Tijuana Clinic for Cosmetic Dentistry

I wanted to buy authentic Lumineers® veneers from Dr. Shirley Baker at the Tijuana Clinic For Cosmetic Dentistry (www.tccdentistry.com), which is offered there at a decent price - USD680 per unit - minus a 5% discount if I pay cash in US Dollars on the first visit (the full amount). At first Dr. Baker's staff - Craig and Lizette - at this clinic replied to my emails very fast at all times with many great answers to many of my questions - but now when I am ready to make appointments and spend thousands of dollars at their clinic they suddenly just stopped answering my emails. I have now sent them six email reminders in order to get appointments but I no longer get any replies back. I have now actually given up. I first chose this clinic for two reasons: I read that it had been in business for many years and that it had treated lots of patients and is thus very well established in TJ, and also because it was the only dental clinic that I could find in all of Mexico that offers the truly authentic Lumineers® from the DenMat Lab. Moreover, I also contacted the DenMat Lab itself - and in case of ordering Lumineers from this clinic the DenMat Lab merely instructed me to make sure that I do obtain the original "Lumineers DenMat Box" in which the Lumineers are sent from the Lab, as well as the "DenMat Lumineers Certificate of Authenticity" (just as a general precaution). My first impression of this clinic was thus very good, but now I do feel disappointed because I am not getting any appointments and my emails are left unanswered, and I cannot understand why I am suddenly being ignored. Are they simply too busy or did they not like that I asked them for the “Lumineers DenMat Box" and the "DenMat Lumineers Certificate of Authenticity" (as I was instructed by the DenMat Lab)? If Dr. Shirley Baker or her staff (Craig or Lizette) happen to read this review, please send me an email and book two appointments for me as requested in my emails. I have sent emails to both these email addresses of the clinic: tdentalspa@gmail.com and shirley.baker.dds@clinics.whatclinic.com .

Highly recommend! I met many patients from all parts, near & far, so I felt blessed to only have to travel from Los Angeles. I made 3 trips in total, solo, and was fine. Everything fell into place, and I’m finally able to smile again. Her surgical skills are precise and skilled, and recovery was easy breasy, which is more than I can say for my experiences at the USC School of Dentistry.

I have been coming for the past few months here for my adjustments for my braces. Everyone is so kind, helpful, professional, and knowledgeable. I’m a couple adjustments away from finally getting my braces off and i’m glad I chose this dental clinic.

I had old veneers on my front teeth and they kept chipping but I didn’t have the $ 5000 to fix them that a Phoenix dentist told me I would have to pay. Finally I had to do something, and a friend recommended Dr. Baker. I was leery of crossing the border, but with her designated taxi driver taking me both ways, and her welcoming staff it was no problem. There are so many reasons to appreciate her dental office. Her work is beautiful. She took the time to explain all my options. She gives pain shots that don’t hurt! Dr. Baker also doesn’t toggle between you and other patients, leaving you waiting there with your mouth open while she tends to someone else. Her staff is lovely, and they speak English. They have a San Diego phone number and take your debit card without international charges. Her office is peaceful and serene. I could go on and on, but the final thought it: I paid less than a third of the original estimate for the work. Like most people, I don’t have thousands of dollars, no matter how urgent the need it, but thanks to Dr. Baker, I can smile proudly again.

Needed a root canal and crown on the last back molar. Even with my insurance, I was going to pay at least $ 1500. The tooth had a small fracture, so even if the root canal was started, there was no guarantee that the tooth would have to come out anyway. So that would have been another $ 400. All money I don’t have. Checked the internet and found Dr. Shirley Baker in Tijuana. Yes, I was leery of going to a Mexico dentist, but I have many friends that do so. Made the call, and had me in the next day. They have taxi service (free) to and from the facility. Very short drive. I got there and asked a million questions, and she answered them all to my satisfaction. All dentists want to try and save a tooth, and she was no exception… but I said take it out, and her oral surgeon did just that. A grand total of $ 190! No real pain… but let’s face it, it’s a tooth getting pulled out! At the border I paid $ 6 to a van company to go to the front of the line… well worth every penny. I was so happy… I could have skipped to the border. Hell, I’m retired, and make a good paycheck… but I can’t blow $ 1500-​$ 2000 trying to save a bad tooth. Dr. Baker would just simply be fantastic on just getting a filling. I’m sold.