Medical and Dental procedures in the USA are notoriously expensive and many people have discovered Mexico as a professional alternative for a fraction of the price. While taking advantage of medical procedures and general medical practices in Mexico are a growing trend, the dental profession has been booming with those North of the border for several years. And, the trend continues to grow.
So, saying that the majority of dentists in Mexico (and Rocky Point) have modern facilities, modern equipment, very comprehensive training, speak English, and take better care of their patients is good to know, what about the prices? Everyone has heard that the procedures are “cheaper”, but what exactly does that mean?
Well, wonder no more. Here is a list of the most common procedures and a comparison of average prices in USA versus prices in Mexico. You might not be buying a condo with your savings, but it will very likely be worth the trip down to have your dental work done. And, who knows? You might just fall in love with Rocky Point and buy a condo anyway…
Procedure | Price US | Price Mexico |
Regular teeth cleaning | $140 | $35 |
Deep Cleaning, Scaling & Root Planning (per quadrant) | $800 | $60 |
LANAP (per quadrant) | $1,000 | $190 |
Laser Cleaning | $400 | $190 |
Laser Teeth Whitening | $900 | $200 |
Teeth Whitening, in office | $550 | $170 |
Teeth Whitening, take home kit | $500 | $150 |
Composite Filling | $165 | $45 |
Extraction (simple) | $150 | $48 |
Extraction (Surgical or impacted) starting at | $420 | $80 |
Crowns and Veneers
Both of these procedures are highly popular for the people who come to Mexico for dental treatments. These procedures represent solutions to fix a damaged smile by providing a natural look and comfort.
Procedure | Price US | Price Mexico |
Porcelain Fused to Metal Crown | $1,250 | $180 |
Porcelain Fused to Metal Bridge *Each crown | $1,250 | $180 |
Porcelain Fused to Gold Crown* | $1,700 | $600 |
Full Porcelain/Ceramic Crown | $1,500 | $340 |
Zirconia Crown | $1,600 | $450 |
Porcelain Veneer | $1,100 | $350 |
Dentures
Dentures are a perfect solution for a set of teeth that are completely damaged and need replacement. This treatment is the preferred for people who don’t want to go under an implant procedure.
Procedure | Price US | Price Mexico |
Partial Denture, Metal Frame | $1,550 | $480 |
Partial Denture, Flexible Frame | $1,400 | $480 |
Full Denture, Immediate or healing (upper or lower) | $1,500 | $250 |
Full Denture, Acrylic teeth (upper or lower) | $1,850 | $250 |
Full Denture, Porcelain Teeth (upper or lower) | $2,150 | $350 |
Implant Procedures
This is the most popular procedure for medical tourists. Implants can replace permanently from one tooth to an entire set of teeth. This treatment is one of the reasons why Mexico has become such a popular destination for dental tourism.
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