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Los Algodones (or Molar City as it is known to some), is a traditional border town, located on the Mexican-US border of Arizona and near to the California border as well.  It has long been a popular destination for US residents. This is due, in part, to the affordable cost of dental care compared to the US, and its convenient location in relation to the US makes it attractive for quick trips. 

A warm, dry, climate, and fiestas throughout the year add to Algodones' appeal.  Another positive is that Algodones has one of the highest concentrations of dental clinics in the world, and many US and Canadian citizens have been taking advantage of this, attracted by the excellent standards of dental care and inexpensive treatments.  

All manner of dental treatment is undertaken here, from specialist dentistry, such as implantology to general dentistry, such as veneers or dental crowns.

Algodones, as it is more commonly known, is easily accessible from the US and Canada.  It is situated just seven miles south of Yuma, just off Interstate 8, convenient to the regional Yuma Airport, although Phoenix, Palm Springs and San Diego Airports are also within easy reach. 

Ample accommodation is readily available throughout the area, including Yuma.  Crossing the border is generally quick, either by car or on foot, although there can be waits at the border for a return to the US during the peak season from December to March. Algodones is a great place for day-trippers. 

For dental crowns, the procedure could not be easier. Dental crowns are used to restore and protect cracked, damaged or worn-down teeth, and will preserve a tooth's functionality.  Dental crowns are also referred to as caps, as they sit over an existing tooth, covering the outer surface.

How Long Do Dental Crowns Take in Algodones?

In modern dentistry, dental crowns are available in a wide variety of materials, including gold, porcelain fused to metal, full porcelain or zirconia.  In consultation with your dentist, the most suitable options for you will be decided.  It usually takes just a couple of days for dental crowns, with appointments at your dentist on the first and last days, and the lab work is done in between.  

Some clinics with on-site dental laboratories and the latest CAD/CAM equipment are able to expedite the lab work for dental crowns in Algodones and can have your crown finished the same day.

On your first visit, the procedure involves having your tooth thoroughly cleaned and prepared for receiving the crown by shaping the tooth with a drill. Impressions of your teeth will be made and sent to the lab where the dental crown will be made.  A temporary dental crown will be fitted by your dentist. 

On your second visit, the temporary crown will be removed and the surface of your tooth prepared to receive the permanent crown.  Once you and your dentist are happy with the crown—for color, shape and fit—your dentist will cement it firmly in place and your treatment is complete.

All types of dental crowns are available in Algodones; the best clinics offer the same brands and materials as used by your local dentist.  Full porcelain crowns, porcelain fused to noble alloy crowns, porcelain fused to gold crowns, full gold crowns, and zirconia ceramic crowns are all available.

The cost of dental crowns is dependent upon what material is used and how large the crown is, but they usually cost between $900 and $1500 in the US.  In comparison, dental crowns in Algodones start from around $160-$500, depending on the type of crown material used. 

How long the dental crowns last will depend on what material they are made from, and also on what sort of stress is placed on the tooth when eating, or from habits such as tooth-grinding.  A rough guide is between five and fifteen years. 

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Mexico’s Molar City: Where Americans Go For Affordable Dental Care. https://news.sky.com/story/mexicos-molar-city-where-americans-go-for-affordable-dental-care-10944822. Sky News. 23 July 2017.

Shepard, Katelynne. Your Dental Crown Procedure: What to Expect. https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/cosmetic-dentistry/bridges-and-crowns/your-dental-crown-procedure-what-to-expect-0113. Colgate. Website accessed 4 December 2018.

Fasbinder, Dennis J. 25 Years of Chairside CAD/CAM Dentistry. https://jada.ada.org/article/S0002-8177(14)63733-8/abstract. Journal of the American Dental Association. June 2010.