Kids
Ideal first evaluation: age 7An early evaluation lets us guide growth and avoid longer treatments down the road.
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Specialist orthodontics in Costa Rica
Smiles designed with specialist precision
Specialist-led orthodontics with Dr. Milly Santamaría: clear aligners and braces, with plans built around you.
Over five years of training in Spain and a difference you can feel: a real expert with a specialization degree treating the patient, not a doctor with basic orthodontics knowledge using a platform to buy aligners.
High-end digital orthodontics, made to measure. 3D scanning with no impressions, digital planning and first-class materials at every stage of your treatment. An exclusive treatment, designed once and for one person only: you.
The art is in the details no one sees. Every fraction of a millimeter is refined in Dr. Milly Santamaría's digital plan. What does show is a natural smile, in harmony with your face.
Quick, easy, from home
Your free virtual consult: no strings attached
Send us your details and Dr. Milly will reply with an initial assessment and next steps. We respond within one business day.
The difference between buying aligners and treating patients
At Smily, a real specialist studies your case, plans it and personally leads it from start to finish.
5+ years of specialization
Two master's degrees in orthodontics in Spain: advanced training and digital orthodontics.
Academia meets practice
Academic and hands-on experience across a wide range of real patient problems and situations.
Cutting-edge technology
The best combination of academia, experience and state-of-the-art technology working for your smile.
Real experts, not software
With Smily you experience the difference between doctors using software to buy aligners and real experts treating the patient.
Getting started is easier than you think
Free virtual consult
Send the form and get an initial assessment from Dr. Milly.
Plan and financing
Together we define the ideal treatment and a comfortable payment plan.
Time to smile!
Start your treatment in La Sabana and watch your smile transform.
Meet your orthodontist
Your smile in the hands of a true expert
Dr. Milly Santamaría
Dr. Milly began her journey in medicine, but found her true calling in dentistry: transforming her patients' smiles and their confidence. Today she leads Smily, personally guiding every case from start to finish.
She trained as a dentist at Universidad Latina de Costa Rica and specialized in Spain with an Advanced Master's in Orthodontics and a Master's in Digital Orthodontics from Universidad Europea de Madrid. She works with the Invisalign, Angel Aligner and Smartee systems.
Education
- Advanced Master's in Orthodontics, Universidad Europea de Madrid (2021-2024)
- Master's in Digital Orthodontics, Universidad Europea de Madrid (2023-2024)
- Licentiate in Dentistry, Universidad Latina de Costa Rica (2018-2020)
- Bachelor's in Dentistry, Universidad Latina de Costa Rica (2015-2018)
- Three years of General Medicine, UNIBE (2012-2014)
- Diploma in Health Services Administration, UNED (2010-2011)
Trained in Europe, devoted to your smile
Smily: a design clinic for your smile
Experience
- Smily Orthodontics, Costa Rica (2025 to present)
- Clinic Smilodon, Madrid (2022 to 2024)
- Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social, Costa Rica (2020 to 2021)
Orthodontics for every stage of life
Kids, teens and adults: every smile has its ideal moment to start.
Teens
Braces or alignersOptions that fit their lifestyle: sports, music, photos and confidence included.
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Adults
Discreet and flexibleIt's never too late to smile with confidence. Nearly invisible aligners and schedules that fit your routine.
Start todayLet's find your ideal treatment
At your free consult, Dr. Milly will recommend the right system for your case and your budget.
Clear aligners
Nearly invisible and removable: ideal for working, eating and living without interruptions.
InvisalignAngel AlignerSmartee
Finishing touches
Whitening, Botox and retainers to protect and enhance your result.
General dentistry
Complete oral health: cleanings (prophylaxis), scaling and root planing, extractions, surgeries and more.
Braces
Traditional and ceramic braces. The proven, effective option for every type of case.
Ceramic3D ScanningAccuracy
What our patients say
“No one at work noticed I was in treatment. Dr. Milly explained everything from day one and the result exceeded my expectations.”
“I thought that at 38 it was too late to fix my smile. The payment plan made it possible and the care was always first class.”
“We brought our daughter for her evaluation at age 8. The doctor is patient and sweet with kids; now she's actually excited about her appointments.”
“Punctual, modern, bilingual care. The whole process was digital, from the scan to the follow-ups. One hundred percent recommended.”
Your new smile is closer than you think
Start today with a free virtual consult, or message us on WhatsApp and we'll get right back to you.
Find us
We're in La Sabana, and very soon in Escazú too.
Smily La Sabana
- Sabana, 100 m north of Banco Improsa, 25 m east and 50 m north, San José, 10108
- Tuesday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. · Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- +506 8429 3999
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