Make Me Smile is a cosmetic and minimally invasive dental clinic located in the Zona Urbana Rio Tijuana district of Tijuana, Mexico. With a team of certified specialists bringing over 15 years of clinical experience, the clinic focuses on high-aesthetic dentistry, conservative treatments that preserve natural tooth structure, and effective pain management. Make Me Smile serves both local patients and a growing number of American visitors who cross the border from San Diego for affordable, high-quality dental care.
Why Choose Make Me Smile
Make Me Smile is built around a minimally invasive philosophy, reducing overtreatment by preserving as much healthy tooth structure as possible while using bioactive materials that restore function and aesthetics. The clinic stands out for its cross-border patient infrastructure: it accepts American PPO dental insurance plans including Cigna and other major carriers, allowing U.S. patients to use their existing benefits for treatment in Tijuana. A dedicated binational transport service provides scheduled pickup and drop-off across the U.S.-Mexico border, removing the logistical barrier for patients traveling from San Diego and surrounding areas. Every consultation includes a full diagnosis with multiple treatment options at transparent, fair pricing, so patients understand their choices before committing.
Treatments and Specialties
Smile design is a flagship service, combining veneers, whitening, and gum contouring to create a personalized aesthetic result tailored to each patient's facial features. Porcelain veneers and dental crowns are crafted for both strength and natural appearance. Dental implants and full-mouth rehabilitation address missing or damaged teeth with durable, long-term solutions. Microscope-assisted endodontics uses high-magnification technology to treat infected root canals with greater precision and higher success rates. Orthodontics options include traditional brackets, invisible aligners, and palatal expanders. The clinic also provides teeth whitening, periodontal treatment for gum and bone disease, oral and maxillofacial surgery including wisdom tooth extraction, and dental prosthetics for partial and complete dentures.
Our Dental Team
The clinic is led by Dr. Mauricio Pasillas, a dental surgeon who graduated from Universidad De La Salle Bajio and specializes in aesthetic and minimally invasive dentistry. Dr. Pasillas oversees all cosmetic and restorative cases with a focus on conservative treatment planning. The endodontics department is headed by Dr. Andrea Pablos, also a graduate of Universidad De La Salle Bajio, who specializes in microscope-assisted root canal treatments. The team includes additional certified specialists in orthodontics, periodontics, maxillofacial surgery, and prosthodontics.
Facilities and Technology
Make Me Smile operates from a modern facility on Avenida Mision de Loreto in the Zona Rio district. The clinic is equipped with dental operating microscopes for precision endodontic procedures and uses advanced diagnostic and treatment technology across all departments. The environment is designed to provide a calm, low-stress patient experience with an emphasis on effective pain control throughout every procedure.
International Patient Services
The clinic's team is bilingual in English and Spanish, supporting seamless communication for American patients. Make Me Smile offers a binational transport plan with scheduled cross-border pickup for patients coming from the United States, as well as complimentary valet parking for local visitors. The clinic accepts a wide range of American PPO dental insurance plans and assists patients with insurance verification before treatment.
Location and Access
Make Me Smile is located at Av. Mision de Loreto 2962, Int. 102, Piso 1, Zona Urbana Rio Tijuana, 22010, Tijuana, B.C., Mexico. The clinic sits in the Zona Rio commercial district, approximately 10 minutes from the San Ysidro border crossing and easily accessible from San Diego. Opening hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.