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Dental Implants in Mexico

Posted by: Jason on December 26th, 2011 no responses.

Dental Implants in Mexico have become popular with medical tourists looking for affordable solution for their missing teeth. The low Dental Implants in Mexico cost dental implants in Mexico are a major draw among patients from the US and Canada where high healthcare costs pose as a deterrent for many.

 

Mexico’s proximity to the U.S. and Canada, its excellent healthcare system, low cost of dental care, and the presence of experienced dental surgeons have contributed to the spiraling of dental tourism in Mexico. Mexico’s border towns, such as Tijuana, Los Algodones, and Juarez, have witnessed a tremendous growth in dental tourism in the last few years.

 

Dental Tourism – a Rising Phenomenon Among the Americans

  • In an article titled More Fun Than Root Canals? It’s the Dental Vacation by Camille Sweeny published in The New York Times on February 7, 2008 , it was reported that about half a million Americans sought medical care abroad in 2006.
  • Out of this whopping figure, 40 percent were dental tourists.
  • Popularly termed as “dental holiday“, a vacation abroad for affordable dental treatment is a perfect way for the Americans to escape the extortionate cost of dental work in their home country.
  • The economic downturn too has contributed to the rise of outbound tooth tourism in the US.

 

Dental Implants in Mexico – Benefits

Here are some of the reasons why more and more medical tourists are opting for dental implant work in Mexico:

  • Dental implants cost in Mexico is much lower when compared to what one will have to pay for in the developed countries.
  • Cost of dental implants in Tijuana, Los Algodones, Puerto Vallarta, and other Mexican cities is low as the living expenses in Mexico are low in general.
  • Many dental surgeons in Mexico have received their training in the leading medical schools of the US and Europe and employ comparable dental treatment techniques as employed in the US, the UK, and Canada.
  • Most of the renowned dental clinics have bilingual staff, thereby easing the process of communication.
  • You can also avail discount packages for getting teeth implants in Mexico.
  • Another benefit is that you don’t have to bear any long waiting times before getting your tooth implant in Mexico.
  • Another reason for the popularity of dental implant treatment in Mexico is the excellent health system of Mexico, which is comparable to the health systems of the developed nations of the world.

Dental Vacation in Mexico – Things You Can Do

A dental vacation to Mexico provides an opportunity to indulge one’s senses in a plethora of wonderful sights that the beautiful country has to offer. The modern luxurious resorts, pristine natural reserves, beautiful beaches, and exotic festivities, truly set Mexico apart from the other medical tourism destinations.

Here are a few things that you can do when you visit Mexico for dental implants:

  • Statue of Padre Eusebio Francisco Kino in Zona Rio, Tijuana - Mexico Mexico is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
  • Enjoy the fascinating colonial architecture at Morelia, the historical sites at Guadalajara, the Talavera pottery at Puebla and the archeological sites at Merida.
  • Visit the Chichen Itza, the Mayan archeological site that has been chosen as one of the new Seven Wonders of the World.
  • Enjoy the bountiful nature in Mexico by exploring the second largest coral reef in the world and by visiting the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve.

 

Dental Implant Treatment in Mexico – Precautions

 

Before you visit Mexico for dental implants, here are a few things that you need to take care of:

  • Make sure you ask your dentist in Mexico to provide you with testimonials and the before-and-after-pictures of the dental implant patients.
  • Get all the information about the dental implant  procedure beforehaand.
  • Inform your dentist in your home country about your decision to get dental implants abroad. You may need his/her assistance after your treatment.
  • Visit forums on the internet to get rid of your dental anxiety, if you have any.

Getting dental implants in Mexico is truly a perfect way to enjoy the best of the two worlds – an affordable and world-class dental treatment and a vacation that leaves you rejuvenated.

 

DentaVacation facilitates affordable dental treatments at various destinations across the world. For more information, submit the estimate-request form on the right.

 

Waiting Area – Dental Clinic – Mexico

Posted by: Jeff on December 26th, 2011 no responses.

Below is a wide shot of the reception area at a leading dental clinic in Los Algodones, Baja California in Mexico. The clinic provides a variety of dental treatments like dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, crowns and bridges, root canal treatments and maintains high standards of dental care.

 

Waiting Area - Dental Clinic - Mexico

 

Dental Implant Centre, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Posted by: Jason on December 19th, 2011 no responses.

Below is the picture of a leading dental implant centre in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The clinic offers dental implants, crowns and bridges, root canal treatment, and other dental procedures at low costs.

Dental Implant Centre, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

 

All on 4 Implants in Mexico

Posted by: Barbara on December 15th, 2011 no responses.

All on 4 implants in Mexico can be a low cost solution to replacing missing teeth. The high cost of dental treatment in western countries prevents many from getting dental implants. While edentulous patients – those who have lost all their teeth — can use dentures, these can cause discomfort and be embarrassing in social situations.

 

Many people who have lost all their teeth avoid getting implants done in their home countries because of the high costs and lack of dental insurance; others are put off by the long waiting lists. A dental holiday to Mexico will save on costs for those needing teeth implants. All On Four Implants In Mexico

Procedure Involved in All on 4 Implants

 

  • Before a patient decides to have all on 4 implants done in Mexico, they should make sure that they understand what the procedure entails.
  • The procedure involves a metal (normally titanium) post being screwed into a jaw bone and topped with a crown that resembles a tooth.

 

Cost of Dental Implants in Mexico

  • Most denture wearers complain of constant pain and discomfort when they wear their dentures. Moreover, chewing food and even talking can be difficult or tiresome for denture wearers. However, those without dental insurance or sufficient funds to pay for dental implants in their own countries feel compelled to bear with the inconveniences caused by dentures.
  • Dental implants in Mexico are an ideal solution to both the challenges.
  • While implants in Mexico cost anywhere between 20 to 60 percent less than in the US, the quality of dental care is the same.
  • Patients who opt for dental work in Mexico can benefit from the low cost of the procedure.
  • Additionally, the cost of travel to Mexico from the US and Canada is low, so patients opting for all-on-4 dental implants in Mexico will be able to save substantially.
  • The cost of dental treatments in Mexico is low predominantly because of the lower cost of living there.
  • You can request for online all on 4 dental implant quotes to compare prices in different clinics in Mexico.

 

Advantages of Undergoing Dental Work in Mexico

  • A dental vacation to have tooth implants inMexicowill cost less than a similar procedure in a first world country.
  • You can get myriad dental treatments – right from crowns and bridges to upper and lower jaw bone grafting in Mexico.
  • Unlike in the US, the UK, and Canada where patients have to bear with long waiting lines before getting treated, there is virtually no waiting period to get the procedure done in Mexico.
  • Many dentists in Mexico have obtained their professional qualifications and training in the US.
  • Mexico boasts of many dental clinics and hospitals with the latest equipment. Tooth implants in Mexico are of comparable quality with those available in the US.
  • When patients choose to get implants or fixed dentures in Mexico, they can do so in JCI accredited or ISO certified hospitals.
  • As most dentists, orthodontists, and surgeons in Mexico can converse in English, offshore patients are unlikely to encounter any communication problems.
  • A vacation in sunny Mexico to recuperate from the all on 4 implants will not cost much. A Beautiful Hotel in Mexico

Getting Dental Implants in Mexico – Some Tips

 

  • All those getting any surgery done to their face are advised by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to avoid traveling by air for 7 to 10 days.
  • This is to ensure that cabin pressure does not cause any damage.
  • So when patients head toMexicofor all on 4 implants they need to plan for a longer stay.
  • This is hardly a hardship as a vacation in sunnyMexicoto recuperate from the all on 4 implants will not cost much.
  • Patients in need of dental implants inMexicoshould plan to stay over after the procedure to enjoy the hospitality and cuisine ofMexico.
  • When patients plan for all on 4 implants in Mexico they need to pick a dentist or orthodontist they are comfortable with.
  • Besides, patients need to have a doctor available to consult in their home town as it will not be possible to visitMexicofor follow up checks.
  • Those from California can further cut down their costs by opting for a clinic in the Mexican border town of Tijuana, which is only 17 miles from San Diego, CA. Cost of teeth implants in Tijuana is low. And due to its geographical proximity, Californians can rein in their travel costs.

 

By planning carefully and selecting the right medical facilities, it is possible for patients to combine all on 4 implants inMexicoand a vacation at an affordable cost.

 

DentaVacation facilitates affordable dental treatments at various destinations across the world. For more information, submit the estimate-request form on the right.

 

Porcelain Bridge Over Implants

Posted by: Daniel on December 12th, 2011 no responses.

The picture below shows a porcelain bridge to be fitted over eight implants in the upper arch of a patient.

Porcelain Bridge Over Implants

 

Dental Clinic in Puerto Vallarta – Mexico

Posted by: Jason on December 6th, 2011 no responses.

This dental clinic has a staff of highly experienced dentists who are expert in dental implants, pediatric dentistry, oral surgeries, root canal dental treatments and cosmetic dentistry.

Dental Clinic in Puerto Vallarta -  Mexico