Frequent Asked Questions
Yes, the borderline opens at 6:00 am and closes at 10:00 pm.
If you are going to Cancun, we recommend you to stay in Playacar due to the exclusiveness and safeness it offers to tourists.
We suggest to take a look at these hotels for being closer to our dental clinic:
- Wyndham Garden
- City Express
We have an agreement with the two best hotels in Los Algodones “Hacienda Los Algodones” and “Cielito Lindo Hotel”. We can arrange your lodging needs at a special price.
If you prefer to stay overnight on the U.S. side, then Yuma, Arizona will be the best option. Located just 7 miles east of the border crossing. We recommend you:
Best Western Inn
Hilton Garden Inn Pivot Point
Hampton Inn & Suites Yuma
Homewood Suites by Hilton Yuma (Specials rates starting with the 15% of discount)
Quechan Casino Resort (Ask for our promo code)
For more information, click on the following link http://circledentalgroup.com/locations
Yes.
If your dental trip will be to Los Algodones, you have to know it is one of the safest towns in the world. Dental travelers are surrounded by thousands of other North American Tourists seeking to get dental care too and in case you need any sort of assistance, everyone in town will be willing to help you.
Locals also speak English and everything is just a walking distance away. If you’re looking to relax in a friendly and peaceful environment, there is no other place we would recommend you to stay.
If you arrive by land or sea:
When entering Mexico by land, travelers might not be asked to show a passport, but you will need it when crossing the border back to your home country. It is recommended to have with you a valid passport as proof of citizenship to avoid any hassles during your trip.
You will not be able to use your birth certificate or driver’s license as a valid ID.
If you are a US citizen and don’t count on a passport book, you could be able to use a passport card to cross the border between the United States and Mexico without issues.
If you arrive in Mexico by air:
You will need to fill the FMM form, which is a visitor’s permit at the airport or airplane. Airlines usually facilitate this document so you could fill it during the plane before you land in Mexico, in case there are no forms available, you could be able to get one once you land. Your documents will be checked and reviewed by the immigration office at the airport and they will stamp your passport along with the FMM form to enter the country.
It is important to keep your Visitor Permit safe during your trip to avoid any issues on your way back home.
It is important to mention that US Passport Cards are not valid when arriving in the country by air. Passport Cards only work when arriving in Mexico by land or sea, if you don’t count with a Passport Book, it is recommended to get one before your trip since it is required for air travel to and from the United States.
Special considerations might be granted by the US and Canadian Governments to Citizens in need of medical treatment for both situations. Circle Dental Group can issue an expedite letter to you stating your need to cross the border for dental treatment.
Contact us for more information.
Yes. Even though local anesthetic is applied when dental treatment is required, if you prefer to be sedated we can arrange it for you. We work with professional specialists that will make your treatment a “pleasant dream”. Nitrous Oxide or IV Sedation can be used at the patient’s request; they are priced at $700 USD. Please let our staff know if you choose to use this service at the moment of making your appointment.
Yes, even when we don’t work directly with foreign dental insurance companies we can fill out all the necessary paperwork so your insurance company can reimburse your money. A $30 USD fee will be charged for administrative purposes, just ask for this service at our front desk on your first appointment.
Yes! Circle Dental Group wants to make it easy for you; we accept cash, personal, traveler and cashier checks, and credit cards (Visa and Master Card). A 4% fee will apply in all credit & debit card payments.
Yes.
If you are visiting in Los Algodones, US dollars is the local currency and you will not need Mexican pesos during your visit.
Yes, all treatments have up to a 5-year warranty.
Absolutely not! At Circle Dental Group you can make your appointment and you will be diagnosed from among the best dentist in Mexico. Feel free to contact us and set up your appointment today with absolutely no charge. At the end of your diagnosis, you will receive treatment options and you can choose the best one for your condition with the help of your dentist.
Yes, people with diabetes require special care when it comes to dental procedures. Even if you write it down on your file, it’s highly recommended to inform your doctor at every appointment about your condition and the medications you may be taking.
Mouthguards are used to protect your teeth from bruxism (teeth grinding) and are a great way to protect your crowns and implants by avoiding extra pressure on them.
There are several tooth replacement options. One of the options consists of fabricating a partial denture to replace the missing tooth. Partial dentures seem like orthodontic retainers, usually carrying one or two teeth. The denture may also be attached to other teeth using wire clips.
Another option to replace a missing tooth is a dental bridge. Bridges are usually fixed, stable, and feel like natural teeth. Exceptional bridges would fit properly as if there were no missing teeth. However, the dental bridge has the disadvantage of compelling the patient to treat with two, otherwise healthy teeth, apart from the extracted/missing tooth.
Dental implants are the best possible alternative for replacing a missing tooth. Dental implants are artificial roots for teeth, which are attached to the jawbone before adding crowns. The titanium implants merge biologically with the human body. Titanium is the metal that dentists rely on because of the compatibility with human bones and tissues. Dental implants fit in missing teeth positions and cause no grinding of neighboring teeth. They can be used as a replacement of multiple teeth, and are not limited in life span. The implants are also fixed and feel just like normal teeth.
There are many reasons why a patient develops sensitive teeth. Using special toothpaste may help control the sensibility, but it will not solve the problem. Common scenarios that can create sensitive teeth are:
- If you have tooth decay.
- Tooth erosion due to teeth grinding; can damage the enamel and create a bigger problem in the future if it’s left unattended.
- A cracked tooth can also create sensitive teeth.
- Receding Gums can be caused by several reasons; from incorrect teeth brushing to periodontal disease.
- Teeth whitening (sometimes); depending on the technique used by the doctor, teeth whitening can leave your teeth sensitive for a couple of days
Yes, they are called resin fillings. They are performed in one day and are priced at $45 USD. If you have metal fillings that you want to replace, there will be no extra charge for removing them.
It is recommended to take children to the dentist for the first time after the eruption of their first tooth, normally between the age of 6 months and one year.
The American Dental Association recommends having a professional dental cleaning at least once every six months.