USD 250 USD 496 | 1 day |
Regular Teeth CleaningAdditional NotesRegular teeth cleaning can be completed in one appointment. | USD 40 USD 127 | 1 day |
Teeth Whitening, take home kitAdditional NotesImpressions for whitening trays can be done in one day, and in most cases, the kit finished same-day. Inquire further for your case. | USD 200 USD 275 | 1 day |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT Scan/3D X-ray | USD 100 USD 500 | 1 day |
| Initial Examination/Consultation | USD 20 USD 180 | 1 day |
| Panoramic X-Rays | USD 60 USD 140 | 1 day |
| Single X-Ray (bitewing or periapical) | USD 10 USD 35 | 1 day |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IV Sedation (by anesthesiologist) | USD 500 USD 2,500 | 1 day |
| Night guard (hard plastic) | USD 150 USD 750 | 1 - 2 days |
| Night guard (soft plastic) | USD 300 USD 600 | 1 - 2 days |
We have been to Dr Silvia Morales-Gaona several times and are very pleased with the works she has done. I have had crowns done and the root canals have been done by another very capable dentist nearby and at her office. In talking with other patients, they are also very pleased with her work and saved us thousands as opposed to having the work done in California.
Very professional and a wonderful person. Made me feel very comfortable. I had 8 crowns done. I felt she really knew what she was doing and while having this much work done is never a picnic, she made it as pleasant as possible and I left with a beautiful smile on my face😀. I would definitely recommend her to anyone who enjoys a professional and enjoyable experience at your dentist's office which, with all the drilling and lip stretching, most of us do not look forward to, but all considered, this was excellent.
Office was a bit difficult to find but the receptionist was very thoughtful. We arrived early and she contacted the dr to see us earlier than our apt. Excellent cleaning and very nice dentist. Modern office.
Perfect on todos respectos
Very good service, thank you. We will recommend you.
| MONDAY | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| TUESDAY | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| WEDNESDAY | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| THURSDAY | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| FRIDAY | 08:00 - 16:00 |
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