America’s Dental Crisis: Thousands Cross into One Mexican City for Treatment
Of the 5,000 residents of Los Algodones in Mexico, 600 are dentists working at over 300 practices, offering dental care to Americans unable to afford the USA’s high prices. With 114 million Americans lacking dental insurance, “Molar City” is the last resort for treating dental issues. In the winter, over 7,000 Americans per day make the trip to Los Algodones for treatment, using deals found online to get cheaper procedures.

Millions of Americans don’t have dental insurance and those who do say it doesn’t cover enough. The town of Los Algodones, Mexico —better known as “Molar City” — has become a destination for those seeking treatment, at a fraction of the cost.Aug. 6, 2017