Dental implants
Medical-grade titanium placed with surgery guided by 3D imaging. Fixture, abutment and crown planned as a single piece before the first incision.
Guided surgery
from $780 USD
Los Algodones, Baja California
A 2-minute walk from the Andrade, California border crossing
Dr. Andros
Rodríguez López
Dental implants and full-mouth rehabilitation, two minutes from the Arizona border.
Fourteen years in the same chair, in the same town. He sees every patient himself, plans every case himself, and brings in a specialist when the case calls for one. The quote you agree to is the quote you pay.
- 14+ Years practicing in Los Algodones
- 3,500+ Patients treated from the U.S. and Canada
- 70% Average saving against U.S. pricing
- 2 min◦ Walking from the border crossing
The doctor
Meet Dr. Andros Rodríguez López
- Title
- Cirujano Dentista (DDS)
- Focus
- Dental implants, All-on-4, oral rehabilitation
- Education
- Universidad Autónoma de Baja California
- Postgraduate
- Oral implantology and prosthodontics
- License
- Cédula Profesional 0000000
- Registry
- COFEPRIS-registered practice
- Membership
- American Dental Association · Member #540918310
- Experience
- 14 years · 3,500+ patients
- Languages
- English and Spanish
Dr. Andros Rodríguez López is a dental surgeon in Los Algodones, Baja California, with fourteen years dedicated to dental implants and full-mouth rehabilitation. He has treated more than 3,500 patients, most of them crossing from Arizona, California and Canada.
He studied dentistry at the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California and went on to postgraduate training in oral implantology and prosthodontics. His practice is deliberately small: one dentist, one chair at a time, and a lab a few steps from the operatory. That is what makes it possible to scan, design, mill and seat a crown while a patient waits, instead of asking them to cross the border twice for the same tooth.
Most of his patients arrive with a quote from home and a number they cannot justify. He reads the X-ray, says plainly which of those treatments are necessary and which are not, and puts the price in writing before touching anything.
“A patient who drove three hours deserves to know exactly what I am going to do, what it costs, and what happens if it fails — before they sit down.”
Treatments
What Dr. Andros treats, and what it costs.
Every plan starts with a CBCT scan and an intraoral scan. You see the diagnosis on screen, get the quote in writing, and decide without pressure.
Crowns and veneers
Monolithic zirconia and e.max porcelain designed in CAD/CAM. Shade matched in daylight so the work disappears into the smile you already have.
CAD/CAM
from $230 USD
All-on-4 and full arch
Fixed rehabilitation on four or six implants. Temporary teeth the day of surgery; the definitive bridge on your second trip.
Immediate load
from $6,900 USD
Root canal
Endodontic treatment with apex locator and magnification. The tooth is saved, sealed and restored the same day wherever possible.
Single visit
from $180 USD
Clear aligners
Digitally planned invisible orthodontics. Trays are shipped to you and you return only for the checkpoints that need a clinician's eye.
Digital plan
from $1,600 USD
Dentures and prosthetics
Full, partial and implant-retained overdentures, fine-tuned in the practice's own lab. Adjustments take hours instead of weeks.
In-house lab
from $390 USD
Teeth whitening
In-office whitening with LED lamp and desensitizer, plus custom trays so the result holds once you are home.
90 minutes
from $140 USD
Cleaning and gum care
Prophylaxis, scaling and root planing with ultrasonics. The foundation under any implant or crown that is meant to last a decade.
Preventive
from $35 USD
Same-day emergencies
Pain, a fracture or a crown that came off. Cross before noon and Dr. Andros sees you the same day.
Walk-ins
Free assessment
Pricing · 2026 reference
How much dental work costs in Los Algodones
Prices in U.S. dollars, no fine print. The comparison column uses the average for private practices across the American Southwest.
| Treatment | U.S. price | With Dr. AndrosPrice | You saveSave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental cleaning | $180 | $35 | 80% |
| Zirconia crown | $1,400 | $230 | 84% |
| Porcelain veneer | $1,500 | $280 | 81% |
| Root canal (molar) | $1,200 | $220 | 82% |
| Dental implant (fixture + abutment) | $3,600 | $780 | 78% |
| Implant + implant crown | $5,200 | $1,190 | 77% |
| All-on-4 (one arch) | $26,000 | $6,900 | 73% |
| Complete denture | $2,000 | $450 | 77% |
| In-office whitening | $650 | $140 | 78% |
| Simple extraction | $250 | $50 | 80% |
Reference ranges per unit, in USD. The final price is confirmed after the X-ray and clinical assessment — never after treatment has started.
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Visiting from the United States
Crossing the border is the easy part.
Los Algodones sits at the Andrade, California crossing — about 10 minutes from Yuma, two and a half hours from Phoenix or San Diego, and three from Palm Springs. Most patients come and go the same day.
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Message before you travel
Send a photo or your X-ray over WhatsApp. Dr. Andros replies with a price range and the chair time your case needs, with no obligation.
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Park in Andrade, California
Guarded lots beside the gate run about $8 a day, and the practice is a two-minute walk from there. You never need to drive into Mexico.
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Assessment, imaging and plan
CBCT scan, digital diagnosis and a printed quote the same morning. If you accept, in most cases treatment begins on that same visit.
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Head back, warranty in hand
You cross back the same afternoon with your records, written aftercare, and the warranty and lot number for every piece placed.
The practice
A small practice, deliberately. Equipment you normally only find on the other side of the fence.
CBCT imaging
A 3D volume to plan every implant before touching bone.
Intraoral scanner
Digital impressions — no putty, no gagging trays.
In-house lab
Crowns and prosthetics steps from the chair: adjustments in hours, not weeks.
Class B sterilization
Logged autoclave cycles and individually pouched instruments.
Traceable brands
Implants and materials with the lot number and certificate you take home.
Digital records
Your imaging and instructions, emailed the same day you are seen.
Patients
4.9
64 reviews on Google
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What the people who crossed have to say.
“Any concerns (including from my family) that traveling to Los Algodones might be unsafe or that care could be less than first rate were/are unfounded. Dr. Andros' small/professional clinic is less than one block from Mexican customs and all of my care was efficient, friendly and expert.”
“Dr. Andros and his team are amazing. They fixed a mouth full of damage and neglect to make my smile perfect. Their facilities and technology are next level. The staff communication was excellent. They did not try to upsell me on anything…”
“It is an enormous leap of faith to travel to another country, have 23 teeth removed in a single sitting and new implants inserted in a process that takes a few months to complete. With much relief, I completed that process last week…”
“I just finished my 5th visit to Los Algodones. I don't think you can find a better dentist than Dr Andros Rodriguez! He is literally right across the border, very safe! His associate Rafael Valenzuela did a fantastic job on 2 root canals…”
“My teeth needed extensive work: root canals, veneers, implants etc. The work was fantastic and Dr Andros and the team were extremely attentive. If I could give them 6 stars I would!”
“The dentist explained every step clearly, made sure I was comfortable, and delivered outstanding results. The entire team is professional, welcoming, and efficient. Five stars well-earned.”
Reviews published by patients on Google for The Dental Corner in Algodones, quoted as posted. Results vary with each clinical case.
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Frequently asked
What everyone asks before crossing.
How much do dental implants cost in Los Algodones?
A dental implant with its abutment starts at $780 USD with Dr. Andros, and an implant with its final crown starts at $1,190 USD. The same treatment averages $3,600 and $5,200 in the United States.
The exact figure depends on bone volume and whether a graft or sinus lift is needed, which the CBCT scan shows on the day. Whatever it turns out to be, it is confirmed in writing before any treatment begins.
Do I need a passport to visit Los Algodones?
You do not need a document to walk into Mexico, but you do need one to return to the United States: a passport, passport card, enhanced REAL ID driver's license, or a SENTRI or Global Entry card.
Bring the document you plan to return with, and allow extra time at the pedestrian gate in the afternoon — the line is shortest before 11 a.m. and longest between 1 and 3 p.m.
Where do I park to walk across?
Park in the guarded lots in Andrade, California, beside the Quechan Nation border crossing. They cost about $8 per day, and the practice is a two-minute walk from the gate.
You never need to drive into Mexico, and you never need Mexican auto insurance. Take your keys, your documents and your quote; leave everything else in the car.
Is dental work in Los Algodones safe?
Los Algodones is a few walkable blocks beside the border gate, built entirely around dental tourism, with a constant daytime presence of American and Canadian visitors.
The clinical risk depends on the practice you choose, not the town. Ask any dentist here for three things before you sit down: their cédula profesional (professional license number), the brand and lot number of the implant they intend to place, and the warranty in writing. Dr. Andros gives all three without being asked.
Does my U.S. dental insurance cover treatment in Mexico?
Some U.S. plans reimburse treatment abroad and some do not. The practice provides an itemized invoice with standard procedure codes that you can submit to your insurer.
Check with your plan before travelling. Many patients find that paying directly here costs less than the copay their plan would charge them at home, even with no reimbursement at all.
How many days do I need to stay?
Cleanings, crowns, root canals and extractions are usually finished in one or two days. Dental implants need a second trip three to four months later for the final crown.
The exception is immediate-load cases such as All-on-4, where you leave with fixed temporary teeth the same day and return once for the definitive bridge.
What warranty do the treatments carry?
Crowns and prosthetics carry a written five-year warranty and implants a ten-year warranty, provided the follow-up visits and prescribed hygiene are kept.
The warranty is handed to you printed, with the lot number of every piece placed, so it can be honoured even if you are treated elsewhere later.
Does Dr. Andros speak English?
Yes. Dr. Andros Rodríguez López and his entire staff work in English and Spanish.
Post-operative instructions, quotes and invoices are given in whichever language you prefer.
How do I get to Los Algodones?
Los Algodones sits at the Andrade, California crossing: roughly 10 minutes from Yuma, Arizona, 2.5 hours from Phoenix, 2.5 hours from San Diego and 3 hours from Palm Springs.
Take I-8 to Winterhaven, California, follow Algodones Road south to the Andrade crossing, park, and walk across. The practice is two minutes from the gate on foot.
How can I pay?
Cash in U.S. dollars or pesos, credit and debit cards, and bank transfer are all accepted. Quotes are given in U.S. dollars.
The agreed price does not change once the treatment plan is signed.
Contact
Tell Dr. Andros about your case. He answers the same day.
Message sent
Thank you — your case is with us.
Dr. Andros or his staff will reply to the same day, in English.
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Free assessment
A second opinion costs you nothing.
Send Dr. Andros the estimate you were given at home, along with a photo of your mouth. You get back a price range and an honest read on how long it would really take.