Average cost of a smile makeover with Dr. Alan Martinez

Here’s a cost comparison for a smile makeover with veneers at Baja Dental Smile in Tijuana Dentist (commonly referred to locally as Baja Dental) versus the average clinic in San Diego:

🦷 Costs with Alan Martinez in Tijuana (Mexico)

💡 Estimated Prices for Veneers (based on local pricing guides for Tijuana clinics including Mexico dental Implants):

• E.max porcelain veneers: ~$500 per tooth

• Translucent zirconia veneers: ~$500 per tooth

• Lumineers (no-prep veneers): ~$625 per tooth➡️ These are typical quotes seen for Dr. Alan Martinez-style veneer pricing in Tijuana, at Baja Smile dental.

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👉 Full smile makeover examples:• 10 veneers (upper arch): ~$3,950–$5,000 USD total• Larger smile makeovers (upper + lower) may range $4,500–$9,000+ depending on number and material.

📌 Why Tijuana prices are lower:

• Lower clinic overhead and labor costs

• Often included packages (consultation, whitening, temporary veneers, sometimes transfers)

• Still performed by trained dentists (some U.S.-trained) near the border.

  
  

🏙️ Average Cost in San Diego, CA (USA)

💡 Typical Per-Tooth Veneer Costs:

• Porcelain veneers: $1,200–$2,500 per tooth (most common range)

• Composite resin veneers: $600–$1,500 per tooth 

• Some clinics quote porcelain as high as ~$3,000 per tooth in premium practices.

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📊 Smile Makeover Examples:

• 6 veneers: ~$6,000–$15,000+ total

• 8 veneers (common “Hollywood smile”): ~$8,000–$20,000+ total Prices vary by clinic, dentist experience, materials, and whether additional procedures (whitening, gum shaping, crowns) are included.

  
  

Quick Comparison Summary

General Savings: Patients can often save 50–70% (or even more) by getting veneers in Tijuana vs. San Diego while still receiving high-quality cosmetic dental care.

🧩 Things to Consider When Comparing Costs

✔ Material differences: Some cheaper veneers (composite) are less durable than premium porcelain or E.max.

✔ Travel and accommodation: Factor in travel costs, hotel, meals, and time.

✔ Follow-ups: Make sure warranty, aftercare, and follow-up visits are clear—especially if complications arise once you’re back home.

✔ Dentist qualifications: Always verify credentials and reviews for any cosmetic dental clinic.

✔ Total procedure scope: Smile makeovers often include more than veneers (whitening, shaping), which can change total cost. We also can do a digital Smile design on the computer, to show you what you will look like after we are done.