Cross-Border Dental Care · Mexicali, MX

Skip the $20,000 dental bill.
Same care, up to 70% less.

Licensed UABC dentists, 15+ years in practice. Modern facility. Written 5-year warranty. US patients from California, Arizona & Nevada make the trip — and save up to 70% vs. US clinic prices.

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Send a photo of your teeth and get an estimated treatment plan back the same day. No commitment.

Same implant & crown brands US clinics use — Straumann · Nobel · BioHorizons · Ivoclar

Modern dental treatment room at Pretty Smile Dental in Mexicali

70%

Less vs. US

up to, same care

5-Year Written
Warranty

Licensed
Dentists

Just 5 min from Calexico East

Cleanings, fillings and up to 8 veneers: same day.

The Math

Here's what you'd pay up north.

US prices are averages from CareCredit and the ADA Health Policy Institute (2024). Pretty Smile treatment prices include X-rays, anesthesia and materials. Your first visit is a $50 evaluation — it includes a cleaning and is credited toward your treatment.

Dental Implant

Titanium post + abutment + crown · bone graft, if needed, from $200

Las Vegas

$2,000

California

$2,000–3,500

Pretty Smile

$1,200

All-on-4 Full Arch

Full arch on 4 implants, per arch

Las Vegas

$24,000

California

$26,000–30,000

Pretty Smile

$7,500

Porcelain Crown

Per tooth, includes prep & fit

Las Vegas

$1,050

California

$1,500

Pretty Smile

$450

Porcelain Veneer

Per tooth, hand-layered

Las Vegas

$800

California

$1,500

Pretty Smile

$480

Root Canal

Endodontics, molar · crown quoted separately

Las Vegas

$800–1,200

California

$1,600

Pretty Smile

$450

Full Denture

Complete removable denture

Las Vegas

$1,300–1,600

California

$2,500

Pretty Smile

$800

Wisdom Tooth Extraction

Per tooth, surgical

Las Vegas

$300

California

$500–750

Pretty Smile

$150

Cleaning & Checkup

Regular cleaning, full mouth

Las Vegas

$200

California

$350

Pretty Smile

$70

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5 min

From the Border

The calm, scheduled alternative to Molar City. Cross at Calexico East and drive straight to us.

5-Year

Written Warranty

Signed, in English. Free re-do if an implant or crown fails.

70%

Less vs. US

Up to 70% less on the same treatments and materials.

15Y+

Experience

Of compassionate, technically-excellent dental care.

Services

Everything you came for, under one roof.

All treatments delivered with the same materials your US dentist uses — Straumann and Nobel Biocare implants, Ivoclar crowns and veneers. Just at a fraction of the cost.

General dentistry
01

General Dentistry

Cleanings, fillings, exams, X-rays. The maintenance routine, done right.

Cosmetic dentistry
02

Cosmetic & Veneers

Veneers, whitening and smile makeovers. Up to 8 veneers in a single day.

Modern dental operatory equipped for implant procedures
03

Dental Implants

Straumann & Nobel Biocare implants. The same brands US clinics use.

All-on-4
04

All-on-4 Full Arch

A full new smile in one visit. Permanent. Save $18K+ vs. US clinics.

Orthodontics
05

Orthodontics & Invisalign

Clear aligners & brackets. Monthly check-ins via video, in-person when needed.

Why Pretty Smile

Pretty Smile vs Los Algodones.

We're 5 minutes from the Calexico East crossing — same savings as Los Algodones (better known stateside as "Molar City"), without the walk-in lines, without 300+ clinics crammed into a few city blocks, and without the production-line feel of the world's most saturated dental tourism destination.

Us

Pretty Smile

Mexicali, BC · State Capital

  • Scheduled appointments, no walk-in lines

    Your time slot is yours. In and out, predictably.

  • Bilingual English–Spanish staff

    From the front desk to the chair. Nothing lost in translation.

  • Modern facility, current-generation equipment

    Intraoral scanners, in-house digital lab, modern equipment.

  • 5-year written warranty on all work

    Free re-do if something fails. We back what we do.

  • 5 minutes from Calexico East

    Cross by car and drive straight to the clinic.

Algodones

Los Algodones Clinics

aka "Molar City"

  • Walk-in model, no set appointment time

  • Hundreds of clinics to choose from, on your own

  • Lab work often sent out to third parties

  • Warranty terms vary from clinic to clinic

  • No single point of contact after you leave

Trust & Safety

Yes, it's safe. Here's why.

The biggest fear about dental work in Mexico is safety. We get it. Here's exactly what we do — verifiable, in writing — to make Pretty Smile indistinguishable from a top US clinic on every metric that matters.

Ask About Our Credentials

Licensed, Experienced Dentists

Our doctors are licensed graduates of the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC) with 15+ years in practice. We share their CV before treatment.

5-Year Written Warranty

Signed document, in English. If an implant or crown fails within 5 years, we redo it at no cost. Period.

Strict Sterilization Protocol

Autoclave sterilization, single-use disposables and surface disinfection after every patient.

FDA-Approved Materials

Straumann, Nobel Biocare, BioHorizons, Ivoclar. Original packaging, traceable lot numbers, photographed for your file.

The Team

Doctors you'd choose at any price.

Dra. Marisela Campos

Dra. Marisela Campos

Endodontics

Dra. Claudia Espinoza

Dra. Claudia Espinoza

Periodontics & Implants

Dra. Susana Ramírez

Dra. Susana Ramírez

Oral Surgery

Dr. Alberto Cervantes
Head Doctor

Dr. Alberto Cervantes

Medical Director

Dr. Sergio Morales

Dr. Sergio Morales

Orthodontics

Dr. Oscar Hernandez

Dr. Oscar Hernandez

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Alexandra Gomez

Alexandra Gomez

Pediatric Dentistry

How to Get Here

Closer than you think. Easier too.

Drive down on I-8, cross at Calexico East, and you're at the clinic 5 minutes later. No parking on the US side, no taxis, no transfers.

From

Calexico, CA

5 min from Calexico East

From

San Diego

2 h via I-8 East

From

Phoenix, AZ

4 h via I-8 West

From

Yuma, AZ

1 h via I-8 West

1

Drive to Calexico East

Take I-8 to the Calexico East port of entry. We send you the exact route and our address when you book.

2

Cross the Border

Calexico East is the newer, faster crossing. Bring Mexican auto insurance — your US policy doesn't cover you south of the border.

3

5 Minutes to Us

Pretty Smile is 5 minutes from the crossing. Drive straight in — no taxis, no transfers, no getting lost.

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Or call us: +1 (442) 367-1290

Reviews

Talk to a real patient before you book.

We're collecting verified reviews from our US patients right now. Want a reference in the meantime? Ask us on WhatsApp and we'll connect you with a recent patient from your area — no scripts, no pressure.

FAQ

The questions you're actually asking.

Real concerns from real US patients. Straight answers.

How is Pretty Smile different from Los Algodones (Molar City)?

You get the same dental tourism savings, with none of the friction. Algodones has 300+ clinics packed into a few blocks and works on a walk-in basis. Pretty Smile is one modern, calm clinic in Mexicali — by appointment only, English-first staff, in-house lab, and 5 minutes from the Calexico East crossing.

Is dental care in Mexicali really safe?

Yes — we use the same FDA-approved materials (Straumann, Nobel Biocare, BioHorizons, Ivoclar), autoclave sterilization, and our dentists are licensed UABC graduates with 15+ years in practice. We share dentist CVs and material lot numbers in writing before any procedure.

Do you accept US dental insurance?

We work with most US dental insurance plans, and with some we can bill directly — send us your plan on WhatsApp and we'll confirm yours. Either way you get a detailed itemized invoice in English with US-recognized CDT codes, and we help you file.

Does your staff speak English?

Every team member who interacts with patients — from the front desk to the dental chair — speaks fluent English. Treatment plans, consent forms, and warranties are all issued in English.

What happens if something fails after I go home?

We issue a 5-year written warranty on every implant and crown. If anything fails within that window — wear, fracture, integration issues — we redo it at no cost.

How long do I need to stay in Mexicali?

Cleanings and fillings: same-day, in and out in 2–4 hours. Veneers: up to 8 in a single day; full-arch cases, one trip of 5 days. Crowns: one trip of 3–5 days — made in our own in-house lab. Implants: typically 2 trips, 4 months apart. All-on-4: one 5-day trip. We coordinate everything around your schedule.

Do I need a passport to cross the border?

Yes — a valid US passport or passport card is required to re-enter the US. No visa needed for visits under 180 days into Mexico. We'll send you a full pre-trip checklist after booking.

How do I get a quote?

The fastest path: WhatsApp us a photo of your teeth (or an existing X-ray if you have one) and we'll reply the same day with an estimated treatment plan and price. Free, no commitment.

Start Here

Skip the form. Just text us.

The easiest way: send us a WhatsApp message with what you need and a photo of your teeth. You'll get an estimated treatment plan and price back the same day, in English.

No commitment. We answer during clinic hours.

US Line

+1 (442) 367-1290

Email

[email protected]

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