Affordable Dental Treatment in US-Mexico Border Areas

The CNN has reported a 20% annual growth in dental tourism among Americans, most of who are going to nearby places, such as Mexico. Getting dental treatment along the US-Mexico border is usually 30%-70% cheaper than it is to get in a major city in the United States. For example, a patient can save hundreds if not thousands of dollars on dental implants in US-Mexico border areas. Saving money is the main driving factor in dental tourism.  

 

 

Finding Reliable Dental Treatment in Mexico Border Towns

Though you may want to save money on a dental treatment, it is of paramount importance to make yourself sure that you get quality care. Many potential dental tourists fear that by going to the Mexican border, they may be compromising the quality of their dental care. Here are some tips to help ensure that you will get reliable care at around half the price:

•  Ask around. Chances are, you know someone who has been to the US-Mexico border for dental care and you don’t even know it. It is best to get a firsthand recommendation from someone you trust. 
• Do your research. Once you select a potential clinic and doctor in Los Algodones, Ciudad Juarez, Mexicali or any other Mexican border town, try to research both as much as you can. Find out if your desired dentist or clinic has any severe complaints by previous patients. 
• Visit an accredited clinic. There are many dental clinics that are recognized by the international community. Try to find one such clinic.

These are a few tips which should help you to find a clinic in a Mexican border city that offers quality dental work.

 

Planning a Dental Trip to US-Mexico Border Areas

 

    Whether you are going for dental whitening or on a teeth implant trip to Los Algodones, Mexico, it is important to keep a few things in mind when planning your dental vacation. Some of those things are: 

• Carry your ID. You don’t need a passport, but you must have a state-issued ID such as a driver’s license in order to go to Mexico for dental implants or any other procedure.
• Book a Hotel Close to Your Clinic. You will most likely have to stay at least one night in the Mexico border town where you choose to have your treatment. In order to cut down on travel time to and from your clinic, it is a good idea to book a hotel within walking distance or a short drive from your clinic. 
•  Be a Smart Traveler. Whenever you travel, you should be aware that as a tourist you are at a higher risk of being pick-pocketed than a local. Keep your belongings close and don’t carry too much cash at any given time when traveling to get dental crowns, bridges or teeth implants in Los Algodones or any other Mexican border dental tourism hub. 
•  Book Plane Tickets Well in Advance. The rule of thumb is that if you book plane tickets at least six weeks in advance, you will most likely find the biggest savings. In some instances, you can find last minute deals, but you shouldn’t rely on them.

These are just a few tips to help make your dental trip to the US-Mexico border area smooth and more enjoyable.