Anyone Getting Dental Work In Mexico

[fat rat]

I don't need any major work done, just a new denture and maybe some fillings. Looking for options.

 

[HALLETT BOY]

I don't need any major work done, just a new denture and maybe some fillings. Looking for options.

Let us know how it goes ...

 

[NicPaus]

The costs here in CA have come down a lot. The drive time and risk no longer worth it. Dad has a good friend whose Dentist is in Mexico. 10 years no problems until last trip. Got a infection that went to his heart. Still not recovered from it. They did not prescribe antibiotics like they should have.

 

[Keymyster]

Aw Hell no.

 

[fat rat]

Let us know how it goes ...

Still on the fence, friends in Phoenix go to a place just south of Yuma and swear by it. Haven't crossed the border by vehicle yet, not sure what to expect.

 

[jeteater1]

My mom and dad do not have dental insurance, they go to USC to get work done to there mouths. The dental work is done by 4 th year students.

 

[Ziggy]

Wasn't it BoatsnToys wife who had a lot of dental work done south of boarder with really nice results?
My B-I-L had work done in Los Algodones with no issues either.

 

[Ziggy]

Still on the fence, friends in Phoenix go to a place just south of Yuma and swear by it. Haven't crossed the border by vehicle yet, not sure what to expect.

Los Algodones

 

[fat rat]

My mom and dad do not have dental insurance, they go to USC to get work done to there mouths. The dental work is done by 4 th year students.

I went to a post dental Dentist, took them 2 years to complete and the work was less than perfect.

Los Algodones

Yes....any feed back?

 

[jeteater1]

I went to a post dental Dentist, took them 2 years to complete and the work was less than perfect.


Yes....any feed back?

Ya they aren't the fastest. Lol

 

[HALLETT BOY]

Go to YouTube tv and type in dental care Los Algadones

 

[Ziggy]

I went to a post dental Dentist, took them 2 years to complete and the work was less than perfect.


Yes....any feed back?

My B-I-L had good work done without issues.

 

[Ziggy]

Boatsntoys wifes dental work.
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https://www.riverdavesplace.com/for...ad-root-canals-in-mexico.152381/#post-2426663

 

[NicPaus]

My Dad swore by it as well. At least 10 years going to same guy. His mutual friend Oscar's buddy he is another Doctor that works with my Dad here. They would carpool down and always telling me to go with them. Last trip got him. The difference in price is about half where it used to be a third.

I will ad I had some bad Dental work done here in CA years ago. Brother same deal from same Dentist. It could happen here or Mexico. Damn near killed me with a infection from a root canal. Fought His insurance for years and got nothing had to foot the bill myself. Now I have a great Dentist I have been going to last few years. I don't even ask for a price just pay as it is well worth whatever She charges me.

 

[TCAL25]

Both my mothers neighbors in Coronado, CA walk over the border for dental work. ( both have insurance through their US employers Wells/JP Morgan and choose to go to TJ)

They are happy with the work received, price paid, and end result. Both have nice smiles to boot.

 

[2Driver]

I can think of a 100 ways to save money in life and Mexican Dentistry isn't on the list.

I check 200 ways and 300 ways and its not on those lists either

 

[Yellowboat]

Don't.

I have seen way too many people having too shell out 20k+ to fix thier mouths after they saved a grand.

 

[bigdawgmini]

I can think of a 100 ways to save money in life and Mexican Dentistry isn't on the list.

I check 200 ways and 300 ways and its not on those lists either

THIS^^^^^^^^^^

My girl works for an oral surgeon and has for decades, I cannot tell you how many stories I heard about this...sure some good most BAD...Had a close friend spend 10k plus down there recently, 20k here to fix..just my 02

 

[MrsVP]

I contemplated it, after visiting a dentist here in the desert and about had a damn heart attack at my estimate.

I ended up going to Parker Family Dental, seriously, they are the absolute best. I'd check them out first. Plus you can get a river trip out of it.

 

[mesquito_creek]

Some anti biotics are available over the counter in Mexico that are not available here in the States without a script. That could be one reason they don't prescribe them. But it doesn't hurt to ask the Dentist to write a script if you are worried about it.

My Veterinarian in Mexico is top notch!.. all the hunters in my group use her for the bird dogs at a fraction of the cost of US animal doctors...

 

[Bigbore500r]

In before the tarriff

 

[was thatguy]

My buddy goes across south of Tucson for dental and hair plugs or whatever he’s doing for his hair loss.
He’s always going on about how I need to go with him.
I don’t think so. I’ve got insurance and still have hair so...

I think he just goes for the hookers truthfully.

 

[Ziggy]

My buddy goes across south of Tucson for dental and hair plugs or whatever he’s doing for his hair loss.
He’s always going on about how I need to go with him.
I don’t think so. I’ve got insurance and still have hair so...

I think he just goes for the hookers truthfully.

LOL

 

[mesquito_creek]

Still on the fence, friends in Phoenix go to a place just south of Yuma and swear by it. Haven't crossed the border by vehicle yet, not sure what to expect.

If you are going to Algodones... no need to drive over. There is a huge parking lot on the USA side and all the Dr's are walking distance. Hit the taco stand on Av. B across from the Park if your teeth can handle it!

 

[K-DOG]

Algodones is very popular for dentists, optometrists and pharmacies. In the winter when the snowbirds are in town the place is packed with them getting stuff done.

 

[EBT531]

Los Algodones

This is where my uncles have gone for years. Everything from cleanings, fillings to a dental implant without issues.

 

[mesquito_creek]

Algodones is very popular for dentists, optometrists and pharmacies. In the winter when the snowbirds are in town the place is packed with them getting stuff done.

Plan carefully... I have literally seen the cars backup up 3-4 miles on to the I-8 during the winter time with all the snowbirds heading to Algondones. Probably best to avoid the early morning hours right after the Social Security checks clear on the first of the month.

 

[DEEZNUTS]

Not just no, but f@#% no.

The explosive diarrhea would be the least of your concerns just to save a few $.

 

[ChumpChange]

Plan carefully... I have literally seen the cars backup up 3-4 miles on to the I-8 during the winter time with all the snowbirds heading to Algondones. Probably best to avoid the early morning hours right after the Social Security checks clear on the first of the month.

3rd of the month.

 

[DLow]

 

[Riverbottom]

I have taken people to the dentists in Algodones, most buildings are top notch, clean and the dentists are usually white. Most are UCLA or USC grads. I would try to schedule soon, as once the snowbirds from Canada get here it is busy. According to my Canadian customers it takes so long for socialized medicine appointments in Canada they go to Mexico instead. Some of my employees children have gone to orthodontists their and have beautiful straight teeth.

Since Obama care, I walk across the border for my prescriptions. Can buy medicine for less than my copay here in the U.S.

 

[CoreyD]

I correct and repair botched dentistry from everywhere, including the US, Germany, Switzerland, Canada, etc. but Mexico is the last place I would go for dentistry. The cost savings are not worth it, because you will need the work repaired or replaced soon after...if you can salvage the work or even save the teeth. You might feel like everything is good, but your health/dental situation could be a ticking time bomb with catastrophic consequences. Who wants to gamble?

 

[Waterjunky]

its all great until its not..…….

Run!

 

[Bullet28]

I’ll pass.

 

[Yellowboat]

I have taken people to the dentists in Algodones, most buildings are top notch, clean and the dentists are usually white. Most are UCLA or USC grads. I would try to schedule soon, as once the snowbirds from Canada get here it is busy. According to my Canadian customers it takes so long for socialized medicine appointments in Canada they go to Mexico instead. Some of my employees children have gone to orthodontists their and have beautiful straight teeth.

Since Obama care, I walk across the border for my prescriptions. Can buy medicine for less than my copay here in the U.S.

So that begs the question, if you graduated from a big school, why are you not a dentist in America?

I can only come up with 3 reason.

1 you are not a citz/green card( then why the hell did you go to a big name school in the us?)
2 you lost your license
3 you have some criminal background that will not let you get a license.


Sure sounds like some one I want too go see.

 

[Waffles]

So that begs the question, if you graduated from a big school, why are you not a dentist in America?

I can only come up with 3 reason.

1 you are not a citz/green card( then why the hell did you go to a big name school in the us?)
2 you lost your license
3 you have some criminal background that will not let you get a license.


Sure sounds like some one I want too go see.

Taxes.... Regulations... politics
The oncologist that was treating my dad's cancer was based at the university of texas md anderson cancer center and would fly back and forth to Veracruz to do so.
That was after almost a year of having Kaiser LA giving him the run around about him being OK and nothing being wrong lol. Fucking fools.

There are more Dr's and dentists based in the US that practice in Mexico than you realize

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[Yellowboat]

Taxes is not it( at least not legally), as soon as you bring any money back you have too pay taxes on them. Unless you are a foreign company, in Mexico that means having a Mexican business partner... seen that go south way too much.

The regulations I can understand, the politics is questionable in mexico.

 

[pronstar]

Mexican-based physicians are also a cash business, no need to hire a staff of people to bill insurance companies.


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[CoreyD]

As a USC dentist, the only reason I would work in Mexico would be to volunteer and do FREE work on the poor kids and families that are in need.

 

[Waffles]

Taxes is not it( at least not legally), as soon as you bring any money back you have too pay taxes on them. Unless you are a foreign company, in Mexico that means having a Mexican business partner... seen that go south way too much.

The regulations I can understand, the politics is questionable in mexico.

This isn't Pleasantville lol
It would be foolish to think medical professionals don't want to be taxed at the rate that they are. And it's technically not tax evasion if you don't bring it back in. I have a friend that's a crna that goes to Mexico and does this. Every couple of months, he heads down to Guadalajara and Mérida to provide his services. Gets paid in cash and uses that as travel money. Kid is on his way to Amsterdam as we speak.

The level of care is also personalized when cash is king. You don't have to deal with internal politics like you would here in the US. Politics and regulations or lack there of play a big part on why people go to Mexico to get stuff done.

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[DEEZNUTS]

So that begs the question, if you graduated from a big school, why are you not a dentist in America?

I can only come up with 3 reason.

1 you are not a citz/green card( then why the hell did you go to a big name school in the us?)
2 you lost your license
3 you have some criminal background that will not let you get a license.


Sure sounds like some one I want too go see.

US does not acknowledge all schooling, post grad, licensing, etc from all countries, for good reason. It varies per country. I Met a nice dentist who sought asylum here legally (maybe from el salvador?) None of his schooling was acknowledged here, he said he had the equivalent to HS diploma when arriving.

Turns out after speaking with him, all he really did was extractions. No restorations, whether direct or indirect. Just extract all day because of demand and economics. Nice guy, but fuck that.

 

[fat rat]

My buddy goes across south of Tucson for dental and hair plugs or whatever he’s doing for his hair loss.
He’s always going on about how I need to go with him.
I don’t think so. I’ve got insurance and still have hair so...

I think he just goes for the hookers truthfully.

So your saying I should go solo?

 

[aka619er]

I have taken multiple people to Los Algodones for dental work including my son, wife and self. Parents are all self employed and they even go. Way cheaper, and great work. Most of the dentists that work there actually live in Yuma AZ and commute. Great little community.

 

[aka619er]

First time I went was with my son. Local Yuma dentist said he had 12 cavities. They would cost between $75-150 each after insurance. So around $1200 out of pocket. We went to a recommended place and was told he had none. They went over his whole mouth and told me the other dentist was a crock. I couldn't even talk them into taking money we thought we were going to have to spend. Ended up enjoying tacos and beer and coming home. Later when we did go back got cavities filled, mouth guard done, and more and then submitted to insurance and the covered the entire bill. Really a no brainier.

 

[boblins]

I have taken people to the dentists in Algodones, most buildings are top notch, clean and the dentists are usually white. Most are UCLA or USC grads. I would try to schedule soon, as once the snowbirds from Canada get here it is busy. According to my Canadian customers it takes so long for socialized medicine appointments in Canada they go to Mexico instead. Some of my employees children have gone to orthodontists their and have beautiful straight teeth.

Since Obama care, I walk across the border for my prescriptions. Can buy medicine for less than my copay here in the U.S.

Uhh, dental not covered in Canada by govt insurance and dental costs in Canada are way way higher than US.

 

[JB in so cal]

As a USC dentist, the only reason I would work in Mexico would be to volunteer and do FREE work on the poor kids and families that are in need.

If you're a USC dentist, the entire medical department at the school is questionable...not slighting you, but damn! That department is gonna cost the whole school $$$$$$$$$$$. It meant they couldn't fire the football staff lol

 

[TCHB]

Still on the fence, friends in Phoenix go to a place just south of Yuma and swear by it. Haven't crossed the border by vehicle yet, not sure what to expect.

I had a new crown put on and it went great. Lifetime warranty and about 30% the cost. I know a lot of people here in Havasu that use the same dentist.

 

[mjc]

3rd of the month.

Actually every Wednesday now, mine come in the 2nd Wednesday of the month

 

[Danger Dave]

As a USC dentist, the only reason I would work in Mexico would be to volunteer and do FREE work on the poor kids and families that are in need of help after seeing UCLA dentists.

I fixed it for you.

 

[Rondog4405]

So your saying I should go solo?

Yeah.. Just be wary of the 3 legged ladies..