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Santiago
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Need recomendation for dentist who does implants
I have a friend who has just transitioned into Medicare with no dental; split a molar and it is not savable, costs $5K in Norcal for an implant, about
$3.5K for a bridge. Poor guy is fit to be tied as he is on a very small pension.
Two questions:
1. Any idea of the costs for this work of work SOB?
2. Any recommendations. The guy is very suspect of Mexico, but the costs just might get him there.
Donkey Shame.
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RenoJoe
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Check out Algodones. Many qualified dentists. I've been going there for 3 years now. Best work I've ever had since I was born. Bridges $1500 crowns
$400. Less pain I've ever had in my life. Better Quality then I've had in the U.S.
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Pescador
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Algodones is a great option, but also Washington Dental Group in Tijuana does a fantastic job. You can find both on the web.
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cocomo
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I just made an appointment for Monday at Washington Dental in Tijuana for an implant. Not only did they save me 2 trips (3 instead of 5), but they
took the cost down from $6,400 to $1800. Now to see the work.... I'll let you know what I think if you want to U2U me after Tuesday.
Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
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AKgringo
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If your friend is not comfortable with traveling in Mexico, I think Algodones is his best bet. He can camp or get a room in or near Yuma, park on the
US side of the border and walk to his dentist.
I would not want to try and get a completed implant and bridge in one trip. The jaw bone and gum tissue should have time to adjust to the implant
before the finished product is installed.
I know that people go across for day trips without a passport (or card) but I would not want to do that.
Since I enjoy traveling in Mexico, I can count on having a nice vacation, paid for with the savings on my dental work.
I had five porcelain crowns done fifteen years ago in Puerto Penasco. Ten years ago, I replaced an old crown and had some other routine procedure
done while I was visiting Melaque, north of Manzanillo. I have been going to La Paz for more work, (including two implants) and have no regrets.
None of the Mexican dental procedures has failed, or caused me any problems!
If your friend is interested, he should become a Nomad, and post his questions and concerns here! Maybe finding someone heading that way will get him
thinking about a mini convoy. I STRONGLY recommend getting the work done somewhere before it becomes critical!
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AKgringo
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Tijuana dentists
I am sure there are some great dentist in TJ, and that is where I might go If I lived in San Diego.
From where I am staying in Northern CA, I would drive hours out of my way to avoid driving through L,A,. San Diego, and Tijuana!
Yuma and Algodones are small enough to avoid having to self medicate to deal with it. I loved spending time in Puerto Penasco between visits to the
dentist, but that was fifteen years ago, and I hear that it is a whole different place now!
Edit; Santiago, check your U2U
[Edited on 3-10-2016 by AKgringo]
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bajaguy
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Dr Miguel Angel Ortiz, Ensenada. My wife is getting an implant from. Highly recommended. Also owns Madera 5
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EnsenadaDr
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Less than $1500 an implant including crown at Dr. Luz
She is an expert oral surgeon and can take teeth out without you even kn realizing it
http://www.healthcare.com/profile/luz-marina-ramirez-matthew...
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Santiago
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Thanks everyone, especially AK for the offers via U2U. He has contacted a local church whose members are largely from the expat eastern European
countries where they routinely take a large tour bus from NorCal to TJ for dental work. Apparently they do this 4 or 5 times a year and often need
two buses. I had no idea. Literally medical tourism.
BG: Madera 5 is a new winery, right?
[Edited on 3-11-2016 by Santiago]
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bajalinda
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AKgringo - would be interested to know who you went to in La Paz for implants.
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SFandH
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Quote: Originally posted by Santiago  | Thanks everyone, especially AK for the offers via U2U. He has contacted a local church whose members are largely from the expat eastern European
countries where they routinely take a large tour bus from NorCal to TJ for dental work. I had no idea. Apparently they do this 4 or 5 times a year
and often need two buses. I had no idea. Literally medical tourism.
BG: Madera 5 is a new winery, right? |
Speaking of medical tourism:
Developers plan one-stop medical facility in Tijuana convenient to Americans
http://www.latimes.com/world/mexico-americas/la-fg-mexico-ti...
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Pescador
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I had three implants done with Dr. Talamantes (senior) and the work was fantastic. Highly recommend.
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AKgringo
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Bajalinda; You can check out this thread that went around a couple of months ago.
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=81476&got...
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bajalinda
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Thanks Pescador and AKgringo!
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bajaguy
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No, been there for a long time. The name Madera 5 (5 wood) came from the five partners who like to play golf.
In El Sauzal, on the right side of Hwy 3 about 1/2 mile or less from when you turn off of Hwy 1 .....just past where the concrete median starts
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BigBearRider
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Show him this article about dental tourism in Mexico:
https://www.bajabound.com/bajaadventures/bajafever/los_algod...
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AKgringo
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That is an interesting link, but it lacks a timeline. I wonder how current the prices mentioned are?
I have some more non-urgent dental work that I would like to get done soon, but a drive to La Paz would leave me short on time for exploring in
central Baja.
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BigBearRider
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The article was posted this week. Maybe even today.
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woody with a view
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Does anyone have information on a dentist in Tijuana region who would take Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance?
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SFandH
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maybe here:
http://www.dentaltijuana.com/dental_insurance.htm
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