Drive across the border
A full city with modern multi-specialty clinics, 20 minutes from downtown San Diego.
Nearest US gateway: San Diego, CA (San Ysidro / Otay Mesa)
Access: Walk across at San Ysidro (the busiest land border in the world) or use the Medical/SENTRI fast lane. Many clinics run a free shuttle from the border and San Diego airport.
Best for: Full-mouth rehab, cosmetic cases and sedation dentistry; easiest for Southern California.
Dental offices: roughly 150+
Typical trip cost (one person, incl. lodging): $150–$600
| Procedure | Typical US | Tijuana | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Implant + abutment + crown (complete) | $4,500–$6,500 | $1,575–$2,415 | 64% |
| All-on-4 full arch (per arch) | $24,000–$34,000 | $9,450–$14,700 | 58% |
| Porcelain veneer | $1,200–$2,500 | $420–$630 | 72% |
| Zirconia crown | $1,200–$1,800 | $368–$578 | 68% |
| Full denture (per arch) | $1,500–$3,000 | $473–$945 | 68% |
Tijuana sits at the border baseline — the lowest treatment prices in Mexico. Planning estimates, not quotes. Methodology →
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Border-area Tijuana clinic offering airport and San Ysidro shuttles.
Cosmetic-focused Tijuana practice.
Larger Tijuana group with in-house lab and imaging.