Los Algodones is a simple dental day trip for those who live in California, Nevada, and Arizona. Appropriately nicknamed “Molar City”, Los Algodones is home to over 400 dentists offering their services to American and Canadian visitors.
In this guide, we will take a thorough look at getting dental care in Los Algodones. Read on for all the information you need to plan a safe and successful visit!
How much does it cost to go to the Dentist in Los Algodones?
High quality care and affordable prices are the biggest drivers of dental tourism in Los Algodones. Dental travelers can expect to save 50-70% on a wide range of dental services in Los Algodones, but we’ll be looking at the 5 most common procedures our partners offer in depth. The procedures we will be exploring in this article are dental implants, crowns, veneers, dentures, and teeth whitening. If you have a question about a service not covered in this article please feel free to send us a message or leave a comment below.
Cost of Dental Implants in Los Algodones
Dental implants are one of the most common procedures for dental tourism in Los Algodones because they can cost $4,000+ in the United States. In Los Algodones, travelers can expect to pay just $1,435 USD for a dental implant, abutment, and crown.
Getting dental implants in Los Algodones requires 2 visits, with 2-3 appointments per visit to complete. For all the details about the procedure, check out the Complete Guide to Dental Implants in Mexico.
For more extensive procedures, like implant supported dentures, the savings can be even higher. All-on-4 procedures can cost $20,500+ in the United States per arch but start at just $8,110 USD at Sani Dental.
Cost of Crowns in Los Algodones
Crowns typically cost $1,250-1,600 USD in the United States, but cost between $195 and $600 USD in Los Algodones. The cost varies by clinic and material, with porcelain fused to metal crowns being relatively less expensive and high end materials like porcelain, zirconia, and gold making up the high end of prices.
Some patients travel to Los Algodones to complete dental work started in the United States, including placing crowns over dental implants. Crowns over dental implants cost $685 USD because they also require the placement of an abutment, which connects the crown to the dental implant.
Crowns can be made in 3-5 business days in Los Algodones at clinics with in-house dental labs like Sani Dental, which use computer aided design and computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology.
Cost of Veneers in Los Algodones
While ceramic veneers cost $1,100 to $1,500 USD in the United States, they cost just $350 to $450 USD per tooth in Mexico. Veneers in Los Algodones typically take 3-5 business days to complete.
For all of the details, check out the Complete Guide to Veneers in Mexico.
The best clinic for veneers in Los Algodones is Sani Dental, which offers high end veneers designed and manufactured in house.
Cost of Dentures in Los Algodones
Dentures can cost $1,800 per arch in the United States, but generally cost $280-$490 USD per arch in Los Algodones for traditional, removable prosthetics.
Implant supported dentures cost $20,500+ USD in the United States, but start at just $8,110 USD for an All-on-4 at Sani Dental.
Dentures tend to require additional work besides just the denture itself, including x-rays, extractions, and a cleaning. All told, the price tends to be about 70% less than in the United States.
Cost of Teeth Whitening in Los Algodones
In Los Algodones, teeth whitening costs $200 USD for a laser whitening session. Just across the border in Yuma, this same procedure can cost $650+. Teeth whitening is very popular since noticeable results can be seen in just a single session.
Is it Safe to Go to the Dentist in Los Algodones?
Los Algodones is home to some very highly trained dentists. At Apollo Medical Travel, we have done the legwork to find some of the best dentists in Molar City. We’ve done site visits, background checks, and reviews to make sure that these clinics offer great service and excellent clinical outcomes.
Los Algodones is a very safe, sleepy small town with a large presence of law enforcement personnel due to it’s proximity to the border. For more information, check out Mexico’s travel advisory from the US State Department.
Where is the Best Place to Get Dental Care in in Los Algodones?
Below are two of the absolute best dental clinics in Los Algodones catering to medical tourists from the United States and Canada. Check out these profiles for detailed information about what each clinic has to offer.
Sani Dental Group Alamo Clinic
4.05/5 – 189 Reviews
For most people, Sani Dental Group “Alamo”, the main dental center in Los Algodones, is the perfect fit. A large dental clinic with more than 35 dentists and an on-site dental lab makes it clear why Sani Dental Group is the Best Value in Dental Care.
Sani Dental Group Platinum
4.02/5 – 67 Reviews
For those who want a little more personal and attentive care in an upscale, cutting edge environment. Patients find that Sani Dental Group’s Platinum Clinic offers the perfect blend of luxury and affordability.
How Do I Get to Los Algodones?
You can get to Los Algodones through the Andrade Port of Entry, south of Andrade, California and just west of Yuma, Arizona. To get to the crossing, take I-8 to SR-186 South. For those flying in, the Yuma International Airport (YUM) hosts flights from Phoenix and Dallas.
You can drive across the border or enter on foot. You will need a US Passport or Enhanced Driver’s License in order to cross back into the United States.
It is typically very fast to enter Mexico, but there can be delays to re-enter the United States. Check here for the latest border crossing times.
Where Should I Stay in Los Algodones?
We recommend that travelers in Los Algodones stay at the Hacienda Los Algodones or the Cielito Lindo hotels in Los Algodones. Sani Dental patients can receive free and reduced rate stays at these hotels depending on how much dental work they are getting.
For those who would prefer to stay in the United States, we recommend staying at the Quechan Casino Resort in Andrade, California.
How do I get started?
We are here to help ensure that your trip to get dental care in Los Algodones is a success. At Apollo Medical Travel, we can help you get high quality, affordable dental care in Los Algodones at a fair and transparent price. The prices listed on our site are the same as what you’d pay walking into the clinic, and we can help give you the peace of mind to pull out your passport for your health.
The first step is to get a free, no obligation quote for the care you need. From there, we can help arrange for an appointment and a free, in-country shuttle.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out via chat or give us a call at +1 (888) 382-4929.
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