Digital Periapical X-Ray Price in Mexico — 2026 Comparison
A digital periapical radiograph is a dental image that shows one or a few complete teeth, from the crown to the tip of the root and the surrounding bone, captured with digital sensors instead of conventional film.
What is it for? It helps the dentist detect cavities between teeth, root problems, abscesses, or the condition of the bone, and to plan treatments such as root canals.
What to expect? It's a quick study; the digital version reduces the radiation dose and shows the image on screen almost immediately.
Who performs it? It's taken and interpreted by a dentist, including the pediatric dentist. If your dentist suggests it, it's worth resolving your questions with them during the visit. The cost varies depending on the clinic and city.
Most Affordable Cities
| # | City | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Puebla Puebla | $80 MXN |
| 2 | Morelia Michoacán de Ocampo | $99 MXN |
| 3 | Mérida Yucatán | $100 MXN |
| 4 | Milpa Alta Ciudad de México | $100 MXN |
| 5 | El Pueblito Querétaro | $100 MXN |
Most Expensive Cities
| # | City | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Pedro Garza Garcia Nuevo León | $366 MXN |
| 2 | Los Cabos Baja California Sur | $500 MXN |
| 3 | Saltillo Coahuila de Zaragoza | $500 MXN |
| 4 | Valle de Bravo México | $500 MXN |
| 5 | Cabo San Lucas Baja California Sur | $500 MXN |
All Cities
| City | Average Price | Providers |
|---|---|---|
| Puebla Puebla | $80 | 1 |
| Morelia Michoacán de Ocampo | $99 | 1 |
| Mérida Yucatán | $100 | 1 |
| Milpa Alta Ciudad de México | $100 | 1 |
| El Pueblito Querétaro | $100 | 1 |
| Bahia de Banderas Nayarit | $100 | 1 |
| Tijuana Baja California | $100 | 1 |
| Nezahualcóyotl México | $100 | 3 |
| Cuernavaca Morelos | $100 | 1 |
| Monclova Coahuila de Zaragoza | $100 | 1 |
| Mexicali Baja California | $108 | 2 |
| León Guanajuato | $120 | 1 |
| Zapopan Jalisco | $125 | 2 |
| Cuauhtémoc Ciudad de México | $125 | 6 |
| Monterrey Nuevo León | $143 | 6 |
| Coyoacán Ciudad de México | $150 | 1 |
| Cuautitlan Izcalli México | $150 | 2 |
| Iztapalapa Ciudad de México | $150 | 3 |
| Atoyac de Alvarez Guerrero | $150 | 1 |
| Tampico Tamaulipas | $150 | 9 |
| Veracruz Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave | $150 | 1 |
| Otumba México | $160 | 1 |
| Mexico City Ciudad de México | $175 | 8 |
| Benito Juárez Ciudad de México | $190 | 5 |
| Naucalpan de Juárez México | $200 | 1 |
| Ciudad Obregon Sonora | $200 | 2 |
| Zamora Michoacán de Ocampo | $200 | 1 |
| San Nicolás de los Garza Nuevo León | $200 | 3 |
| Zacatecas Zacatecas | $200 | 1 |
| San Andres Cholula Puebla | $250 | 2 |
| Playa del Carmen Quintana Roo | $250 | 1 |
| Aguascalientes Aguascalientes | $250 | 3 |
| Querétaro Querétaro | $300 | 10 |
| Atizapán de Zaragoza México | $300 | 3 |
| Agua Prieta Sonora | $300 | 1 |
| Corregidora Querétaro | $350 | 1 |
| San Pedro Garza Garcia Nuevo León | $366 | 4 |
| Los Cabos Baja California Sur | $500 | 1 |
| Saltillo Coahuila de Zaragoza | $500 | 1 |
| Valle de Bravo México | $500 | 1 |
| Cabo San Lucas Baja California Sur | $500 | 1 |
Before you book
- Every licensed doctor in Mexico holds a cédula profesional, a national licence number. It appears on our doctor profiles where we have it, and you can verify it yourself against the federal registry.
- Ask exactly what a quoted price covers. Consultation, imaging, anaesthesia, materials and follow-up visits are often quoted separately.
- Ask who handles follow-up once you are home, and what happens if something needs correcting. For treatment that spans several visits, agree the schedule before you travel.
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