American Biodental Center
American Biodental Center
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Holistic, mercury-safe dentistry • Huggins Alliance & SMART protocol • Border transfers & bilingual care
American Biodental Center is a Dental Departures–verified, holistic dental clinic in Tijuana, Baja California. The team emphasizes biocompatible materials and mercury-safe protocols, following the Huggins Alliance and SMART, IAOMT, guidelines for amalgam removal. Beyond routine care, the center offers supportive therapies, such as IV vitamin C, and coordinates with an on-site lab for meticulous prosthetics like crowns, veneers, and dentures. This helps international patients finish more in fewer visits.
The approach is whole-body focused: clinicians consider how dental materials and oral inflammation may affect overall wellness. Patients appreciate the clear explanations, bilingual coordinators, and complimentary border, hotel, and airport transportation, which make cross-border trips easier.
Why Dental Travelers Book Here
- Holistic focus: Huggins-aligned, SMART amalgam removal and metal-free options where appropriate.
- On-site lab: Tight quality control for crowns, veneers, and dentures.
- Bilingual team: English and Spanish support from consultation to follow-up.
- Easy access: Minutes from San Ysidro with free ground transfers.
- Helpful comforts: Free Wi-Fi, water, phone calls, and wheelchair access.
Services Overview
Restorative & Cosmetic Dentistry
Porcelain and zirconia crowns; porcelain, zirconia, and composite veneers; inlays, onlays, and temporary restorations.
Dentures & Partials
Acrylic or porcelain full dentures; flexible or metal-frame partials; immediate or healing options; and flippers.
Conservative Care
Composite fillings, also known as tooth-colored fillings, regular cleanings, and deep cleaning, also known as scaling and root planing, per quadrant.
Extractions & Surgery
Simple extractions, surgical or impacted extractions, cavitation care, and detox-aligned protocols.
Diagnostics & Comfort
Consultations, single and panoramic X-rays, 3D CBCT/CT scans, IV sedation by an anesthesiologist, and IV vitamin C support.
SMART amalgam removal uses extra barriers, including isolation, air filtration, high-suction, and special rinses, to help minimize mercury exposure during filling removal.
Amenities, Hours, Payments & Languages
Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free water
- Free phone calls
- Free ground transportation for hotel and airport
- Wheelchair access
Hours
UTC-8: Monday–Friday 09:00–18:00; Saturday 09:00–14:00; Sunday closed.
Payments
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Cash, Travelers Check, Bank Transfer, and PayPal.
Languages
English and Spanish.
The Dentists
- Dr. Julio Eduardo Muñoz — 40 years; Oral Surgeon; Huggins Applied Healing certified; Dental Departures Verified; English and Spanish.
- Dr. Erika Barreras — 16 years; Dental Departures Verified; English and Spanish.
- Dr. René Aguirre — 14 years; Dental Departures Verified; English and Spanish.
- Dr. Alejandro Sandoval — 26 years; Dental Departures Verified; English and Spanish.
- Dr. Eduardo Martinez — 14 years; Dental Departures Verified; English and Spanish.
- Dra. Wendy Aguirre — 24 years; Dental Departures Verified; English and Spanish.
- Dra. Marycarmen Rosas — 9 years; DDS; Dental Departures Verified; English and Spanish.
Location & Getting There
The clinic is a short drive from the San Ysidro Port of Entry, accessible from I-5 and I-805. Many patients park on the US side, walk across, and take Uber or a taxi to the clinic. You can also fly into SAN, San Diego International Airport, or TIJ, Tijuana International Airport. Coordinators can arrange complimentary transfers.
Warranties/Guarantees
Ask your coordinator for the clinic’s written warranty covering lab-made work, including crowns, veneers, and dentures, as well as workmanship. Confirm the coverage duration and maintenance requirements, such as cleanings or night guard use. Keep invoices and follow post-op instructions.
FAQs
1. Where is American Biodental Center and how do I get there?
Short answer: American Biodental Center is in Tijuana, minutes from San Ysidro.
Expanded: Drive to the San Ysidro Port of Entry, park on the US side, walk or drive across, then take Uber or a taxi. From SAN or TIJ, rideshare is quick, and the clinic offers free ground transfers for hotel and airport.
2. Do they really follow holistic protocols?
Short answer: Yes, the clinic follows Huggins Alliance and SMART, IAOMT, protocols.
Expanded: These protocols add layers of safety for amalgam removal and emphasize biocompatible materials and detox-supportive care.
3. What treatments are most popular with travelers?
Short answer: Metal-free crowns and veneers, SMART amalgam replacement, dentures and partials, deep cleaning, and guided diagnostics with CBCT.
Expanded: Plans often combine evaluation, SMART removal, and provisional or definitive restorations in one itinerary.
4. How long should I plan to stay?
Short answer: Crowns and veneers may take 4–7 days, or longer for larger cases; dentures may take 1–5 days; fillings and cleanings may be completed the same day.
Expanded: The on-site lab and block scheduling help compress timelines. Full-mouth cases may need 7–10 days.
5. Do they offer warranties or guarantees?
Short answer: Yes, request written terms.
Expanded: Confirm coverage for materials and workmanship, time limits, and any maintenance requirements.
6. What payment types are accepted?
Short answer: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Cash, Travelers Check, Bank Transfer, and PayPal.
Expanded: Tell your bank you will be in Mexico. Some cards may add small foreign exchange fees.
7. What languages are spoken?
Short answer: English and Spanish.
Expanded: Dentists and coordinators are bilingual. Estimates and aftercare can be provided in English.
8. Is rideshare recommended in Tijuana?
Short answer: Yes, Uber and taxis are easy.
Expanded: Many guests pair rideshare with US-side parking or use the clinic’s complimentary transfers.
Prices and Procedures
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Full Porcelain/Ceramic Crown Additional Notes4 days are required for 1-5 crowns, 7 days required for 6+ crowns, and 10 days for full mouth crowns. | SGD 603 SGD 1,333 | 4 - 7 days |
| Porcelain Fused to Gold Crown | SGD 1,015 SGD 2,031 | 7 days |
| Porcelain Fused to Metal Crown (precious alloy) | SGD 888 SGD 1,650 | 5 days |
| Porcelain Veneer | SGD 571 SGD 1,886 | 4 - 7 days |
Temporary Crown/VeneerAdditional NotesIncluded with permanent crown/veneer | SGD 190 SGD 190 | 1 day |
Zirconia CrownAdditional Notes4 days are required for 1-5 crowns, 7 days required for 6+ crowns, and 10 days for full mouth crowns. | SGD 635 SGD 2,031 | 4 - 7 days |
| Zirconia Veneer | SGD 571 SGD 1,777 | 4 - 7 days |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Full Denture, Acrylic Teeth (upper or lower) | SGD 825 SGD 2,284 | 1 - 2 days |
| Full Denture, Immediate or Healing (upper or lower) | SGD 381 SGD 1,904 | 1 - 2 days |
| Full Denture, Porcelain Teeth (upper or lower) | SGD 825 SGD 2,792 | 5 days |
| Partial Denture, Flexible Frame | SGD 444 - SGD 635 SGD 1,777 | 1 - 2 days |
| Partial Denture, Metal Frame | SGD 508 SGD 1,650 | 5 days |
| Temporary Partial or Flipper | SGD 190 SGD 571 | 1 day |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Composite Filling | SGD 108 - SGD 114 SGD 256 | 1 day |
| Deep Cleaning, Scaling & Root Planing (per quadrant) | SGD 108 SGD 254 | 1 day |
| Extraction (simple) | SGD 114 SGD 222 | 1 day |
| Extraction (surgical or impacted) | SGD 190 SGD 714 | 1 day |
| Inlay/Onlay | SGD 444 SGD 1,142 | 1 day |
| Laser Teeth Whitening | SGD 228 SGD 629 | 1 day |
| Regular Teeth Cleaning | SGD 63 SGD 161 | 1 day |
| Teeth Whitening, take home kit | SGD 228 SGD 349 | 1 day |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT Scan/3D X-ray | SGD 254 SGD 635 | 1 day |
| Initial Examination/Consultation | SGD 57 SGD 228 | |
| Panoramic X-Rays | SGD 76 SGD 178 | 1 day |
| Single X-Ray (bitewing or periapical) | SGD 6 SGD 44 | 1 day |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
IV Sedation (by anesthesiologist)Additional Notes$250 dlls first hour and $150 for every hour after | SGD 317 SGD 3,173 | 1 day |
Local AnestheticsAdditional NotesIncluded | SGD | |
| Night guard (hard plastic) | SGD 159 SGD 952 | 1 - 2 days |
| Night guard (soft plastic) | SGD 159 SGD 761 | 1 - 2 days |
Sharon
September 2022I went to American Biodental with one missing tooth and ended up with two missing teeth as a result of their services. Their staff are disrespectful to blatantly abusive. I have evidence their “mistake” was intentional. I was seen by dentist Erika for a bridge. As a courtesy, I informed her that I understand Spanish. At the appointment to cement the bridge, she brought in a dental student and started to talk about me to him in Spanish, detailing how I had been assaulted and raped by another dentist. Understandably, this upset me, and I reminded her I speak Spanish and am a paying customer, not a free-of-charge case study in trauma. Instead of apologizing, Erika got an attitude like I should be grateful for her disrespect. She then cemented the bridge incorrectly, causing the “death” of a perfectly healthy tooth, as documented later by an endodontist. The only option I was offered was to have the front anchoring tooth extracted and a permanent, removable partial denture. As I attempted to work with the practice on this issue, they repeatedly lied to me and withheld information. When I returned for a follow-up appointment, dentist MaryCarmen was two hours late for my appointment. I was offered a sedative, which would not have been needed had my appointment happened on time. Extraction of the tooth was performed without a treatment plan, and without my consent. Coordinator Javier entered the room and demanded I have some unnecessary IV infusion that made me sick previously. He bullied and threatened me for several few minutes. In spite of these events, I continued to try to work with American Biodental and scheduled a meeting to negotiate a refund of the money I spent originally for the bridge. At this meeting, Javier was intentionally psychologically abusive to me, making statements like “I don’t like your attitude”, “Don’t you dare raise your voice to me”, and “Stop being manipulative.” Eventually, he offered me half of the original price of the service for the bridge, which indicates he and his superiors know that they are responsible for the damage to me. This amount is not sufficient to cover my damages. I ended the meeting at that time because Javier was continually abusive throughout, and it was, at this time, evident to me that American Biodental was actually invested in harassing and abusing me.
Rebeca
August 2022It was the most blessed tooth extraction I have ever had and I have had far toooooo many!!! Everyone was courteous, kind, it was the cleanest bathroom (cleaned every half hour) I have ever seen! Dr. Edwardo gave me the least painful roof of the mouth shot I ever had. The intravenous vitamin C left me feeling the best I have felt in a long time. I have had 4 mouth reconstructions due to Fluoride poisoning (by a dentist in Hawaii) at age 11 which gave me dental fluorosis. So my entire mouth is dental crowns. The driver Bruno got us over the border back to the USA in 40 minutes!!! He is a pro and a very safe driver. He knows all the back roads and side roads. Not everyone tipped him but I sure did, he was so awesome. I HIGHLY recommend American Bio Dental.
Kristin
October 2021For the first time in my whole life, I had a totally positive experience at the detnsit. Both the dentist and hygenist were super nice! I felt comfortable and relaxed the whole time! Plus he was fast. Happy I found you guys!
Katrina
October 2021My care at American Bio Dental has been outstanding and has far exceeded my expectations.
Mardelle
October 2021Dr. Rene was very thorough and answered all of my questions. His assistant was very good. Javier is always very helpful and organized. The front desk was friendly. Would be godo to know when they change appointment times.
Doctors
Dental Departures Verified DentistWe conduct a 4 point review of our dentists* - site visit, quality survey, online reputation, dental license verification
* varies by country
Language Spoken:
- English
- Spanish
Education:
- Oral Surgeon
- Certified in Huggins Applied Healing Protocol
Dental Departures Verified DentistWe conduct a 4 point review of our dentists* - site visit, quality survey, online reputation, dental license verification
* varies by country
Language Spoken:
- English
- Spanish
Dental Departures Verified DentistWe conduct a 4 point review of our dentists* - site visit, quality survey, online reputation, dental license verification
* varies by country
Language Spoken:
- English
- Spanish
Dental Departures Verified DentistWe conduct a 4 point review of our dentists* - site visit, quality survey, online reputation, dental license verification
* varies by country
Language Spoken:
- English
- Spanish
Dental Departures Verified DentistWe conduct a 4 point review of our dentists* - site visit, quality survey, online reputation, dental license verification
* varies by country
Language Spoken:
- English
- Spanish
Dental Departures Verified DentistWe conduct a 4 point review of our dentists* - site visit, quality survey, online reputation, dental license verification
* varies by country
Language Spoken:
- English
- Spanish
Dental Departures Verified DentistWe conduct a 4 point review of our dentists* - site visit, quality survey, online reputation, dental license verification
* varies by country
Language Spoken:
- English
- Spanish
Education:
- DDS
Before and After
Additional Services
Accepted Payment Methods
Visa 
Mastercard 
Amex 
Cash 
Travelers Check 
Bank Transfer 
PayPal Operation Hours UTC-08
| MONDAY | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| TUESDAY | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| WEDNESDAY | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| THURSDAY | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| FRIDAY | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| SATURDAY | 09:00 - 14:00 |
| SUNDAY | - |
