English-Speaking Dentist in Medellín: finally, a dentist who gets you
No translation app, no nodding along and hoping for the best. Tell us what hurts in your own language, and walk out with a written plan you actually understand.
🗣️ We speak English
Dr. Arias attends in English and Spanish. You will not be handed off to a receptionist with a phone translator.
📍 Laureles-Estadio
Cra. 76 #32D 31, Office 102. Walkable from most of Laureles, easy to reach from El Poblado and Envigado by taxi.
💵 Price before treatment
You get the plan and the cost in writing first. Nothing begins until you say yes.
On this page
General dentistry and specialties in one place
Most of what you need is handled in the same office, by the same dentist, so nothing gets lost between referrals.
🔩 Dental implants
A titanium root that replaces a missing tooth. Fixed, not removable.
💎 Veneers and smile makeover
Shape, colour and proportion planned against your face, simulated before we touch a tooth.
🦷 Braces and clear aligners
Metal, ceramic, sapphire or removable aligners, depending on how your bite moves.
💡 Teeth whitening
In-office whitening after we check your gums, so the result comes out even.
🌱 Cleaning and gum care
Scaling that removes what brushing cannot reach. Bleeding gums are the first warning sign.
✨ Emergency care
Sharp pain, swelling, a broken tooth or a crown that fell out. Same-day priority.
👑 Root canal and crowns
Saving a tooth instead of pulling it, and protecting it afterwards so it does not fracture.
Dentures and prosthetics
Full, partial, flexible or fixed on implants, fitted through wax try-ins you approve.
How your first visit works
You write first. Send a WhatsApp message describing the problem. We reply with the nearest available time and roughly what the visit involves, before you travel across the city.
Examination, not a sales pitch. The first appointment is a full check: what is urgent, what can wait, what is optional. You leave knowing the difference.
A written plan. Treatments, stages and prices on paper. Take it home, compare it, think about it. There is no pressure to start the same day.
Work at your pace. If you are here for six months or six years, the plan is ordered by clinical priority so you can stop and resume without losing progress.
What it costs, in dollars
If you are used to US pricing, this is the part that surprises people. Both columns are in US dollars so you can compare like for like.
United States vs Medellín
| Single implant with crown | $3,000–$5,500 · from $1,250 |
| Porcelain crown | $800–$2,000 · from $290 |
| Porcelain veneer, per tooth | $1,759 · from $290 |
| Root canal | $700–$1,600 · from $190 |
| Teeth cleaning | — · from $58 |
| In-office whitening | — · from $96 |
US figures are 2026 national averages published by independent dental cost trackers; Medellín figures are market reference ranges for the city, converted at approximately 3,130 COP per USD in August 2026. Neither is a quote. Exchange rates move and your final price is set in Colombian pesos after an examination, in writing.
Questions expats ask
Do you actually speak English, or just a few words?
Dr. Arias attends in English. You can describe symptoms, ask about materials and discuss the plan without switching to Spanish or using an app.
Can I use my US dental insurance here?
Colombian practices do not bill US insurers directly. What we can do is give you an itemised invoice and the treatment plan in writing, which is what most reimbursement claims require. Check the specifics with your insurer before you start.
Is the quality the same as back home?
Ask about materials and brands and you will get a straight answer. What matters more than the country is whether the dentist plans the case, shows you the alternatives and follows up. Come for a consultation and judge that yourself.
How do I get to Laureles from El Poblado?
Around twenty minutes by taxi outside peak hours, or Metro to Estadio station. The office is on Cra. 76 near the stadium, and parking is straightforward.
What if I need a follow-up after I leave Colombia?
Tell us your timeline before we start. Treatments that need several visits can often be staged to fit the weeks you have, and we will say plainly when something should not be rushed.
Do I need an appointment or can I walk in?
Message first. It takes a minute and means you get a confirmed time instead of waiting. If you are in pain we prioritise you in the same day’s schedule.
Where you will be treated
Tell us what is going on
Write in English, describe the problem, and we will reply with the nearest appointment and what to expect.
Practice of Dr. Mauricio Arias Merino, dentist, graduate of Universidad CES. Laureles office: Cra. 76 #32D 31, Office 102, Laureles-Estadio, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia. Phone and WhatsApp: +57 304 670 5124. We attend in English and Spanish. This page is informational and does not replace a clinical examination. See our privacy policy.
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