Star Dental Mexico

Border-Friendly Dentistry Led by Experienced Specialists

The clinic holds AME certification since 2011 and emphasizes high-quality materials and modern diagnostics, including computed dental radiography, to plan care precisely.

Why Patients Choose This Clinic

• Senior-led team: Dr. Torres and colleagues include oral surgeon Dr. Laura Garrocho, cosmetic and oral rehabilitation specialist Dr. Elsa Salas, and periodontist and implantologist Dr. Sorelys Galdona.
• Comprehensive menu: Services include implants, full-arch rehabilitation, crowns and veneers, root canals, braces, dentures, extractions, whitening, and cleanings.
• Quality systems: AME-certified since 2011, with adherence to current clinical guidelines and documented treatment planning.
• Border convenience: The clinic is minutes from El Paso with straightforward ground transport and clinic guidance for crossing.

Popular Treatments

Implants and Full-Arch Rehabilitation

Options include standard and zirconia implants, abutments and crowns, sinus lifts, bone grafts, snap-on overdentures, and fixed porcelain bridges supported by multiple implants.

Crowns and Veneers

The clinic offers porcelain or ceramic, zirconia, and porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns, also known as PFM crowns, including standard and precious alloy options. Temporary restorations, inlays, and onlays are also available.

Endodontics
 

Endodontics includes root canal treatment for anterior teeth, premolars, and molars, with post and core treatment as indicated and crown sequencing when needed.

Orthodontics
 

Orthodontic options include conventional metal and clear braces, with timelines depending on each case.

Dentures

Denture options include full dentures, immediate or healing dentures, partial dentures in acrylic or flexible materials, and flippers.

General and Cosmetic Dentistry

Services include exams and diagnostics, composite fillings, deep cleaning, extractions, laser whitening, and take-home whitening kits.

Patient Experience

Expect a consultation-first visit with a health history review, indicated imaging, and a written plan with sequencing and chair time mapped to your travel. Sharing recent x-rays or CT scans in advance lets the team reserve lab and surgical slots. This can often compress multi-step care, such as root canal and crown treatment or multi-unit implants, into fewer appointments.

Getting There

Fly to El Paso International Airport (ELP). It is typically about 20–25 minutes from ELP to the border, plus crossing time.

Rideshare and taxi options exist on both sides of the border. After booking, Dental Departures will share the GPS pin, recommended port of entry, approach roads, and drop-off or parking suggestions.

How to Book

Your Dental Departures advisor can confirm chair availability, provide a locked-in written estimate, and schedule back-to-back appointments around your flights free of charge.

FAQs

What treatment warranties or guarantees are provided?

Warranties here are typically procedure-specific and most often cover lab-made restorations, such as crowns, veneers, bridges, and dentures, and, when stated, implant components for a defined period. To keep coverage valid, follow written aftercare, attend recommended maintenance visits, and use protective devices, such as a night guard, if prescribed. Before you begin, Dental Departures will share the clinic’s current written warranty for your exact plan, outlining duration, inclusions, exclusions, and how repair or replacement is handled.

Where is the clinic and how do I get there?

Star Dental Mexico is in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, just across from El Paso, Texas. From El Paso International Airport (ELP), plan about 20–25 minutes to the border plus crossing time. From there, it is a short rideshare or taxi trip to the clinic. After booking, you will receive the GPS pin, the recommended port of entry, easy approach streets, and nearby drop-off or parking points.

Which payment methods are accepted?
 

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

What languages are spoken at the clinic?
 

Spanish is the local language. English assistance for cross-border patients can be arranged. Your advisor will schedule English-assisted appointments and provide bilingual consent and aftercare on request.

How long does a root canal with a crown take?

A straightforward root canal is typically completed over 1–2 days depending on the tooth and case complexity. If a post, core, and permanent crown are included, allow about 3–5 days total to cover clinical steps and porcelain fabrication. Your itinerary will map each step to your travel window and include a review visit before departure.

Can I complete an implant and crown in one trip?

Most single-tooth implant cases are two-stage. Visit one includes diagnostics and implant placement, plus any bone graft or sinus lift if required. Healing then takes place during osseointegration, which is when the implant bonds with the jawbone. Visit two includes the abutment and final crown, with a few days allowed for lab work. Your coordinator will align visits with your flights and discuss temporary options during healing.

Do you offer same-day diagnostics and a written plan?
 

With notice, the clinic can organize an exam and x-rays the same day, with CT or 3D imaging via partner imaging when indicated. The clinic can then provide a same-day written estimate. Sharing recent images and your medical and dental history ahead of time speeds planning and may reduce total visits.