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Reviews of Smile MakeOver Playa.

Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. 217 aggregated from Google. Screened for duplication and printed as written. They are not visit-verified.

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SmileJet AI analysis

What these reviews add up to.

5.5 out of 10

Overall score

50 reviews read

4 public sources checked

Confidence in the reading: High

Last written 12 May 2026

Smile MakeOver Playa is an established Playa del Carmen clinic targeting US and Canadian patients with English service, transparent USD pricing, and notable savings on implants and All-on-4. However the review pool contains several serious clinical complaints including forgotten anaesthesia, implant brand substitution, and an early crown failure, while the team holds no US training or implant accreditations and Cedula numbers are not publicly verifiable. The 4.65 rating across 217 reviews masks meaningful risk for the kind of complex implant work the clinic markets.

Authenticity

5/10

Real clinic with 217 Google reviews at 4.65 and named Mexican-trained dentists, but operates across at least four marketing domains and Cedula Profesional numbers are not publicly disclosed.

Treatment quality

4/10

Multiple specific complaints in the review pool including forgotten anaesthesia mid-surgery, two implants destroyed by mismatched brand substitution, a crown failing within 6 months, and a botched sinus lift; these are serious surgical-protocol concerns.

Cleanliness

6/10

Patients describe the office as modern and clean with no recurring hygiene complaints; no sterilisation standard or autoclave class is documented on the site.

Team

5/10

Dr. Alejandra Paz (prosthodontics and implantology postgrad, La Salle Bajio) and Dr. Martha Tziu (oral rehabilitation, Anahuac) are named; no DDS, no US training, no AAID or AACD membership confirmed.

Price value

7/10

USD prices published on sister site: $900 single implant, $420 to $450 crowns, $9,800 per-arch All-on-4, representing roughly 60 to 70 percent savings vs USA when work succeeds.

Tourist suitability

6/10

English-speaking team and free hotel transport are offered; no airport transfer, no named coordinator, and no written warranty terms are documented.

What comes up well

  • Transparent USD pricing including $900 implants and $9,800 per-arch All-on-4
  • English-speaking team with concierge service and free hotel transport
  • On-site lab and endodontic microscope mentioned

Points to weigh

  • Reviews describe forgotten anaesthesia mid-surgery and a botched sinus lift
  • One patient reports two implants destroyed by undisclosed brand substitution
  • Crown failed within 6 months with no practical remedy for traveling patient
  • No US training, no AAID or AACD membership, Cedula numbers not disclosed
  • Operates four marketing domains which can fragment review trails

This analysis is written by AI from the reviews below and the public sources it could find. It is a reading of what patients reported, not a clinical endorsement and not medical advice. How clinics are listed and screened is set out in our trust and safety policy.

The evidence

What patients actually wrote.

4.7

out of 5, from 217 reviews

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3 0
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Patrick Pharand Alana Laferté via Google 5.0 out of 5
Very professional and kind. We’ve gone twice and have had a pleasant experience. Would definitely recommend!
Reply from the clinic

Thank you so much! We're happy to have welcomed you twice and even happier to read each visit was a pleasant one. We truly appreciate your review!🦷 …

Dave Roberts via Google 5.0 out of 5
My zirconia crowns look great and feel so solid. My bite is perfect. They did an amazing job, and at a fraction of the cost in the US. I couldn't be happier! Thank you so much.
Reply from the clinic

We’re thrilled you’re loving your zirconia crowns! Thank you for your trust—it was a pleasure helping you achieve that perfect bite and smile🦷 …

Jill Dorje via Google 1.0 out of 5
Unprofessional Underhanded Money Hungry This review is long but please read it in its entirety This is a candid recounting of the terrible experience I had with Smile Makeover. I initially sent my records from my dentist in the US and we discussed two options, a bridge or implant. I indicated I didn’t want to make more than one trip due to the expense and chose the bridge option. However, when I…
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I arrived in Playa del Carmen for my first appointment, I was told they couldn’t complete the bridge in one trip, and that I would have to return a second time. I felt manipulated, but since I had already gone to the expense of the trip, I had no choice but to have a procedure done. I chose the implant option as there was not much difference in the cost. I came back months later to get the crown for the implant. They rescheduled my first appointment a couple hours before I was to go in. I went to my second appointment but I was not happy with the crown the dentist showed me and they said they would make another. My third appointment was scheduled for 4:30 pm and they called me half an hour before I was to be picked up to say it had changed to 5pm, but not to worry as I would get right in to see the dentist when I arrived. After I was picked up, the driver got a call and told me he had to pick up another patient before going to the clinic. He proceeded to drive outside of the city to a resort miles away! By the time I got to the clinic, I had been riding around in the van for almost 45 minutes and then sat in the waiting room for another hour waiting before getting in. It was obvious that they had severely overbooked their appointments. During my appointment, I had to ask for other slight alterations and wait for those to be done. At one point, the likely exhausted dentist dropped a screw in my mouth and didn’t notice. I had to point to my mouth and get his attention to take it out so I didn’t swallow it. Finally, the crown was in and I left the office; it was after 8pm. The next day I messaged the office to ask if it was necessary to come back in for the dentist to check everything before I went back home and to ask when the driver would pick my daughter and me up to take us to the Cancun airport. They told me that because I had not spent at least $1,000 on this visit I was not eligible for the complimentary airport shuttle. Upon arrival, we were picked up from the airport and taken to our hotel. The dental coordinator did not mention a spending threshold for the free shuttle. They then proceeded to tell me that they could arrange airport transportation for $80 USD per person. I told them how ridiculous that was and scrambled to find alternate airport transportation, which cost $55 for two people, not $160. I have never been treated so disrespectfully by any provider of a service. It is difficult to fathom how unprofessional and thoughtless they were. The only positive thing I can say about Smile Makeover is that the dental work seems to be quality work, but this remains to be seen, as I have only had the crown for a couple weeks.

Bev Kidd via Google 5.0 out of 5
All personnel at Smile Makeover are very pleasant and helpful. The facility is top of the line regarding the offices/exam rooms and all their equipment. I can’t wait to come back for follow up exams.
Bill Loth via Google 5.0 out of 5
I am Baverley Loth and Bill my husband also had work done and it was amazingly well done for us both. We would recommend this office anytime. The staff is so knowledgeable ,friendly and the office is immaculate for cleanliness. We would go back anytime!
Alice Mwangi via Google 5.0 out of 5
Well if I had my way, Smile Makeover would be sitting at a 5 star rating. But oh well, this was my second appointment. My teeth were a literal mess and I needed a lot of work done. First appointment was in 2023, I had a extractions, implants placed ,crowns and some gum work. I literally live in my head and contemplated leaving before getting all that done but my smile had been hideous for so…
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long and was tired of it. Also, they do give you general anesthesia and I couldn’t remember most of it. Overall my first visit was great, minimal pain and swelling and was back home in eight days. Dr Marta did most of my work and not only is she brilliant she is the kindest human being ever. Also, the clinic is mostly operated by women which was a huge plus for me.They were really great. First forward to 1 1/2 years later, I went back. Really, I was supposed to go back for my permanents in six months just couldn’t bring myself to do it. My temporaries were working pretty well but one came off and I wasn’t about to be toothless or stubby.. This visit I felt like I either had more work done or my gums were just too sensitive. I got my permanents places and had my lip pulled down to cover the ridge. They gave me general anesthesia while removing my temporary crowns and revealing my implants and a Xanax when placing my permanents. It was a breeze for the most part. I still got the same dr, Dr Marta thank goodness! Anyways, my smile now I think is perfect.Most importantly, I don’t think I will ever appreciate going to the dentist but Smile Makeover does make this experience bearable and it’s a fraction of the cost.For anyone struggling with dental anxiety, this is the place to be. Just go, it will be over before you know it! Either way my experience was amazing, the whole staff is wonderful. I am a very difficult client but they really did help me. I would have posted my grinning face but I am a but swollen so later it is. I appreciate everything and may all good things follow you all!

Ashley Dorner via Google 1.0 out of 5
At the beginning steps of my treatment everything seemed to be pretty good, a lot of communication and quickly responding to any questions that I had. Me and my husband both wanted to have work done but back home in Canada my husband had a quote for about $14,000 for his whole treatment which included Invisalign, root canal, cleaning and veneers. His treatment went up quite a bit when we arrived…
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and would have been about $17,000 cad with no option for payment plan so I was the only one who went ahead. My treatment was extremely straight forward. I have had Invisalign in the past and wanted veneers for purely cosmetic purposes. After my consult I paid my deposit and returned two days later to prep and get my temporary’s. After they prepped my teeth they suggested that maybe I don’t need the temporary ones because there wasn’t much difference as I didn’t need much prepping. I’ve never had veneers done so I agreed. When asking what I wanted it was very quick… I was expecting to see something with the scans given of what my teeth would look like afterwards. I was asked what style I wanted and Color and was set off. I returned another two days later and had the veneers put on. There was again no communication of what they would look like or the plan, just straight into it. I didn’t get to see my teeth until half of the top was already finished. It looked good but didn’t seem as white as I expected. After we finished I looked one last time in the mirror and they again, alright. I asked for a nightguard which was planned to be given to me when my driver came to pick me up for the airport, paid for it and was done. When seeing my teeth in natural light, they looked like the same color I had before they were prepped. There was hardly any difference. I decided that I would wear them for a day and see how I felt. The next day I did not feel any better. I contacted two numbers that were communicating with me great up until I paid about options to make them whiter before I left, and now they were ignoring me. I did not receive the night guard that I paid for as well. I feel like the process was rushed and corners were cut like giving me a temporary to wear before they were permanently cemented onto my teeth to see how I felt about it or showing me a before and after of what the treatment may look like before starting. Overall, the work is decent but again I went in for cosmetic reasons… the communication is only great when they are trying to get you to commit to the treatment. Update: veneer chipped while flossing less than a week after having them done. Went to the dentist here and they said that the veneers had ridges along the gum line and were already collecting plaque due to being finished halfway… have to pay another 3000 to fix everything that was not completed properly

Christopher Clark via Google 5.0 out of 5
I haven't had a decent smile in over 15 years. I found smile makeover and talk with them for some time to come up with a plan. Iam sure glad I did. They were very professional and accommodating and after 5 appointments I have a smile again.
unkorly - via Google 5.0 out of 5
Very good service, painless procedures. Got an implant, it was done extremely neat.
Ani Kutuzov via Google 5.0 out of 5
It was a very smooth experience with Smile Makeover. We ordered a Zoom bleaching and Karla arranged everything super good. They pick up us from our hotel and later on dropped us at our next destination. …
kyle minchin via Google 1.0 out of 5
Had a tooth removed in April of 2024, and a crown placed beside that tooth. I had a denture tooth (flipper) created for the missing tooth. …
Florabelle Johnson via Google 5.0 out of 5
Very professional, helpful and friendly staffs. They will take care of you from start to the end. No worries on pick ups & drop offs from the airport shuttle and the appointments …
F H via Google 4.0 out of 5
The care was great including follow-up calls to see how you’re doing after the treatment, but get them to fill out your dental insurance forms before you pay them…they ghosted me when I needed additional info. …
Reply from the clinic

Good afternoon. Thank you for sharing your experience regarding the aftercare follow-up. We’re sorry to hear about the inconvenience you faced with the dental insurance forms. … More

Mark Eichler via Google 5.0 out of 5
Best dental experience I have ever had! I highly recommend!
Julie reist via Google 5.0 out of 5
Came all the way from Ontario Canada for the service, and was very amazed and pleased with everything. All the staff was absolutely amazing.
anna orlandi via Google 5.0 out of 5
This place is beyond AMAZING...we flew from Canada, stayed at a resort for a week...Smile MAKEOVER picked us up for every appointment!!! My partner had extensive work done; including root canals (3), caps and …
Aiden Randt (Heather) via Google 5.0 out of 5
My whole life I have struggled with bad genetics of my mouth especially my teeth. As a kid of 10yrs old you never think your parents would just cut you off their dental plan! Well that what’s happened to me and as a result (with Genetics …
Reply from the clinic

Dear Heather. Thank you for taking the time to share your journey and experience with Smile Makeover. We are delighted to hear we could help you regain your confidence and … More

Lizzie Golob via Google 5.0 out of 5
Great office with friendly staff! They did beautiful work! 😊 …
Tomer Schwartzberg via Google 5.0 out of 5
I had an excellent experience here and would highly recommend them to anyone in need of dental care. I had several fillings and a tooth extraction done, and everything went smoothly. The staff was incredibly professional and attentive …
John Keith via Google 5.0 out of 5
Very professional staff. They take care of all of the details, and do amazing work. All you have to do is show up. They pick you up at the airport, provide you with rides to and from. The staff is amazing and so professional. I am so glad that I chose Smile MakeOver Playa for my dental needs.
NAY Z via Google 5.0 out of 5
Such amazing work they do... I am so glad to have found this dentist. I fly from New York for all my dental work and each time I leave satisfied . …
Carrie Bladyka via Google 5.0 out of 5
These people did an absolutely amazing job with my husbands teeth. Very professional, they sent a car free of charge to pick up and drop off from our residence. 100% great experience, definitely recommend.
Jimmy L'heureux via Google 5.0 out of 5
It's better located and it's a good price and I'm very happy with their service for whitening my teeth
Catherine Thiessen via Google 5.0 out of 5
Excellent service, fast and efficient treatment and in my case, zero pain! I had 1 implant done here and I would do it again in a heartbeat...highly recommend 👌 …

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