How is dental care in El Salvador?

Dental care in El Salvador is excellent quality and remarkably affordable, making it a destination for dental tourism. A routine cleaning costs $25-50, fillings run $30-60, root canals $150-300, and dental crowns $200-400 ??? a fraction of US prices. Many dentists in San Salvador trained internationally and use modern equipment including digital X-rays and CAD/CAM crowns. Popular dental clinics include Dental VIP, Sonrisa Dental, and various specialists in Colonia Medica (the medical district near Hospital de Diagnostico). Most clinics accept walk-ins for routine care and can schedule procedures within days rather than weeks. On the coast, basic dental services are available in La Libertad and larger towns, but specialist work is best done in San Salvador. Some expats fly to El Salvador specifically for dental work ??? the savings on a single crown can pay for the plane ticket. Ask for recommendations from other expats or your hotel staff.