Dental Work Along The US-Mexico Border

Dental work in the USA can be quite costly. Procedures such as dental implants, teeth whitening, and smile makeovers, among others, can cost thousands of dollars out of pocket. Luckily, these procedures are a lot more affordable south of the border. Something as expensive as dental implants in the Arizona-Mexico border can be as much as 65% cheaper than in the United States, which makes traveling to the border for dental work an attractive option. 

 

Places to Get Dental Work Along the Border

Cost prevents many Americans from getting the dental care they need. If this is true for you too, then remember that it’s not worth it to sacrifice your dental health, particularly when there are plenty of affordable options. There are many Mexican border towns that offer easy-on-the-pocket dental care. At the border, you can get everything from a check up to a full mouth restoration for only a fraction of what you would pay in America. Some popular border towns for dental care include, but are not limited to:

·         Los Algodones. With about 8.5% of the population working as dentists, Los Algodones is a very popular dental care destination. Easily accessible by land from Yuma, Arizona, you can either stay the night before or after your procedure, or even go and come back to the United States the same day.

·         Tijuana. Easy to access from California, many people travel to Tijuana for dental procedures. It takes just a few short hours to reach Tijuana from San Diego.

·         Mexicali. Accessible from both California and Arizona, Mexicali is another popular dental tourism destination. 

Traveling Across the Border for Dental Care

 

It is so quick and easy to travel across the border for dental care that people residing in bordering states may even do so for routine checkups. When you travel to a Mexican border town, you do not require a passport; you simply need to carry a state-issued photo id card. Almost all border towns are accessible by private car or bus. When you travel to a border town for dental care:

·         Choose a good dentist. There are many dentists working in border towns, which means not all of them are created equal. It is easy to travel across the border and find a dentist without giving it any prior thought. However, this is not a recommended way to go about getting your dental work in a border town. Do some preliminary research prior to going to Mexico. Ask friends who have traveled for dental care for their recommendations. If you don’t know anyone who has traveled to Mexico for dental care, then research different doctors online.

·         Remember that saving money isn’t the only thing to worry about. When you travel to a Mexican border town for dental care, you will save money. However, there will be some dentists willing to perform your procedure for next to nothing. If a dentist is willing to work for a rate much below the market rate in the area, do a quick search on your smart phone to find out more about the dentist. 

·         Make sure you are comfortable. If you are not comfortable with the clinic or dentist when you arrive, remember that you are always free to opt out. There will always be other dentists to choose from. Never put your dental health at risk!

How to Reduce Your Dental Care Costs

Yahoo! News reported that high dental care costs keep Americans from getting necessary dental treatment. If this is true for you, then rather than skipping out on dental care, you should look into ways to reduce dental care costs. One of the easiest ways to reduce your dental costs is to go abroad. For example, dental implants in Cancun are much cheaper than dental implants in America. Those who travel to Mexico for dental care can save 30%-60% over the American prices, even after adding the cost of travel.

 

Types of Procedures to Get Done in Mexico

In Mexico you can get just about any kind of procedure you need. Besides just dental work, you can also get plastic surgery like breast augmentation in Tijuana or a facelift in Cancun. Regarding dental treatment, Mexico has dentists that can do just about anything you need done as well. Of course, you won’t wind up saving money if you just get a simple cleaning, unless of course you live in San Diego and drive across the border to Tijuana for teeth cleaning. In that instance, you will still save a large portion of money on even a very routine procedure. Other more elaborate procedures that can lead to big savings can be categorized as follows:

·         Teeth Whitening

·         Teeth Contouring

·         Teeth Straightening

·         Teeth Repairing

Essentially, everything from dental implants to wisdom tooth removal is available in Mexico for 40%-70% less price than that quoted by an American dentist.

Tips on Finding a Reliable Dentist in Mexico

There are many competent dentists in most major cities in Mexico; there are unreliable dentists as well. In order to get the best treatment possible, you need to sift through the bad ones to find the right dentist for you. Here are some tips to help you have the best dental trip in Mexico as possible:

·         Find out about the educational credentials of your potential dentist. There are many dentists who studied dentistry in the United States. Try to find a dentist that went to a reputable dental school.

·         Ask your friends. Particularly if you live in California or Arizona, there is a good chance that you know someone who has traveled to Mexico for dental work. Even if you don’t, ask around for references of other people who may have got dental care in Mexico before.

·         Check online forums. Even if you get a personal reference, it’s still a good idea to check online forums. Ask for opinions on doctors you have short-listed. Don’t, however, take everything reported to you on forums for face value.

·         Research about the clinic. There are many accredited dental clinics in Mexico that can guarantee good dental treatment. Your first choice should be an accredited dental clinic, but no matter what clinic you visit, you should research about it. Check to see how past patients feel about it, or if there was any negative news reported about it.

These are just a few tips to help you have the best dental trip to Mexico as possible.