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Welcome to vm dental
Our story began in 1991, when Dr. Samuel Velázquez Guerrero opened VM Dental with a simple vision: to provide exceptional dentistry with warmth, integrity, and a personal touch.
Almost 40 years later, that vision lives on through Dr. Marla Velázquez (orthodontist) and Dr. Alan Velázquez (cosmetic and implant dentist), who proudly continue his legacy. Together with a talented team of specialized dentists, they blend advanced techniques with the same care and dedication their father instilled, creating smiles that are as healthy as they are beautiful.
For us, dentistry is more than treatment, it’s building relationships that last generations. We are honored to be part of your story and grateful for your trust.
📞 619-250-7509 | We look forward to welcoming you to our family.
Almost 40 years later, that vision lives on through Dr. Marla Velázquez (orthodontist) and Dr. Alan Velázquez (cosmetic and implant dentist), who proudly continue his legacy. Together with a talented team of specialized dentists, they blend advanced techniques with the same care and dedication their father instilled, creating smiles that are as healthy as they are beautiful.
For us, dentistry is more than treatment, it’s building relationships that last generations. We are honored to be part of your story and grateful for your trust.
📞 619-250-7509 | We look forward to welcoming you to our family.
Our Team
Dr. Marla Velazquez
Orthodontics
Dr. Ana Delia Velazquez
Orthodontics
Dr. Temachtiani Urrea
Orthodontics
Dr. Carlo Valenzuela
Oral Surgery/Dental implants
Dr. Kimberly Montes
General & cosmetic dentistry
Dr. Fernanda Miranda
General & cosmetic dentistry
Dra. Anabel Aranda
General & Cosmetic Dentistry
Dr. Dayanara Romano
Periodontist
Dr. Melissa Martinez
Periodontist
Dr. Selena Mora
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Gabriel Salgado
Endodontist
Dr. Mirtha Suarez
Endodontist
Dr. Claudia Sandoval
Endodontist
Dr. Alan Velazquez
Esthetic and Implant Dentistry
Karen
Dental Assistant
Alexa
Dental Assistant
Karla Meza
Receptionist
Meet Dr. Alan
Starting his dental career at just 15 years old, Dr. Alan went on to train at prestigious institutions including the University of Minnesota, University of Washington, University of Utah, and in Tel Aviv, Israel. He is among the first dentists in Mexico certified in osseodensification, an advanced, minimally invasive dental implant technique. His expertise also includes oral cancer prevention, digital restorative dentistry, and public health, ensuring patient safety even in challenging times like the COVID-19 pandemic.
As a professor at U.A.B.C. and an active member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) and the International Association of Dental Research (IADR), Dr. Alan combines clinical skill with a passion for teaching and research. He has presented at international dental conferences in Mexico, the United States, Canada, Colombia, Spain, and the U.K., with publications in recognized dental journals.
Whether you need cosmetic smile design, dental implants, or advanced restorative treatments, Dr. Alan provides personalized care with the latest techniques and technology.
Book your consultation today at VM Dental in Tijuana and discover expert dental care trusted by patients from both Mexico and Southern California.
Meet Dr. Marla
Dr. Marla Velazquez is an expienced orthodontist in Tijuana, Mexico, specializing in advanced orthodontic treatments, clear aligners, and digital orthodontics. She earned her dental degree from Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC) and completed her postgraduate specialty in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopecics, gaining expertise in diagnosis, biomechanics, and interdisciplinary treatment planning.
In 2024-2025, she expanded her international training at Aarhus University in Denmark, through an eight-month graduate program in Orthodontics, focusing on evidence-based biomechanics, esthetic smile design, and complex case management. She collaborated with leading orthodontist and researchers from across Europe, enhancing her approach to modern orthodontic care.
Certified in advanced clear aligner therapy, Dr. Velazquez designs fully customized treatments using state-of-the-art digital technology, offering patients discreet, comfortable, and highly effective solutions. Her personalized approach blends precision, functionality, and natural esthetics, helping patients of all ages achieve healthy, confident smiles.
In 2024-2025, she expanded her international training at Aarhus University in Denmark, through an eight-month graduate program in Orthodontics, focusing on evidence-based biomechanics, esthetic smile design, and complex case management. She collaborated with leading orthodontist and researchers from across Europe, enhancing her approach to modern orthodontic care.
Certified in advanced clear aligner therapy, Dr. Velazquez designs fully customized treatments using state-of-the-art digital technology, offering patients discreet, comfortable, and highly effective solutions. Her personalized approach blends precision, functionality, and natural esthetics, helping patients of all ages achieve healthy, confident smiles.
Treatments
Dental Implants
Titanium implants
Digital Dentistry
We use state of the art technology, including: Cone beam 3D xrays, Intraoral Scanner, Digital Smile Design, Digital Shade Matcher
Learn MoreEsthetic Dentistry
Veneers, all ceramic crowns and bridges
Orthodontics
Invisalign and traditional Braces
Restorative Dentistry
Composite fillings, Composite veneers
Preventive Dentistry
Cleanings
Dental whitening
in office or take home kit
Pediatric Dentistry
preventive sealants, composite fillings, pulpotomy, crowns, orthopedics
Periodontics
Root planing, gingivectomy, bone graft
New Patient Guide
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1. Booking Your Appointment
-You can schedule your visit by phone, WhatsApp, email, or through our website’s contact form. -Please let us know if you require a Medical Pass for faster return to the U.S. — we can prepare it in advance. -Let us know if you want to use your dental insurance so we can verify coverage before your appointment.
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2. Your First Visit
During your first appointment, we will: 1. Review your dental and medical history. 2. Take any necessary X-rays or scans. 3. Perform a complete dental evaluation. 4. Discuss your treatment options and answer your questions. You will receive a personalized treatment plan and cost estimate before starting any procedure.
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3. What to Bring
1. Valid ID or passport. 2. Any recent dental X-rays (if available). 3. A list of your current medications. 4. For U.S. patients: Documents or instructions for the Medical Pass (if requested). 5. Insurance ID and info (if using)
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4. Payment Options
We accept: 1. Cash (USD or MXN) 2. Major credit and debit cards 3. Bank transfers
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5. Crossing the Border
We are located less than a mile from the San Ysidro–Tijuana border. You can drive across, use the Medical Pass for a faster return, or walk and take a taxi/Uber from the border (average cost: $5 USD).
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6. Comfort & Safety
Your safety is our priority. We follow strict sterilization protocols and use the latest dental technology to ensure precise, comfortable treatments.
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We look forward to welcoming you to VM Dental and being part of your journey toward a healthier, more confident smile. 📞 Call/WhatsApp: 619-250-7509
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Location
How Do you Get to VM Dental?
By Car: Our office is conveniently located less than a mile from Tijuana/San Ysidro border which is considered the busiest border crossing in the world. We are right on the entrance of downtown Tijuana. It is an easy 4 min drive, place our office name or address in your GPS, C. Tercera 2216, Zona Centro, 22000 Tijuana, B.C. we are located between Ocampo avenue and Negrete avenue, middle of the block on the right hand side. For your convenience we also offer medical Pass (dedicated line for a faster return to the states).
Walking: if you prefer to leave your car at a parking lot in San Ysidro or take the Trolley to San Ysidro Station you can walk across San Ysidro border crossing. From there we recommend to request an uber or to take a taxi, which normally costs about $5 dlls.
If you would rather use public transportation, then once you cross the border look for the nearest SITT station, which is the city's Bus Rapid Transit system (BRT). The ride is a mere 14 pesos (about $.70 USD, make sure you bring change) , starting at either San Ysidro or Ped West station and then after about two stops you will need get down on Calle Tercera station which is located right on the world famous Avenida Revolución and from there it's a two block walk to our office.
By Car: Our office is conveniently located less than a mile from Tijuana/San Ysidro border which is considered the busiest border crossing in the world. We are right on the entrance of downtown Tijuana. It is an easy 4 min drive, place our office name or address in your GPS, C. Tercera 2216, Zona Centro, 22000 Tijuana, B.C. we are located between Ocampo avenue and Negrete avenue, middle of the block on the right hand side. For your convenience we also offer medical Pass (dedicated line for a faster return to the states).
Walking: if you prefer to leave your car at a parking lot in San Ysidro or take the Trolley to San Ysidro Station you can walk across San Ysidro border crossing. From there we recommend to request an uber or to take a taxi, which normally costs about $5 dlls.
If you would rather use public transportation, then once you cross the border look for the nearest SITT station, which is the city's Bus Rapid Transit system (BRT). The ride is a mere 14 pesos (about $.70 USD, make sure you bring change) , starting at either San Ysidro or Ped West station and then after about two stops you will need get down on Calle Tercera station which is located right on the world famous Avenida Revolución and from there it's a two block walk to our office.
Contact
- Calle Tercera 2216-A, Downtown Tijuana, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
- +1-619-250-7509
+1-619-250-7509- +52-6646880736
- info@vm.dental
- Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm Saturdays 9am to 3pm
Schedule an appointment with us today!
619-250 7509
Calle 3era #2216-A Zona Centro Tijuana, Baja California
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Price list
*These prices are an estimate. We always recommend you to book an appointment with our specialists who will guide and explain treatment options.
*Prices are in USD.
Diagnostic
| Clinical Oral Evaluation | Average U.S. Cost | At VM Dental | Approximate Savings |
Limited oral evaluation (problem focused) Includes one periapical x-ray | $90 | $20 | 78% |
| Comprehensive oral evaluation - new or established patient | $120 | $60 | 50% |
Diagnostic imaging | |||
| Complete series of intraoral radiographic x-rays | $226 | $60 | 73% |
| Panoramic x-ray (extraoral) | $130 | $25 | 81% |
| Cone beam CT (extraoral) - one arch | $350-466 | $85 | 82% |
| Cone beam CT (extraoral) - both jaws | $350-466 | $120 | 74% |
| Veneers, Crowns & Restorations | Average U.S. Cost | At VM Dental | Approximate Savings |
| Porcelain Veneer (per veneer) | $1,350 | $490 | 64% |
| Direct Composite Veneer (per veneer) | $800 | $250 | 69% |
| Porcelain Fused to Metal Crown | $1,100 | $365 | 67% |
| E.max Crown (all ceramic) | $1,365 | $490 | 64% |
| Full Zirconia Crown (all ceramic) | $1,365 | $490 | 64% |
| E.max inlays and onlays | $1,160 | $400 | 66% |
| Fiber post and core build up | $395 | $137 | 65% |
| Night Guard | $475 | $120 | 75% |
| Implants | Average U.S. Cost | At VM Dental | Approximate Savings |
| Titanium implant (price includes implant only) | $4,550 | $840 | 82% |
| Prefabricated Implant abutment | $870 | $273 | 69% |
| Custom implant abutment | $1,489 | $330 | 78% |
| Zirconia Crown over implant | $2,367 | $490 | 79% |
| Bone graft (per tooth) | $847 | $400 | 53% |
| Additional bone graft (per tooth) | $640 | $250 | 61% |
| Intracrestal Sinus lift | $2,053 | $500 | 76% |
| Lateral Window Sinus lift | $3,485 | $1,200 | 66% |
| Implant supported denture (removable) with 2 implants | $6,500 | $3,250 | 50% |
| Implant overdenture (removable) with 4 implants | $8,000 | $4,500 | 44% |
| All on 4 or 6 implants - includes all extractions, sinus and socket grafts, implants and fixed bridge (price per arch) | $25,000 | $8,900- $13,300 | 65% |
| Removable Dentures | Average U.S. Cost | At VM Dental | Approximate Savings |
| Full Denture (acrylic teeth) upper or lower | $1,950 | $498 | 74% |
| Partial Denture (metal frame) | $2,120 | $400-550 | 81% |
| Partial Denture (flexible frame) | $1,650 | $350-450 | 79% |
| Immediate Denture | $2,180 | $520 | 76% |
| Fillings | Average U.S. Cost | At VM Dental | Approximate Savings |
| Composite (1 surface) | $210 | $68 | 68% |
| Composite (2 surface) | $265 | $78 | 71% |
| Composite (3 surface) | $325 | $88 | 73% |
| Composite (4 surface) | $390 | $98 | 75% |
| Teeth Whitening | Average U.S. Cost | At VM Dental | Approximate Savings |
| In-office | $375 | $220 | 41% |
| At-home | $339 | $160 | 53% |
| Orthodontics | Average U.S. Cost | At VM Dental | Approximate Savings |
| Conventional metal braces | $4,800 | $1,800 - $2,500 | 52% |
| Self-ligating metal braces | $6,450 | $3,500 | 46% |
| Invisalign | $3,500 - $8,000 | $1,200 - $4,500 | 47% |
| Surgical placement of mini implant (orthodontic) | $1,438 | $200 | 86% |
| Oral Surgery | Average U.S. Cost | At VM Dental | Approximate Savings |
| Simple tooth extraction | $224 | $60 | 73% |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $394 | $120 | 70% |
| Removal of wisdom tooth (soft tissue impacted) | $373 | $160 | 57% |
| Removal of wisdom tooth (partial bony impacted) | $465 | $190 | 59% |
| Removal of wisdom tooth (Fully bone impacted) | $573 | $250 | 56% |
| Root Canal Treatment | Average U.S. Cost | At VM Dental | Approximate Savings |
| Anterior | $890 | $240 | 73% |
| Bicuspid | $1,000 | $280 | 72% |
| Molar | $1,230 | $280 | 77% |
| Re-treatment | $1,400 | $320 | 77% |
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F.A.Q.
What are your payment options?
We accept Cash, as well as debit or credit cards including: Visa, Mastercard and American Express.
Do you accept U.S. Insurance?
Yes, we accept major U.S. Insurance as long as it's a PPO Plan.
Do I have to pay out of pocket if I have dental insurance?
All patients who use their insurance at our office need to pay out of pocket and then you will be reimbursed by your insurance after the appropriate claim is submitted.
Do you take HMO insurance?
Unfortunately no, HMO only covers treatments done in offices within a closed network. We recommend you look into PPO plans.
Does insurance cover cosmetic treatments?
Unfortunately no, insurance does not cover treatments for cosmetic purposes and that includes veneers and/or teeth whitening.
Can I use Uber in Mexico?
Yes, it is safe to use uber in Mexico.
Do you have payment plans?
Yes, we can accommodate according to treatment length as long as the cost is covered when we finish your treatment.
What is your cancellation policy?
We know that sometimes unexpected circumstances may lead to a cancelled appointment, we ask you to inform us if you need to reschedule your appointment with at least 48 hours notice in order to offer that appointment to somebody who is waiting for a cancellation, failure to do so will incur in a $30 dlls fee that will be charged to your account. You can get in touch with us via text, email or by phone.
Do you have parking?
Yes, we offer free parking to our patients right next to our office.
Do you have medical fast pass?
Yes, we offer this to our patients so that they can get across the border faster as the border wait times can be slower in the regular lanes.