Zona Centro, Tijuana · over 600 kids seen
A clinic made for the littlest members of the family.
Pediatric dentists, a play area and a surprise prize at the end of the visit. We see kids from their first tooth through their teens, and you can stay with them the whole time.
Our story /
Dentalist opened in Zona Centro in August 2024, and most of our patients are kids. That’s why this clinic is now called Dentalist Kids: it’s designed for them.
Our director, Dr. Vanessa Machuca, is a pediatric dentist, as is Dr. Stephanie. Dr. Ulises handles orthodontics for teens.
New adult patients are seen at Dentalist, our clinic for adults at Plaza Pavilion. If your kids already come to us, you can be seen here too.
Dr. Vanessa Machuca explains how we work · In Spanish · 54 s
Dentalist Kids in numbers
600+
Kids seen
2
Pediatric dentists on the team
6 mo
The age we start seeing them
4.9
Google rating
How we work /No rush, no fear
Four things that make a child’s visit to the dentist different.
Trust comes first
We explain everything in words they understand, show them each instrument before we use it and go at their pace.
Parents in the room
You can stay for the whole visit. At the end, we explain what we found and how to care for their teeth at home.
Prevention first
Cleanings that teach them to brush: we color the plaque so they can see it, they practice and they leave with fluoride.
For every child
We have experience with autism, ADHD and other special needs. When needed, we treat them with sedation or in the operating room.
Treatments /
From their first tooth to their braces
Reference prices. After the assessment, we give you their plan and its cost in writing.
- 01First visit60 min · MX$1,000An assessment with a pediatric dentist, X-rays and a written plan. There’s a surprise prize at the end.
- 02Cleaning with fluorideMX$1,200We color the plaque so they learn to brush it away, and they leave with fluoride varnish.
- 03SealantsFrom MX$1,000They protect new molars from cavities as they come in.
- 04Tooth-colored fillingsFrom MX$1,000To fix a cavity with a material that matches their teeth.
- 05Pulpotomy and crownsFrom MX$2,000When a cavity has reached the nerve of a baby tooth.
- 06Space maintainersFrom MX$3,500They hold the space of a tooth that was lost too early.
- 07Sedation or operating roomQuoted after the assessmentFor very young children, kids with special needs or kids who need a lot of treatment.
- 08Orthodontics for teensDown payment from MX$8,500Braces or clear aligners with Dr. Ulises, our orthodontist.
Plaque shows up in colorThe clinic /Toys, color and lots of patience
A reception with a play area and exam rooms designed for kids, in Zona Centro. Dentalist, the clinic for adults, is at Plaza Pavilion.
Kids’ exam room
Reception and play areaHours
Monday to Friday, 9am–5pmSaturdays, 9am–2pmClosed on Sundays
Parking
Valet parking available
Specialists /The team caring for your kids
Meet the whole teamReviews /What parents say
4.9
Reviews on Google
I took my baby to his first checkup, and she explained absolutely everything to us, from what to expect in the coming months to how to brush his little teeth and prevent cavities and disease. She will definitely be my son’s dentist.
I liked that during the extraction they treated my daughter with a lot of care, explaining the procedure to her even though she’s a little girl. She didn’t come out scared.
Dr. Vanessa and her team were very patient with my daughter, who is on the spectrum. An excellent professional; I highly recommend her.
Reviews translated from Spanish.
For parents /
Your kids already come to us. Now it’s your turn.
Dentalist, our clinic for adults, is at Plaza Pavilion and open every day: implants, cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, root canals and gum care, with your plan and your price in writing.
Meet Dentalist
Questions /
What parents ask us
Anything else? Call us at +52 664 597 7347 or message us on WhatsApp.
From 6 months, when the first tooth usually comes in. We recommend a first visit before their first birthday, to start good habits early.
