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Dr. Maribel Martinez operates a full-service dental clinic in Tijuana, Baja California, around 10 minutes from the San Ysidro border. With approximately 17+ years of experience, Dr. Martinez provides general and cosmetic dentistry plus endodontics, including root canals, explained in clear English and Spanish.
Her team covers comprehensive treatment plans, including single implants, All-on-4/6 full-arch bridges, overdentures, also known as snap-on dentures, crowns, veneers, root canals, and dentures.
The clinic’s approach is practical and transparent: careful diagnosis, minimally invasive techniques where possible, and quality materials, so international patients can plan confidently and finish more in fewer visits.
Standard titanium implants; implant, abutment, and crown packages; implant-supported overdentures on 4 implants; All-on-4/6 fixed bridges; sinus lift; and bone grafting.
Porcelain, zirconia, and PFM crowns; porcelain, composite, and zirconia veneers; inlays; and onlays.
Root canals for anterior, premolar, and molar teeth, plus post and core with crown packages.
Acrylic, flexible, and metal-frame options, as well as temporary dentures and flippers.
Regular cleanings, deep cleaning, also known as scaling and root planing, and laser whitening.
Exams, consultations, X-rays, and treatment mapping for efficient trip planning.
Note: A snap-on overdenture is a removable denture that attaches to implants for better hold. It still comes out for easy cleaning.
Team members are licensed in Mexico, and English assistance is available.
The clinic is a short drive from the San Ysidro Port of Entry, accessible from I-5 and I-805. Travelers often park on the US side, walk or drive across, and use Uber or local taxis in Tijuana. You can also fly into SAN, San Diego International Airport, or TIJ, Tijuana International Airport, and transfer by rideshare.
English and Spanish.
Bring cash and a major card. Confirm specific card networks or any surcharges with your Dental Departures advisor when booking.
Ask for the clinic’s written warranty for lab-made work, including crowns, bridges, veneers, and dentures, as well as workmanship. Also ask about care requirements, such as hygiene checkups. Keep invoices and follow home-care instructions to help maintain coverage.
Short answer: The clinic is in Tijuana, around 10 minutes from San Ysidro.
Expanded: Drive to the San Ysidro Port of Entry from San Diego, park on the US side, walk or drive across, then take Uber or a taxi to the clinic. From SAN or TIJ, rideshare connections are simple.
Short answer: Single implants with crowns, All-on-4/6, overdentures, crowns, veneers, root canals, scaling and root planing, and laser whitening.
Expanded: Many travelers combine imaging, preparation, and provisional work to finish more in one itinerary.
Short answer: Cleanings and fillings may be completed the same day; crowns and veneers may take around 2 days; implants and full-arch treatment are usually staged in one or two trips depending on healing.
Expanded: Your dentist will confirm timing after an exam and X-rays.
Short answer: Yes, request written terms.
Expanded: Get coverage and duration in writing for materials and workmanship, and note any maintenance requirements.
Short answer: English and Spanish.
Expanded: The front desk and clinicians can handle appointments and instructions in English.
Short answer: Cash and major cards, with specifics to be confirmed.
Expanded: Banks may add foreign exchange fees. Some clinics may apply a small card surcharge, so ask your advisor before booking.
Short answer: Yes, Uber and taxis are common.
Expanded: Many guests pair rideshare with US-side parking for quick walk-across logistics.
Short answer: Typically 09:00–16:00 daily, with Sunday by special appointment.
Expanded: Confirm your exact appointment window when booking, especially for weekend visits.
| Soins Dentaires | Prix | Durée |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge en Porcelaine Supporté par des Implants, Arc Complet (avec 4 implants) | SGD 13,559 - SGD 15,754 SGD 30,991 | |
| Bridge en Porcelaine Supporté par des Implants, Arc Complet (avec 6 implants) | SGD 16,787 - SGD 18,078 SGD 36,156 | |
| Couronne d'implant standard (y compris pilier) | SGD 1,356 SGD 4,972 | |
| Couronne en porcelaine sur implant (y compris pilier) | SGD 1,356 | |
| Couronne en zircone sur implant (y compris pilier) | SGD 1,356 | |
| Élévation sinusale | SGD 1,614 - SGD 1,937 SGD 5,165 | |
| Greffe osseuse | SGD 581 - SGD 710 SGD 2,583 | |
| Greffe osseuse (petite) | SGD 581 - SGD 710 SGD 1,937 | |
| Implant dentaire en titane standard (implant uniquement) | SGD 1,550 SGD 2,841 | |
| Implant dentaire en zircone (sans métal) | SGD 1,291 - SGD 1,420 SGD 4,520 | |
| Implant en Titane (Avec pilier et couronne standard) | SGD 3,357 SGD 5,036 | |
| Prothèse Supportée par des Implants, amovible (avec 4 implants) | SGD 12,267 - SGD 14,204 SGD 15,883 | |
| Système "All on Six" avec pont fixe en porcelaine | SGD 13,559 - SGD 15,754 |
| Soins Dentaires | Prix | Durée |
|---|---|---|
| Couronne en porcelaine avec armature en métal (alliage standard) | SGD 491 SGD 1,291 | 2 days |
| Couronne en porcelaine\Couronne en céramique | SGD 697 - SGD 749 SGD 1,356 | 2 days |
| Couronne en Zirconium | SGD 697 SGD 2,066 | 2 days |
| Couronne\facette temporaire | SGD 65 SGD 194 | 1 day |
| Facette dentaire en composite | SGD 297 - SGD 323 SGD 323 | 1 day |
| Facette dentaire en Zirconium | SGD 452 - SGD 697 SGD 1,919 | 2 days |
| Placage de Zircone | SGD 697 SGD 1,808 | 2 days |
| Porcelaine Fusionnée à la Couronne d'Or | SGD 904 - SGD 1,227 SGD 2,066 | 2 days |
| Soins Dentaires | Prix | Durée |
|---|---|---|
| Dentier complet, dents en acrylique | SGD 646 SGD 2,324 | 3 days |
| Dentier partiel, armature en acrylique | SGD 452 SGD 1,550 | 2 days |
| Dentier partiel, armature en métal | SGD 517 - SGD 581 SGD 1,679 | 2 days |
| Dentier partiel, armature flexible | SGD 517 - SGD 581 SGD 1,808 | 2 days |
| Partielle temporaire ou Flipper | SGD 258 - SGD 323 SGD 581 | 1 day |
| Partielle Temporaire ou Flipper (en dehors du laboratoire) | SGD 258 - SGD 323 | 1 day |
| Prothèse Complète en Métal (supérieure ou inférieure) | SGD 646 | 3 days |
| Prothèse complète, Immédiate ou Cicatrisante (supérieure ou inférieure) | SGD 710 SGD 1,937 | 2 days |
| Soins Dentaires | Prix | Durée |
|---|---|---|
| Canal radiculaire (dent antérieure) | SGD 381 - SGD 407 SGD 1,033 | 1 day |
| Canal radiculaire (molaire) | SGD 381 - SGD 407 SGD 1,743 | 1 day |
| Canal radiculaire (prémolaire) | SGD 381 - SGD 407 SGD 1,485 | 1 day |
| Pilier | SGD 129 - SGD 155 SGD 517 | 1 day |
| Traitement du canal radiculaire (y compris post / noyau et couronne standard) | SGD 1,078 - SGD 1,104 SGD 13,481 | 2 days |
| Soins Dentaires | Prix | Durée |
|---|---|---|
| Amalgame dentaire | SGD 97 - SGD 174 SGD 260 | 1 day |
| Blanchiment des Dents | SGD 284 - SGD 362 | 1 day |
| Blanchiment des Dents au Laser | SGD 284 - SGD 362 SGD 640 | 1 day |
| Blanchiment des Dents, kit à emporter | SGD 226 - SGD 258 SGD 355 | 1 day |
| Extraction (chirurgicale ou impactée) | SGD 239 - SGD 278 SGD 726 | 1 day |
| Extraction (dent de sagesse) | SGD 239 - SGD 303 | 1 day |
| Extraction (simple) | SGD 148 SGD 226 | 1 day |
| Incrustation/Onlay | SGD 697 SGD 1,162 | 2 days |
| Nettoyage dentaire normal | SGD 284 - SGD 362 SGD 164 | 1 day |
| Nettoyage en profondeur, Détartrage & surfaçage radiculaire | SGD 323 - SGD 355 SGD 258 | 1 day |
| Remplissage composite (niveau de surface 2) | SGD 116 SGD 194 | 1 day |
| Remplissage composite (niveau de surface 3) | SGD 148 SGD 220 | 1 day |
| Soins Dentaires | Prix | Durée |
|---|---|---|
| Consultation | SGD 58 - SGD 77 SGD 232 | 1 day |
| Soins Dentaires | Prix | Durée |
|---|---|---|
| Application de fluorure | SGD 52 | |
| Couronne en acier inoxydable | SGD 155 | 1 day |
| Extraction (dent primaire) | SGD 90 - SGD 103 | 1 day |
| Frénectomie | SGD 517 - SGD 581 | |
| Garde bouche de nuit (plastique dur) | SGD 232 SGD 968 | |
| Garde bouche de nuit (plastique souple) | SGD 155 SGD 775 | |
| Gingivectomie | SGD 161 | 1 day |
| Gingivoplastie | SGD 194 - SGD 387 | |
| Mainteneur d'espace | SGD 181 - SGD 245 | |
| Obturation composite en résine (dent primaire) | SGD 97 | |
| Prophylaxie | SGD 77 | 1 day |
| Pulpotomie / Pulpectomie | SGD 155 | |
| Scellant | SGD 65 | |
| Sédation IV (par anesthésiste) | SGD 452 SGD 3,228 | 1 day |
| Soins Dentaires | Prix | Durée |
|---|---|---|
SGD 181 - SGD 232 | ||
| Bretelles Conventionnelles | SGD 2,970 - SGD 3,874 | |
| Bretelles Métalliques | SGD 2,970 - SGD 3,874 | |
| Bretelles Transparentes | SGD 4,390 - SGD 5,165 | |
| Étui Complet Invisalign® | SGD 3,616 - SGD 4,520 |
I had the most pleasant experience with DRA.Maribel. She goes above and beyond to make you feel comfortable and cared for. She explains everything she is doing and is making sure along the treatment process that you are pain free and comfortable. The dental office is always clean and tidy. The front desk attendant is very friendly, patient and helpful. She always greets you with a big smile. She is wonderful at answering all your questions. I absolutely love her. She provides excellent customer service. I have nothing but great things to say about my experience here at DRA.Maribel's office. I would highly recommend her to my friends and family. I have been seen by her three times and everytime has been a positive/great experience. If you have a fear of visiting the dentist, she is the one you need to see. She will make you feel safe, not judged and genuinely cared for. I will definitely keep coming back to see her.
I was initially hesitant about aligners, but I definitely felt how my teeth were moving according the plan. The staff was incredibly supportive and always available to work with my crazy schedule. My treatment started in Feb and last weekend was my last appointment. I'm thrilled with the outcome! The team Dentist, Drs and Orthodontist Calleja was professional and caring all the time. Highly recommend!
I traveled 3 hours from California just to get my teeth cleaned & cavity filled with Dra. Maribel. Very professional & a very beautiful office! I 100% recommend this place. Her & her assistants did an amazing job I’m very happy!
Dra. Maribel Martínez and Dra. Katia Barrera Aldai are both excellent dentists. My wife and I each had several procedures including crowns and replacing old amalgam fillings. Both are very happy with everything. Dra. Martinez speaks perfect English and explains things thoroughly, as does her staff. There is a secure underground parking valet in the building making things easy once You find the actual entrance to it. Prices were all less than half what our US DDS quoted us. Just make sure you plan to cross the border mid-day or against the morning/evening rush hours.
I 100% recommend Dr Maribel Martínez is very professional and kind, she made me feel very comfortable during my consultation, and she took her time explaining everything to me.
| MONDAY | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| TUESDAY | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| WEDNESDAY | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| THURSDAY | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| FRIDAY | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| SATURDAY | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| SUNDAY | - |