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Dentist recommendation por favor

ReTire - 12-27-2020 at 11:10 AM

Looking for recommended dentist in Baja. Not really sure what city would be best. Easy to find a flight to Cabo. But Mexicali or perhaps getting a ride to La Paz from Cabo.
Just not practical to drive down for every appointment (as much as I like the idea of that!)

Cancamo - 12-27-2020 at 11:57 AM

If you are willing to drive to Mexicali, a bit farther east is Algodones, the capital of dentistry serving those from NOB. Many very good options there specializing in more affordable procedures for folks from the english speaking side of the border. Lots of Canadians and US Citizens been going there for years.

RocketJSquirrel - 12-27-2020 at 12:09 PM

Just one of many websites about dentistry in Algodones.

https://www.dentistsofalgodones.com/

AKgringo - 12-27-2020 at 12:15 PM

I had dental work performed in Puerto Penasco in 1999, and again in 2007 in Melaque on the mainland. Based on the quality, and price of the work, I was encouraged to find a dentist in La Paz when I stayed there in 2014.

I have been very pleased with my dentist there! Her talent, equipment, and training is first rate and up to date!

Having said that, if I lived closer to the border I would find a clinic there. There are many to work with, and their rates are better than La Paz or Cabo.

If flying south to get the work done is something you look forward to, I would check out a mainland dentist!

AKgringo - 12-27-2020 at 12:19 PM

By the way, if you choose Algodones, you can park in Arizona, and walk to your dental clinic.

ReTire - 12-27-2020 at 12:22 PM

Wow! Had absolutely no knowledge of Algodones, “The Dental Center of Mexico”. If anyone has any recommendation for one there, that would be great.
Not sure if I can catch a direct flight to Yuma, but I will investigate.
Thank you for the information.

cactuspete1970 - 12-27-2020 at 12:44 PM

Dr Zurita
1-928-257-4362
Algodones
Has website

ReTire - 12-27-2020 at 01:59 PM

Dr Zurita. Copy. Thanks

C205Driver - 12-27-2020 at 02:38 PM

.... on this forum I found David Ugarte, DDS as referred to me by another poster. US Citizen raised in Kalifornia & now living in Mexicali.... Exceptional chairside manners, great English speaking staff, 1/2 block across the border in Mexicali... You can probably find less costly service but don’t think you will find better service....As a side note I personally had enough of the dental work in Los Algadones ( 3 different dentists )....YMMV....Adrien

ReTire - 12-27-2020 at 03:01 PM

Care to elaborate on the Algodones dental situation?

C205Driver - 12-27-2020 at 03:12 PM

..... I’m not positive but I believe that there are between 300-400 dentist in Los Algadones... And a LOT of them are fresh in the field getting experience... Sometimes you get lucky, sometimes you don’t; for me 1 good experience & 1 bad experience with the same dentist & 2 other unsatisfactory results caused me to look elsewhere.... Los Algadones was very convenient as we volunteered camphosting along the Colorado River just North of Yuma.... If’s you desire more information you can message me with your phone number & I’ll contact you....

ReTire - 12-28-2020 at 07:42 AM

I understand. So good to find one that has been established is Algodones for a while then.

C205Driver - 12-28-2020 at 09:13 AM

Ugarte is in Mexicali

RocketJSquirrel - 12-28-2020 at 11:27 AM

For anyplace, I'd look for reviews before trying a dentist or any sort of professional service. Of course, here is a good place to get those reviews too. But if you get serious, Google around and see what you find.


[Edited on 12-28-2020 by RocketJSquirrel]

AKgringo - 12-28-2020 at 11:41 AM

Retire....check your U2U inbox

ReTire - 12-28-2020 at 12:43 PM

My dental work is probably not considered essential. So I have some time to research.
Besides, dental work is easy to put off until pain sets in!

Thanks for the feedback

BajaBlanca - 12-29-2020 at 03:26 PM


Sammy has been my dentist since my kids were 12 and they are now 37! I really like him because he is so reasonable and his theme is NO PAIN. The man has the hands of an angel.

He is located in TJ, in front of the wax museum and Calle Primera is the one with the HUGE white arch.

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Dr. Samuel Gomez, DDS

My practice is reconstructive and cosmetic dentistry, I have 30 years total experience, 25 of them in the same location near the US...

Phone: 52 (664) 685-4095

Location: 8236 Calle Primera between Avenida Revolucion y Madero Street, Tijuana, Baja California, 22000

Dr. Samuel Gomez, DDS - Home | Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/Dr-Samuel-Gomez-DDS-144612115555205

bajarich - 12-29-2020 at 09:33 PM

Dental Betel in Los Algodonas. All women staff, very professional. Look them up on google for reviews.

ReTire - 12-30-2020 at 08:55 AM

Thank you for those additional recommendations. I was looking at a google map of los algones and did not see dental betel.
I did not consider TJ. Easy to get to for me coming from OR. I like his no pain motto!
How is TJ? I avoided it for my 1st land crossing last year. Congestion, caravan.....

bajarich - 12-30-2020 at 10:40 AM

Quote: Originally posted by ReTire  
Thank you for those additional recommendations. I was looking at a google map of los algones and did not see dental betel.
I did not consider TJ. Easy to get to for me coming from OR. I like his no pain motto!
How is TJ? I avoided it for my 1st land crossing last year. Congestion, caravan.....


Dental Betal
187 saratoga st los algodonas baja norte mexico

bajarich - 12-30-2020 at 12:23 PM

Quote: Originally posted by ReTire  
Thank you for those additional recommendations. I was looking at a google map of los algones and did not see dental betel.
I did not consider TJ. Easy to get to for me coming from OR. I like his no pain motto!
How is TJ? I avoided it for my 1st land crossing last year. Congestion, caravan.....


Dental Betal
187 saratoga st los algodonas baja norte mexico

cactuspete1970 - 12-31-2020 at 02:07 PM

Quote: Originally posted by ReTire  
Looking for recommended dentist in Baja. Not really sure what city would be best. Easy to find a flight to Cabo. But Mexicali or perhaps getting a ride to La Paz from Cabo.
Just not practical to drive down for every appointment (as much as I like the idea of that!)
Go to the nomad search engine and type in (Dr Zurita) and check out nomad recommendations.

I can't catch a break with dental work!

AKgringo - 1-1-2021 at 12:14 PM

Just two days ago, a long time friend asked me when I would be going back to Mexico for more dental work. I told him that I was done, and for the first time in years, I did not need any repairs or upgrades.

The next day, and again this morning, the last of the gold crowns I got in the early 80s is saying "What about me?". There is no pain, or signs of infection going on, other than pressure when I bite down on something with that tooth.

I hope it turns out to be a false alarm, because with the spike in covid19 cases going on right now, a run to the border is a bad idea!

ReTire - 1-1-2021 at 12:40 PM

What else would you do with all of that extra money anyway?

AKgringo - 1-1-2021 at 12:47 PM

Quote: Originally posted by ReTire  
What else would you do with all of that extra money anyway?


Well I understand that the Tooth Fairy is going to send me at least $600, maybe more!

HeyMulegeScott - 1-2-2021 at 01:39 PM

Rubio in Algodones - https://www.awaywewinnebago.com/algodones/