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Mexico Dentist Prices - The Ultimate Guide in 2023

Nowadays, visiting Mexico to get dental work is a popular activity that has helped a lot of people.

The fact that the prices of dental work in Mexico are so low has made this country widely popular. Even when the prices may vary from clinic to clinic, dentist prices in Mexico are between 50% to 80% lower, compared to the US.

To give a clear idea about Mexico dentist prices, we have compiled the ultimate guide list with the average prices of all the dental treatments you can get in Mexico.

Cleaning, Whitening, Fillings, and Extractions

These are procedures often considered "minors", and many people don't travel to get them. Yet, the prices of these procedures are very affordable, so they are a great option for people who live near the border.

Procedure Price in the US Price in Mexico
Regular teeth cleaning $140 $35
Deep Cleaning, Scaling & Root Planing (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 $60
Extraction (simple) $150 $60
Extraction (Surgical or impacted) starting at $420 $190

Crowns and Veneers

Both of these procedures are highly popular for 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 in the US Price in Mexico
Porcelain Fused to Metal Crown $1,250 $210
Porcelain Fused to Metal Bridge *Each crown $1,250 $180
Porcelain Fused to Gold Crown* $1,700 $600
Full Porcelain/Ceramic Crown $1,500 $395
Zirconia Crown $1,600 $450
Porcelain Veneer $1,100 $395

Dentures

Dentures are a perfect solution for a set of teeth that are completely damaged and need replacement. This treatment is preferred for people who don't want to go through an implant procedure.

Procedure Price in the US Price in Mexico
Partial Denture, Metal Frame $1,550 $490
Partial Denture, Flexible Frame $1,400 $490
Full Denture, Immediate or healing (upper or lower) $1,500 $250
Full Denture, Acrylic teeth (upper or lower) $1,850 $280
Full Denture, Porcelain Teeth (upper or lower) $2,150 $380

Implant Procedures

This is the most popular procedure for medical tourists. Implants can replace permanently one tooth with an entire set of teeth. This treatment is one of the reasons why Mexico has become such a popular destination for dental tourism.

Procedure Price in the US Price in Mexico
Standard Titanium Dental Implant (implant only) starting at $2,250.00 $750
Standard Implant Crown (including abutment) starting at $1,650.00 $700
Bone graft (per unit) $1,600.00 $420
Sinus Lifting (starting at) $3,900.00 $700
Implant Supported Overdenture, removable (with 2 implants) $2,550.00 $2,880
Implant Supported Overdenture, removable (with 3 implants) $12,300.00 $4,130
"All on Four" System with fixed acrylic bridge (upper arch or lower arch) $27,000.00 $8,950
"All on Six" System with BHI Implants (upper arch or lower arch) $23,500.00 $10,170
"All on Six" System with Mis Implants (upper arch or lower arch) $29,000.00 $11,170

Root Canal

Before getting a large restorative procedure, many times a root canal is necessary. In that case, the price in Mexico also is considerably lower compared to the US. 

Procedure Price in the US Price in Mexico
Root canal (any tooth) $1,200 $260.00
Post/Core Build-up $400 $98.00

Diagnostic, Anesthetics, and Other Procedures

There are also other procedures that may be necessary before getting major dental work, including the diagnosis examination and anesthetics.

Procedure Price in the US Price in Mexico
Initial Examination/Consultation 150 $0
Local Anesthetics 30 $0
IV Sedation (by anesthesiologist) 2500 $600
Panoramic X-Rays 160 $65.00
Occlusal Mouth Guard 600 $90.00
CT Scan & Panoramic X-ray 400 $150.00

We hope that you find this information helpful. If after taking a look at our Mexico Dentist Prices Ultimate Guide you have decided to visit the country, we invite you to give us a call. Sani Dental Group is the largest dental group in Los Algodones and one of the largest in Mexico.

Our patient coordinators are ready to attend to all your needs. Smile, we'll do the rest.