You may be familiar with the idea of dental tourism – or you may have never heard of it! Dental tourism is when people, maybe even someone you know, travel to another country for dental work. In fact, millions of Americans have traveled to other countries for dental work. Although there are many countries that you could travel to for dental work, you may be surprised to find that the most popular dental tourism country for Americans is Mexico! Why travel to Mexico for dental work? Well, we will break that down for you right now!

Why Mexico for Dental Work?

Mexico offers dental tourists inexpensive dental work with the same high quality you’ll find the corner from you in the United States. Although you may find dentists in many areas of Mexico, the most popular locations are Tijuana, Los Algodones, and Cancun. These locations have many dental clinics and specifically cater to Americans with bilingual staff, quick turnaround on dental work, and even discounts on nearby hotels and free transportation from the border or airport. These areas also have a lot to do and see for dental tourists, so you can make the most of traveling to Mexico for your dental work. 

Dental Work Prices for 2023 in Mexico

Diagnostics

• Panoramic x-ray $20 to $40
• 3D x-ray $150 to $200

Dental Fillings

• Composite filling $30 to $90
• Amalgam filling $25 to $35

Root Canals

• Root canal $100 to $300
• Molar root canal $150 to $250

Implants

• Implant $250 to $400
• Mini Implant $450 to $500
• Titanium Dental Implant $1,150 to $1,600
• All-on-Four $4,000 to $9,000
• All-on-Six $7,000 to $10,000
• Implant Supported Overdenture with 2 implants $1,450 to $3,500
• Implant Supported Overdenture with 4 implants $2,500 to $4,500
• Implant Supported Overdenture with 6 implants $3,500 to $11,500
• Implant Support Porcelain Bridge with 8 implants $7,000 to $10,700

Dental Crowns

• Porcelain-fused-to-metal $150 to $400
• All-ceramic $150 to $400
• Zirconia $350 to $500

Dental Bridges

• 3-Unit Bridge $400 to $1,300
• Porcelain-fused-to-metal $500 to $800

Dental Veneers

• Porcelain veneers $250 to $550
• Lumineers $350 to $450
• Zirconia veneer $250 to $350
• Composite veneers $50 to $100

Braces

• Damon braces $2,000 to $3,000
• Ceramic braces $450 to $600
• Metal braces $400 to $500
• Adult braces $500 to $1,000

Teeth Whitening

• Zoom! $150 to $250
• Laser $150 to $300
• Home kit $100 to $200

Dentures

• Immediate dentures $200 to $400
• Temporary partial dentures $50 to $150
• Partial dentures with metal frame $450 to $600
• Flexible partial dentures $400 to $500
• Acrylic dentures $200 to $650
• Full dentures $250 to $300

Other Dental Procedures

• Bone Graft $150 to $3,000
• Sinuslift $250 to $1,000
• Dental bonding $50 to $200
• Ultrasonic scaling $20 to $60
• Gum surgery $150 to $800
• Extractions $30 to $250
• Wisdom teeth $50 to $300

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Why are the costs so different between the U.S. and Mexico?

So you may be wondering why dental work costs significantly less in Mexico than in the United States and the big question you’re probably really asking? Is the quality also significantly less? You may be surprised to find that, in fact, many dentists are very highly skilled and have the same qualifications that you’ll find in the U.S. The real reason that dental work in Mexico costs so much less is because of the cost of living. The overhead for dentists in Mexico is very low owing to the low cost of living. The office space itself costs less, wages are less, and they are not required to carry expensive malpractice insurance. 

There you have it! A quick rundown of 2023 dental work prices in Mexico!