Travelers appreciate the walkable location just across the DeConcini Port of Entry and clear, step-by-step treatment planning.

Why Patients Choose This Clinic

• Orthodontics first, but full-scope too: Metal and clear braces for teens and adults, plus implants, root canals, crowns, veneers, dentures, and preventive care under one roof.
• Modern diagnostics: Digital imaging and chairside visuals help explain options in plain language.
• Convenient border access: Easy park-and-walk access from Nogales, Arizona, with short taxi hops on the Mexico side.
• Family-friendly: Care pathways for kids, teens, and adults, with written aftercare and follow-up guidance.

Popular Treatments

Orthodontics

Clear braces, metal braces, retainers, and splints.

Implants & Restorations

Titanium implants, with package including abutment and standard crown, bone grafts, sinus lifts, implant crowns, and implant bridges.

Crowns & Veneers
 

Full porcelain or ceramic restorations, zirconia, PFM with standard alloy, composite veneers, and temporary restorations.

Root Canals
 

Anterior, premolar, and molar root canal therapy with post, core, and crown planning.

Dentures
 

Full and partial dentures in acrylic or metal, immediate or healing dentures, and temporary flippers.

General & Cosmetic Dentistry

Exams, cleanings, deep cleanings, also known as scaling and root planing, fillings, extractions, and laser or in-office whitening.

Diagnostics
 

Consultations, single X-rays, and panoramic X-rays.

Patient Experience

Expect a friendly, straightforward approach with clear estimates and timelines. Sharing recent X-rays or CT scans before you travel allows the team to pre-plan, compress chair time, and coordinate multi-step care, such as a root canal with crown or multi-unit orthodontic starts. Orthodontic cases include periodic reviews; implant therapy is typically staged to support safe healing.

Getting There

Fly to Tucson International Airport, TUS, or Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, PHX, then drive to the DeConcini Port of Entry in Nogales, Arizona. Most visitors park on the U.S. side, walk across, and take a short local taxi to the clinic area.

Typical drives: Tucson to the border is about 1 hour 15 minutes; Phoenix to the border is about 2 hours 45 minutes.

Rideshare tip: Uber or Lyft to the U.S.-side border works well. On the Mexico side, local taxis are the most reliable.

How to Book

Your Dental Departures advisor can confirm availability, lock in a quote, and align appointments to your flights free of charge.

FAQs

1. What warranties or guarantees are available?

Guarantees are procedure-specific and usually cover lab-made work, such as crowns, veneers, and bridges, and, where indicated, implant components for a defined period. Eligibility typically requires following written aftercare, attending check-ups as advised, and using protective devices, such as a night guard, if prescribed. Before treatment, your advisor can obtain the current written warranty for your exact plan, including coverage terms, duration, exclusions such as smoking or missed recalls, and how repairs or replacements are handled.

2. Where is the clinic and how do I reach it?

The clinic is in Nogales, Sonora, just over the DeConcini Port of Entry from Nogales, Arizona. Most travelers park in Nogales, Arizona, walk across, and use a short taxi to the clinic area. From Tucson International Airport, expect roughly 1 hour 15–20 minutes to the border; from Phoenix Sky Harbor, plan about 2 hours 45 minutes. Dental Departures can share the GPS pin, walking route, and taxi stand tips. If you prefer to drive into Mexico, they can also provide turn-by-turn and parking notes.

3. Which payment methods are accepted?

Clinics serving international patients commonly accept cash and major credit or debit cards. Larger plans may allow bank transfers. Because accepted brands, processor fees, and any cash-discount policies can change, your Dental Departures advisor can confirm the exact methods for your dates and whether a deposit is needed to reserve lab or surgical time.

4. What languages are spoken at the clinic?

Spanish is standard. Many Nogales practices can support English at reception and chairside. Share your preference so your advisor can schedule accordingly and arrange bilingual consent and aftercare. If you require another language, ask in advance, as interpreting options may be arranged.

5. How long do braces take, and can I start treatment on a short trip?

Braces timelines vary by case, typically 12–24 months with review visits. You can start on a short trip: diagnostics, records, and bracket bonding can often be done in a single visit, with follow-ups coordinated around your travel or with a local dentist at home. Clear braces have similar timelines. Your orthodontist will map out intervals and confirm costs before you begin.

6. How long do dental implants take?
 

Most implant plans are two-stage. Stage 1, implant placement with or without bone graft or sinus lift, usually fits into 2–4 days with a brief review. Stage 2, the abutment and final crown or bridge, happens after healing, also called osseointegration. If grafting is required, total timelines extend. Your coordinator can discuss temporary or provisional options for comfort while you heal.

7. Can I combine a root canal and crown in one trip?

Often, yes. Plan 4–7 days if a post, core, and permanent crown are included. Many travelers wear a high-quality temporary while the final crown is fabricated. Exact timing depends on the tooth, infection control, and lab steps. Your written plan will detail the sequence and chair time.