Dental Work in Tijuana
Looking for referrals for a friend who will need extensive dental work (crowns, implants, anesthesia, etc.) She will be crossing the border at TJ. Thank you.
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This is not a good forum to find out about Mexican dentistry. Mostly what you get is people who have never done it telling you how bad it will be. You'll never see studies to back it up, just opinions.
The best way to get a good dentist recommendation is to google "Tijuana Mexico dentist" (or whatever city you are interested in). You will find literally hundreds of reviews from people who have been to dentists in the area. There are good reviews and there are some bad reviews. Names are named, procedures are described. People who have been there and done that. Real life gives better results than keyboard specialists.
My experience in Cozumel was very good. I got a recommendation from some Mexican friends who have lived on the island for 30 years. He was an oral surgeon, although I did not need oral surgery. His office was as modern as any I've been to in the US. I got X-rays, cleaning and 8 small fillings replaced. Total cost was $500 US. I didn't get sick or die. The experience was virtually identical to my experience in the US - even down to the English being spoken while I was in the chair.
Bad experiences in dentistry are possible anywhere. Do your home work and make your choice. The idea that Mexican dentists are somehow ignorant or neglectful of basic hygiene practices is ludicrous, but some myths die hard.
Bill
The best way to get a good dentist recommendation is to google "Tijuana Mexico dentist" (or whatever city you are interested in). You will find literally hundreds of reviews from people who have been to dentists in the area. There are good reviews and there are some bad reviews. Names are named, procedures are described. People who have been there and done that. Real life gives better results than keyboard specialists.
My experience in Cozumel was very good. I got a recommendation from some Mexican friends who have lived on the island for 30 years. He was an oral surgeon, although I did not need oral surgery. His office was as modern as any I've been to in the US. I got X-rays, cleaning and 8 small fillings replaced. Total cost was $500 US. I didn't get sick or die. The experience was virtually identical to my experience in the US - even down to the English being spoken while I was in the chair.
Bad experiences in dentistry are possible anywhere. Do your home work and make your choice. The idea that Mexican dentists are somehow ignorant or neglectful of basic hygiene practices is ludicrous, but some myths die hard.
Bill
