A propos Ruben Aguilera

Dr. Ruben Aguilera’s clinic is a small, specialist-supported practice to the west of Guadalajara. Patients come for reliable general dentistry and select specialty care delivered by a friendly team with efficient scheduling.

With more than 30 years in dentistry, Dr. Aguilera focuses on TMJ dysfunction, prosthodontics, and occlusion. TMJ refers to the jaw joint, prosthodontics includes crowns, bridges, and dentures, and occlusion means how your bite fits together.

He is a founding member of the Mexican Academy of Prosthetic Dentistry and has taught at Guadalajara Lamar University and the University of Specialties, College of Dentistry.

Cases that need endodontics, periodontics, or oral surgery are handled with support from specialist colleagues, so most treatment plans can be completed under one roof. Endodontics includes root canals, and periodontics focuses on gum care.

Why Choose Ruben Aguilera?

Specialist-led care for prosthetics, bite alignment, and TMJ-related issues.
Small, personal clinic with easy communication and clear, step-by-step plans.
Integrated specialty support for endodontics, periodontics, and surgery as needed.
Practical treatment timelines that align with typical 3–15 day Guadalajara visits.
Transparent case mapping so you can plan flights and hotel nights with confidence.

Treatments and Scope of Care

Patients can expect dependable general and restorative dentistry, including exams and cleanings, tooth-colored fillings, gum therapy, single and multiple extractions, root canals, crowns, bridges, full and partial dentures, occlusal splints, night guards, and cosmetic options like veneers and whitening.

Crown materials may include porcelain, zirconia, porcelain-fused-to-metal, and gold-based options. For implant work and full-arch rehabilitation, the clinic stages treatment in sensible phases: placement, healing, and final teeth. This helps make sure healing time is not rushed.

Technical terms are explained in plain language so you know what each step means and why it matters.

What International Patients Can Expect

Efficient timelines: many single-tooth restorations can be completed in days.
Staged implant or full-arch cases are planned over multiple visits with healing time in between.
Written aftercare instructions and images are provided so your home dentist can follow along.
Appointments are clustered where possible, with buffer time for lab steps or final checks.
Treatment options, materials, and expected chair time are reviewed before you commit.

Location and How to Get There

Fly into Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL). Airport taxis and rideshare services like Uber and DiDi typically reach central or west Guadalajara in about 30–45 minutes, depending on traffic. Your booking confirmation includes the exact street address and a map pin for smooth drop-off.

FAQs

What services does the clinic provide?

The clinic provides comprehensive general and restorative dentistry with specialist support. Services include checkups and cleanings, fillings, gum therapy, simple and surgical extractions, root canals, crowns and bridges in several materials, full and partial dentures, night guards, veneers, and whitening. For complex rehabilitation, implant and bite-related treatments are mapped into clear stages.

Who is Dr. Ruben Aguilera?

Dr. Aguilera has more than 30 years of experience and specializes in TMJ dysfunction, prosthodontics, and occlusion. He is a founding member of the Mexican Academy of Prosthetic Dentistry and has taught at Guadalajara Lamar University and the University of Specialties’ College of Dentistry. This background is especially helpful when planning bite-balanced crowns, bridges, and full-mouth cases.

How long do common treatments take?

Cleanings, fillings, single extractions, x-rays, and whitening are often same-day. Crowns and veneers commonly take 7–15 days to allow for preparation, lab work, try-ins, and final placement. Root canals are typically completed in 1–3 days depending on infection and whether a crown follows. Implant and full-arch cases are staged, with initial placement, a healing period at home, and a return visit for final teeth.

Where is the clinic and what transport do you recommend?

The clinic is on the west side of Guadalajara with easy access from main corridors. From GDL airport, licensed airport taxis and rideshares such as Uber and DiDi are the most convenient options and usually take 30–45 minutes. If you are staying downtown or in Zapopan, local rideshares are widely used for short trips to and from the clinic.

Do treatments come with a warranty or guarantee?

Your Dental Departures confirmation includes the current warranty terms for eligible procedures and materials. You will receive the duration of coverage, what is included, and any upkeep requirements, such as routine hygiene, in writing before treatment starts.

Can the clinic coordinate complex cases like implants or full-mouth rehabilitation?

Yes. After imaging and evaluation, the dentist outlines any preparatory steps, such as extractions, gum therapy, or bone grafting. The clinic then builds a phased schedule so travel days, healing windows, and lab work are aligned. You will see what happens on each visit and how long to plan for each stage.

Will the clinic coordinate with my dentist back home?

Upon request, the team can share x-rays, photos, and procedure notes so your home dentist understands what was done and any follow-ups recommended. This smooth handoff helps with long-term maintenance and routine checkups.

What should I bring to my first visit?

Bring recent dental records if you have them, a list of medications and allergies, and your travel itinerary. These details help the team finalize a safe, time-efficient plan and prepare any documents you may need for follow-up at home.

Soins Dentaires et Tarfis

1. Procédures implantaires

Soins Dentaires	Prix	Durée
Bridge en Porcelaine Supporté par des Implants, Arc Complet (avec 4 implants) Additional Notes First stage of implant placement: 3 days. Second stage, placement of permanent restorations: 28 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.	SGD 19,170 SGD 30,672	3 - 28 days
Bridge en Porcelaine Supporté par des Implants, Arc Complet (avec 6 implants) Additional Notes First stage of implant placement: 3 days. Second stage, placement of permanent restorations: 28 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.	SGD 21,726 SGD 35,784	3 - 28 days
Bridge en Porcelaine Supporté par des Implants, Arc Complet (avec 8 implants) Additional Notes First stage of implant placement: 3 days. Second stage, placement of permanent restorations: 28 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.	SGD 23,004 SGD 40,896	3 - 28 days
Couronne d'implant standard (y compris pilier) Additional Notes First stage of implant placement: 3 days. Second stage, placement of permanent restorations: 28 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.	SGD 639 SGD 4,920	28 days
Implant dentaire en titane standard (implant uniquement) Additional Notes First stage of implant placement: 3 days. Second stage, placement of permanent restorations: 28 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.	SGD 1,150 SGD 2,812	3 days
Implant en Titane (Avec pilier et couronne standard) Additional Notes First stage of implant placement: 3 days. Second stage, placement of permanent restorations: 28 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.	SGD 1,789 SGD 4,984	3 days
Prothèse Supportée par des Implants, amovible (avec 2 implants) Additional Notes First stage of implant placement: 3 days. Second stage, placement of permanent restorations: 28 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.	SGD 3,834 SGD 8,818	3 - 28 days
Prothèse Supportée par des Implants, amovible (avec 4 implants) Additional Notes First stage of implant placement: 3 days. Second stage, placement of permanent restorations: 28 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.	SGD 5,751 SGD 15,719	3 - 28 days
Prothèse Supportée par des Implants, amovible (avec 6 implants) Additional Notes First stage of implant placement: 3 days. Second stage, placement of permanent restorations: 28 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.	SGD 8,946 SGD 22,621	3 - 28 days
Prothèse Supportée par des Implants, amovible (avec 8 implants) Additional Notes First stage of implant placement: 3 days. Second stage, placement of permanent restorations: 28 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.	SGD 11,502 SGD 29,394	3 - 28 days

2. Couronnes\Facette

Soins Dentaires	Prix	Durée
Couronne en porcelaine avec armature en métal (alliage standard) Additional Notes 15 days are required for 1-5 crowns, 20 days required for 6+ crowns, and 30 days for full mouth crowns.	SGD 447 SGD 1,278	12 - 15 days
Couronne en porcelaine\Couronne en céramique Additional Notes 15 days are required for 1-5 crowns, 20 days required for 6+ crowns, and 30 days for full mouth crowns.	SGD 511 SGD 1,342	12 - 15 days
Couronne en Zirconium Additional Notes 15 days are required for 1-5 crowns, 20 days required for 6+ crowns, and 30 days for full mouth crowns.	SGD 575 SGD 2,045	15 days
Couronne\facette temporaire Additional Notes Temporaries can usually be done in one visit. Inquire further for your case.	SGD 38 SGD 192	1 day
Facette dentaire en composite Additional Notes Composite veneers can usually be done in one visit, for extensive cases, multiple visits may be required. Inquire further for your case	SGD 192 SGD 320	1 - 2 days
Facette dentaire en Zirconium Additional Notes 7 days are required for 1-5 veneers and 14 days required for 6+ veneers.	SGD 511 SGD 1,899	7 - 14 days
Placage de Zircone Additional Notes 7 days are required for 1-5 veneers and 14 days required for 6+ veneers.	SGD 575 SGD 1,789	7 - 14 days
Porcelaine Fusionnée à la Couronne d'Or Additional Notes 15 days are required for 1-5 crowns, 20 days required for 6+ crowns, and 30 days for full mouth crowns.	SGD 575 SGD 2,045	15 - 20 days
Porcelaine Fusionnée à la Couronne Métallique (alliage précieux) Additional Notes 15 days are required for 1-5 crowns, 20 days required for 6+ crowns, and 30 days for full mouth crowns.	SGD 511 SGD 1,661	15 - 20 days

3. Dentier

Soins Dentaires	Prix	Durée
Dentier partiel, armature en métal Additional Notes If NO extractions are first required 2-3 weeks are needed for completion, if extractions ARE first required, 2-3 months are needed for completion.	SGD 1,022 SGD 1,661	15 days
Dentier partiel, armature flexible Additional Notes If NO extractions are first required 2-3 weeks are needed for completion, if extractions ARE first required, 2-3 months are needed for completion.	SGD 1,022 SGD 1,789	9 days
Partielle temporaire ou Flipper Additional Notes Temporaries can usually be done in one visit, for complex cases, more time may be required for adustment. Inquire further for your case.	SGD 192 SGD 575	1 day
Prothèse complète, Dents en Porcelaine (supérieure ou inférieure) Additional Notes If 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.	SGD 1,022 SGD 2,812	9 days
Prothèse complète, Immédiate ou Cicatrisante (supérieure ou inférieure) Additional Notes If NO extractions are first required 2-3 weeks are needed for completion, if extractions ARE first required, 2-3 months are needed for completion.	SGD 383 SGD 1,917	5 - 7 days

4. Traitement du canal radiculaire

Soins Dentaires	Prix	Durée
Canal radiculaire (n'importe quelle dent) Additional Notes Root canal treatment time can vary based on prescence of infection on the tooth. For a root canal and temporary crown/filling 2 days are required. For a root canal treatment including the post & core build up and permanent crown restoration,15 days are required. Root canal treatment time can vary based on prescence of infection on the tooth. Inquire further for your case.	SGD 320 SGD 1,518	1 - 5 days
Pilier	SGD 160 SGD 511	1 day

Soins Dentaires	Prix	Durée
Amalgame dentaire Additional Notes Fillings 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.	SGD 64 SGD 258	1 day
Blanchiment des Dents au Laser Additional Notes Laser teeth whitening usually takes about 1-2 hours to complete, and most patients experience a change a 7-9 shades in tooth coloration.	SGD 320 SGD 634	1 day
Blanchiment des Dents, kit à emporter Additional Notes Impressions for whitening trays can be done in one day, and in most cases, the kit finished same-day. Inquire further for your case.	SGD 192 SGD 351	1 day
Extraction (chirurgicale ou impactée) Additional Notes Complicated 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.	SGD 192 SGD 719	1 day
Extraction (simple) Additional Notes Simple 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.	SGD 64 SGD 224	1 day
Incrustation/Onlay	SGD 383 SGD 1,150	1 day
Nettoyage dentaire normal Additional Notes Regular teeth cleaning can be completed in one appoinment.	SGD 64 SGD 162	1 day
Nettoyage en profondeur, Détartrage & surfaçage radiculaire Additional Notes Periodontal 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.	SGD 128 SGD 256	1 day

6. Diagnostic

Soins Dentaires	Prix	Durée
Consultation	SGD 58 SGD 230	1 day
Radio dentaire simple	SGD 13 SGD 45	1 day

7. Autres procédures

Soins Dentaires	Prix	Durée
Garde bouche de nuit (plastique dur)	SGD 102 SGD 959	1 - 2 days
Garde bouche de nuit (plastique souple)	SGD 77 SGD 767	1 - 2 days

8. Orthodontie

Soins Dentaires	Prix	Durée
Bretelles Métalliques Additional Notes Payments can be done in 12, 18 or 24 months.	SGD 1,022 - SGD 2,045
Bretelles Transparentes Additional Notes Payments can be done in 12, 18 or 24 months.	SGD 1,278 - SGD 2,556