OT: Dentists in Mexico

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From what I hear, Ramon “Bostich” from Nortec Collective is a great dentist when he’s not playing private parties for Bono.

[CA renter]

[quote=desmond][quote=pri_dk]If I had to go to a dentist in Mexico, I wouldn’t be worried about the pain.

I’d be worried about not waking up.[/quote]

He might die from the implants but at least he would look “thin” on the gurney on the way out.[/quote]

LOL! 🙂

[briansd1]

sdrealtor, my bro is a maxilofacial but he doesn’t do dentistry.

I changed dentist because mine wanted to replace my crown and fillings just because they are old. She also wanted to sell me a night-guard which I don’t need. Maybe she hired a new business consultant who is advising how to generate incremental revenue.

My new dentist so far is awesome. Young guy in a dental group. Everything is ultra modern. They have digital x-ray and computerized medical records. He told me that all I needed was a cleaning which was covered by insurance.

PS: remember to gargle after every meal with hydrogen peroxide. It’s a cheap gargle that keeps your teeth white and clean. No need for the other expensive stuff.

[CA renter]

[quote=briansd1]sdrealtor, my bro is a maxilofacial but he doesn’t do dentistry.

I changed dentist because mine wanted to replace my crown and fillings just because they are old. She also wanted to sell me a night-guard which I don’t need. Maybe she hired a new business consultant who is advising how to generate incremental revenue.

My new dentist so far is awesome. Young guy in a dental group. Everything is ultra modern. They have digital x-ray and computerized medical records. He told me that all I needed was a cleaning which was covered by insurance.

PS: remember to gargle after every meal with hydrogen peroxide. It’s a cheap gargle that keeps your teeth white and clean. No need for the other expensive stuff.[/quote]

Many dentists seem to be going this route. They are trying to upsell instead of taking care of their patients teeth in the most economical way.

It’s like you can’t trust what the dentists are saying anymore.

FWIW, this is why I don’t believe that healthcare and a profit motive can work together. Too much of a conflict of interest.

[Jazzman]

[quote=briansd1]Did you ever do the implants in Mexico?

I just found that Aetna provides coverage in Mexico. I’ve never had to do an implant, but I’m sure the costs are lower.

I’m thinking about giving a Mexican dentist a try, just for the experience.

http://www.aetna.com/docfind/cms/assets/pdf/Mexico_PPO_Dental_Office_Listing.pdf%5B/quote%5D
Are you asking me Brian? If so, no I didn’t get them done. I might have done if I’d moved more south on a permanent basis. Let us know how you got on.

[curiousmind]

Hello, family member is a dentist. I asked for his input.

He suggested you might want to check out SmileWave Dental in Oceanside(Oceanside Blvd and College). The cost starts at $1795 complete.

I am not sure if this cost is good compared to what is in Mexico – but my family member Dentist would charge over 2x+ this.

[briansd1]

I just read a WP article on getting dental implant at a dental school. Unfortunately, we don’t have one in SD.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/getting-a-dental-implant-from-a-dental-school-can-save-you-money/2012/01/10/gIQA06iiBR_story.html

But the best way to avoid implants to have good oral higiene and not consume sugar. Sugar and starches are what causes cavities.

After I got a root canal and crown, I became determined not to suffer tooth decay anymore. It would be depressing to be old and not have teeth.

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