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If you're considering dental implants in Mexico, you’ll have to be ready to make a significant time commitment. Most people expect it to take a few weeks—just a quick trip, maybe two—but the truth is, it often stretches into months... sometimes over a year.
And what’s worse? Many don’t find out how long the process takes until they’re halfway through, already out thousands in travel costs and still living without real teeth.
Before you book a flight, you’ll want a clear picture of how long it really takes to get new teeth in Mexico—week by week—and what can happen when the process doesn’t go as planned.
*Actual NUVIA patient(s) who may have been compensated for sharing their story. Not all those who come in for a consultation are eligible for this treatment. Results may vary in individual cases.
What Impacts Treatment Time?
You walk into a clinic in Mexico expecting to leave with new teeth. But after a quick scan, you hear the words no one wants to hear: “Not enough bone.”
Suddenly, you’re not getting a new smile—you’re getting a bone graft. Which means going home, waiting months for healing, and coming back again to actually start the dental implant process.
Now you’re stuck. You’ve taken time off work, paid for travel and you’re going home with nothing to show for it. Worse, you may not even know if the graft worked until your next visit… potentially three, six, even nine months down the line.
Each time you go back, the costs pile up—and your smile still isn’t complete.
If you’re thinking about traveling for dental implants, one thing matters most — certainty. You want to know exactly what to expect, without the runaround or repeat visits.
At Nuvia, you get your permanent teeth in just 24 hours — whether you're walking into your local center or flying in from across the country. No temps. No waiting weeks.
And if bone levels are a concern, you’ll know up front — before you ever commit to treatment. If traditional implants aren’t an option, advanced solutions like zygomatic implants may still work—without waiting for grafts. And thanks to our in-house lab, you’ll walk out with your permanent zirconia teeth in just 24 hours.
You can get a one and done solution to failing or missing teeth without worrying about flying to Mexico over and over and waiting for what could be up to 10+ months.
Is It Safe to Go to Mexico for Dental Work?
It’s tough to know if the dentist you’re trusting in Mexico follows strict sterilization procedures or uses quality implant parts if you’ve never visited. It’s important to know, different countries have different standards.
Reviews might look good online—but there’s no real way to know until it’s too late. After all, you probably won’t be visiting the office until you’re arriving for your procedure.
Imagine sitting in the chair, and something just feels… off. Maybe the tools don’t look fully clean. Maybe you ask about sedation and get vague answers. Maybe the dentist only took a weekend course in implants, and now your health is on the line…
When it comes to your dental implant provider, you want to make sure they will get the job done right. A single mistake with dental implant placement, infection control, or sedation can have serious, potentially even life-threatening consequences.
At Nuvia, your safety is non-negotiable.
Each surgeon at Nuvia has years of training and extensive dental implant experience. You won’t be stuck with a “weekend course” doctor. Every surgery is overseen by a CRNA who monitors your vitals from start to finish and every patient has a highly qualified restorative doctor working with them to restore their smile.
You won’t get a shortcut fix at Nuvia. And you certainly don’t get a set of temps. You also don’t have delays from 3rd party labs since your new teeth are created in-house.
You’ll be treated by a full team of experts working together under one roof with your comfort and long-term health in mind.
When your health is on the line, delays and do-overs aren’t just inconvenient — they’re risky. Choosing a provider with the right training, safety protocols, and support team can make all the difference in both your outcome and your timeline.
Can I Save Thousands by Getting Dental Implants in Mexico?
You may have heard people talk about how “cheap” dental implants are in Mexico. And sure, the price tag may look smaller at first. But what’s not included? Repeat visits, anesthesia, hotel stays, flights, time off work. And if something fails? Many U.S. dentists won’t touch work done across the border.
You could potentially find yourself with complications from getting dental implants in a foreign country that require you to fly back and forth for months or end up paying double to have it redone in the U.S.
When it comes to your teeth, you want a one time solution done right, not the cheap option that could end up costing you more in the long run.
Your experience at Nuvia will be different. You’ll come in for a single procedure—extractions and dental implant placement done at the same time. Then you’ll return 24 hours later for your permanent teeth.
It’s a one-time investment in yourself that is built to last your whole life. And, dental implants are more affordable than you may think. 92% of Nuvia patients use dental implant financing to pay for their new smiles.
For more on financing, insurance questions, and the cost of dental implants, see the dental implant cost guide here.
So while the price in Mexico might seem tempting, the timeline tells a different story. Between consultations, healing phases, and multiple flights, what looks like a bargain can stretch into months of waiting. At Nuvia, your transformation happens in just 24 hours.
See if you may be a candidate for dental implants with this 60-second quiz
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