Algodones dental work and prescriptions?

[PNW_Steve]

Hello All,

We are considering a trip to Algodones for dental work. Likely either three root canals and crowns or simply three (3rd molar) extractions. Depending on what the dentist says.

I have a concern regarding pain medication. Here in Eastern Washington my healthcare providers have, with good cause, become more strict with pain medication. Unfortunately, they have clamped down to the point that patients with legitimate need are, at times, denied effective pain management.

If I go to the dentist in Mexico, can I get appropriate pain medication and will I have trouble at the border? I am not talking about trying to cross the border with 100 Oxycontin. Just the appropriate amount to keep me from being miserable for a few days till things settle down.

Not feeling good at home sucks. Not feeling good in a strange hotel room sucks ten fold.

I spent a week sick in a motel in Kansas earlier this year. My only escape from the motel room were miserable trips (3) to the emergency room. Too sick to travel, I was stuck.

I NEVER want to have an experience like that again.

OK... I'm rambling.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Thank you.

Stephen

[Lwiddis]

“Unfortunately, they have clamped down to the point that patients with legitimate need are, at times, denied effective pain management.”

That’s your opinion. A generalization at best. The pain medication crisis isn’t a joke. It’s a national epidemic. What legitimate study (“that patients with legitimate need”) have you done or are you quoting?

[Talleyho69]

We have had between us 3 root canals in Mexico and 1 in the US. We have also had several crowns. We were way more impressed with those in Mexico for several reasons. They do it in fewer steps and are more concerned with preventing any pain during the process. X Rays are also provided. The pricing for crowns doesn't even compare to those in the US, and are of very high quality.

We now live in Mexico and may be biased.

Pain meds are tough to come by in Mexico, possibly available by prescription from a dentist, you'd have to ask.

You will save a huge amount of money by having the work done in Mexico and there are a number of very good dentists in Algodones. I'm sure names will start appearing soon with recommendations for great dentists.

We have had an occasional incident where we really felt we needed pain meds. Consider reading about the combinations of aspirin and tylenol.