Last fact-checked: 30 July 2024 

Choose a quality-checked dental clinic in Tijuana with Dental Departures, and save up to 70% compared to prices at home. Our extensive network of thoroughly vetted dental professionals ensures that you receive top-notch care at a fraction of the cost. 

Located on the US border just south of San Diego, Tijuana is easily accessible to Americans in need of affordable, professional, and modern dental services. Each year, thousands of patients arrive by car or plane to benefit from discounts of 50-70% on quality dental services in Tijuana. With the rising costs of healthcare, more Americans are likely to seek affordable dental treatments in Tijuana than ever before.

Dental Departures' fully verified clinics specialize in a variety of treatments you may need. Start your journey to exceptional dental care today and experience significant savings without compromising on quality.

Quality, price, and convenience are the key factors. Dental prices in Tijuana are significantly lower than those at home, offering the same quality of care when you choose the right clinic. While travelers from around the globe are welcomed, Tijuana’s close proximity to millions of Southern Californians and Arizonans makes a dental visit especially affordable and convenient.

Our partner dentists in Tijuana have been fully checked for clinical quality, and our verified patient reviews help you better assess service and other components important to your experience.

Regarding price, American and Canadian patients can expect to save up to 70% off the cost of dental treatment at home. For example, a single dental crown averages about $1,200 in the US, while the same make of crown will cost about $450 in Tijuana. For patients requiring more complex treatments, such as multiple implants or full mouth reconstruction, deep savings like this can run into thousands of dollars.

Below is the average treatment costs in Tijuana vs the US:

Check out some of the best dentists in Tijuana:

– Marietta Dental Care

– Dental Clinic Tijuana

– Dental Brush 

These top-tier facilities cater to hundreds of international patients yearly and go above and beyond to provide excellent care and a satisfying customer experience. They understand that word-of-mouth is the best source of new referrals, so they make an extra effort to serve their international clientele.

The quality of care in Tijuana is certainly up to the standards you would expect at home. Dental Departures has meticulously checked and researched all our listed clinics.  Our background checks ensure that only dentists offering superior quality dental treatment are featured on our site. 

We take great pride in their services. Thousands of patients from the US and Canada visit our clinics every year. You can read our verified patient reviews and compare prices on each clinic page. In addition, we guarantee you the lowest prices with every clinic listed on our site.

With rare exceptions, yes.  Every year some 300,000 tourists from around the world, particularly Americans and Canadians visit Tijuana and the Baja region for discounted shopping, sightseeing, sun-soaking, and well-known nightlife.

Tijuana is also a bustling commercial hub, with businesspeople from San Diego crossing the border daily for transactions. After years of political and social unrest, the city is experiencing a renaissance and relies on tourism to maintain a strong economy. Local authorities are committed to ensuring Tijuana is safe for leisure, business, and medical tourism.

The Tijuana border crossing is the world's busiest border crossing, and tens of thousands of people travel back and forth from the US every day without incident. 

For patients seeking additional security, many of our best clinics offer shuttle service to and from the border, and the new Fast Track Medical Services Pass (see below) provides even greater convenience for medical and dental clients.

Follow the common-sense rules of the travel road, easy on the late-night Margaritas, and you can be confident of your safety!

The large number of competitive dental clinics in Tijuana ensures that prices are not only kept low but more importantly, the standards of treatment remain high. For your peace of mind, in the improbable event of a problem with any aspect of your treatment, our dentists guarantee the work, not just for the actual procedure, but also for any lab work done (dentures or crowns, for example). Dental Departures will be your advocate to resolve any issues on your behalf.

Dental care is never perfect anywhere in the world, but if you encounter any issues at one of our clinics, we will assist you in resolving them. Thanks to our rigorous background checks, it's important to note that less than 0.5% of our patients experience concerns or complications with their treatments or lab work.

Do I Need to Speak Spanish?

No. The majority of dentists and staff in Tijuana speak excellent English, as well as clerks in hotels, restaurants, and other popular travel venues.

What Payment Methods Are Accepted in Tijuana?

Most clinics accept US and Canadian cash, as well as all major credit cards.

Getting Around Tijuana

Taxi. Any of the numerous taxis just over the border will quickly take you to the dental clinic. Bring the clinic map, address, and phone number for the driver.  

Car. US auto insurance companies don’t usually overcover your vehicle in Mexico, although some do provide coverage within the first few miles of the border. If you are planning to drive, obtaining Mexican car insurance is highly recommended. 

You can arrange insurance coverage online for around $10 a day, although many travelers find it cheaper and more convenient to park on the US side and walk in.

Fastrack Medical Services Pass

This is a program for quick access and return to the US once you cross back in your car. In the San Ysidro port of entry for patients of medical and hospital services in Tijuana, you have access to a special lane for your return to the US at the crossing.  Some offices can provide you with this pass to make your return to the US quick and easy!

Some clinics do accept insurance; please inquire with us as to participating clinics. While most clinics in Tijuana are not able to bill your insurance company directly, if covered you may be eligible to have a portion of the fee for your care reimbursed upon your return home. Be sure to pack any required claims forms or other documents.

During peak commute hours, wait times at the San Ysidro border can be very long. You have a number of options to beat the queues: 

– One is to get a "FastPass." You can often get these from hotels and restaurants who acquire them for their customers, and it is worth inquiring when booking your hotel if they offer a Fast Pass. 

--Another workaround is to park your car on the US side of the border and walk, take a taxi, or the dental clinic's shuttle into town. There are plenty of taxis on the Mexico side that will scoot you on a five or ten-minute ride to your dental office.

In Tijuana, sedation is not used as commonly as it is in the US and Canada. Of course, local anesthesia is used when required for all treatments, but for patients requiring sedation, it is important to find a clinic that offers this service. Full sedation requires a licensed anesthesiologist, and selected clinics can provide you with this upon request. The cost will be around $400-$600. 

If you require anxiety medication, such as Valium, you will need to request it before your appointment or bring it along with you.

Mexican Auto Insurance

Usually, US car insurance companies don't offer coverage in Mexico, though some cover the first 25 miles.  (The clinics are all less than one mile from the border).  If your insurance company does not offer coverage in Mexico, you can buy temporary car insurance for Mexico. Some clinics do offer secure parking, and we can direct you to those offices.  

– San Diego to Tijuana: 16 miles (27 km), 32 minutes

– Los Angeles to Tijuana: 134 miles (218 km), 2.5 hours

– Palm Springs to Tijuana: 137 miles (221 km), 2.5 hours

– Yuma to Tijuana, 182 miles (294 km), 3 hours

– Las Vegas to Tijuana: 341 miles (548 km), 5.5 hours

– Phoenix to Tijuana: 354 miles (595 km), 6 hours 

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