Going to be in south Texas in Aug and was thinking about having some dental work done there.I see the area across Weslaco has like 100 dentists.Any recommendations?Or other info.

I've heard alot of good things about dental work down there. I've spent some time in Mexico and enjoyed it.

Built over 100 Dental clinics, do so at your own risk!!!

a friend of mine who is a dentist claims in mexico you can be a dentist by just hanging a shingle out side your door and no schooling required.

old guy wrote:a friend of mine who is a dentist claims in mexico you can be a dentist by just hanging a shingle out side your door and no schooling required.that's an intelligent answer, not

old guy wrote:a friend of mine who is a dentist claims in mexico you can be a dentist by just hanging a shingle out side your door and no schooling required.Balony.Lots of good dentists there. Some American dentists practice there to avoid the US insurance fiasco, it's a cash business in MX.

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Cloud_Dancer
Explorer II
Jun 23, 2017
Absolutely, some of us bought toys when we should've invested the money on real estate. If I had to do it over again, ........(it ain't going to happen).
Now, I gotta pay for my poor planning PLUS get my teeth fixed. Dilemma
fj12ryder
Explorer III
Jun 23, 2017
It's likely that some actually cannot afford the best healthcare. And then there are people who can, but would rather spend the money on RV's and boats. It's all in your priorities. Some put healthcare ahead of toys.
Cloud_Dancer
Explorer II
Jun 23, 2017
It's hard to understand that there are thousands of people who can NOT afford the best healthcare. Perhaps, that's the main reason some of us have to seek affordable dental work. All we can do is search for the information that's available so that we can choose a suitable clinic and a dentist.
Speaking for myself, one of these days I'm going go stay in Weslaco TX for the purpose of crossing the border and visiting some clinics (research).
I need a few implants.
larry_barnhart
Explorer
Jun 23, 2017
Just look at the side walks and it will be a clue of quality.

chevman
Lipets
Explorer
Jun 23, 2017
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Dtank wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:

I guarantee you the Mexican Government has no say in.

All hearsay, irrelevant to my question.

can we get back on point here please
Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Jun 23, 2017
Dtank wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
"Some American dentists practice there to avoid the US insurance fiasco"

Maybe you can elaborate on this "fiasco". The Dental Industry has been very good at self regulating and does NOT have the problems that the Medical Industry does in the US.

If people want to risk their health over a few bucks have at it. Knowing what I know and have seen building Dental Clinics for 30 years the trip across the boarder would NOT be for me.

Hooo ---eee - if only "we" knew what you know!!..:R

So - - you *built* dental clinics in Mexico? ROTFL

US or Mexico - does building clinics makes you an expert on dentistry - or on construction?..:@

What problems (in your esteemed opinion) does the "Medical Industry" have in the US?

OP - ignore the drivel - go over to the Escapees forums, search "Algodones" and/or "Los Algodones" - lots of info, satisfied patients, and *recommendations*.

Many dentists in Mexico are also licensed (and trained)) in the US - some practice dentistry on both sides of the border.

Easy to verify (US) college credentials.

:C

Credentials have NOTHING to do with the cleanliness of a Dental clinic.

I have built most likely more dental clinics in my career than anyone. I had to understand and execute every detail of building a clinic, for one silver brazing caped and clean copper and have independent testing of those lines before a certificate of occupancy could be issued. Those lines have to be clean to deliver the compressed air, nitrous and oxygen that are directly administered to your oral cavity. Lots more than I have time to explain here. Lot's of things to protect the health of the general public that I guarantee you the Mexican Government has no say in.

So go forth and save $$$ and risk your health I don't care. BUT for those that have an open mind think about what you are doing, your health is at risk.
Horizon170
Explorer
Jun 23, 2017
John & Angela wrote:
old guy wrote:
a friend of mine who is a dentist claims in mexico you can be a dentist by just hanging a shingle out side your door and no schooling required.

A friend of mine tells me that Americans are all right wing, goose stepping, gun toting red necks with grade three educations. My friend is an idiot, how about yours.

Seriously. Just spouting off hear-say on an international board like RV.net is insensitive and un called for. Go find a hate Mexico board.

For your informaton, I have a 4th grade edujamacation. JOKE

I was stationed in El paso in '67 and had some great dental work done in Juarez at a cost of one quarter what the US Dentist wanted and it lasted many years. I don't know about now.
Dtank
Explorer
Jun 23, 2017
Cummins12V98 wrote:
"Some American dentists practice there to avoid the US insurance fiasco"

Maybe you can elaborate on this "fiasco". The Dental Industry has been very good at self regulating and does NOT have the problems that the Medical Industry does in the US.

If people want to risk their health over a few bucks have at it. Knowing what I know and have seen building Dental Clinics for 30 years the trip across the boarder would NOT be for me.

Hooo ---eee - if only "we" knew what you know!!..:R

So - - you *built* dental clinics in Mexico? ROTFL

US or Mexico - does building clinics makes you an expert on dentistry - or on construction?..:@

What problems (in your esteemed opinion) does the "Medical Industry" have in the US?

OP - ignore the drivel - go over to the Escapees forums, search "Algodones" and/or "Los Algodones" - lots of info, satisfied patients, and *recommendations*.

Many dentists in Mexico are also licensed (and trained)) in the US - some practice dentistry on both sides of the border.

Easy to verify (US) college credentials.

:C
John_Joey
Explorer
Jun 23, 2017
I just had a 20+ year old crown fall off last month. Went to the dentist where he used his computer to scan the area after some cleanup work, sent it off to a 3D milling machine 50 feet away, did some light touchup work on it, cooked it at 900 degrees, and now I have a tooth that is a perfect fit that is 8 times harder then gold. All in 1.5 hours. Amazing.

While he was in there he noticed the other crown which fell off last winter (another 20+ year one) that the dentist just north of the boarder glued back on (she did it once before 5 years prior to the day) and shook his head. Think we might have to address that one also he said.

I left before I got the bill. I was having a good day and didn't want to spoil it. No 8 oz bottle of Walmart water to rinse my mouth out with either.
2oldman
Explorer II
Jun 22, 2017
John&Joey wrote:
2oldman wrote:
webslave wrote:
My dentist in the U.S. charged me $2200 for a set that I couldn't wear due to the pain and lacerations they caused. I fought with him for a year and finally gave up.
That's not a good dentist.. or denture maker. Somebody should have seen that they fit. Wasn't there a review board or something you could have gone to?...
Yup, doesn't pass the sniff test does it.
If that happened to me I might be picketing his office.

Fortunately I have no need for extensive dental work..or any dental work for that matter. My 3 gold crowns, my root canal, my missing wisdom teeth and no cavities are doing just fine. I am fortunate to have always had good dental care (and fluoride). Now if I could just stop the clenching..

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