Dental tourism is a continually growing field in Mexico, especially in border towns such as Tijuana. The close proximity to the border, the ability to travel easily from San Diego, and the rising costs of dental work in the United States lead to thousands of travelers each year to Tijuana specifically for dental tourism. The best part about this trend is that dental tourists can take advantage of exceptional savings on their dental work and enjoy the tourism industry that Mexico has to offer.

What is a Dental Vacation Package? 

Planning a vacation can be a stressful process without the added stress of finding a dental office, hotel, transportation, and other aspects of traveling – especially to a new location. Dental vacation packages take a good amount of that stress out of your planning. These packages typically offer the needed dental treatments, hotel lodging or recommendations, transportation, and concierge services. 

How to Find Dental Tourism Packages?

Research, research, research. Look at reviews online, find online groups that you can ask for reviews or advice, and if you have family or friends that have traveled to Mexico for dental work, talk to them. After you have a few places in mind, check out their websites and see what they offer for vacation packages. If you’re not sure what exactly they offer, contact them! They will be happy to answer your questions. You can also look for dental tourism agencies that have reviewed clinics independently and make it easy to compare. 

What is Included in the Best Dental Tourism Packages? 

The most important element of a dental tourism package is,  you guessed it, the dental work! Dentists in Mexico offer the same types of services that are available in the United States, such as root canals, dental implants, and dentures. The dentists are well-trained with years of experience, continuing education, and affiliated with international groups such as the American Dental Association. 

The best dental tourism packages include some type of transportation – whether from the border to the clinic, the clinic to the hotel, or other arrangements. They often include discounts to hotels and restaurants through partnerships to boost the dental tourism industry. These offers may be tied to the amount of dental work being performed. For example, dental work consisting of $1,000 or more could result in one night free at a particular hotel. Other services may include assistance with scheduling travel, accommodations, and activities during your time in Mexico.

How to Book a Dental Tourism Package?

Booking your dental tourism package is easy! Once you’ve decided on which dentist or dental clinic you want to go to, either contact them directly or search online for a dental or medical tourism agency to book through. You will likely be scheduled for an online or telehealth consultation with the dental clinic before anything else is booked. At that time you’ll be able to speak with the dentist and their staff to work out the details of the work that you need to have done, how long it should take, the costs, and other necessary details for your dental work. Depending on the work being done and offers that are available through the dental clinic or the agency, you can work out any other travel details possible, such as accommodations and transportation. 

Packages differ based on the dental clinic, the work being performed, and whether you book through the clinic or another service. Like with any travel, research your options before making a decision. With so many options in Tijuana, Mexico, you’re sure to find a budget-friendly, high-quality dental tourism package that works for you.