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Dental Implants from $890 — No Insurance Required

Can't Afford Dental Implants?
There's a Better Option Than Financing.

Same Nobel Biocare and Straumann implants your US dentist uses. 60-70% less at verified clinics in Mexico. No debt, no interest — just a lower price.

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Free treatment plan. No commitment required.

Side-by-Side: US vs Mexico Pricing

Real prices at verified partner clinics. Same brands, same materials — different overhead.

Procedure US Price Mexico Price You Save
Single Dental Implant $3,000-5,000 $890-1,500 $2,100-3,500
All-on-4 (full arch) $20,000-40,000 $6,000-12,000 $14,000-28,000
Porcelain Crown $1,000-2,000 $300-600 $700-1,400
Porcelain Veneer $1,500-2,500 $350-600 $1,150-1,900
Root Canal $800-1,500 $200-400 $600-1,100
Prices are typical ranges at verified partner clinics. Your exact cost depends on your specific case. We provide exact pricing in your free treatment plan.

Why US Dental Implants Are So Expensive

The implant itself is the same. The overhead around it is what drives the price up.

$5K-15K/mo

Office rent in US cities

A dental office in a US metro area pays $5,000-15,000 per month just for the space. That cost gets built into every procedure. Mexican clinics pay a fraction of this for equivalent or better facilities.

$10K-50K/yr

Malpractice insurance

US dentists pay $10,000-50,000 per year in malpractice premiums. This insurance cost is embedded in every crown, every implant, every filling you receive. It protects the dentist — and you pay for it.

$200K+/yr

Staff overhead

Hygienists, dental assistants, billing coordinators, front desk staff — a typical US dental office has 5-10 employees with salaries, benefits, and payroll taxes that far exceed equivalent costs in Mexico.

$500-1,500

Lab fees for crowns and abutments

US dental labs charge $500-1,500 per crown or abutment. Mexican clinics often have in-house labs or partner with labs that charge a fraction of this while using the same porcelain and zirconia materials.

The implant itself is the same

A Nobel Biocare implant manufactured in Sweden costs roughly the same whether it's placed in Houston or Tijuana. The brands are global. The titanium is the same grade. The difference in your bill is entirely overhead — not the implant in your jaw.

Better Than Financing at 15-27% APR

CareCredit and dental loans don't make implants affordable. They just spread the pain over years — with interest.

Financing a US Implant

$5,000 implant on CareCredit

  • 15-27% APR after the promotional period ends
  • $6,500-8,000 total paid over 3-5 years with interest
  • Deferred interest trap — miss one payment and interest applies retroactively
  • Monthly payments for years while the implant has been in your mouth the whole time

Total cost: $6,500-8,000+

Same Implant in Mexico

$890-1,500 — paid once, done

  • 0% interest — you pay the price, that's it
  • $890-1,500 total for the same Nobel Biocare or Straumann implant
  • Save $3,000-4,000 compared to financing in the US — outright, not over time
  • No debt, no monthly payments — you're done when you walk out of the clinic

Total cost: $890-1,500. Period.

How It Works

From your couch to the clinic — know exactly what you're getting and what you'll pay before you commit.

1

Upload Your Case

Share photos, X-rays, or a description of what you need. Takes 5 minutes. No travel required.

2

Get Exact Pricing

Receive a treatment plan with exact pricing from verified clinics. Compare options. No hidden fees.

3

Travel and Get Treated

We help coordinate logistics. Border towns are a short drive from Arizona. Cancun is a direct flight from most US cities.

4

Follow-Up Near You

Your records are in your HIPAA-compliant portal. We coordinate follow-up care with a dentist in your area before you go.

Why Patients Trust MxSmiles

We're not a random directory. Every clinic is verified, every step is documented, and your care doesn't end at the border.

HIPAA-Compliant Records

Your X-rays, treatment notes, and material specifications are stored securely in your patient portal. Your US dentist can access exactly what was done.

Verified Clinics Only

Every partner clinic is vetted for credentials, sterilization protocols, implant brands used, and patient outcomes. No unverified listings.

Treatment Plan Before Travel

You know exactly what procedures you'll receive, which materials will be used, and what you'll pay — all before you book a single thing.

Follow-Up Care Coordinated

Before you travel, we connect you with a dentist near your home for post-treatment check-ups. Your care continues after you return.

Frequently Asked Questions

Honest answers to the questions people actually ask before getting dental work in Mexico.

Are cheap dental implants lower quality?

No. The implants used at our partner clinics are the same brands US dentists use — Nobel Biocare, Straumann, BioHorizons. These are FDA-approved, globally manufactured implants. The price difference comes from lower overhead costs in Mexico (rent, labor, malpractice insurance), not from cheaper materials. You can verify the implant brand and lot number in your HIPAA-compliant patient portal after your procedure.

How can Mexico clinics charge so much less?

A US dental office pays $5,000-15,000/month in rent, $10,000-50,000/year in malpractice insurance, and significantly higher staff salaries. Those costs get passed to you. Mexican clinics have dramatically lower overhead while using the same implant brands, the same sterilization protocols, and dentists with equivalent training — many trained in the US or Europe. The implant itself costs roughly the same worldwide. The overhead around it is what makes US prices so high.

Is it safe to get dental work in Mexico?

At verified clinics, yes. Our partner clinics are vetted for credentials, sterilization protocols, and patient outcomes. Many dentists trained at US or European programs. You receive a full treatment plan before you travel, your records are stored in a HIPAA-compliant portal, and we coordinate follow-up care with a dentist near you before you go. You are not walking into a random clinic — every step is documented and coordinated.

What if I don't have dental insurance?

Most dental insurance plans cap implant coverage at $1,000-1,500 per year anyway — barely a dent in a $3,000-5,000 US implant. Many of our patients don't have insurance, or their insurance doesn't cover implants at all. In Mexico, a single implant costs $890-1,500 out of pocket — often less than your insurance copay would be in the US. No claims to file, no pre-authorization delays, no surprise bills.

How much would I actually save including travel?

For a single implant: US cost $3,000-5,000 vs Mexico $890-1,500 plus $200-500 in travel costs (border towns like Los Algodones require just a short drive from Arizona). Net savings: $1,500-3,500. For All-on-4: US cost $20,000-40,000 vs Mexico $6,000-12,000 plus $500-1,500 in travel. Net savings: $10,000-25,000. Even including flights, hotels, and meals, patients typically save 50-65% compared to US prices.

Can I use my HSA/FSA for dental work in Mexico?

Yes. Dental implants are a qualified medical expense under IRS rules, regardless of where the treatment is performed. You can use HSA (Health Savings Account) or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) funds to pay for implants, crowns, and other dental procedures in Mexico. Save your receipts and treatment documentation — which we provide through your HIPAA-compliant patient portal — for your records.

Still have questions? Get a free treatment plan and we'll answer everything specific to your case.

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