Dental work, Mexico

butchfuzion wrote:
Is Algodones right by San Luis? Have been to El Gulfo several times but no idea how to find Algodonesk. Has anyone had any implants done there. and if so, what Dr. did you see? Is there RV parking on the US side (41 ft. FW)? Thanks everyone - great information.

You realize that implants require at least 3 visits spread over 4-5 months, do you? More, if this is an upper jaw, because then you will likely need bone grafting (reinforcing of the jaw bone). Eventually, with bone grafting the total time will be close to 8-9 months.

qtla9111 wrote:

drtee wrote:
For those who don't want to go all the way West to Algodones, you might look at what's available in Nuevo Progreso, which is located between McAllen and Brownsville. There's a website with lots of dentists located at www.shop-progreso.com. Lots of modern offices and very nices prices. Stay on US side in your choice of motels about 8 miles north.

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bdpreece wrote:

djgarcia wrote:
While i understand the reality of finances for medical care in the USA, the only question I have asked myself when considering this option is "What alternatives do I have if any of the dentistry work needs to be redone"????

Probably the same options you have at home. Over the years I have had several fillings fall out and never once has a dentist said "no charge I messed up".

Ditto. A good professional - and I wouldn't use any other - usually has high ethical standards as well. Besides, when the cost is 1/4 of the US, you stand nothing to lose even if paying it twice.

Note - a "good professional", not a "good clinic". Normally, a good professional, especially if he and his receptionist speak English, would cost more than not-so-good, in the same area, and will have waiting room packed. In Baja Norte prices of a decent dentist are higher than in Algodones, still about 1/3 of the US prices and 1/2 of Canadian. Not very cheap, but cheaper. Keep in mind that some dental plans won't cover treatment outside the US and Canada, unless it was an emergency causing pain. Also, many dental works require more than one visit, so plan (and budget) accordingly. When you live hundreds or thousands miles away, this all adds up.

butchfuzion, to get to Algodones, you cross into CA on I8 and go a couple of miles and you will see a sign to Algodones. Take that exit and follow the road. Park on the US side, the local tribe has a LARGE parking lot, and walk across.

Had my teeth checked and cleaned in Algadones in Jan. The dentist recommended that I have five teeth with old large metal fillings replaced with crowns for a total of $750. I didn't have the time to get them done then. Two days ago I broke one of those teeth and today in Odgen UT I paid the dentist $866.00 for one crown! The dentist gave me a discount for paying cash.

Over the years I and my wife have had a lot of dental work done in Mexico and all of it has been good and inexpensive.

Is Algodones right by San Luis? Have been to El Gulfo several times but no idea how to find Algodonesk. Has anyone had any implants done there. and if so, what Dr. did you see? Is there RV parking on the US side (41 ft. FW)? Thanks everyone - great information.

drtee wrote:
For those who don't want to go all the way West to Algodones, you might look at what's available in Nuevo Progreso, which is located between McAllen and Brownsville. There's a website with lots of dentists located at www.shop-progreso.com. Lots of modern offices and very nices prices. Stay on US side in your choice of motels about 8 miles north.

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For those who don't want to go all the way West to Algodones, you might look at what's available in Nuevo Progreso, which is located between McAllen and Brownsville. There's a website with lots of dentists located at www.shop-progreso.com. Lots of modern offices and very nices prices. Stay on US side in your choice of motels about 8 miles north.

A SIDE NOTE AND IT IS IMPORTANT

If you have any cardiac issues whatsoever, check with your USA medical doctor. Regular Novocaine contains epinephrine, which enhances its longevity and strength. All standard Novocaine contains the additive.

And it can be hazardous or even deadly to folks who suffer from heart rhythm or other cardiac issues. Epinephrine-free Novocaine is extremely rare in Mexico. It is only available in the largest cities. Border dentists may or may not have it. I have been lied to several times by idiots who claim to have epinephrine-free Novocaine but turned out it was regular Novocaine*. The best away around this is to visit a medical doctor in the town you plan to have the dental work done in, explain the issue to him and have him telephone the dentist and explain clearly the life and death importance of not using epinephrine.

*They fessed-up when a doctor telephoned them.

We have been to Progresso before and had lots of work done there, crowns and partials etc., this time we did not want to drive all the way to S. Texas as we were heading to Calif., so we chose to stop in Yuma?, I have read lots of post about the dental work in Algodoones.