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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.
| Tratamiento | Precio | Duración |
|---|---|---|
| Corona de Metal Porcelana sobre implante (soporte incluido) | SGD 1,332 | |
| Corona de Zirconio sobre implante (soporte incluido) | SGD 1,332 | |
| Corona sobre Implante Estándar (soporte incluido) | SGD 1,332 SGD 4,882 | |
| Elevación del Seno | SGD 1,585 - SGD 1,902 SGD 5,073 | |
| Implante de Zirconia (libre de metal) | SGD 1,268 - SGD 1,395 SGD 4,439 | |
| Implante Dental de Titanio (soporte y corona estándar incluidos) | SGD 3,297 SGD 4,946 | |
| Implante Dental Estándar de Titanio (solo implante) | SGD 1,522 SGD 2,790 | |
| Injerto óseo (grande) | SGD 571 - SGD 697 SGD 2,536 | |
| Injerto óseo (pequeño) | SGD 571 - SGD 697 SGD 1,902 | |
| Puente de Porcelana Soportado por Implantes, Arco Completo (con 4 implantes) | SGD 13,316 - SGD 15,471 SGD 30,435 | |
| Puente de Porcelana Soportado por Implantes, Arco Completo (con 6 implantes) | SGD 16,486 - SGD 17,754 SGD 35,508 | |
| Sistema "All on Six" con puente de Porcelana fijo | SGD 13,316 - SGD 15,471 | |
| Sobre dentadura Soportada por Implantes, extraíble (con 4 implantes) | SGD 12,047 - SGD 13,950 SGD 15,598 |
| Tratamiento | Precio | Duración |
|---|---|---|
| Carilla de Composite (adhesión directa) | SGD 292 - SGD 317 SGD 317 | 1 day |
| Carilla de Porcelana | SGD 444 - SGD 685 SGD 1,884 | 2 days |
| Carilla de Zirconio | SGD 685 SGD 1,775 | 2 days |
| Corona Completa de Porcelana / Cerámica | SGD 685 - SGD 736 SGD 1,332 | 2 days |
| Corona de Porcelana Fundida sobre Metal (aleación estándar) | SGD 482 SGD 1,268 | 2 days |
| Corona de Porcelana Fundida sobre Oro | SGD 888 - SGD 1,205 SGD 2,029 | 2 days |
| Corona de Zirconio | SGD 685 SGD 2,029 | 2 days |
| Corona/Carilla Temporal | SGD 63 SGD 190 | 1 day |
| Tratamiento | Precio | Duración |
|---|---|---|
| Dentadura Completa de Metal (superior o inferior) | SGD 634 | 3 days |
| Dentadura Completa, Dientes de Acrílico (superior o inferior) | SGD 634 SGD 2,283 | 3 days |
| Dentadura Completa, Inmediata o Temporal (superior o inferior) | SGD 697 SGD 1,902 | 2 days |
| Dentadura Parcial, Marco Acrílico | SGD 444 SGD 1,522 | 2 days |
| Dentadura Parcial, Marco de Metal | SGD 507 - SGD 571 SGD 1,649 | 2 days |
| Dentadura Parcial, Marco Flexible | SGD 507 - SGD 571 SGD 1,775 | 2 days |
| Dentadura Temporal Parcial o Flipper | SGD 254 - SGD 317 SGD 571 | 1 day |
| Dentadura Temporal Parcial o Flipper (Lab. Externo) | SGD 254 - SGD 317 | 1 day |
| Tratamiento | Precio | Duración |
|---|---|---|
| Endodoncia (diente anterior) | SGD 374 - SGD 399 SGD 1,015 | 1 day |
| Endodoncia (molar) | SGD 374 - SGD 399 SGD 1,712 | 1 day |
| Endodoncia (premolar) | SGD 374 - SGD 399 SGD 1,458 | 1 day |
| Poste | SGD 127 - SGD 152 SGD 507 | 1 day |
| Tratamiento de Endodoncia (incluye poste y corona estándard) | SGD 824 - SGD 850 SGD 2,790 | |
| Tratamiento de Endodoncia (poste/núcleo y corona estándar incluidos) | SGD 1,059 - SGD 1,084 SGD 13,239 | 2 days |
| Tratamiento | Precio | Duración |
|---|---|---|
| Blanqueamiento Dental | SGD 279 - SGD 355 | 1 day |
| Blanqueamiento Dental Láser | SGD 279 - SGD 355 SGD 629 | 1 day |
| Blanqueamiento Dental, kit de aplicación en casa | SGD 222 - SGD 254 SGD 349 | 1 day |
| Extracción (muela del juicio) | SGD 235 - SGD 298 | 1 day |
| Extracción (quirúrgica o complicada) | SGD 235 - SGD 273 SGD 713 | 1 day |
| Extracción (Simple) | SGD 146 SGD 222 | 1 day |
| Incrustada/Sobrepuesta | SGD 685 SGD 1,141 | 2 days |
| Limpieza Dental Regular | SGD 279 - SGD 355 SGD 161 | 1 day |
| Limpieza profunda (por cuadrante) | SGD 317 - SGD 349 SGD 254 | 1 day |
| Relleno de Resina | SGD 95 - SGD 171 SGD 256 | 1 day |
| Relleno de Resina (2 superficies) | SGD 114 SGD 190 | 1 day |
| Relleno de Resina (3 superficies) | SGD 146 SGD 216 | 1 day |
| Tratamiento | Precio | Duración |
|---|---|---|
| Examen Inicial / Consulta | SGD 57 - SGD 76 SGD 228 | 1 day |
| Tratamiento | Precio | Duración |
|---|---|---|
| Aplicación de Flúor | SGD 51 | |
| Corona de Acero Inoxidable | SGD 152 | 1 day |
| Extracción (Primeros dientes) | SGD 89 - SGD 101 | 1 day |
| Frenectomía | SGD 507 - SGD 571 | |
| Gingivectomía | SGD 159 | 1 day |
| Gingivoplastia | SGD 190 - SGD 380 | |
| Guarda de noche (plástico duro) | SGD 228 SGD 951 | |
| Guarda de noche (plástico suave) | SGD 152 SGD 761 | |
| Mantenedor de espacio | SGD 178 - SGD 241 | |
| Profilaxis | SGD 76 | 1 day |
| Pulpotomía / Pulpectomía | SGD 152 | |
| Relleno de Resina Compuesta (Primeros dientes) | SGD 95 | |
| Sedación Intravenosa (por anestesiólogo) | SGD 444 SGD 3,170 | 1 day |
| Sellador | SGD 63 |
| Tratamiento | Precio | Duración |
|---|---|---|
| Brackets Convencionales | SGD 2,917 - SGD 3,804 | |
| Frenos Claros | SGD 4,312 - SGD 5,073 | |
| Frenos de Metal | SGD 2,917 - SGD 3,804 | |
| Invisalign® Full | SGD 3,551 - SGD 4,439 | |
| Retenedores | SGD 178 - SGD 228 |
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 | - |