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Dental work in Mexico is an affordable alternative to expensive dental care in the US. Quick apppointments and proximity to the US make Mexico a top choice for dental tourism.
So “how much can you save on dental work in Mexico?” You can save up to 70% on most dental procedures. Full mouth restoration procedures such as all-on-4 dental implants will cost you only about $8,900 in Mexico. Similarly, full denture with acrylic teeth costs between $250 – $965 in the Latin American country. The cost of dental crowns in Mexico is $350 for porcelain crowns.
Know that the price of procedure depends on several factors like the prosthesis brand, type of treatment, and the quality of material used. Also, the total cost may increase if any pre-surgery procedures are required.
Here, you can compare the approximate costs in Mexico with the US.
Dental Procedure | US Price | Mexico Price |
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Single Titanium Implant | $1,500 | $750 |
All-on-4 Dental Implants | $20,000 | $8,950 |
Root Canal Treatment | $1,500 | $250 |
Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal (PFM) Bridge | $1,200 | $180 |
Full Porcelain/Ceramic Crown | $1,300 | $180 |
Zirconia Crown | $1,700 | $450 |
Porcelain Veneer (per unit) | $2,000 | $350 |
Full Denture, Acrylic Teeth (upper or lower) | $2,000 | $250 |
Full Denture, Composite/Porcelain Teeth (upper or lower) | $2,000 | $350 |
Full Denture, Immediate or Healing (upper or lower) | $1,495 | $480 |
Partial Denture (Flexible Frame) | $1,800 | $400 |
Partial Denture (Metal Frame) | $1,400 | $350 |
Note: Contact us for latest prices.
Compare the cost of popular procedures in the US and Mexico.
Our dental clinics are accredited and meet international standards of dental care. Further, we partner with English-speaking dentists in Mexico, ensuring there is no miscommunication or confusion.
Less than 20-minute drive from Yuma, AZ, Los Algodones is also called the molar capital of the world.
Stay free at Hotel Hacienda in Los Algodones for a night, for dental work over US $1,000.
Getting There
If you live near Yuma, AZ, you can drive to reach here. The clinic is just 10 miles from Yuma. We provide a free shuttle service connecting Yuma airport (IATA: YUM), the border, hotel, and clinic.
US City | Distance | Driving Time |
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Yuma | 11 miles | 21 minutes |
Phoenix | 195 miles | 3 hours 16 minutes |
Tucson | 246 miles | 3 hours 44 minutes |
San Diego | 166 miles | 2 hours 44 minutes |
Los Angeles | 265 miles | 4 hours 28 minutes |
Las Vegas | 290 miles | 5 hours |
Cancun is located on the south-east coast of Mexico in Quintana Roo state.
Getting There
Cancun has an international airport (IATA: CUN), which has direct flights from most international airports in the USA. The table below shows the average flight duration.
US City | Time Taken |
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Miami (IATA: MIA) | 1 hour 45 minutes |
Orlando (IATA: MCO) | 2 hours |
Atlanta (IATA: ATL) | 2 hours 40 minutes |
New York (IATA: JFK) | 4 hours 10 minutes |
Philadelphia (IATA: PHL) | 4 hours 20 minutes |
Mexicali is a border town just 6.3 miles from Calexico, CA.
Getting There
You can reach Mexicali by road or by air. It’s just an 18-minute drive from Calexico to Mexicali. Mexicali has an international airport (IATA: MXL) with direct flights from most US international airports.
US City | Distance | Driving Time |
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Calexico | 5.6 miles | 17 minutes |
El Centro | 17.7 miles | 32 minutes |
Brawley | 28 miles | 45 minutes |
Palm Springs | 124 miles | 2 hours 19 minutes |
Salton City | 67 miles | 1 hour 22 minutes |
Imperial Valley | 38 miles | 55 minutes |
Tijuana is a border town just 19 miles from San Diego, CA.
Getting There
It takes less than 1 hour to drive from San Diego to Tijuana. Alternatively, you can also fly to Tijuana International Airport (IATA: TIJ).
US City | Distance | Driving Time |
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San Diego | 19 miles | 30 minutes |
Las Vegas | 348 miles | 5 hours 19 minutes |
Brawley | 348 miles | 5 hours 38 minutes |
Los Angeles | 137 miles | 2 hours 14 minutes |
Getting There
You can reach here by air. Puerto Vallarta has an international airport (IATA: PVR) with direct flights from most US cities. See the table below for flight duration between major US cities and Puerto Vallarta.
US City | Time Taken |
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San Francisco | 3 hours 50 minutes |
Los Angeles | 3 hours 9 minutes |
Denver | 3 hours 21 minutes |
Just as you would be alert and aware of your surroundings in any new environment, so is the case with Mexico. For your safety in Mexico, you can follow the US Travel Advisory for the country:
U.S. | Mexico |
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Dentists deep in debt when they graduate | Dentists not in debt |
High cost of real estate | Cheap real estate |
High malpractice insurance costs | Low malpractice insurance |
High cost of living | Low cost of living |
Utilities, wages & rent are high | Low overhead costs |
It is mandatory for U.S. citizens to possess a valid passport at the time of entry into Mexico.
Most dental clinics in Mexico prefer payment in cash by way of US$. They also accept travelers’ checks, personal checks, and credit cards.
A small processing fee of around 3-4% is charged on credit card payments. We recommend that you inquire beforehand whether the clinic accepts credit cards as a mode of payment.
The clinics in Mexico receive a large number of dental tourists from the U.S. and Canada during the winters. This is from December-March. Should you decide to visit during this time, remember that waiting time at the border can be long.
You will need to fix your appointment ahead of time. In summers, the border lines have thinned out. Early fall and late spring are also good seasons to get your teeth fixed at an MTC clinic in Mexico.
Yes, you can. U.S. driver’s licenses are valid in Mexico. The legal requirement is that the owner is inside the vehicle. Mexican auto insurance is mandatory. This includes rental vehicles.
Arranging for followup care with your Mexican dentist is easy. It is usually available at a nominal fee or free of cost. If going to Mexico is not feasible, a local dentist can help you too.
Mexico is a dental tourism hub. There are dental clinics that have an international reputation for providing quality care. However, one must still be wary of falling for poor quality and unaccredited dental clinics.
MTC partners with English-speaking dentists. Our case and destination managers are also bilingual.
It is in your best interest to get your dental treatment scheduled first and keep all the touristic activities for later. Every destination in Mexico has some unique attractons, but it is advised to consult your dentist before you head to a vacation.
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