Last fact-checked: 23 February 2020

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Los Algodones is a Mexican town located on the border of the U.S. states of California and Arizona. Algodones or "Molar City," as it is more commonly known, has long been a favorite destination for many specialty dental procedures, including root canals, due to its proximity to the U.S. and the relatively inexpensive cost of treatment.

Low-priced shopping and restaurants in Algodones, along with the warm, dry climate have made it a popular destination for US and Canadian senior citizens as well as anyone looking to save money on dental care. While "Molar City" still remains a popular year-round tourist destination, it is quickly becoming widely recognized for both medical and dental tourism.  Algodones is said to have around 900 dentists, and with a population of less than 6,000, you can see that dentistry is very important here. It is not difficult, therefore, to find a specialist dentist who will undertake your treatment. Finding the right provider is where Dental Departures can help!

Only seven miles south of Yuma on Interstate 8, Algodones is a convenient destination for US and Canadian travelers. Low-cost flights arrive at Yuma airport; other international airports such as San Diego, Phoenix and Palm Springs are also within a reasonable distance. 

Accommodation in Yuma is plentiful across all budgets and many people prefer to stay here and drive to the border. Crossing the border by foot or car is a simple procedure, although you may experience long waits from December through to March during peak season. Passports are required.

All dental treatments, including root canals, are considerably less expensive in Algodones than in the US and Canada.  Shopping and eating out are also significantly cheaper. Although Algodones may look like a traditional, colorful border town with its hand-painted signs and dusty streets, the best dental clinics compete with high-tech facilities throughout the world and offer the same standards of care and clinical excellence.

Root canal treatment solves infection and problems in the root of the tooth (dental pulp), your tooth's soft core. In the past, damage to the pulp often resulted in the loss of a tooth, but root canal treatment enables a dentist to find the cause of any problems and treat them without removing the tooth. Root canals can also be used to build up and crown an existing broken tooth.

Treatment for root canals usually take one or two visits, dependent on how extensive the damage is, or whether you have an abscess. The procedure usually involves taking x-rays and the diseased or damaged pulp removed under a local anesthetic. If you're pressed for time, be sure to ask if your clinic has the latest CAD/CAM equipment, which can reduce your waiting time to a couple of days, or even the same day.

The pulp chamber and root canal are then cleaned and filled with a flexible plastic material, to prevent further debris from entering the tooth and causing infection. Providing there is no sign of infection, a crown or permanent filling will be installed. Root canal treatment can last a lifetime, provided teeth and gums are cared for with regular check-ups and oral hygiene maintained.

The cost of root canals in the United States depends largely upon whether treatment is needed for a front tooth or a molar. A front tooth will cost around $500, but a molar can cost in the range of $900.  A build-up and dental crown is extra and ranges from $1,000 to $1,500. The total cost of a root canal and crown in the US or Canada ranges from $1,500 to $2,500.

In comparison, the treatment in Algodones costs around $200 without a crown, and around $400 complete with a crown—savings of more than 70%!

Algodones is an inexpensive, lively and exciting town. It has established itself as a popular destination for dental care, partly because of its cost and also because of the high standards of treatment it provides. Above all, it is conveniently placed for clients from the US and Canada to reach quickly and easily to undergo root canal treatment at a fraction of the price it would cost back home.

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Sources:

What is a Root Canal? American Association of Endodontists. 2017. https://www.aae.org/patients/root-canal-treatment/what-is-a-root-canal/ 

Root Canal. Horne, Stephen B, DDS. MedicineNet. https://www.aae.org/patients/root-canal-treatment/what-is-a-root-canal/

Root Canals: FAQs About Treatment That Can Save Your Tooth. American Dentistry Association. https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/r/root-canals