Dental work, Mexico

[mytime]

Thinking of going to los algodones for some dental work? Have been checking post of the past, but what about now, maybe in the next 2 weeks? Best Dental for general dentistry? General border crossing, parking etc., best place.

[Jamessmith1984]

My friends have experienced it, so no need to worry about it.

[tony_lee]

Need to make very sure these dentists are not on the list merely because they pay the list promoter - and I don't know how you go about doing that.

[Jamessmith1984]

We have found a great national database for the dental patients and dentists FreeDentistFinder while searching for the dental specialists.

[Jamessmith1984]

Hi, there is a list of dentists who are specialized in the various field of dental care. The list provides a detailed profile and the services provided by these dentists. The site is freedentistfinder. You can find the best dentists that will be nearer to your place and provide you the satisfactory services.

[orchardhill]

Just back from progresso. Gas on US side of border, 3.11. Nice surprise. Found dentist, got card with nae if anyone interested. 1 cap replacement, 2 small fillings, clean and made a 1 tooth plate in 3 hours. 165 dollars. Bring usd. no one seemed to have visa machine. Only one ATM I could find was juts a you crossed bridge, walking 1 booth with a machine and only gave usd. good so far.
Ken

[drtee]

Try the following: Laserquest Dental It's Dr. Javier Lozano, who is located immediately inside the border, just after passing through Mexican customs. He's a very accomplished dentist, and highly trained in Implantology. He's not there on Monday, but you'll be pleased by his work. He speaks English and his prices are a fraction of what you will pay in the U.S.

You might also look at the complete listing by going to the dental directory

[mytime]

My D/W used Maria Tuttle, "The Purple Tooth", about a block down main st on the Left., Large purple tooth sign., she has been real happy with hers.

[orchardhillranc]

Any recent recomendations for partial plate and general dentistry in progresso mex?

[The_Texan]

butchfuzion wrote:
Yeah, just found out that info the hard way. Started the process on upper here in Albuquerque and will cost me $1400, insurance paid the rest. Wouldn't mind going down there a few times for that kind of money. Thanks

We have used a dentist in Las Palomas(Columbus NM) and that is not far for you to travel. We stay at Pancho Villa SP in Columbus.

[butchfuzion]

Yeah, just found out that info the hard way. Started the process on upper here in Albuquerque and will cost me $1400, insurance paid the rest. Wouldn't mind going down there a few times for that kind of money. Thanks

[Almot]

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.

[pawatt]

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.

X2

X3 that is where we go, 100% satisfaction.

[Almot]

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.

[stanbnv]

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.