Dental Tourism in Mexico

So you’re thinking about dental tourism Mexico for some dental vacations? Great! You probably heard that Mexico is much affordable than in the United States for any type of dental work.

According to Josef Woodman, the CEO of Patients Beyond Borders in 2018, almost 800,000 to 1 Million Americans crossed the borders to get dental care, while more than 6 million patients worldwide travel to destinations all over the globe to fix their teeth.

When you think of dental tourism in Mexico you have one thing in mind: saving money. And that’s actually true.

And there are more details that you need to know before making any decision.

• Is it a good location?
• Do they have certified dentists?
• Is the price any good?
• What’s the quality of their work?
• If the office is clean and follows ADA and FDA protocols
• If they offer any type of guarantee on their work

We assume you’ve done your homework and did some online research.

That includes checking their reviews, comparing the price of treatments and most important of all, that the dentist in Mexico is certified.

Is a plus if the Mexican dentist has US certification from the ADA or from American top companies of dentistry, like Sirona. Invisalign or Nobel Biocare.

Popular Dental Services in Mexico

In Mexico, you will find any type of dental services from regular teeth cleaning to more specialized procedures as the Full Mouth Dental Implants. Here are some examples:

• All on 4 Dental Implants
• Full Mouth Restoration
• Dental Bridges
• Tooth Crown
• Dental Implants
• Bone Graft
• Dentures
• Porcelain Veneer
• Root Canals
• Teeth Whitening
• Pediatric Dentistry
• Sinus Lift

Why Mexico is a Popular Destination for Dental Tourism?

As simple as, low cost on all dental procedures.

For example, the cost of a dental implant in Mexico starts from 899 USD and go up to 1200 USD. Any more than that isn’t a good saving.

The cost in the United States is around 1800 USD to 2200 USD per dental implant. That depends on which state you live in, the price in Miami is different from San Diego.

We are talking about 50 to 75% of savings when you come to Mexico for dental work.

Other procedures like porcelain crowns have the same percentage of savings. On top of that, they also have great benefits, since they’re time-saving.

If we add that with advanced dental technology you can save time, that’s even better!

By now we both agree that Mexico is the best option for your pocket.

Getting dental work in Mexico is far more popular than going to other countries. Plus, is right next door to you.

The Best Location of Dental Tourism Mexico

You have the option of going to Cancun, Molar City, La Paz or any other part of Mexico. But you probably found that Tijuana is also a great spot.

Let’s see why Tijuana is perfect for your dental vacation.

In 2017, the New York Times released the 52 Places to Visit. Tijuana reached the position #8. There’s a culinary renaissance, fueled by craft breweries, stylish coffee shops, and International restaurants.

You could be visiting hipster food trucks at Telefonica’s Gastro Park to bustling Baja Med spots like La Querencia in the riverside Zona Rio neighborhood.

Also, Tijuana is right next to San Diego and has become one of the most visited border crossings from all over the world. Do you have an emergency? You’re minutes away from the San Diego airport to travel back home.

Tijuana is the place for food and drinks, but most importantly, with the highest private health care quality.

Plastic, Bariatrics, and dentistry are very popular because the city has become an important medical tourism destination.

There’s one thing that you need to consider when you’re looking where to get your next dental work in Mexico.

If you choose a destination based solely on its beaches, think twice. If you’re having a dental implant surgery, getting exposed to the sun and sand can affect your recovery process.

It is crucial that patients avoid sun and heat exposure, especially in the first 48 to 72 hours after implant surgery, you need to rest.

To obtain the best possible results, patients should minimize sun exposure to surgical scars for at least one year after surgery.

A dentist in Mexico will give you aftercare instructions so your recovery goes smoothly.

Certified Dentist in Mexico

Going to a dentist in Mexico can be the best experience of your life… or the worst one.

Don’t assume that your Mexico dentist is qualified to perform your dental procedure just because he is a licensed dentist.

After choosing the location for your next dental work in Mexico, you will find a lot of dental clinics to choose from.

You can go on Google and find the first search or the best reviews on Yelp, but you should try to go further, ask if the dentist can perform all the needed procedures or if they have a team of specialists

A general dentist WILL NEVER do an implant surgery or a root canal.

If you found a dental office with great prices, but you can’t see their credentials anywhere, just walk away.

Also, ask if the procedure has a guarantee and how many years it covers.

Many Mexico dentists advertise membership with the American Dental Association.

All it means is that they have a valid dental license and they pay their ADA dues. It doesn’t mean that the ADA pre-screened them or monitors their dental work. Anyone with a valid license can be a member.

What counts is years of experience, training, and ethics.

For example, at Smile Builders our dental director Ricardo Guevara is a certified Mexican dentist and has an impeccable record with more than 27 years of experience.

Dr. Guevara became Faculty member for Boston University, Tufts University and served as the Dental Director for the prestigious Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency program also at the Codman Square Health Center.

In 2011, Dr. Guevara was nominated to receive the Robert Wood Johnson Community Health Leader Award for all the years providing dental treatment to patients from the Boston Home.

After you choose the location, take a step further and ask for more information about your dentist in Mexico, he will guide you to a healthy and long-lasting smile.

 

Prices are Really Low in Mexico

We get it, the prices in Mexico are important before you travel. You won’t travel to another country without an estimate of how much your dental work costs in Mexico.

Many dentists on their websites have a special section with the price range of their services, from implants to cosmetic procedures. Compare the prices and maintain a record of the other clinics.

Also, you can call them, they will give you the information. In some cases, the cheapest way to get dental implants in Mexico is looking for good promotions, this is a great way to save BIG money.

Make your numbers, you will see that going to Mexico for some dental vacations is much affordable than doing your dental work in the United States

A BIG plus, many dental offices accept US Dental Insurances that can save you more money!

Preventive Dentistry	United States	Smile Builders	Savings
Teeth Cleaning (Adult)	$120	$45	62%
Teeth Cleaning (Child)	$80	$29	63%
Gross Debridement	$350	$110	73%
Root Scaling (Deep Cleaning)	$350	$150	65%

 

Tooth Crown & Veneers	United States	Smile Builders	Savings
Full Porcelain Crown	$1200	$595	50%
Zirconia Crown	$1500	$595	60%
PFM Crown	$800	$395	51%
Porcelain Veneer	$1400	$595	58%
Re-Cement Crown	$110	$50	55%

Dental Implants	United States	Smile Builders	Savings
Titanium Dental Implant	$2500	$899	64%
Zirconia Dental Implant	$3500	$1600	54%
Prefab Dental Implant Abutment	$900	$399	56%
Zirconia Dental Crown Over Implant	$1800	$595	67%
All on 4 Dental Implants (per arch)	$24000	$8250	65%
Sinus Lift (per side)	$3500	$1500	57%
Bone Graft (Per tooth)	$940	$449	52%

Is Quality in Mexico Good?

You can sure find great dental clinics in Mexico with amazing technology and high-quality dental care.

Some dental offices, like Smile Builders, have certified dentist, great prices and state-of-the-art technology that makes the difference from other clinics.

For example, CEREC technology is great to create porcelain or zirconia crowns in a couple of hours. To be more exact, in two-hours. This can save you many trips to the office!

First, a 3D scan of your mouth is done to generate the exact size and structure of your tooth, after that, a 3D impression of your tooth is done in 8 minutes. The last stage is the color match so it looks and feels natural.

Every single procedure is regulated by International, Mexican, and Americans protocols. So you can be pretty sure that the quality that you are getting exceeds your expectations.

Be aware that if your dentist in Mexico asks you to stay longer or to make extra trips to complete your dental work.

This is true especially if you need full mouth dental work such as with dental implants and crowns.

So, what are you waiting for? Choose the right Mexican dentist and enjoy your vacations with a new healthy smile.

Final Tip: You’ll Need a Passport

Yes, you are going to cross the border to Mexico.

You´ll need to present a passport to go enter to Mexico and come back to the US. In some cases, they don’t ask you the Passport, a simple identification is more than enough.

It takes about 4 to 6 weeks to get a passport if you submit a regular application. If you expedite, you can get it in 2 to 3 weeks.

Do not cross to Mexico any kind of drugs, weapons. If you are bringing back to the US medication from your dental work ask for your prescription, sometime CBP require a certified prescription for your pills.