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Dental crowns in Mexicali: compare clinic quotes
Typical price at border clinics: $250–$700, vs $800–$2,500 in the US. Get written quotes from license-verified dentists in Mexicali.
Border wait right now: Calexico West port of entry (pedestrian)
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What it is
A crown is a cap that covers a damaged or weakened tooth to restore its shape, strength and appearance. Common materials include porcelain-fused-to-metal, all-porcelain and zirconia.
Trips needed
Typically 2 visits for a lab-made crown, or 1 visit if the clinic uses same-day CAD/CAM milling.
Questions to ask any clinic
- What material is the crown made of, and is it zirconia, porcelain or metal-based?
- Is the price per crown, and what does it cost to add another crown or a post and core?
- What is the written warranty on the crown, and what does it not cover?
- Where is the crown made, and how long does the lab take?
- What is the license number (cédula profesional) of the dentist who will prepare and place the crown?
Getting to Mexicali
From Calexico, cross on foot at the Calexico West port of entry (CBP port 250302), which is open 24 hours. Park on the US side and walk across; check current parking rules before you go. Clinics are a short ride from the crossing. To return to the US you must show a valid passport book, a passport card (land crossings only), or a SENTRI/NEXUS card. Check the live wait times at bwt.cbp.gov before you cross.