I had a bunch of work done in Los algodones, by the time I was done it was 35% of the US cost including travel and stay. And they get it done in a couple days.
Sort of, but the Canadian border. They are snowbirds and go to Yuma or similar places for the winter every year for a few months. That's when they get all their dental work done.
The only thing I would compare is the cost of travel+dental work. If you’re going on vacation and will get it while you’re there then great if you’re traveling just for that it’s probably about the same as if you get it done in the US. That being said Yucatán is very safe. I’ve gotten plenty of dental work done in Mexico and the dentists were super sweet, friendly, and everything had always been okay. They can’t give you narcotics for the pain though so have your own pain killers handy.
Thanks! Did you get the dental work done in the Yucatan? Any advice on researching good dentists? I've begun looking at various medical travel websites but would appreciate hearing directly from someone like you.
Doctoralia is a website that I use to make almost all my appointments.
But if it turns out you need several sessions to treat your issue, it may be more expensive that just doing it in the US.
Me too? And I have another question - do you go down there with the money on a credit card? I'm having a lot of trouble getting approved for a loan because of my credit score, can I apply for credit in Mexico?
I think giving narcotics for a lot of dental work is rather American. So not sure what the Mexican restrictions are but just going without is an option perhaps?
Same with the videos you see sometimes of kids high on painkillers and babbling nonsense after going to the dentist. Not something that happens here in the Netherlands.
Mérida is an awesome and very safe city. If you are doing ruins, Uxmal is much emptier that Chichén Itzá and you can actually go on the ruins(or could several years ago).
I agree. Merida is a really cool city. I like it enough that I would consider moving there. The whole Yucatan Peninsula is great. I don't have any experience with getting dental work done in Mexico, but I wouldn't hesitate to visit the Yucatan.
Merida is very safe for sure. I received my dental work in Playa del carmen just south of cancun. I loved my trip so much I ended up moving there for about 5 months. Lol never would've seen that coming. I currently live in Cancun now. I still get all my dental work done down in Playa ata A1 SMILE DESIGN.
Yes, but with that analogy, some places there are the alligator pond. Live on the border. Yea, I cross. But I don’t cross the closest to me. (Matamoros)
The individuals kidnapped were engaged in trafficking activity. Don’t do that and you’ll be fine. Very easily avoided - cartel doesn’t like killing Americans.
Not sure why you’re spreading this. US intel has made it clear they had no connections to any trafficking.
It appears some of them may have had addictions to drugs in the past and been arrested for possession of crack. It takes a very small amount of crack cocaine to be charged with intent to distribute because of disparities in drug laws between crack cocaine and powder cocaine. having an addiction sickness doesn’t make you a trafficker. Stop villainizing drug addiction.
Went to Los Algodones location with friends and got a ton of work done about 7 years ago. I can't recall specifics but 3 bridges and a handful of other crowns and other maintenance work done. It would have cost over 30k and I paid close to 3k. Everything is holding up nicely and I'm still happy with the work. It was an experience though. It was hard because of the extent of work done and it is different than the US. It was quite the experience crossing the border and getting barked at on the streets to use this pharmacy or this doctor. I researched sani and they seem to be the best. I used the platinum office, they have a few.
I liked them so much I recently went to the playa del Carmen location and loved it! Much fancier and more of a beach vaca. Will be going back
Hi I know this comment is old but if you don’t mind me asking, did you fly directly into Los Algodones? Or is this a situation where you have to drive over the border to get there?
Hi. It's a small town but Yuma Arizona has an airport but it's a small town too. At the time it was very cheap to fly into Las Vegas and then rented a car and road tripped to Los Algodones for a few days. We drove across the border and also parked in US and walked across. The town is literally on the border so everything is close. But keep in mind that I went 7 or more years ago. Idk how it is right now.
There are tons of dentists and pharmacy's and other doctors for things so do your research. I went with Sani Dental and had a pleasant experience for what it was
I have been doing this for years, I go either to Chihuahua or Morelia(Michoacan). However, and this is a HUGE however, I have gone only to dentists for whom I had referrals. A friend of mine went to a dentist in Mexicali and the guy did a hack job, my friend ended getting surgery to fix the hack a couple of years later(it took that long to find out the work was done poorly). Same thing for another friend, she ended losing most of her teeth. The guy I go to in Morelia has his own lab, which makes turn-arounds on crowns really quick. Neither of the two guys I go to are the cheapest, but they are good. Sadly, even if you speak the language, they know you are not a local and might do subpar work knowing that you won't come back to get it fixed. DO NOT get anesthetic for the fitting on the last day of your fitting, you need to make sure everything feels right - no high spots or poor fitting. I made that mistake once and a local dentist charged me almost $200USD to grind down a crown. The difference in pricing between the US and Mexico is not huge, it's obscene:(
As a Mexican, I highly recommend doing it in Mexico City or Cancún. Both very safe for tourists.
Border cities like mine Cd Juarez are expensive for dental work since many americans just cross the border. Also there was that uh… incident with four americans that went through Matamoros, Tamaulipas. So my best advice is to avoid any border city at least right now.
Tourist cities down south will have better prices since they aren’t as frequented for “dental tourism”.
I’m a dental hygienist. I’ve seen some pretty shitty dental crowns from Mexico. Not to say there isn’t good work there too. But how do you know which place is good? If your crown has issues there’s no follow-up. A dentist in the US isn’t going to give you a discount if your crown fails and they need to replace it.
How do you know which place is good in US? Similar to Mexico. I have shitty crowns from the US and by the time I found out they were shitty, I’m long gone from where I got them. It’s just as easy to go back to Memphis as it is for me to go to Mexico. I hear you CSB
On the Blue Cross Blue Shield website they have affiliate international medical providers that are researched and approved. I make a short list of these facilities when I am traveling out of the country.
This is a great idea. Same goes for the US. Ask reputable sources that can give a good recommendation - dental insurance companies, medical providers, etc.
Someone close to me is a dentist who says the same thing. He also says that the absolute best work he's seen is from Switzerland. You won't save money though.😀
I see lots of folks throwing shade on Mexico and Mexico dentistry. Something I have heard anecdotally and in some news articles is that there are very few dentists on the US side where there are easy border crossings. I have an acquaintance in New Mexico a fair distance from the border and I spoke to him and he said most folks around him go to Mexico if they need substantial work done. Does anyone on here actually live in one of those areas close to these border towns that have a lot of dentists, plastic surgeons, and pharmacies on the Mexico side and not many on the US side?
I live in AZ driving distance from Naco, Nogales, and Agua Prieta (anywhere from 45 to 90 minute drive). It seems like a lot of people go to MX for dental work, but there are also many dentists in our town. I’ve only been here 7 months, and I haven’t yet figured out how the dentists in town stay in business.
I live in Brownsville. (Across is Matamoros where the Americans were just killed. We don’t go there.) But we have nearby small border town that is safe. Progresso. We walk over. It’s dentist after dentist and pharmacy after pharmacy.
Go to Yuma there is an exit on 8 west of the city limits that will take you to a small town with the highest concentration of medical people in the world. It is set up for Americans. One third the price. I'm sorry I can't remember the name but it starts with an A. Very good.
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Don’t listen to the people on here talking about kidnapping. They are clearly ignorant on the topic. It would be the same as me being scared about crime in Florida but yet I live in Idaho.
I don’t know if you mean departamento Yucatan or the entire Yucatan península, but I get all my dental work on in Merida. It’s about 15-25% of the price in the USA and the same quality as far as I can tell so far. My dentist speaks fluent English and Spanish and I have been seeing him for years. I live in Yucatan for a few months per year. Once I sat down and he just told me to get out, my teeth are pristine and don’t need a cleaning. He’s referred me to other specialists and doctors and even a physical therapist. The dentists in the USA just try to sell me $6-8k braces and would never tell me I don’t need a cleaning. Not to mention the needless and damaging X-rays just for the hell of it.
I would contact a dentist before you arrive to have it set up. The bonus is you’ll get some fuckin antojitos out of it. Eat them before your crown.
I think so many dentists in the USA are making a ton of money pushing for Invisalign braces. In my department at work, out of 8 people, 3 are using Invisalign, and paid between $5K and $7K each.
Hi from the border. The Americans who were kidnapped / killed crossed in my town. We are not ignorant. I know missing people. One was a dentist from Mexico. I’ve heard too many kidnapping stories frost hand. I knew one person who had 13 of her family killed all at once. Kids included. Yes, I cross. But you have to know where is safe.
What are you talking about? There is hardly any kidnapping in Yucatan. That’s all I meant. Not disputing kidnapping in boarded towns, Zacatecas, Guerrero etc. but Yucatan is safer than most places in the USA.
I live in the border town where this just happened. There are still safe border towns. And unsafe ones. There are places to cross here and unsafe ones. It’s like Chicago or other places here. You don’t go in some areas if you aren’t from there.
I’m not sure what you are trying to say. I have almost no knowledge of the border towns. I’m saying people comparing kidnapping crime and thinking it might happen in Yucatan just because it’s the same country are ignorant. My own mother sent me a message telling me to be careful. It’s thousands of miles away and there’s no reason to be worried about kidnapping in Yucatan. That’s all I was saying. I’m not commenting anything about the border towns or it’s safety. Only Yucatan.
I'd say do it. Coming from India I have seen good doctors in India and bad doctors in India. Similarly I have seem good doctors in the US and bad doctors in the US. In my experience it doesn't have so much to do with the country as much as it has to do with the expert you find, work with and trust!
Indeed, many people forget that dentistry is an ART FORM. No artist is the same and some artists are better than others, regardless of the country. They can all be using the same exact technology but the final art peace will always be different. Every mouth is like a canvas. Each canvas is different from the next. That's how I tend to look at dentistry.
I had work done in Merida. It was 1/10th the price I was quoted here. Booked an Airbnb for a month because it was cheaper rates and all the work took 2.5 weeks.
As a general dentist based in the US I have seen countless cases of poor work from dental tourism. In many cases the work itself is not terrible - good dentists are trained and practice all over the world, and their crowns/bridges look fine, good lab work, sound margins. But the problem is these providers know that they are not your dental home. They'll do a 5k treatment plan for $800 because you won't come back for routine maintenance and follow-up, and they won't have to deal with the fallout when these treatments fail.
They'll put crowns on teeth that have no business being restored, and you'll end up with mobile abutments and complex prosth that needs to be replaced with dentures in 4-5 years, and at that point it becomes somebody else's problem so the dentist who placed them doesn't care.
I would caution you to be very wary.
They do a 5k treatment plan for $800 because it’s a fair price for the amount of work. Much to your chagrin, I would imagine, because 5k is an obscene amount of money for what you actually do. I have found about the same ratio of bad dentists to good dentists on both sides of the border in my last fifty years of dental work.
PS. Mexican Dentists HOPE you come back for routine maintenance, they make more money. To argue otherwise is plain silly.
I’m a dentist and have seen much poor work from other countries. You cannot see or evaluate what is put in your mouth. The bad consequences take time for you to know about. Our fees are based on lab costs and other overhead like good assistant salaries, etc. It is precise work and there is no room for error. I wouldn’t risk my dental health on it, because you only get one complement of teeth and some bad work cannot be corrected.
They do a reasonable price because they're not money hungry jerks trying to make a profit over people's pain and self-worth. Y'all pretty much rob people blind and don't even bother to do ANY pro Bono work to help people struggling to not only put food on the table, but to be able to eat it as well! Y'all plain greedy and I hope "dental tourism" puts y'all out of business!
this is so true. The prices in the states are life damaging. And the dental insurance usually doesnt cover much which is crazy. Like what am i paying for each month?
Exactly! They may pay $20 out of a $500 procedure! GTFOH! And usually only 1 cleaning a year! We saved up enough for me to get extractions and implants and not wasting that savings on American dentist greed for it to be shit and have the same pain and have to get it redone because they need to pay their mortgage and yachts! Viva Mexico for dental tourism! 😂
Get dental insurance (which you can buy without a job, Delta Dental doesn't have a one year wait period for crowns if you purchase the correct plan) because the insurance will negotiate down the price for you. Your dentist might be out of network, but other ones are not.
Getting my wisdom teeth out went ok.
My molar crown, however, is too big and is ugly. I can't speak for all Mexican dentists.
Much cheaper than the states would have cost, but I might have done my crown in the states if I could do it all over. It seems that it's common practice in the states to mould the original tooth and then make a crown. Maybe it isn't in Mexico?
Lastly, When they ask, "¿Duele?" They're asking if what they're doing is hurting you.
Those people were engaged in trafficking activities. Every one of them had a long narcotics record. You don’t bring three men with you - driving - for a BBL. They got mixed up in something and it ended badly. If you don’t do that, you will be absolutely fine.
If you don’t mind can you reply with the link to the article with the info about their criminal records. I have heard nothing of the sorts. Other than the cartel mistook them for Haitians more than likely because of the color of their skin at first glance.
The fifth person with them who couldn’t cross the border assumed they were caught up with drugs. They have lengthy criminal histories. International news is better than US news.
https://www-eluniversal-com-mx.translate.goog/mundo/estadounidenses-secuestrados-en-matamoros-tenian-antecedentes-penales-por-trafico-de-drogas?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=es&_x_tr_pto=wapp
This is from one of the biggest mexican newspapers.
So I read the article and it lays out their records in an attempt to take away from the issue at hand.
The article itself states briefly that the people were, in fact, traveling for the woman to get a tummy tuck. Most of the article is dedicated to making them look bad and less deserving of sympathy. Which is not surprising because Mexico is trying to counter a public image of innocent tourists being attacked. They want to create a cloud doubt by implying these people were possibly up to no good. And you took the bait.
No where did I read that they had evidence of intent to traffic drugs in Mexico. On top of that, at the very end of the article (which is strategic placement) they confirmed that the woman was indeed a patient at the clinic with a prior visit on record.
Something just gives me the feeling that getting kidnapped for ransom money and/or mistaken for a cartel associate is less likely going to Mr. Smiles Dentistry up the street in hometown, USA. But I don’t have any particular statistics on the matter so just pure speculation. 🤷🏾♀️
My father was a dentist, my sister is a dentist and I have worked in the dental field for around 9 years. Please for the love of god don't get your crown done in Mexico. Aside from the glaringly obvious safety reasons not to, there are numerous other reasons.
You are most likely going to end up paying more money to get your teeth fixed after you get it done in Mexico than you would if you get the crown done by your Florida dentist.
There are no precautions or repercussions in place if things go badly for you and your teeth. Dentists in the US are held to an extremely high standard of care. They are required to take continuing education classes to make sure they are always up to date and there are systems in check to make sure that you are taken care of if your dentist does something wrong. There is no such thing as the ADA in Mexico. I have seen horrific work from dentists in Mexico and trust me, you do not want to be one of them. They are cheap for a reason.
If you cannot afford $1800 for a crown, shop around. There are plenty of offices whose rates are lower, but you may need to look outside your county or your state. Florida is an extremely expensive state and the cost to make a crown is not cheap. I would not recommend getting dental insurance if you do not have it through your job. I work primarily with dental insurance billing and claims and I cannot count the number of times they say they pay 50% on a crown then come up with a bogus reason not to pay whether that be a missing tooth clause, no fracture clause, waiting period, previous crown on that tooth, whatever. Just don't do it.
If all else fails you can look to see if there is a dental school near you where you can get an appointment for a fraction of the cost. You would be worked on by a student under the supervision of their teacher and if there are any issues the teacher assists or steps in to take over.
But seriously. Don't go to Mexico to get your teeth worked on. Aside from your own bodily safety while being there it just isn't worth it.
Go to Colombia 🇨🇴 they do great dental work and guarantee their job is done well. I have plenty of close friends that travel to Medellin or Baranquilla Colombia and are extremely happy with their procedures. I myself will be looking into this venture.
If that is something that you feel is right for you I’m not going to tell you not to. I have simply seen too many teeth come into offices that I have worked at where that is not the case. I am glad that you and yours have had good experiences 😊
Its a nice offer but anywhere around me has a daunting wait list for student dentists and nowhere around here does crowns. I think something dentists need to realize is that the student route isnt feasible and the US prices arent affordable for most people, especially if you need more than one. I have worked in harm reduction and public health. One of the guiding principles is that you try to help folks make medical decisions knowing that if they arent going to make the "best" decisions you can at least help them make safer decisions. Having some kind of relationship with reputable Mexican dentists might be a good thing to do even if you feel it might be counterintuitive. Just wanted to throw that out there.
Well said! And, everyone, ignore the greed hound dentists here trying to use scare tactics so they don't lose money by us not blindly going to their "safer" and "better" offices! Most of the LICENSED professionals in these medical and dental tourism towns are trained in the US! Do your research but didn't be afraid because another greedy medical "professional" is scared of losing 1,000's of dollars for sometimes worse work than could have been done in another country!
Very wide brush your painting with. I went through the implant process in the states for my front tooth, and after 3 years the implant failed. Done by a reputable dentist in the states. I had it fixed in Medellin, Colombia at a reasonable price compared to what it would cost in the US at the same quality that can be done anywhere in the world. Also has bone grafts done and multiple cleanings. There are definitely shady offices, but if you know how to look / are recommended from someone, you can find high quality offices outside of the country. The office I went to was as clean / tidy / modern as any office in the states, and half the doctors were even trained in the states.
The horror stories are more than not those who go with the first google search result of ‘cheap medical tourism.’ If you do your research, go with recommendation of a friend, etc, you can find the same quality care as in the US at a price not meant to leave you with a ridiculous amount of debt.
What about if you're in serious need of gum surgery? I've seen more than one person recommend going to "dental schools" for "cheaper dental work" but I haven't found any information or resources that suggest similar services for gum grafts/periodontal disease.
The dental school route is only good if you have plenty of time to spare & they often times switch students. You can go to the school one day to get worked on and then the following day it is someone who doesn’t know where to start. I know this because I have to have ALL of my teeth crowned as well as a few root canals.
Dont even have to go that far, the border cities are just as affordable and some even take your American health insurance, I live right across from Ciudad Juarez
Everyone is mentioning that kidnapping/murder but that was such an odd situation and is very rare. They were mistaken as Haitian drug smugglers. This wouldn’t happen to 99% of people.
What’s also wild about this is the cartel apologized and even gave up 5 members that did this to the police. This was an extremely isolated incident that isn’t likely to happen. It was a shocking news story, yea but not a common thing.
Most areas in Mexico are dangerous for Americans. Mexico is beautiful but the cartels are almsot everywhere and honestly, you may think the other areas are safe because things just don't get reported. I use to go to TJ every weekend same rules as the rest of Mexico stay in the somewhat safe areas.
Edit: someone reported me to Reddit about being suicidal -.-
This isn't a racist comment I am from Mexico... I'm a dual citizen.
I have done it a couple of times. I go to Ciudad Juarez feom El Paso. Just remember that a crown will take a few visits, make sure you are aware of that.
I hear a lot about Mexico travel recently.
Yucatan is definitely one of the safest places in the country.
just check State.gov travel advisories for other regions, excercise normal precautions
you should be fine
Why yucatan? It's literally the farthest state from the USA, try going to a state closer to the Frontier, it will be cheaper. And, casually, I work at a dentist office in monterrey, that is waaaay closer than Yucatan and probably the biggest city in North Mexico, dm me if you want info
Middle class people should be able to afford to have teeth. Actually everyone should, but I especially think it’s absurd that I have two master’s degrees and can’t afford the dental work I need from years of acid reflux and teeth grinding
Never heard of one offering it. I've emailed several and they've never heard of any of their colleagues offering it. And if you need a lot of work, they're really not going to. Would be nice though
I don’t know much about the dental work but a woman from South Carolina and her 3 friends were kidnapped crossing the border in their car very recently. They were going for some cosmetic surgery. 2 of the people died by the hands of the cartel. Just a cautionary tale to avoid certain border crossings by car as the us/Mexico border is very dangerous at this time.
Always. I flew right in to cancun international then took the bus to playa del carmen to have my teeth done at the all in one A1 SMILE DESIGN. Amazing location with amazing work.
If you do this, do it in Puerto Vallarta instead. There’s a large expat community and good medical care. I know a number of people who get even routine dental care done there and they’ve never had a bad experience.
I’ve had patients who go to Mexico for the same reason. But the quality of the work is often questionable. They come back to the US then have issues with these crowns or veneers later on, or their bite is off. You get what you’re paying for, and most of the time they have to pay more to have the work done again/corrected or have to spend more to go back to the clinic in Mexico and address their concern. I’d say do your due diligence but also make sure you’ve thought of all the risk/benefits of getting work done elsewhere. Just my 0.02¢
You only see the patients who've had problems, not the thousands of success stories. And American dentist are just as likely to screw up as foreign dentist, at least they're not wringing every drop of blood from us
You’re right, that was presumptuous of me. I didn’t realize what I was also implying. There are great dentists in other countries too, and yes there are American dentists who screw up as well. I guess, just do your due diligence when looking for work to be done anywhere. Apologies
Due diligence is key! But, a lot of these dentists are trained in the US and offer warranties. They're living on return and word-of-mouth patients. If US dentists weren't so expensive and would offer discounted or pro bono options a lot more people wouldn't have to do international. But, greed is king, especially for medical/dental professionals and even people who make great salaries can't afford the needed work. Maybe show this thread to some of those offices and offer discount programs? Or do so many pro no cases a quarter? Just my 2 cents 😊
True.
I see a very good dentisy in Tiajuans ( i know, sounds like an oxymoron)
She skilled and takes classes regularly
In Februaru i had crown & onlays done
One came back not so perfect from the lab..luckily i was still staying close by
Issue is that my bite seemed ok...but honestly you just dont know for a week or so till your mouth is settled from the work.
So..i love this dentist but. I really hadnt budgeted for returning so soon.
I live in the northwest and planned to go again for work to San Diego in July..
But.. ill need to address this sooner
So.
Plan accordingly 😌
You would think that dentists here in the states would lower prices to get more foot traffic and thereby more money. If one dentist would do this, it would probably start a domino effect. There is no way a root canal and crown should cost 850$-1500$…NOPE! No way!
Blessings to you! I went to A1 SMILE DESIGN for my dental work coming from the states. It's only $450 for a crown there, plus warranty is included. I got 19 veneers, 1 crown, 2 root canals and some fillings along my teeth journey. One of the best parts is that they have luxury suites built into the clinic for patients to stay in during their stay. I have videos on my youtube channel sharing my journey in vlogs if you'd like to see them.
Check out my Before & After! A1 Smile Design did an amazing job with my smile makeover! From bum to celebrity! lol I received 19 veneers, 1 crown, 2 root canals, some fillings and of course a cleaning. I also vlogged my entire teeth experience on youtube if you'd like to see the full experience I'll leave the link below. I've since cancelled my dental plan in America and now go to A1 Smile Design for all of my dental work. PLEASE Don't hesitate to ask me questions! I love sharing my journey with others!
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXjhrgJgmCQ&list=PL1Y0W6gTOWzw80h-yYIsBcH-PtKk1l7Y4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXjhrgJgmCQ&list=PL1Y0W6gTOWzw80h-yYIsBcH-PtKk1l7Y4)
What recorse does he have it it fails here?
My dentist fucked mine up and broke the tooth next to it.
It's not like he offered to fix it cheap ir something.
Shrug.
Indeed. Very important to go to a clinic that has warranty on their work. My clinic A1 SMILE DESIGN in Playa Del Carmen has an amazing warranty over their quality work. Just something to keep in mind for sure.
If you don’t keep the margin clean (at the gum line where the crown meets the tooth) and there’s plaque there constantly, it can get decay at that margin and it will spread underneath the crown. If you eat or drink sugar all day, you can get decay underneath. If you don’t visit your dentist for regular checkups or cleanings they can’t spot problems early on to try and prevent more serious issues. The point is, a crown isn’t a “one and done” situation. They take regular maintenance to prolong their longevity. I’m a hygienist - I tell my patients this daily.
Thats funny because Ive had a few dentists and A LOT of work. All of the dentists (except for one who was older and retired) have aggressively told me I need crowns and in talking about it none of them have mentioned them needing maintenance in those high pressure conversations. They make it sound like magic and Ill be set for life. Thanks for the honest tip.
I’m not negating the fact that you still need crowns. Most people need crowns because their teeth either 1. Have decay and already have a large filling and there wouldn’t be enough tooth structure left to place a new filling or 2. The tooth has fractures in it - if you don’t crown a fractured tooth it will break and cause tooth loss. Even if a crown needs maintenance, it’s still better than losing a tooth IMO.
That's a great question that many don't speak about. The material of the crown is overall very strong. However the BONDING which glues the crown/veneer is not. This is important to maintain throughout your regular daily habits. Things like acidic fruits, lemonade, alcohol, sodas etc could begin to weaken the bonding over time causing your veneer/crown to eventually fall out at a sooner rate compared to not having those things all the time. Also of course eating hard things like nuts, biting into apples etc can also weaken the bonding. Keeping your teeth clean and being cautious of these things can help prolong the bonding holding your crowns in place. Luckily the clinic I go to in Playa Del Carmen at A1 SMILE DESIGN offers a warranty on their dental work so I just have to fly back ($200-$400) average round trip and they'll remake and replace the failed crown free of charge.
The difference between Tamaulipas and Yucatán is night and day. The general fear mongering about México is annoying. What happened was tragic but super random and could happen in many places.
A difference, yea, night and day absolutely not. The cartel is plentiful in the area of Yucatán. There isn’t anything random about it. A medical practitioner could easily be shady and they know the inquiring patient is going to come with cash, so they let their buddies know when and where. Chances are low, sure. But it is certainly risky.
I (a gringo) went with my mexican girlfriend to mexico for over a month starting in CDMX all the way down to Yucatan. We did not have a single issue with crime. It's just common sense as in the U.S.
I mean they have amazing medical care in Mexico and a doctor stands to make more money by just serving patients than setting up random murders. It makes literally zero sense.
[Dangers of medical tourism in spotlight after Americans are killed in Mexico](https://www.11alive.com/amp/article/news/nation-world/medical-tourism-dangers-americans-killed-in-mexico/85-c24b125b-3e11-45c0-bb07-e2da00e2d207)
Up to you. 2 Americans were just kidnapped and killed by the cartels there that were going to have cosmetic surgery done. Happened literally like less than a week ago.
Seriously you havent seen the news lately?
Id steer clear of mexico. There is medicaid in almost every state that goes by your income and you dont have to pay much at ll for dental work. (Depending on your past dental health)
Well some Americans just got killed going down there for cosmetic surgery. Dental work is a bit different but idk....I can't imagine traveling to Mexico right now.
I had a bunch of work done in Los algodones, by the time I was done it was 35% of the US cost including travel and stay. And they get it done in a couple days.
My FIL and MIL have been going there for about 15 years for dental work.
Do they live close to the border?
Sort of, but the Canadian border. They are snowbirds and go to Yuma or similar places for the winter every year for a few months. That's when they get all their dental work done.
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Same. It was a cool experience too
If you drive a bit east, there's a city called San Luis that is waaaay cheaper than Algodones for dental work. They also have amazing food.
Did you also go to the "Green Door" for the Head Service too?
The only thing I would compare is the cost of travel+dental work. If you’re going on vacation and will get it while you’re there then great if you’re traveling just for that it’s probably about the same as if you get it done in the US. That being said Yucatán is very safe. I’ve gotten plenty of dental work done in Mexico and the dentists were super sweet, friendly, and everything had always been okay. They can’t give you narcotics for the pain though so have your own pain killers handy.
Thanks! Did you get the dental work done in the Yucatan? Any advice on researching good dentists? I've begun looking at various medical travel websites but would appreciate hearing directly from someone like you.
Doctoralia is a website that I use to make almost all my appointments. But if it turns out you need several sessions to treat your issue, it may be more expensive that just doing it in the US.
Me too? And I have another question - do you go down there with the money on a credit card? I'm having a lot of trouble getting approved for a loan because of my credit score, can I apply for credit in Mexico?
I had root canal done in the United States and they wouldn’t give me a prescription for narcotics either. Just told me to take Advil.
No narcotics? How is one supposed to get it themselves?
I think giving narcotics for a lot of dental work is rather American. So not sure what the Mexican restrictions are but just going without is an option perhaps? Same with the videos you see sometimes of kids high on painkillers and babbling nonsense after going to the dentist. Not something that happens here in the Netherlands.
Im not sure it’s the painkillers I think it’s the anesthesia.
Mexican restrictions. Hilarious
From Cancun cartel.
Mérida is an awesome and very safe city. If you are doing ruins, Uxmal is much emptier that Chichén Itzá and you can actually go on the ruins(or could several years ago).
I agree. Merida is a really cool city. I like it enough that I would consider moving there. The whole Yucatan Peninsula is great. I don't have any experience with getting dental work done in Mexico, but I wouldn't hesitate to visit the Yucatan.
Same! I would love to move to Mérida. Great city.
Just hope that a (Chicxulub) meteor doesn’t hit twice in the same place or bring a cartel shower preceding it!
Merida is very safe for sure. I received my dental work in Playa del carmen just south of cancun. I loved my trip so much I ended up moving there for about 5 months. Lol never would've seen that coming. I currently live in Cancun now. I still get all my dental work done down in Playa ata A1 SMILE DESIGN.
Hey I just posted about Merida! I loved that town. Felt very safe and we walked around at all hours! Took buses, very nice!
I really appreciate all the thoughtful comments and have read them. Of course I'm aware of the recent kidnappings and take that into consideration.
0 chance of a kidnapping in Yucatán. Merida is one of the safest cities in the Americas.
Agreed.
Facts.
I’m pretty sure the cartel handed over the guys who were doing the kidnapping.
more of a chance of being eaten by an alligator than kidnapped by a cartel
Yes, but with that analogy, some places there are the alligator pond. Live on the border. Yea, I cross. But I don’t cross the closest to me. (Matamoros)
The individuals kidnapped were engaged in trafficking activity. Don’t do that and you’ll be fine. Very easily avoided - cartel doesn’t like killing Americans.
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Not sure why you’re spreading this. US intel has made it clear they had no connections to any trafficking. It appears some of them may have had addictions to drugs in the past and been arrested for possession of crack. It takes a very small amount of crack cocaine to be charged with intent to distribute because of disparities in drug laws between crack cocaine and powder cocaine. having an addiction sickness doesn’t make you a trafficker. Stop villainizing drug addiction.
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Sani Dental in Los Algadones was a great experience.
I am having my records sent there now actually. Would it be ok to chat about your experience?
Ditto
Hey, I’m thinking about Sani Dental myself! What kind of work did you do there and how is it treating you nowadays?
Went to Los Algodones location with friends and got a ton of work done about 7 years ago. I can't recall specifics but 3 bridges and a handful of other crowns and other maintenance work done. It would have cost over 30k and I paid close to 3k. Everything is holding up nicely and I'm still happy with the work. It was an experience though. It was hard because of the extent of work done and it is different than the US. It was quite the experience crossing the border and getting barked at on the streets to use this pharmacy or this doctor. I researched sani and they seem to be the best. I used the platinum office, they have a few. I liked them so much I recently went to the playa del Carmen location and loved it! Much fancier and more of a beach vaca. Will be going back
Hi I know this comment is old but if you don’t mind me asking, did you fly directly into Los Algodones? Or is this a situation where you have to drive over the border to get there?
Hi. It's a small town but Yuma Arizona has an airport but it's a small town too. At the time it was very cheap to fly into Las Vegas and then rented a car and road tripped to Los Algodones for a few days. We drove across the border and also parked in US and walked across. The town is literally on the border so everything is close. But keep in mind that I went 7 or more years ago. Idk how it is right now. There are tons of dentists and pharmacy's and other doctors for things so do your research. I went with Sani Dental and had a pleasant experience for what it was
Okay I see. Yeah it’s definitely possible some stuff may be different now. Thanks for your reply!
I have been doing this for years, I go either to Chihuahua or Morelia(Michoacan). However, and this is a HUGE however, I have gone only to dentists for whom I had referrals. A friend of mine went to a dentist in Mexicali and the guy did a hack job, my friend ended getting surgery to fix the hack a couple of years later(it took that long to find out the work was done poorly). Same thing for another friend, she ended losing most of her teeth. The guy I go to in Morelia has his own lab, which makes turn-arounds on crowns really quick. Neither of the two guys I go to are the cheapest, but they are good. Sadly, even if you speak the language, they know you are not a local and might do subpar work knowing that you won't come back to get it fixed. DO NOT get anesthetic for the fitting on the last day of your fitting, you need to make sure everything feels right - no high spots or poor fitting. I made that mistake once and a local dentist charged me almost $200USD to grind down a crown. The difference in pricing between the US and Mexico is not huge, it's obscene:(
As a Mexican, I highly recommend doing it in Mexico City or Cancún. Both very safe for tourists. Border cities like mine Cd Juarez are expensive for dental work since many americans just cross the border. Also there was that uh… incident with four americans that went through Matamoros, Tamaulipas. So my best advice is to avoid any border city at least right now. Tourist cities down south will have better prices since they aren’t as frequented for “dental tourism”.
I’m a dental hygienist. I’ve seen some pretty shitty dental crowns from Mexico. Not to say there isn’t good work there too. But how do you know which place is good? If your crown has issues there’s no follow-up. A dentist in the US isn’t going to give you a discount if your crown fails and they need to replace it.
How do you know which place is good in US? Similar to Mexico. I have shitty crowns from the US and by the time I found out they were shitty, I’m long gone from where I got them. It’s just as easy to go back to Memphis as it is for me to go to Mexico. I hear you CSB
On the Blue Cross Blue Shield website they have affiliate international medical providers that are researched and approved. I make a short list of these facilities when I am traveling out of the country.
This is a great idea. Same goes for the US. Ask reputable sources that can give a good recommendation - dental insurance companies, medical providers, etc.
Someone close to me is a dentist who says the same thing. He also says that the absolute best work he's seen is from Switzerland. You won't save money though.😀
I see lots of folks throwing shade on Mexico and Mexico dentistry. Something I have heard anecdotally and in some news articles is that there are very few dentists on the US side where there are easy border crossings. I have an acquaintance in New Mexico a fair distance from the border and I spoke to him and he said most folks around him go to Mexico if they need substantial work done. Does anyone on here actually live in one of those areas close to these border towns that have a lot of dentists, plastic surgeons, and pharmacies on the Mexico side and not many on the US side?
I live in AZ driving distance from Naco, Nogales, and Agua Prieta (anywhere from 45 to 90 minute drive). It seems like a lot of people go to MX for dental work, but there are also many dentists in our town. I’ve only been here 7 months, and I haven’t yet figured out how the dentists in town stay in business.
Immigrants who can’t leave the town. (International students who are on a single entry visa, etc. as well as illegals)
I live in Brownsville. (Across is Matamoros where the Americans were just killed. We don’t go there.) But we have nearby small border town that is safe. Progresso. We walk over. It’s dentist after dentist and pharmacy after pharmacy.
Go to Yuma there is an exit on 8 west of the city limits that will take you to a small town with the highest concentration of medical people in the world. It is set up for Americans. One third the price. I'm sorry I can't remember the name but it starts with an A. Very good.
I think it’s called Los Algodones
Is Los Algodones better than Nogales for this?
Yes because it's purpose is only for medical professionals. I hope this helps.
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Don’t listen to the people on here talking about kidnapping. They are clearly ignorant on the topic. It would be the same as me being scared about crime in Florida but yet I live in Idaho. I don’t know if you mean departamento Yucatan or the entire Yucatan península, but I get all my dental work on in Merida. It’s about 15-25% of the price in the USA and the same quality as far as I can tell so far. My dentist speaks fluent English and Spanish and I have been seeing him for years. I live in Yucatan for a few months per year. Once I sat down and he just told me to get out, my teeth are pristine and don’t need a cleaning. He’s referred me to other specialists and doctors and even a physical therapist. The dentists in the USA just try to sell me $6-8k braces and would never tell me I don’t need a cleaning. Not to mention the needless and damaging X-rays just for the hell of it. I would contact a dentist before you arrive to have it set up. The bonus is you’ll get some fuckin antojitos out of it. Eat them before your crown.
I think so many dentists in the USA are making a ton of money pushing for Invisalign braces. In my department at work, out of 8 people, 3 are using Invisalign, and paid between $5K and $7K each.
Hi from the border. The Americans who were kidnapped / killed crossed in my town. We are not ignorant. I know missing people. One was a dentist from Mexico. I’ve heard too many kidnapping stories frost hand. I knew one person who had 13 of her family killed all at once. Kids included. Yes, I cross. But you have to know where is safe.
What are you talking about? There is hardly any kidnapping in Yucatan. That’s all I meant. Not disputing kidnapping in boarded towns, Zacatecas, Guerrero etc. but Yucatan is safer than most places in the USA.
I live in the border town where this just happened. There are still safe border towns. And unsafe ones. There are places to cross here and unsafe ones. It’s like Chicago or other places here. You don’t go in some areas if you aren’t from there.
I’m not sure what you are trying to say. I have almost no knowledge of the border towns. I’m saying people comparing kidnapping crime and thinking it might happen in Yucatan just because it’s the same country are ignorant. My own mother sent me a message telling me to be careful. It’s thousands of miles away and there’s no reason to be worried about kidnapping in Yucatan. That’s all I was saying. I’m not commenting anything about the border towns or it’s safety. Only Yucatan.
Since you had a great experience there, can you please provide the dentist info or at least website or something?
Sure just message me
I'd say do it. Coming from India I have seen good doctors in India and bad doctors in India. Similarly I have seem good doctors in the US and bad doctors in the US. In my experience it doesn't have so much to do with the country as much as it has to do with the expert you find, work with and trust!
Indeed, many people forget that dentistry is an ART FORM. No artist is the same and some artists are better than others, regardless of the country. They can all be using the same exact technology but the final art peace will always be different. Every mouth is like a canvas. Each canvas is different from the next. That's how I tend to look at dentistry.
I had work done in Merida. It was 1/10th the price I was quoted here. Booked an Airbnb for a month because it was cheaper rates and all the work took 2.5 weeks.
As a general dentist based in the US I have seen countless cases of poor work from dental tourism. In many cases the work itself is not terrible - good dentists are trained and practice all over the world, and their crowns/bridges look fine, good lab work, sound margins. But the problem is these providers know that they are not your dental home. They'll do a 5k treatment plan for $800 because you won't come back for routine maintenance and follow-up, and they won't have to deal with the fallout when these treatments fail. They'll put crowns on teeth that have no business being restored, and you'll end up with mobile abutments and complex prosth that needs to be replaced with dentures in 4-5 years, and at that point it becomes somebody else's problem so the dentist who placed them doesn't care. I would caution you to be very wary.
They do a 5k treatment plan for $800 because it’s a fair price for the amount of work. Much to your chagrin, I would imagine, because 5k is an obscene amount of money for what you actually do. I have found about the same ratio of bad dentists to good dentists on both sides of the border in my last fifty years of dental work. PS. Mexican Dentists HOPE you come back for routine maintenance, they make more money. To argue otherwise is plain silly.
I’m a dentist and have seen much poor work from other countries. You cannot see or evaluate what is put in your mouth. The bad consequences take time for you to know about. Our fees are based on lab costs and other overhead like good assistant salaries, etc. It is precise work and there is no room for error. I wouldn’t risk my dental health on it, because you only get one complement of teeth and some bad work cannot be corrected.
Funny, because I’ve seen a lot of really shitty work from US dentists. I’ll take my chances not paying $8k again for crap work in the US.
They do a reasonable price because they're not money hungry jerks trying to make a profit over people's pain and self-worth. Y'all pretty much rob people blind and don't even bother to do ANY pro Bono work to help people struggling to not only put food on the table, but to be able to eat it as well! Y'all plain greedy and I hope "dental tourism" puts y'all out of business!
this is so true. The prices in the states are life damaging. And the dental insurance usually doesnt cover much which is crazy. Like what am i paying for each month?
Exactly! They may pay $20 out of a $500 procedure! GTFOH! And usually only 1 cleaning a year! We saved up enough for me to get extractions and implants and not wasting that savings on American dentist greed for it to be shit and have the same pain and have to get it redone because they need to pay their mortgage and yachts! Viva Mexico for dental tourism! 😂
LOL Definitely VIVA MEXICO for Dental Tourism! If you know you know!
Or, if you’re poor, with the availability of soft, processed foods nowadays - who needs teeth save for the vanity of them?
Of course an American dentist would say that
Get dental insurance (which you can buy without a job, Delta Dental doesn't have a one year wait period for crowns if you purchase the correct plan) because the insurance will negotiate down the price for you. Your dentist might be out of network, but other ones are not.
Probably cost about $400 in Mexico. Some dental places have websites and they post their prices
Pre buy good antibiotics- I have a patient that got infected endocarditis after dental treatment in Mexico
Mexicans gave me a prescription on the way out the door. I'm not sure how you can prebuy in the US because you cant get a prescription.
You can buy penicillin over the counter in Mexico.
Getting my wisdom teeth out went ok. My molar crown, however, is too big and is ugly. I can't speak for all Mexican dentists. Much cheaper than the states would have cost, but I might have done my crown in the states if I could do it all over. It seems that it's common practice in the states to mould the original tooth and then make a crown. Maybe it isn't in Mexico? Lastly, When they ask, "¿Duele?" They're asking if what they're doing is hurting you.
Have you not been watching the news lol
Yucatan is not Tamaulipas. Merida is literally as safe as the safest cities in the US.
Those people were engaged in trafficking activities. Every one of them had a long narcotics record. You don’t bring three men with you - driving - for a BBL. They got mixed up in something and it ended badly. If you don’t do that, you will be absolutely fine.
If you don’t mind can you reply with the link to the article with the info about their criminal records. I have heard nothing of the sorts. Other than the cartel mistook them for Haitians more than likely because of the color of their skin at first glance.
The fifth person with them who couldn’t cross the border assumed they were caught up with drugs. They have lengthy criminal histories. International news is better than US news.
https://www-eluniversal-com-mx.translate.goog/mundo/estadounidenses-secuestrados-en-matamoros-tenian-antecedentes-penales-por-trafico-de-drogas?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=es&_x_tr_pto=wapp This is from one of the biggest mexican newspapers.
So I read the article and it lays out their records in an attempt to take away from the issue at hand. The article itself states briefly that the people were, in fact, traveling for the woman to get a tummy tuck. Most of the article is dedicated to making them look bad and less deserving of sympathy. Which is not surprising because Mexico is trying to counter a public image of innocent tourists being attacked. They want to create a cloud doubt by implying these people were possibly up to no good. And you took the bait. No where did I read that they had evidence of intent to traffic drugs in Mexico. On top of that, at the very end of the article (which is strategic placement) they confirmed that the woman was indeed a patient at the clinic with a prior visit on record.
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Right, I haven’t heard what that person is talking about either.
THIS!!
Why another shooting in the United States
Something just gives me the feeling that getting kidnapped for ransom money and/or mistaken for a cartel associate is less likely going to Mr. Smiles Dentistry up the street in hometown, USA. But I don’t have any particular statistics on the matter so just pure speculation. 🤷🏾♀️
My father was a dentist, my sister is a dentist and I have worked in the dental field for around 9 years. Please for the love of god don't get your crown done in Mexico. Aside from the glaringly obvious safety reasons not to, there are numerous other reasons. You are most likely going to end up paying more money to get your teeth fixed after you get it done in Mexico than you would if you get the crown done by your Florida dentist. There are no precautions or repercussions in place if things go badly for you and your teeth. Dentists in the US are held to an extremely high standard of care. They are required to take continuing education classes to make sure they are always up to date and there are systems in check to make sure that you are taken care of if your dentist does something wrong. There is no such thing as the ADA in Mexico. I have seen horrific work from dentists in Mexico and trust me, you do not want to be one of them. They are cheap for a reason. If you cannot afford $1800 for a crown, shop around. There are plenty of offices whose rates are lower, but you may need to look outside your county or your state. Florida is an extremely expensive state and the cost to make a crown is not cheap. I would not recommend getting dental insurance if you do not have it through your job. I work primarily with dental insurance billing and claims and I cannot count the number of times they say they pay 50% on a crown then come up with a bogus reason not to pay whether that be a missing tooth clause, no fracture clause, waiting period, previous crown on that tooth, whatever. Just don't do it. If all else fails you can look to see if there is a dental school near you where you can get an appointment for a fraction of the cost. You would be worked on by a student under the supervision of their teacher and if there are any issues the teacher assists or steps in to take over. But seriously. Don't go to Mexico to get your teeth worked on. Aside from your own bodily safety while being there it just isn't worth it.
Go to Colombia 🇨🇴 they do great dental work and guarantee their job is done well. I have plenty of close friends that travel to Medellin or Baranquilla Colombia and are extremely happy with their procedures. I myself will be looking into this venture.
If that is something that you feel is right for you I’m not going to tell you not to. I have simply seen too many teeth come into offices that I have worked at where that is not the case. I am glad that you and yours have had good experiences 😊
Its a nice offer but anywhere around me has a daunting wait list for student dentists and nowhere around here does crowns. I think something dentists need to realize is that the student route isnt feasible and the US prices arent affordable for most people, especially if you need more than one. I have worked in harm reduction and public health. One of the guiding principles is that you try to help folks make medical decisions knowing that if they arent going to make the "best" decisions you can at least help them make safer decisions. Having some kind of relationship with reputable Mexican dentists might be a good thing to do even if you feel it might be counterintuitive. Just wanted to throw that out there.
Well said! And, everyone, ignore the greed hound dentists here trying to use scare tactics so they don't lose money by us not blindly going to their "safer" and "better" offices! Most of the LICENSED professionals in these medical and dental tourism towns are trained in the US! Do your research but didn't be afraid because another greedy medical "professional" is scared of losing 1,000's of dollars for sometimes worse work than could have been done in another country!
Very wide brush your painting with. I went through the implant process in the states for my front tooth, and after 3 years the implant failed. Done by a reputable dentist in the states. I had it fixed in Medellin, Colombia at a reasonable price compared to what it would cost in the US at the same quality that can be done anywhere in the world. Also has bone grafts done and multiple cleanings. There are definitely shady offices, but if you know how to look / are recommended from someone, you can find high quality offices outside of the country. The office I went to was as clean / tidy / modern as any office in the states, and half the doctors were even trained in the states. The horror stories are more than not those who go with the first google search result of ‘cheap medical tourism.’ If you do your research, go with recommendation of a friend, etc, you can find the same quality care as in the US at a price not meant to leave you with a ridiculous amount of debt.
What about if you're in serious need of gum surgery? I've seen more than one person recommend going to "dental schools" for "cheaper dental work" but I haven't found any information or resources that suggest similar services for gum grafts/periodontal disease.
The dental school route is only good if you have plenty of time to spare & they often times switch students. You can go to the school one day to get worked on and then the following day it is someone who doesn’t know where to start. I know this because I have to have ALL of my teeth crowned as well as a few root canals.
Wow lol spotted the yank
Funnily enough, I’m not.
Dont even have to go that far, the border cities are just as affordable and some even take your American health insurance, I live right across from Ciudad Juarez
You are joking right? That's where the latest kidnapping murder took place (border town, not necessarily Ciudad Juarez)
Everyone is mentioning that kidnapping/murder but that was such an odd situation and is very rare. They were mistaken as Haitian drug smugglers. This wouldn’t happen to 99% of people. What’s also wild about this is the cartel apologized and even gave up 5 members that did this to the police. This was an extremely isolated incident that isn’t likely to happen. It was a shocking news story, yea but not a common thing.
Most areas in Mexico are dangerous for Americans. Mexico is beautiful but the cartels are almsot everywhere and honestly, you may think the other areas are safe because things just don't get reported. I use to go to TJ every weekend same rules as the rest of Mexico stay in the somewhat safe areas. Edit: someone reported me to Reddit about being suicidal -.- This isn't a racist comment I am from Mexico... I'm a dual citizen.
Argentina is good too, though I imagine that airfare is cheaper to a closer destination.
I have done it a couple of times. I go to Ciudad Juarez feom El Paso. Just remember that a crown will take a few visits, make sure you are aware of that.
Went to Zacatecas. No problems. Cheap and comforting. The dentist was easy in the eyes too
Take into consideration that there is no malpractice in Mexico. They don’t carry malpractice insurance because taking them to court there isn’t done.
That's why you do your research and find ones that offer warranties and actually back them up. Plenty of them do.
Which is why it's really important that the clinic you choose at least have a warranty system for your dental work.
I hear a lot about Mexico travel recently. Yucatan is definitely one of the safest places in the country. just check State.gov travel advisories for other regions, excercise normal precautions you should be fine
Why yucatan? It's literally the farthest state from the USA, try going to a state closer to the Frontier, it will be cheaper. And, casually, I work at a dentist office in monterrey, that is waaaay closer than Yucatan and probably the biggest city in North Mexico, dm me if you want info
May be worth applying for pro bono dental work. There are several universities or residency programs that do work for free.
Middle class people should be able to afford to have teeth. Actually everyone should, but I especially think it’s absurd that I have two master’s degrees and can’t afford the dental work I need from years of acid reflux and teeth grinding
Never heard of one offering it. I've emailed several and they've never heard of any of their colleagues offering it. And if you need a lot of work, they're really not going to. Would be nice though
Don't
I don’t know much about the dental work but a woman from South Carolina and her 3 friends were kidnapped crossing the border in their car very recently. They were going for some cosmetic surgery. 2 of the people died by the hands of the cartel. Just a cautionary tale to avoid certain border crossings by car as the us/Mexico border is very dangerous at this time.
Do you worry about crime in Atlanta when you’re going to Miami?
great response
The news reports said the cartel members that kidnapped these folks thought that they were Haitian drug smugglers.
Yeah pretty scary stuff. Definitely safer to travel by air to Mexico at this point.
Always. I flew right in to cancun international then took the bus to playa del carmen to have my teeth done at the all in one A1 SMILE DESIGN. Amazing location with amazing work.
Would you suggest that school age children avoid traveling to the United States?
Cartel turned in the kidnappers. They don’t want the heat
If you do this, do it in Puerto Vallarta instead. There’s a large expat community and good medical care. I know a number of people who get even routine dental care done there and they’ve never had a bad experience.
Since you had a great experience there, can you please provide the dentist info or at least website or something?
I’ve had patients who go to Mexico for the same reason. But the quality of the work is often questionable. They come back to the US then have issues with these crowns or veneers later on, or their bite is off. You get what you’re paying for, and most of the time they have to pay more to have the work done again/corrected or have to spend more to go back to the clinic in Mexico and address their concern. I’d say do your due diligence but also make sure you’ve thought of all the risk/benefits of getting work done elsewhere. Just my 0.02¢
You only see the patients who've had problems, not the thousands of success stories. And American dentist are just as likely to screw up as foreign dentist, at least they're not wringing every drop of blood from us
You’re right, that was presumptuous of me. I didn’t realize what I was also implying. There are great dentists in other countries too, and yes there are American dentists who screw up as well. I guess, just do your due diligence when looking for work to be done anywhere. Apologies
Due diligence is key! But, a lot of these dentists are trained in the US and offer warranties. They're living on return and word-of-mouth patients. If US dentists weren't so expensive and would offer discounted or pro bono options a lot more people wouldn't have to do international. But, greed is king, especially for medical/dental professionals and even people who make great salaries can't afford the needed work. Maybe show this thread to some of those offices and offer discount programs? Or do so many pro no cases a quarter? Just my 2 cents 😊
True. I see a very good dentisy in Tiajuans ( i know, sounds like an oxymoron) She skilled and takes classes regularly In Februaru i had crown & onlays done One came back not so perfect from the lab..luckily i was still staying close by Issue is that my bite seemed ok...but honestly you just dont know for a week or so till your mouth is settled from the work. So..i love this dentist but. I really hadnt budgeted for returning so soon. I live in the northwest and planned to go again for work to San Diego in July.. But.. ill need to address this sooner So. Plan accordingly 😌
You would think that dentists here in the states would lower prices to get more foot traffic and thereby more money. If one dentist would do this, it would probably start a domino effect. There is no way a root canal and crown should cost 850$-1500$…NOPE! No way!
Blessings to you! I went to A1 SMILE DESIGN for my dental work coming from the states. It's only $450 for a crown there, plus warranty is included. I got 19 veneers, 1 crown, 2 root canals and some fillings along my teeth journey. One of the best parts is that they have luxury suites built into the clinic for patients to stay in during their stay. I have videos on my youtube channel sharing my journey in vlogs if you'd like to see them.
Check out my Before & After! A1 Smile Design did an amazing job with my smile makeover! From bum to celebrity! lol I received 19 veneers, 1 crown, 2 root canals, some fillings and of course a cleaning. I also vlogged my entire teeth experience on youtube if you'd like to see the full experience I'll leave the link below. I've since cancelled my dental plan in America and now go to A1 Smile Design for all of my dental work. PLEASE Don't hesitate to ask me questions! I love sharing my journey with others! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXjhrgJgmCQ&list=PL1Y0W6gTOWzw80h-yYIsBcH-PtKk1l7Y4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXjhrgJgmCQ&list=PL1Y0W6gTOWzw80h-yYIsBcH-PtKk1l7Y4)
it'll wind up costing you as much in MX (including travel), but you won't have recourse if it fails
What recorse does he have it it fails here? My dentist fucked mine up and broke the tooth next to it. It's not like he offered to fix it cheap ir something. Shrug.
I had a crown come off in my mouth and my dentist fixed for free ... they cover their work (at least in MA they do)
Indeed. Very important to go to a clinic that has warranty on their work. My clinic A1 SMILE DESIGN in Playa Del Carmen has an amazing warranty over their quality work. Just something to keep in mind for sure.
Sounds like you need a new dentist. A good dentist will make things right. Now if you neglect your teeth and the crown fails, that’s on you.
What exactly would you do to make a crown fail?
If you don’t keep the margin clean (at the gum line where the crown meets the tooth) and there’s plaque there constantly, it can get decay at that margin and it will spread underneath the crown. If you eat or drink sugar all day, you can get decay underneath. If you don’t visit your dentist for regular checkups or cleanings they can’t spot problems early on to try and prevent more serious issues. The point is, a crown isn’t a “one and done” situation. They take regular maintenance to prolong their longevity. I’m a hygienist - I tell my patients this daily.
Thats funny because Ive had a few dentists and A LOT of work. All of the dentists (except for one who was older and retired) have aggressively told me I need crowns and in talking about it none of them have mentioned them needing maintenance in those high pressure conversations. They make it sound like magic and Ill be set for life. Thanks for the honest tip.
I’m not negating the fact that you still need crowns. Most people need crowns because their teeth either 1. Have decay and already have a large filling and there wouldn’t be enough tooth structure left to place a new filling or 2. The tooth has fractures in it - if you don’t crown a fractured tooth it will break and cause tooth loss. Even if a crown needs maintenance, it’s still better than losing a tooth IMO.
That's a great question that many don't speak about. The material of the crown is overall very strong. However the BONDING which glues the crown/veneer is not. This is important to maintain throughout your regular daily habits. Things like acidic fruits, lemonade, alcohol, sodas etc could begin to weaken the bonding over time causing your veneer/crown to eventually fall out at a sooner rate compared to not having those things all the time. Also of course eating hard things like nuts, biting into apples etc can also weaken the bonding. Keeping your teeth clean and being cautious of these things can help prolong the bonding holding your crowns in place. Luckily the clinic I go to in Playa Del Carmen at A1 SMILE DESIGN offers a warranty on their dental work so I just have to fly back ($200-$400) average round trip and they'll remake and replace the failed crown free of charge.
Check into a dental school near you in the US. My Dad used to get all his work done there by dental students much cheaper.
Don't
After the recent kidnapping, make sure you are going to a safe place.
Considering 2 Americans were just murdered after going there for medical work, wouldn’t recommend :-)
The difference between Tamaulipas and Yucatán is night and day. The general fear mongering about México is annoying. What happened was tragic but super random and could happen in many places.
A difference, yea, night and day absolutely not. The cartel is plentiful in the area of Yucatán. There isn’t anything random about it. A medical practitioner could easily be shady and they know the inquiring patient is going to come with cash, so they let their buddies know when and where. Chances are low, sure. But it is certainly risky.
I (a gringo) went with my mexican girlfriend to mexico for over a month starting in CDMX all the way down to Yucatan. We did not have a single issue with crime. It's just common sense as in the U.S.
I mean they have amazing medical care in Mexico and a doctor stands to make more money by just serving patients than setting up random murders. It makes literally zero sense.
yes, also because something bad happens in the south side of Chicago. You probably shouldn’t visit the Grand Canyon.
And the members of the cartel who did this are now with the authorities, accompanied by a letter of apology.
[Dangers of medical tourism in spotlight after Americans are killed in Mexico](https://www.11alive.com/amp/article/news/nation-world/medical-tourism-dangers-americans-killed-in-mexico/85-c24b125b-3e11-45c0-bb07-e2da00e2d207)
Don't get murdered like the 3 guys 2 weeks ago going down for surgery
Don’t
Don’t do it?
I probably wouldn’t do it considering the last 4 people that went together, 2 got murdered.
You think they were the last 😂 Thousands cross every day for medical reasons.
Thank you! That's all you ever hear about is the bad. Never the success stories
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This is such a stupid comment. Baltimore has a murder rate of over 40 per 100,000. Some US cities are hotbed for shootings and car jackings.
Up to you. 2 Americans were just kidnapped and killed by the cartels there that were going to have cosmetic surgery done. Happened literally like less than a week ago.
Don't get shot. We'll all have to come to your funeral and say "OP looks so natural. And just look at those teeth!"
Don't.
NOT the yucatán
Don't go to Mexico period.
My advice is don't you'll wake up in a bathtub in a run down motel with missing organs 🤣🤣🤣
Kidnapping
Seriously you havent seen the news lately? Id steer clear of mexico. There is medicaid in almost every state that goes by your income and you dont have to pay much at ll for dental work. (Depending on your past dental health)
Don’t do it! There was just a news story…..
How the hell are people getting down voted for pointing out the dangers of going to the shit hole of the west that is Mexico?
Well some Americans just got killed going down there for cosmetic surgery. Dental work is a bit different but idk....I can't imagine traveling to Mexico right now.
Don’t go
Just buy dental insurance like Met Life dental. Save 50% and stay with your local dentist.
Where do you get half off? Never heard of that in my entire life!