You come in for a consultation and a 3D CT scan. That part really is free. Then they build a treatment plan. If you move forward, you come back for surgery day.
I Just Got a $40,000 Quote from ClearChoice. What Are My REAL Alternatives?
If you’re reading this, you just walked out of a ClearChoice center staring at a number that could buy a luxury car.
You’re not alone. We talk to people every day who went in for a “free consultation,” got the CT scan, sat through the slick presentation, and then saw the quote.
You sat there and tried to keep a straight face. You smiled and said you would think about it. Then you drove home and stared at the quote in your driveway, wondering if you had just been scammed.
On the drive home, you started Googling. “Alternatives to ClearChoice.” “Cheaper than ClearChoice.” “Do I really have to pay this?” The answer is no. You have real alternatives. And, no again. You were not scammed. ClearChoice is a legitimate business. They do good work. The dentists there are professionals. But the price they charge reflects everything it costs to run a US dental corporation — not just the actual dentistry.
And here is the thing nobody at ClearChoice will say out loud. You do not have to pay that number. You have options. Real ones. And this article is going to walk you through all of them, honestly, so you can make a decision that does not destroy your savings.
The first thing to understand…
The free consultation really is free. There is no obligation. There is no deposit you cannot get back if you change your mind. You are allowed to say no, get a second opinion, sleep on it, and come back later if you want to.
But most people do not come back. Because once they see the real numbers, they start asking questions like:
Those are good questions. Let us answer them.
*Based on each provider's lowest tier package
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OPTION
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SAME DAY TEETH
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SINGLE ARCH
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FULL MOUTH
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TIMELINE
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
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$18,000–$36,000*
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$30,000–$55,000
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*ClearChoice, Aspen Dental, and NuVia generally quote full treatment rather than a separate first-stage same-day teeth price. NuVia typically provides permanent zirconia teeth within 24 hours.
†Immediate-load treatment availability varies by dental school.
ClearChoice is an implant-only center. That is their whole thing. They do not do cleanings. They do not do fillings. They place implants and attach teeth.
Their process looks like this:
You come in for a consultation and a 3D CT scan. That part really is free. Then they build a treatment plan. If you move forward, you come back for surgery day.
They place four to six implants per arch, depending on your bone. While you are under, they attach a temporary acrylic bridge. You walk out with teeth. That is the "teeth in a day" part.
ClearChoice built their brand on “teeth in a day.” Here’s what they don’t emphasize:
The teeth you get on day one are temporary. Acrylic. Plastic. They call it a “provisional prosthesis.” It looks fine, but it’s not your final set.
Your permanent zirconia teeth come 3–6 months later — and if your original quote was on the lower end, that zirconia upgrade costs extra.
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EXTRA SERVICE
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CLEARCHOICE COST
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SOTA DENTAL MEXICO COST
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We want to be really clear about something. If you have the money and you want to stay in the United States, that is usually the better choice.
US dentists are professionals. They go through rigorous training. The regulations here protect patients. If something goes wrong, you know the system. You speak the language. You are not dealing with travel logistics or unfamiliar cities. If you can afford to get treated at home, do it. Staying local is easier. Coming to Mexico is not the easiest thing to do.
But the reality is, most people who get quoted sixty to ninety thousand dollars for full mouth implants simply cannot afford it. And they should not have to go into debt for a decade just to fix their teeth. That is where alternatives come in.
Instead of a bundled chain price, you go directly to:
This is the cheapest US option, but the process takes much longer. Students work slowly. Appointments are during school hours. You might wait months between steps. If you have time, patience, and live near a major dental school, this is worth exploring. But it is not a quick solution.
This is the option most ClearChoice patients never considered until they saw the quote.
At SOTA Dental in Cancun, Tijuana, Los Algodones, and Playa del Carmen, a single arch All-on-4 starts at eight thousand dollars. That includes the surgery, the implants, and the same-day temporary teeth. You walk out with fixed PMMA temporaries that look good and function well. Then you heal for six months to a year. During that time, your temporaries are doing their job. You can eat, smile, and live normally.
Then you come back for trip two. That is when you get your permanent teeth. Zirconia if you want the premium option. Or acrylic, or Crystal Ultra, or nano ceramic. Total per arch with both phases is roughly eight to fifteen thousand dollars. Full mouth? You are looking at roughly fifteen to twenty-eight thousand dollars total.
The implant brands are the same. Nobel Biocare. Straumann. The zirconia comes from the same international suppliers. The oral surgeons at SOTA Dental trained in the US and Europe.
The only real difference is the zip code.
This is the question everyone asks. And we get it.
Medical tourism to Mexico is a forty billion dollar industry. Cities like Los Algodones exist almost entirely because of American dental patients. The clinics that serve this market are modern, regulated, and experienced.
SOTA Dental has been doing this for years. They have thousands of reviews from American and Canadian patients. They speak English. They coordinate airport pickups and hotels because they know you are traveling specifically for this.
The implant brands are global. Any dentist in the US can service a Nobel Biocare or Straumann implant. The parts are standard. The protocols are standard.
Is every clinic in Mexico perfect? No. You need to do your homework. Look for board-certified oral surgeons, real patient reviews, and transparent pricing. But the idea that Mexican dentistry is inherently risky is outdated.
+ Return for permanent teeth
+ Choose your material: zirconia (premium), acrylic (budget), Crystal Ultra, nano ceramic
+ Leave with your final smile
We need to talk about this because it catches people.
If you finance a forty thousand dollar ClearChoice procedure over ten years at typical medical loan rates, your monthly payment might be four hundred to nine hundred dollars. But over the life of the loan, you are paying roughly sixty-nine thousand dollars total. That is almost thirty thousand dollars in interest!
At SOTA Dental, most patients can pay cash because the total cost is less than what many people pay as a down payment on a car. Even adding flights and hotels, you are looking at fifteen to twenty-eight thousand dollars for a full mouth restoration.
No decade of payments. No interest eating away at your bank account.
People assume that cheaper means lower quality, but there are several factors that contribute to the final amount paid by customers. Here are those main cost drivers which cause the price gap between dental care in the US and Mexico.
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US CHAIN
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MEXICO
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First, understand that the ClearChoice quote is not a contract. You can still evaluate and choose from the other options.
Second, ask for an itemized breakdown. What exactly is included? What is extra? What happens if you need bone grafts? When do you get your permanent teeth? What material are they made of?
Third, get a second opinion. And not just from another US clinic. Look at SOTA Dental. The consultation is free. The treatment plan is detailed. And the savings are real.
We are not telling you what to do. We are telling you what the numbers actually are. And the numbers say that a sixty to ninety thousand dollar procedure in the US costs roughly fifteen to twenty-eight thousand dollars in Mexico. That is a huge difference. For some people, it is the difference between going into debt for a decade and paying cash for a new smile.
If you can afford US treatment and you want to stay home, do it. There is nothing wrong with that. But if you are staring at a number you cannot afford, you should know that you have real options. The same implants. The same materials. The same result. For a lot less money.
Prices are usually much lower than in the United States or Canada. The exact cost depends on the clinic, materials, and treatment needed.
Operating costs, wages, and overhead are lower in Mexico, which allows clinics to charge less for treatment.
It can be safe when you choose an experienced dentist and a reputable clinic with proper sterilization and treatment standards.
All-on-4 uses four or more dental implants to support a full set of fixed teeth on one arch.
The first visit often takes several days. Final teeth may be placed several months later after the implants have healed.
Many patients receive temporary fixed teeth shortly after implant surgery. This depends on your bone and implant stability.
Most patients need two trips. The first is for implant placement and temporary teeth. The second is for the final teeth.
The first trip is commonly around 5 to 10 days. The second trip may be shorter.
The procedure is performed with anesthesia. Some swelling, soreness, and discomfort are normal afterward.
Usually yes, but local anesthesia is used to numb the area. Some clinics also offer sedation.
Not everyone does. Your dentist will use scans to determine if you have enough bone to support the implants.
Often yes. Different implant positions, bone grafting, or other treatment options may be available.
Teeth that cannot be saved can usually be removed during the same visit when your implants are placed.
Temporary teeth are commonly made from acrylic or PMMA and are worn while the implants heal.
Many full-mouth implant patients choose zirconia because it is strong, durable, and natural-looking.
Get a free, personalized treatment plan from SOTA Dental. No pressure. No sales pitch. Just the actual numbers.
Same Nobel Biocare implants · Same zirconia · Save $36,000+
* Based on 2026 pricing data from ClearChoice, Aspen Dental, NuVia Dental Implant Center, and SOTA Dental Mexico. Prices subject to change and individual case evaluation.
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