Trusted family dental care for Chula Vista, San Diego, and National City since 1998. Every specialty under one roof, no referrals across town. Se habla español.
New patient offer
This is more than a checkup. The same comprehensive exam and 3D imaging is exactly how an implant or clear-aligner treatment plan begins here, so your first $99 visit puts a real plan in motion.
Plan for about 90 minutes on your first visit. Nervous, or bringing a child? Just ask. We're glad to give you a tour of the office before you sit in the chair.
A quick, honest note: unused annual dental insurance benefits expire at the end of your plan year. If you have coverage you haven't used, now is the time to put it to work.
Dental implants
Losing a tooth changes more than your smile. It affects your oral health, your confidence, and everyday life. Dental implants are the closest thing to getting your natural tooth back.
An implant is a titanium root anchored into your jawbone rather than resting on your gums the way a denture or bridge does. Dr. Garate plans and places every implant here in our office using 3D imaging and bone-regeneration capability, so you're never referred across town.
Orthodontics
Wanted straighter teeth for years and kept putting it off? Start with a complimentary clear-aligner consultation, a $299 value, so you can see your options with no cost and no commitment.
Dr. Myriam V. Falcon, DDS, has led orthodontics here since 2006 and holds a Master's degree in Orthodontics. Together you'll choose the right path: Invisalign, ClearCorrect, traditional braces, or the Damon system. Finish your aligner treatment and your teeth whitening is on us, a $399 value.
Emergency dental care
A toothache, a broken tooth, or a lost filling or crown doesn't wait for a convenient time. Same-day emergency appointments are available for pain, breaks, and lost restorations, handled right here by the same team you already trust.
Call us first thing and we'll do everything we can to get you seen and comfortable, fast.
Meet your dentists
48 combined years of clinical experience, side by side in one Chula Vista office.
Founding Dentist
Clinical focus: Dental implants, bone regeneration, 3D restorations, cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign, and ClearCorrect.
Orthodontics
Clinical focus: Traditional braces, the Damon system, and ClearCorrect clear aligners.
Insurance & financing
We accept all PPO dental networks across 14+ carriers, including MetLife and Delta Dental. Before treatment we verify your benefits and file your claims for you, so there are no surprises and no paperwork on your end.
Spread treatment over time through CareCredit, LendingClub, Wells Fargo, and Sunbit, with 0% or low-interest options and instant approval. No insurance? Ask about our in-house savings plans built for patients paying on their own.
In our patients' words
“Originally I was worried about getting referred to another dentist to complete the procedure, however after a consultation with Dr. Garate and his office, I was told they could remove my wisdom teeth with two separate extraction dates. The procedures did not take too much time and I was safe enough to drive myself home.”
“Perfect Smiles has the two best dentists and most amazing staff I have ever met. Dr Garate and Dr Falcon take such pride in their work while they make you feel so comfortable you forget you are actually at the dentist chair.”
“My experience was excellent and I wouldn't change it for nothing in the world. From the opening on the door to the back, it took away all my fears and anxieties. They have top of the line technology! They did a whole CT scan on me to make sure all my work was made correctly.”
“Son unos Dentistas muy perfeccionistas y profesionales en su trabajo. Con un trato muy especial que te hacen sentir muy queridos y muy bien atendidos. Súper Recomendados.”
“Truly meticulous, professional dentists. They treat you so warmly that you feel genuinely cared for. Highly recommended.”
“Excellent dental work!! I have wanted straight teeth for years and always put it off. Finally caved and got them. Dr. Falcon is the best!!! Front office staff is wonderful.”
Why Perfect Smiles
One team, one office, and every specialty you need: the reasons families across the South Bay have trusted us since 1998.
Implants, orthodontics, cosmetic, and emergency care handled by our own team, no referrals across town.
A complete, low-radiation view of your teeth and jaw for accurate, confident treatment planning.
Modern technology, including laser gum therapy and same-visit restorations, for precise, comfortable care.
Se habla español. Every question about your care is answered clearly, in the language you're most comfortable with.
Twenty-eight years caring for Chula Vista families, many of them now across two and three generations.
We check your PPO coverage before treatment and handle the insurance paperwork so you can focus on your smile.
Visit our office
One welcoming office at the heart of the South Bay, easy to reach from across Chula Vista, San Diego, and National City.
Proudly serving Chula Vista, San Diego, National City from one welcoming location.
Before you book
Your $99 new patient visit includes a comprehensive dental exam, 3D panoramic X-rays, and a thorough preventive cleaning. It's a complete first look at your oral health, and the same exam and imaging we use to begin an implant or clear-aligner treatment plan. Plan for about 90 minutes.
Yes. We accept all PPO dental networks across 14+ carriers, including MetLife and Delta Dental. We verify your benefits before treatment and file your claims for you, so there's no paperwork on your end. Bring your insurance details to your visit and we'll handle the rest.
You still have good options. We offer in-house savings plans for patients paying on their own, plus financing through CareCredit, LendingClub, Wells Fargo, and Sunbit with 0% or low-interest terms and instant approval. We'll help you find a comfortable way to move forward with care.
An implant is a titanium root anchored into your jawbone, while bridges and dentures rest on the gums and neighboring teeth. Because an implant stimulates the bone like a natural root, it helps preserve your jaw, restores full chewing function without slipping, and can last a lifetime with proper care.
It depends on your smile and goals, which is exactly what your free consultation, a $299 value, is for. Dr. Falcon reviews your teeth with 3D imaging and maps out a personalized timeline for Invisalign, ClearCorrect, or braces. Finish your aligner treatment and your whitening is on us, a $399 value.
Same-day emergency appointments are available for pain, broken teeth, and lost fillings or crowns. Call us first thing and we'll do everything we can to get you seen quickly by the same team that cares for all our patients. Please call rather than wait. The sooner we see you, the better.
Sí. Our entire team is fully bilingual in English and Spanish, so you can ask questions and understand every part of your treatment in the language you're most comfortable with. Se habla español, from your first phone call through your entire visit.
Book your visit
Comprehensive exam, 3D panoramic X-rays, and a preventive cleaning, the first step toward implants, straighter teeth, or simply a healthier smile. Our bilingual team will call to confirm your appointment. Se habla español.
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