DENTAL HOLIDAY IN MEXICO
DENTISTRY IS NOT EXPENSIVE; NEGLECT IS.
Visiting a dentist on vacation might not sound very amusing, but taking a dental holiday in Mexico might be the thing that your smile needs. If you need to patch up a spotty smile, a run for the border is probably your best bet.
The reason for the popularity of Dental tourism in Mexico that sees foreign citizens in large numbers, predominantly from the U.S. and Canada, is considered to be the absenteeism of dental insurance in the American Health Insurance Plans (AHIP). Even if one has dental insurance, one’s plan likely won’t come close to covering the cost of cosmetic and elective treatments.
Mexico’s northern border stretches in a series of descending steps, beginning just south of San Diego on the Pacific coast and ending dry, dusty miles later at the Gulf of Mexico. Along the way, Mexico unveils 6 of its 31 states.
Dental Work Cost Comparison (Cost in USD)
Dental Procedure | Price in the U.S. | Price in Mexico |
Single Titanium Implant | $1,500 | $750-890 |
All-on-4 Dental Implants | $20,000 | $8,950-12,475 |
Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal (PFM) Crown | $1,100 | $180-567 |
Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal (PFM) Bridge | $1,200 | $180-567 |
Full Porcelain/Ceramic Crown | $1,300 | $180-567 |
Zirconia Crown | $1,700 | $450-567 |
Porcelain Veneer (per unit) | $2,000 | $350-567 |
Full Denture, Acrylic Teeth (upper or lower) | $2,000 | $250-965 |
Full Denture, Composite/Porcelain Teeth (upper or lower) | $2,000 | $350-600 |
Full Denture, Immediate or Healing (upper or lower) | $1,495 | $480-965 |
Partial Denture (Flexible Frame) | $1,800 | $400-500 |
Partial Denture (Metal Frame) | $1,400 | $350-600 |
Mexico is among the few countries that allow patients to drive too, because of which many “dental towns” have emerged along the border, catering almost exclusively to the Americans. Not to miss out, some locations have convenient airport access. For Americans looking to blend in a little vacation with their dental work, Vicente Guerrero, a small town aligning the Mexican border, known by its nickname: Los Algodones or Molar City could be one of your best picks.
Affordability and dental work usually don’t go hand in hand, but in Los Algodones they do!
A quick an easy pick, right across the border from Yuma, also the best to shudder off the cold and monotony in winters, it makes saving money possible by having all your flights domestic and choosing to cross the border on land. Because of the excessive competition for dental patients in Los Algodones, many clinics offer shuttle services to patients. So if you want to brighten up your smile without shelling out a fortune, you could end up saving up to 60% or more on expensive procedures like dental implants in Los Algodones.
Julie Solomon from Minneapolis, Minnesota says, “Every time I go to the dentist in Minneapolis, you can only afford to get like one or two teeth done and then all the other ones from that left neglected. And they just sort of build up and there’s just too much work it’s like, I’m gonna go somewhere where I can get done all in one shot, so that’s why I decided to come here.”
purple pharmacy
“Everything clean, clean, clean,” says a satisfied Virginia resident, about the maintained hygiene standards by a dental clinic in Los Algodones.
(video) https://www.dentavacation.com/hygiene-inside-los-algodones-dental-clinic/
Only a half hour ride from downtown San Diego, it offers a similar convenience. Most dental clinics aren’t close at hand or a spitting distance. So it is advisable to take a taxi or public transport, or even better to ring your clinic for a pickup request. Fueled by craft breweries, stylish coffee houses, and globally renowned restaurants, it makes Tijuana a perfect place to plan your next dental trip. Orthodontics are extremely expensive in most parts of North America, making Tijuana a wonderful option as it is teemed with a plethora of orthodontists to choose from. The orthodontists here have international certifications for their specializations. The peer dentists here do amazing implants while working as Implantaologists. The standards of the clinics here is exceptional with cutting edge technologies and affordable dentistry with no compromising on quality.
With its long stretches of powdery beaches, turquoise seas and splendid climate, the city that withstood the Wilma hurricane (2005), after years of patience and tonnes of concrete, it has experienced an exceptional makeover. And that’s what it can do to your teeth too! However, if you are looking for the whole kit and caboodle – a set of snazzy new teeth and a spectacular vacation in azure Caribbean waves, almost year-round sunshine, and rich history, including nearby Mayan ruins, visiting a dentist in Cancun is a great pick.
John from New York City, currently residing full time in Mexico, talks about the modern, painless dental procedures and excellent working staff. Impressed by the low prices in Cancun, John got his daughter along, “she was quoted a price in the United States that was so high that it made sense for her to fly here, have a “vacation, get her dental work done and then fly home, and it was half the price,” he says.
(https://www.dentavacation.com/dental-work-in-cancun/)
In spite of Nuevo Progreso’s small size, it has over 300 dental offices, it is affordable and also known for its uncompromising nature for quality dentistry.
The dental clinics in Mexicali are affiliated to the American Dental Association. They facilitate their patients with services like providing medical passes and using top-notch technology.
A city along the long western coastline. From a small, virtually inaccessible and unknown fishing village, to an overnight popular city, when chosen by director John Hutson for his film “The Night Of the Iguana” (1963).
Vallarta has its many charms, right from its barefoot- bar charm, gourmet restaurants, flashy nightlife, artists’ and writers’ colony to affordable dental and cosmetic surgeries, all under its belt.
The city that basked in the glamour of Hollywood and still does. It has been the prime destination for glitterati Marilyn Monroe and others. Famous for its taco stands, Susanna (a staple) with European and American style plates, its on fire wine and craft beer scene and imbibing culture, it also resorts for some of the best-known dentists that could fix your smile just as you please.
Nuevo Laredo is close enough to the two large airports, Laredo International Airport and Quetzalcoatl International Airport which are are within eight to 10 miles of the town’s major attractions. The former has many flights from other areas of the US, and the latter has direct connections to Mexico City. Nuevo Laredo is easily reached from the Texas side by the International Bridges. Talking of visiting dentists here would require more than one appointment; however, the dentists at Nuevo Laredo make it easy for patients to get on with the dental procedures by sending their documents (x-rays, cone beams, etc.) in advance.
Dental procedures and beachside bliss! The experience is as blissful as it sounds. While you are not at the dentists’, you have options for diving, Riveria Maya Jazz festival, or Rio Secreto hiking. It is also the best place for the foodies to try their passion cuisines.
What primarily drives up the cost of health insurance is the price of prescription drugs. Also, there is very little competition in the US healthcare market.
Another factor that inflates the cost of healthcare in the US is malpractice insurance. In contrast to other countries where such cases are judged by expert panels, in the US these cases fall under the judgment of a jury of non-specialists who don’t necessarily have a medical background. To avoid such financial risks from patients’ lawsuits, doctors in the US perform unnecessary C- sections and expensive medical tests, not willing to take chances of things going wrong.
HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE along with the border functions on a hands-on approach. The various humanitarian groups are
These groups provide 24 hours assistance and free drinking water to the ones crossing the borders, be they, immigrants or tourists.
Returning to the US from Mexico by either land, sea or air, requires you to present a passport or a PASS card or Enhanced Driver’s License at the border.
Regardless of your ID choice, you need to fill out a Mexico tourist card on the plane or at the border( if you will be traveling overland)
A MEXICO TOURIST CARD (or FMM), is a government declaration form, stating your purpose of visit to Mexico to be ‘tourism,’ also declaring that your intention to vacation is 180 days or less. But the time given is at the discretion of the immigration official (often only 30 to 60 days are granted initially), for more extended stays, the tourist card would need to be extended. It is a standard arrivals card that you’re required to fill when entering most countries.
BY AIR
The fee is covered in the cost of your trip, and you’ll be given the card to fill at the airport.
ON ROAD
You can pick the card from a Mexican consulate at your point of entry, and the payment can be made at any nearest bank after you have arrived in Mexico.
ONLINE
Mexico’s National Immigration Institute (INM) allows travelers to apply for a tourist card online up to 7 days before entering Mexico. Do not forget to get your tourist card stamped by an immigration official once you’ve entered Mexico, or else it would be invalid.
You can Apply for a tourist card online on the website of Mexico’s National Immigration Institute: online FMM application.
Children who are US and Canadian citizens aged 16 and over, on entering the United States from Mexico, by land or sea are under obligation to show a passport or alternative WHTI-compliant document such as a passport card.
Children up to the age of 15 may present proof of citizenship alone, such as a
If you are flying into Mexico, you will need to show your travel documents to the Mexico customs agents before you leave the airport, when you pick up your luggage, also when you leave from Mexico, you have to show the documents before security check and before you board your flight.
If you are driving into Mexico, after showing your identification, you will be handed over the card at or nearby the border, which you will be expected to carry at all times during your stay in Mexico. On driving out of Mexico too you will need to show all your travel documents.
A road trip sounds very tempting for a little cultural spree mixed with dentistry! But it is equally essential to avoid potential hazards and complications.
Car wrecks could end you up in jail, so having Mexican Insurance alleviates that possibility. The minimum required insurance coverage is the CIVIL LIABILITY INSURANCE that covers :
American Liability Insurance is NOT valid in Mexico for any bodily harm. However, some American insurance policies do cover you for physical damages, one of which is:-
The tropic of cancer divides Mexico into two climatic zones. The patients, travelers, retirees, generally find a pleasant and temperate climate. You must not preassume that the weather is hot. Just like its varied terrains, so is the weather. The coastal areas are usually balmy, which can also vary. In inland northern Mexico, the climate is generally arid and varies a great deal throughout the year. During the summers, it can be sweltering, with an average high of 95F in August. Central Mexico has spring-like weather, it’s warm or hot during the day and cools down at nightfall. Mexico’s Pacific coast region, known as the Mexican Riviera, has warm to hot weather throughout the year. Mexico’s Gulf coast region is among the most humid areas.
The country code for Mexico is 52.
The U.S. and Canada 1
The United Kingdom 44
Australia 61
New Zealand 64
South Africa 27
For instance, if you wish to call someone in NewZealand from Mexico, dial – 0164xxxxxxx.
Mexican cell phones are under a plan called “el que llama paga,” means that the person who makes a call pays for it.
So, calling to cell phones is more expensive as compared to calling on regular landlines.
If you are still in Mexico but outside the area code, let’s say Monterrey dial 045 and then the 10 digit phone number.
If you’re adding a Mexican cell phone to your Whatsapp contacts, instead of adding 011, you should enter a plus sign (+) before the country code, then a 1 before the area code and phone number.
You can also use pay phones and phone cards which are now less popular as Mexico supports your phone’s network and plan.
WHAT IS LEGAL-
WHAT’S NOT-
mexican soveniers, lucha libre masks
Some drugs, including controlled substances, may not be purchased in Mexico without a valid prescription from a Mexican doctor. Other laws may also apply.
The old adage still applies: if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
There are a wide range of medicines that can be purchased in Mexico without worrying about breaking the U.S. Federal law-
Talking about friendly, family oriented, religious, and fun loving people, Mexico is what first comes to anyone’s mind. A common occurrence is robbery and pickpocketing, but can it not happen elsewhere too? There are no such unavoidable or “bound to happen” tragedies. With the numerous options for dental centers and dentists, you have to be sure to pick the right one that suits your needs. The tourist office in nearby Yuma, Arizona, provides information about how to choose high-quality dental practices. It is advisable to do some research beforehand. So, if you’re planning your dental vacation to Mexico, make sure you pick wisely from the options that are available so that there is no space for compromising on quality and care. Also, the repulsive headlines do not necessarily reflect how tourists are treated in this country.
DENTAL HOLIDAY IN MEXICO
DENTISTRY IS NOT EXPENSIVE; NEGLECT IS.
Visiting a dentist on vacation might not sound very amusing, but taking a dental holiday in Mexico might be the thing that your smile needs. If you need to patch up a spotty smile, a run for the border is probably your best bet.
The reason for the popularity of Dental tourism in Mexico that sees foreign citizens in large numbers, predominantly from the U.S. and Canada, is considered to be the absenteeism of dental insurance in the American Health Insurance Plans (AHIP). Even if one has dental insurance, one’s plan likely won’t come close to covering the cost of cosmetic and elective treatments.
Mexico’s northern border stretches in a series of descending steps, beginning just south of San Diego on the Pacific coast and ending dry, dusty miles later at the Gulf of Mexico. Along the way, Mexico unveils 6 of its 31 states.
Dental Procedure | Price in the U.S. | Price in Mexico |
Single Titanium Implant | $1,500 | $750-890 |
All-on-4 Dental Implants | $20,000 | $8,950-12,475 |
Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal (PFM) Crown | $1,100 | $180-567 |
Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal (PFM) Bridge | $1,200 | $180-567 |
Full Porcelain/Ceramic Crown | $1,300 | $180-567 |
Zirconia Crown | $1,700 | $450-567 |
Porcelain Veneer (per unit) | $2,000 | $350-567 |
Full Denture, Acrylic Teeth (upper or lower) | $2,000 | $250-965 |
Full Denture, Composite/Porcelain Teeth (upper or lower) | $2,000 | $350-600 |
Full Denture, Immediate or Healing (upper or lower) | $1,495 | $480-965 |
Partial Denture (Flexible Frame) | $1,800 | $400-500 |
Partial Denture (Metal Frame) | $1,400 | $350-600 |
Mexico is among the few countries that allow patients to drive too, because of which many “dental towns” have emerged along the border, catering almost exclusively to the Americans. Not to miss out, some locations have convenient airport access. For Americans looking to blend in a little vacation with their dental work, Vicente Guerrero, a small town aligning the Mexican border, known by its nickname: Los Algodones or Molar City could be one of your best picks.
Affordability and dental work usually don’t go hand in hand, but in Los Algodones they do!
A quick an easy pick, right across the border from Yuma, also the best to shudder off the cold and monotony in winters, it makes saving money possible by having all your flights domestic and choosing to cross the border on land. Because of the excessive competition for dental patients in Los Algodones, many clinics offer shuttle services to patients. So if you want to brighten up your smile without shelling out a fortune, you could end up saving up to 60% or more on expensive procedures like dental implants in Los Algodones.
Julie Solomon from Minneapolis, Minnesota says, “Every time I go to the dentist in Minneapolis, you can only afford to get like one or two teeth done and then all the other ones from that left neglected. And they just sort of build up and there’s just too much work it’s like, I’m gonna go somewhere where I can get done all in one shot, so that’s why I decided to come here.”
purple pharmacy
“Everything clean, clean, clean,” says a satisfied Virginia resident, about the maintained hygiene standards by a dental clinic in Los Algodones.
(video) https://www.dentavacation.com/hygiene-inside-los-algodones-dental-clinic/
Only a half hour ride from downtown San Diego, it offers a similar convenience. Most dental clinics aren’t close at hand or a spitting distance. So it is advisable to take a taxi or public transport, or even better to ring your clinic for a pickup request. Fueled by craft breweries, stylish coffee houses, and globally renowned restaurants, it makes Tijuana a perfect place to plan your next dental trip. Orthodontics are extremely expensive in most parts of North America, making Tijuana a wonderful option as it is teemed with a plethora of orthodontists to choose from. The orthodontists here have international certifications for their specializations. The peer dentists here do amazing implants while working as Implantaologists. The standards of the clinics here is exceptional with cutting edge technologies and affordable dentistry with no compromising on quality.
With its long stretches of powdery beaches, turquoise seas and splendid climate, the city that withstood the Wilma hurricane (2005), after years of patience and tonnes of concrete, it has experienced an exceptional makeover. And that’s what it can do to your teeth too! However, if you are looking for the whole kit and caboodle – a set of snazzy new teeth and a spectacular vacation in azure Caribbean waves, almost year-round sunshine, and rich history, including nearby Mayan ruins, visiting a dentist in Cancun is a great pick.
John from New York City, currently residing full time in Mexico, talks about the modern, painless dental procedures and excellent working staff. Impressed by the low prices in Cancun, John got his daughter along, “she was quoted a price in the United States that was so high that it made sense for her to fly here, have a “vacation, get her dental work done and then fly home, and it was half the price,” he says.
(https://www.dentavacation.com/dental-work-in-cancun/)
In spite of Nuevo Progreso’s small size, it has over 300 dental offices, it is affordable and also known for its uncompromising nature for quality dentistry.
The dental clinics in Mexicali are affiliated to the American Dental Association. They facilitate their patients with services like providing medical passes and using top-notch technology.
A city along the long western coastline. From a small, virtually inaccessible and unknown fishing village, to an overnight popular city, when chosen by director John Hutson for his film “The Night Of the Iguana” (1963).
Vallarta has its many charms, right from its barefoot- bar charm, gourmet restaurants, flashy nightlife, artists’ and writers’ colony to affordable dental and cosmetic surgeries, all under its belt.
The city that basked in the glamour of Hollywood and still does. It has been the prime destination for glitterati Marilyn Monroe and others. Famous for its taco stands, Susanna (a staple) with European and American style plates, its on fire wine and craft beer scene and imbibing culture, it also resorts for some of the best-known dentists that could fix your smile just as you please.
Nuevo Laredo is close enough to the two large airports, Laredo International Airport and Quetzalcoatl International Airport which are are within eight to 10 miles of the town’s major attractions. The former has many flights from other areas of the US, and the latter has direct connections to Mexico City. Nuevo Laredo is easily reached from the Texas side by the International Bridges. Talking of visiting dentists here would require more than one appointment; however, the dentists at Nuevo Laredo make it easy for patients to get on with the dental procedures by sending their documents (x-rays, cone beams, etc.) in advance.
Dental procedures and beachside bliss! The experience is as blissful as it sounds. While you are not at the dentists’, you have options for diving, Riveria Maya Jazz festival, or Rio Secreto hiking. It is also the best place for the foodies to try their passion cuisines.
What primarily drives up the cost of health insurance is the price of prescription drugs. Also, there is very little competition in the US healthcare market.
Another factor that inflates the cost of healthcare in the US is malpractice insurance. In contrast to other countries where such cases are judged by expert panels, in the US these cases fall under the judgment of a jury of non-specialists who don’t necessarily have a medical background. To avoid such financial risks from patients’ lawsuits, doctors in the US perform unnecessary C- sections and expensive medical tests, not willing to take chances of things going wrong.
HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE along with the border functions on a hands-on approach. The various humanitarian groups are
These groups provide 24 hours assistance and free drinking water to the ones crossing the borders, be they, immigrants or tourists.
Returning to the US from Mexico by either land, sea or air, requires you to present a passport or a PASS card or Enhanced Driver’s License at the border.
Regardless of your ID choice, you need to fill out a Mexico tourist card on the plane or at the border( if you will be traveling overland)
A MEXICO TOURIST CARD (or FMM), is a government declaration form, stating your purpose of visit to Mexico to be ‘tourism,’ also declaring that your intention to vacation is 180 days or less. But the time given is at the discretion of the immigration official (often only 30 to 60 days are granted initially), for more extended stays, the tourist card would need to be extended. It is a standard arrivals card that you’re required to fill when entering most countries.
BY AIR
The fee is covered in the cost of your trip, and you’ll be given the card to fill at the airport.
ON ROAD
You can pick the card from a Mexican consulate at your point of entry, and the payment can be made at any nearest bank after you have arrived in Mexico.
ONLINE
Mexico’s National Immigration Institute (INM) allows travelers to apply for a tourist card online up to 7 days before entering Mexico. Do not forget to get your tourist card stamped by an immigration official once you’ve entered Mexico, or else it would be invalid.
You can Apply for a tourist card online on the website of Mexico’s National Immigration Institute: online FMM application.
Children who are US and Canadian citizens aged 16 and over, on entering the United States from Mexico, by land or sea are under obligation to show a passport or alternative WHTI-compliant document such as a passport card.
Children up to the age of 15 may present proof of citizenship alone, such as a
If you are flying into Mexico, you will need to show your travel documents to the Mexico customs agents before you leave the airport, when you pick up your luggage, also when you leave from Mexico, you have to show the documents before security check and before you board your flight.
If you are driving into Mexico, after showing your identification, you will be handed over the card at or nearby the border, which you will be expected to carry at all times during your stay in Mexico. On driving out of Mexico too you will need to show all your travel documents.
A road trip sounds very tempting for a little cultural spree mixed with dentistry! But it is equally essential to avoid potential hazards and complications.
Car wrecks could end you up in jail, so having Mexican Insurance alleviates that possibility. The minimum required insurance coverage is the CIVIL LIABILITY INSURANCE that covers :
American Liability Insurance is NOT valid in Mexico for any bodily harm. However, some American insurance policies do cover you for physical damages, one of which is:-
The tropic of cancer divides Mexico into two climatic zones. The patients, travelers, retirees, generally find a pleasant and temperate climate. You must not preassume that the weather is hot. Just like its varied terrains, so is the weather. The coastal areas are usually balmy, which can also vary. In inland northern Mexico, the climate is generally arid and varies a great deal throughout the year. During the summers, it can be sweltering, with an average high of 95F in August. Central Mexico has spring-like weather, it’s warm or hot during the day and cools down at nightfall. Mexico’s Pacific coast region, known as the Mexican Riviera, has warm to hot weather throughout the year. Mexico’s Gulf coast region is among the most humid areas.
The country code for Mexico is 52.
The U.S. and Canada 1
The United Kingdom 44
Australia 61
New Zealand 64
South Africa 27
For instance, if you wish to call someone in NewZealand from Mexico, dial – 0164xxxxxxx.
Mexican cell phones are under a plan called “el que llama paga,” means that the person who makes a call pays for it.
So, calling to cell phones is more expensive as compared to calling on regular landlines.
If you are still in Mexico but outside the area code, let’s say Monterrey dial 045 and then the 10 digit phone number.
If you’re adding a Mexican cell phone to your Whatsapp contacts, instead of adding 011, you should enter a plus sign (+) before the country code, then a 1 before the area code and phone number.
You can also use pay phones and phone cards which are now less popular as Mexico supports your phone’s network and plan.
WHAT IS LEGAL-
WHAT’S NOT-
mexican soveniers, lucha libre masks
Some drugs, including controlled substances, may not be purchased in Mexico without a valid prescription from a Mexican doctor. Other laws may also apply.
The old adage still applies: if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
There are a wide range of medicines that can be purchased in Mexico without worrying about breaking the U.S. Federal law-
Talking about friendly, family oriented, religious, and fun loving people, Mexico is what first comes to anyone’s mind. A common occurrence is robbery and pickpocketing, but can it not happen elsewhere too? There are no such unavoidable or “bound to happen” tragedies. With the numerous options for dental centers and dentists, you have to be sure to pick the right one that suits your needs. The tourist office in nearby Yuma, Arizona, provides information about how to choose high-quality dental practices. It is advisable to do some research beforehand. So, if you’re planning your dental vacation to Mexico, make sure you pick wisely from the options that are available so that there is no space for compromising on quality and care. Also, the repulsive headlines do not necessarily reflect how tourists are treated in this country.
DENTAL HOLIDAY IN MEXICO
DENTISTRY IS NOT EXPENSIVE; NEGLECT IS.
Visiting a dentist on vacation might not sound very amusing, but taking a dental holiday in Mexico might be the thing that your smile needs. If you need to patch up a spotty smile, a run for the border is probably your best bet.
The reason for the popularity of Dental tourism in Mexico that sees foreign citizens in large numbers, predominantly from the U.S. and Canada, is considered to be the absenteeism of dental insurance in the American Health Insurance Plans (AHIP). Even if one has dental insurance, one’s plan likely won’t come close to covering the cost of cosmetic and elective treatments.
Mexico’s northern border stretches in a series of descending steps, beginning just south of San Diego on the Pacific coast and ending dry, dusty miles later at the Gulf of Mexico. Along the way, Mexico unveils 6 of its 31 states.
Dental Procedure | Price in the U.S. | Price in Mexico |
Single Titanium Implant | $1,500 | $750-890 |
All-on-4 Dental Implants | $20,000 | $8,950-12,475 |
Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal (PFM) Crown | $1,100 | $180-567 |
Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal (PFM) Bridge | $1,200 | $180-567 |
Full Porcelain/Ceramic Crown | $1,300 | $180-567 |
Zirconia Crown | $1,700 | $450-567 |
Porcelain Veneer (per unit) | $2,000 | $350-567 |
Full Denture, Acrylic Teeth (upper or lower) | $2,000 | $250-965 |
Full Denture, Composite/Porcelain Teeth (upper or lower) | $2,000 | $350-600 |
Full Denture, Immediate or Healing (upper or lower) | $1,495 | $480-965 |
Partial Denture (Flexible Frame) | $1,800 | $400-500 |
Partial Denture (Metal Frame) | $1,400 | $350-600 |
Mexico is among the few countries that allow patients to drive too, because of which many “dental towns” have emerged along the border, catering almost exclusively to the Americans. Not to miss out, some locations have convenient airport access. For Americans looking to blend in a little vacation with their dental work, Vicente Guerrero, a small town aligning the Mexican border, known by its nickname: Los Algodones or Molar City could be one of your best picks.
Affordability and dental work usually don’t go hand in hand, but in Los Algodones they do!
A quick an easy pick, right across the border from Yuma, also the best to shudder off the cold and monotony in winters, it makes saving money possible by having all your flights domestic and choosing to cross the border on land. Because of the excessive competition for dental patients in Los Algodones, many clinics offer shuttle services to patients. So if you want to brighten up your smile without shelling out a fortune, you could end up saving up to 60% or more on expensive procedures like dental implants in Los Algodones.
Julie Solomon from Minneapolis, Minnesota says, “Every time I go to the dentist in Minneapolis, you can only afford to get like one or two teeth done and then all the other ones from that left neglected. And they just sort of build up and there’s just too much work it’s like, I’m gonna go somewhere where I can get done all in one shot, so that’s why I decided to come here.”
purple pharmacy
“Everything clean, clean, clean,” says a satisfied Virginia resident, about the maintained hygiene standards by a dental clinic in Los Algodones.
(video) https://www.dentavacation.com/hygiene-inside-los-algodones-dental-clinic/
Only a half hour ride from downtown San Diego, it offers a similar convenience. Most dental clinics aren’t close at hand or a spitting distance. So it is advisable to take a taxi or public transport, or even better to ring your clinic for a pickup request. Fueled by craft breweries, stylish coffee houses, and globally renowned restaurants, it makes Tijuana a perfect place to plan your next dental trip. Orthodontics are extremely expensive in most parts of North America, making Tijuana a wonderful option as it is teemed with a plethora of orthodontists to choose from. The orthodontists here have international certifications for their specializations. The peer dentists here do amazing implants while working as Implantaologists. The standards of the clinics here is exceptional with cutting edge technologies and affordable dentistry with no compromising on quality.
With its long stretches of powdery beaches, turquoise seas and splendid climate, the city that withstood the Wilma hurricane (2005), after years of patience and tonnes of concrete, it has experienced an exceptional makeover. And that’s what it can do to your teeth too! However, if you are looking for the whole kit and caboodle – a set of snazzy new teeth and a spectacular vacation in azure Caribbean waves, almost year-round sunshine, and rich history, including nearby Mayan ruins, visiting a dentist in Cancun is a great pick.
John from New York City, currently residing full time in Mexico, talks about the modern, painless dental procedures and excellent working staff. Impressed by the low prices in Cancun, John got his daughter along, “she was quoted a price in the United States that was so high that it made sense for her to fly here, have a “vacation, get her dental work done and then fly home, and it was half the price,” he says.
(https://www.dentavacation.com/dental-work-in-cancun/)
In spite of Nuevo Progreso’s small size, it has over 300 dental offices, it is affordable and also known for its uncompromising nature for quality dentistry.
The dental clinics in Mexicali are affiliated to the American Dental Association. They facilitate their patients with services like providing medical passes and using top-notch technology.
A city along the long western coastline. From a small, virtually inaccessible and unknown fishing village, to an overnight popular city, when chosen by director John Hutson for his film “The Night Of the Iguana” (1963).
Vallarta has its many charms, right from its barefoot- bar charm, gourmet restaurants, flashy nightlife, artists’ and writers’ colony to affordable dental and cosmetic surgeries, all under its belt.
The city that basked in the glamour of Hollywood and still does. It has been the prime destination for glitterati Marilyn Monroe and others. Famous for its taco stands, Susanna (a staple) with European and American style plates, its on fire wine and craft beer scene and imbibing culture, it also resorts for some of the best-known dentists that could fix your smile just as you please.
Nuevo Laredo is close enough to the two large airports, Laredo International Airport and Quetzalcoatl International Airport which are are within eight to 10 miles of the town’s major attractions. The former has many flights from other areas of the US, and the latter has direct connections to Mexico City. Nuevo Laredo is easily reached from the Texas side by the International Bridges. Talking of visiting dentists here would require more than one appointment; however, the dentists at Nuevo Laredo make it easy for patients to get on with the dental procedures by sending their documents (x-rays, cone beams, etc.) in advance.
Dental procedures and beachside bliss! The experience is as blissful as it sounds. While you are not at the dentists’, you have options for diving, Riveria Maya Jazz festival, or Rio Secreto hiking. It is also the best place for the foodies to try their passion cuisines.
What primarily drives up the cost of health insurance is the price of prescription drugs. Also, there is very little competition in the US healthcare market.
Another factor that inflates the cost of healthcare in the US is malpractice insurance. In contrast to other countries where such cases are judged by expert panels, in the US these cases fall under the judgment of a jury of non-specialists who don’t necessarily have a medical background. To avoid such financial risks from patients’ lawsuits, doctors in the US perform unnecessary C- sections and expensive medical tests, not willing to take chances of things going wrong.
HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE along with the border functions on a hands-on approach. The various humanitarian groups are
These groups provide 24 hours assistance and free drinking water to the ones crossing the borders, be they, immigrants or tourists.
Returning to the US from Mexico by either land, sea or air, requires you to present a passport or a PASS card or Enhanced Driver’s License at the border.
Regardless of your ID choice, you need to fill out a Mexico tourist card on the plane or at the border( if you will be traveling overland)
A MEXICO TOURIST CARD (or FMM), is a government declaration form, stating your purpose of visit to Mexico to be ‘tourism,’ also declaring that your intention to vacation is 180 days or less. But the time given is at the discretion of the immigration official (often only 30 to 60 days are granted initially), for more extended stays, the tourist card would need to be extended. It is a standard arrivals card that you’re required to fill when entering most countries.
BY AIR
The fee is covered in the cost of your trip, and you’ll be given the card to fill at the airport.
ON ROAD
You can pick the card from a Mexican consulate at your point of entry, and the payment can be made at any nearest bank after you have arrived in Mexico.
ONLINE
Mexico’s National Immigration Institute (INM) allows travelers to apply for a tourist card online up to 7 days before entering Mexico. Do not forget to get your tourist card stamped by an immigration official once you’ve entered Mexico, or else it would be invalid.
You can Apply for a tourist card online on the website of Mexico’s National Immigration Institute: online FMM application.
Children who are US and Canadian citizens aged 16 and over, on entering the United States from Mexico, by land or sea are under obligation to show a passport or alternative WHTI-compliant document such as a passport card.
Children up to the age of 15 may present proof of citizenship alone, such as a
If you are flying into Mexico, you will need to show your travel documents to the Mexico customs agents before you leave the airport, when you pick up your luggage, also when you leave from Mexico, you have to show the documents before security check and before you board your flight.
If you are driving into Mexico, after showing your identification, you will be handed over the card at or nearby the border, which you will be expected to carry at all times during your stay in Mexico. On driving out of Mexico too you will need to show all your travel documents.
A road trip sounds very tempting for a little cultural spree mixed with dentistry! But it is equally essential to avoid potential hazards and complications.
Car wrecks could end you up in jail, so having Mexican Insurance alleviates that possibility. The minimum required insurance coverage is the CIVIL LIABILITY INSURANCE that covers :
American Liability Insurance is NOT valid in Mexico for any bodily harm. However, some American insurance policies do cover you for physical damages, one of which is:-
The tropic of cancer divides Mexico into two climatic zones. The patients, travelers, retirees, generally find a pleasant and temperate climate. You must not preassume that the weather is hot. Just like its varied terrains, so is the weather. The coastal areas are usually balmy, which can also vary. In inland northern Mexico, the climate is generally arid and varies a great deal throughout the year. During the summers, it can be sweltering, with an average high of 95F in August. Central Mexico has spring-like weather, it’s warm or hot during the day and cools down at nightfall. Mexico’s Pacific coast region, known as the Mexican Riviera, has warm to hot weather throughout the year. Mexico’s Gulf coast region is among the most humid areas.
The country code for Mexico is 52.
The U.S. and Canada 1
The United Kingdom 44
Australia 61
New Zealand 64
South Africa 27
For instance, if you wish to call someone in NewZealand from Mexico, dial – 0164xxxxxxx.
Mexican cell phones are under a plan called “el que llama paga,” means that the person who makes a call pays for it.
So, calling to cell phones is more expensive as compared to calling on regular landlines.
If you are still in Mexico but outside the area code, let’s say Monterrey dial 045 and then the 10 digit phone number.
If you’re adding a Mexican cell phone to your Whatsapp contacts, instead of adding 011, you should enter a plus sign (+) before the country code, then a 1 before the area code and phone number.
You can also use pay phones and phone cards which are now less popular as Mexico supports your phone’s network and plan.
WHAT IS LEGAL-
WHAT’S NOT-
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Some drugs, including controlled substances, may not be purchased in Mexico without a valid prescription from a Mexican doctor. Other laws may also apply.
The old adage still applies: if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
There are a wide range of medicines that can be purchased in Mexico without worrying about breaking the U.S. Federal law-
Talking about friendly, family oriented, religious, and fun loving people, Mexico is what first comes to anyone’s mind. A common occurrence is robbery and pickpocketing, but can it not happen elsewhere too? There are no such unavoidable or “bound to happen” tragedies. With the numerous options for dental centers and dentists, you have to be sure to pick the right one that suits your needs. The tourist office in nearby Yuma, Arizona, provides information about how to choose high-quality dental practices. It is advisable to do some research beforehand. So, if you’re planning your dental vacation to Mexico, make sure you pick wisely from the options that are available so that there is no space for compromising on quality and care. Also, the repulsive headlines do not necessarily reflect how tourists are treated in this country.