Why Patients Choose This Clinic

• Implants and oral rehab expertise: Full-arch options, including All-on-4/5/6, overdentures, bone grafts, sinus lifts, and implant crowns or bridges.
• Endodontics: Specialist-led root canal therapy with post, core, and same-trip crown options.
• Digital workflow: E4D intraoral scanning and CAD/CAM fabrication help streamline fit and turnaround.
• Traveler assurances: 3-year warranties on eligible lab work and implant components, plus written aftercare.
• Insurance-friendly: Support for most US dental insurance for out-of-network reimbursement.
• Border convenience: The team can meet you at the border and escort you to the clinic for stress-free visits.

Popular Treatments

Implants & Full-Arch
 

All-on-4/5/6, implant crowns and bridges, overdentures, mini implants, bone grafts, and sinus lifts.

Crowns & Veneers

Porcelain, ceramic, zirconia, PFM with standard or precious options, composite veneers, and temporaries.

Root Canals

Anterior, premolar, and molar root canal therapy with post, core, and crown plans.

Orthodontics

Metal and clear braces, including Damon®, aligner-friendly planning, retainers, and splints.

General & Cosmetic Dentistry

Cleanings, deep cleanings, also known as scaling and root planing, fillings, extractions, and in-office or take-home whitening.

Diagnostics

Consultations, panoramic and single X-rays, and CT/3D imaging.

Clinical Team Snapshot

Dr. Cosme Cantú Davis — Root canal and dental implant specialist. DDS from Universidad Autónoma de Monterrey, 2005; Endodontics Certification from Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, 2007; Dental Implant Certification from Coppel Dental Academy, Dominican Republic. Bilingual in Spanish and English. Clinic affiliations include American Dental Association, ADA, and Nobel Biocare Fellowship programs.

Patient Experience

Expect bilingual coordination, clear quotes and timelines, and step-by-step aftercare. Many cosmetic and restorative plans finish in a few days. Implant treatments are typically two-stage: placement, healing, and final teeth. Sending recent X-rays or CT scans before you travel helps confirm options and compress chair time.

Getting There

Fly to Tucson International Airport, TUS, or Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, PHX, then drive to the DeConcini Port of Entry in Nogales, Arizona. Most visitors park on the US side, walk across, and are met by the clinic on the Mexico side.

Typical drives: Tucson to the border is about 1 hour 15 minutes; Phoenix to the border is about 2 hours 45 minutes.

Your advisor can share the GPS pin, crossing tips, and nearby hotels with short, predictable rides.

How to Book

Your Dental Departures advisor can lock in quotes, confirm availability, and sequence back-to-back appointments around your flights free of charge.

FAQs

1. What warranties or guarantees are available?

The clinic lists 3-year warranties for eligible lab-made restorations, including crowns, veneers, and fixed bridges, and implant components. Coverage usually requires following written aftercare, attending maintenance visits, and using protective devices, such as a night guard, if prescribed. Before treatment, Dental Departures can provide the current written warranty for your exact plan, including what is covered, exclusions such as smoking or missed recalls, time limits, and how repairs or replacements are handled.

2. Where is the clinic and how do I reach it?

The practice is in Nogales, Sonora, near the DeConcini Port of Entry. Most patients park in Nogales, Arizona, walk across the border, and are met by clinic staff for an escort to the office. From Tucson International Airport, it is about 1 hour 15 minutes to the border. From Phoenix Sky Harbor, plan about 2 hours 45 minutes. If you prefer to drive in Mexico, local parking and taxis are available. Your advisor can send the exact GPS pin and wayfinding notes.

3. Which payment types are accepted, and do you take US insurance?

Cash and major credit or debit cards are commonly accepted, and larger plans may allow bank transfers. The clinic supports most US dental insurance for out-of-network reimbursement and provides itemized invoices. Dental Departures can confirm accepted card brands, any processor fees or cash-discount policies, and whether a deposit is needed to reserve lab or surgical blocks.

4. What languages are spoken at the clinic?

Spanish and English are spoken. The front desk and clinical teams are fully bilingual. Tell Dental Departures your preference when booking so they can schedule with an English-speaking dentist or assistant and prepare bilingual consent and aftercare documents.

5. How long do dental implants or full-arch cases take?
 

Most implant plans are two-stage. Stage 1, implant placement with or without bone graft or sinus lift, typically fits into 2–4 days with a short review. Stage 2, the abutment and final crown, bridge, or full-arch restoration, occurs after healing, also called osseointegration. If grafting is required, overall timelines extend. Your coordinator can map visits to your travel window and discuss temporary or provisional teeth for comfort during healing.

6. Can I do a root canal and crown in one trip?

Often, yes. Plan 2–5 days for root canal therapy to control infection and place a post or core if needed, plus 2–3 days for a permanent crown. Many travelers wear a high-quality temporary while the final crown is milled. Your dentist will confirm exact steps and chair time before you fly.

7. Will the clinic pick me up at the border?

Yes. Border meet-and-escort is available. Share your arrival time and crossing, usually DeConcini, and a staff member will meet you on the Mexico side and guide you to the clinic.