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Composite filling in Mexico costs from _op_1459_price_from_ to _op_1459_price_to_ per tooth on average. Pricing depends on the number of surfaces treated, the material quality, and the clinic location. Patients save around _price_percent_discount_% compared to the US, where this procedure costs _price_compare_US_average_ on average. Most Mexican dental clinics include the initial consultation and digital X-rays within the estimated price.

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Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing a border clinic provides high value without sacrificing technology or material safety. Rose Dental Studio in Los Algodones is an official provider of Swiss Straumann materials. They offer fillings for approximately $100 while maintaining international standards. Modern clinics across Mexico utilize digital 3D scanners and lasers for precision. This ensures durable restorations at a fraction of US costs. High-volume hubs like Tijuana and Cancun attract thousands of North American patients annually.

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Currency

Mexican peso (you also can pay for services in dollars)

Best period for the trip

December-April

Language

Spanish (most of medical staff speaks English fluently)

Visa

required for some countries

Time difference with Europe

7 hours

Time difference with the USA

1 hour

Capital

Mexico City

Medical tourism center

Mexico City

Popular resorts

Central and Southern Mexico

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In Mexico, hotels of different price ranges and service levels are presented. Most tourists choose 4 and 5 star hotels with all-inclusive meals. Such hotels have everything for a comfortable stay: varied food, a large well-groomed territory, animation for children and adults. Some hotels have their own water park, which guests can use for free. Budget travelers can afford to book an economical 3-star hotel with half board or no meals at all.

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Visas for travel to Mexico require a number of documents. Lists of documents includes:

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