tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414957110325310952.post5525088304935405613..comments2024-03-07T00:23:26.870-08:00Comments on Croft's Wanderings: Rich DentistsCrofthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17634815881045387152noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414957110325310952.post-29222321565858103832014-09-10T18:34:10.107-07:002014-09-10T18:34:10.107-07:00I'm thinking very strongly about getting a ful...I'm thinking very strongly about getting a full implant for my upper. I have some teeth still but I have a large prosthetic with about 6 teeth that is not very stable and is not very easy to eat on.<br /><br />Does anyone have a name of a known good Algodones clinic? I got the name of someone there who can do crowns but I'm not sure if she's the best place to get a full implant bridge.Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17501973193828340382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414957110325310952.post-91094025512156556322014-09-06T11:46:33.577-07:002014-09-06T11:46:33.577-07:00Not sure what is worse... the high cost or all the...Not sure what is worse... the high cost or all the pain Norma has to endure. Hope it all works out.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10426646958382800630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414957110325310952.post-4596076199591742752014-09-06T03:36:07.836-07:002014-09-06T03:36:07.836-07:00For years I had bad teeth, a couple of abscesses e...For years I had bad teeth, a couple of abscesses every year, have them pulled, add teeth to my partial plates.<br />About 10 years ago got full dentures $1,500. No more pain, no more bills, easy reasonable fix for me.our awesome travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031755671050584629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414957110325310952.post-63588047428488434522014-09-05T22:32:00.068-07:002014-09-05T22:32:00.068-07:00That is quite a difference! Not many people would ...That is quite a difference! Not many people would have $90K laying around.Crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634815881045387152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414957110325310952.post-53800099746580724282014-09-05T22:30:39.781-07:002014-09-05T22:30:39.781-07:00In Canada it took 7 or 8 appointments, in Mexico i...In Canada it took 7 or 8 appointments, in Mexico it would have to be done in 2 or 3. This seems to be the difference. But then, how many of those Canadian appointments were just to run up the bill?Crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634815881045387152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414957110325310952.post-410236565131882372014-09-05T21:12:13.148-07:002014-09-05T21:12:13.148-07:00My in laws had $11,000 Cdn worth of work done a co...My in laws had $11,000 Cdn worth of work done a couple of years ago in Algodones. He's happy, she, not so happy, but it would have been 90K in Canada, so that buffers the discomfort a bit. It seems they are pretty good at what they do there, but Norma's right, that much work all at once so far from home can be an issue.Rod and Sylviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17457767441199529798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414957110325310952.post-17600521878552096002014-09-05T19:33:36.326-07:002014-09-05T19:33:36.326-07:00Pretty sure you could FLY to Mexico, stay a coupl...Pretty sure you could FLY to Mexico, stay a couple days in a hotel, get your dental work done, and still come out ahead. Good luck with all that.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03523653271715366168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414957110325310952.post-39815574205910104972014-09-05T18:44:23.934-07:002014-09-05T18:44:23.934-07:00Rick, did you end up getting implants or are you t...Rick, did you end up getting implants or are you thinking about Mexico? Rene's dentist there sounds like a good place to start.Crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634815881045387152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414957110325310952.post-569773727188474232014-09-05T18:25:06.532-07:002014-09-05T18:25:06.532-07:00I sent you an email.I sent you an email.Crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634815881045387152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414957110325310952.post-86528790371657595312014-09-05T17:45:52.447-07:002014-09-05T17:45:52.447-07:00That's an unsettling story, Croft. I'd be ...That's an unsettling story, Croft. I'd be very curious to know who those Danish dentist brother are as I had a couple of sessions last year with 2 dentist brothers in Victoria whose last names began with an H and ended with an s as in Hxxxxxs. My quote was $30,000 for implants and I declined.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16523089898331291694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414957110325310952.post-16260092308119146172014-09-05T17:27:12.739-07:002014-09-05T17:27:12.739-07:00Canadian and American dentists are crooks. It woul...Canadian and American dentists are crooks. It would have to be a dire emergency for me to ever set foot in a Canadian dentist office again. I needed some bridge work done a few years ago. Went to two Canadian dentists who each quoted around $3,500. Went to an American dentist in New York State who said he wouldn't even do a bridge and wanted to charge $10,000 for implants.<br /><br />Had the bridge done in Chetumal for 6,000 pesos which at the time was about $550 Canadian. It's been almost five years now and the work is as good as the day I left the dentist chair.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414957110325310952.post-86551088274039377802014-09-05T14:22:46.950-07:002014-09-05T14:22:46.950-07:00Interesting topic Croft (and Norma). Appreciate y...Interesting topic Croft (and Norma). Appreciate your candor. I am facing some of these issues in the near future - ugh! Please keep us posted.Calypsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705486544074674388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414957110325310952.post-13327520134595288232014-09-05T13:56:56.555-07:002014-09-05T13:56:56.555-07:00I was unable to talk Norma into going to a special...I was unable to talk Norma into going to a specialist in Algodones. She did not want to have surgery that far away from home and I had to respect her wishes after giving my best arguments. It would have saved a bundle. I am glad yours worked out!Crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634815881045387152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414957110325310952.post-6976848887765287442014-09-05T13:49:09.093-07:002014-09-05T13:49:09.093-07:00Awful story about those two Dentist brothers. I h...Awful story about those two Dentist brothers. I hope the denturist can solve the problem with a good fix. <br /><br />FYI: We met a few RVers who had complete mouth implants in Algodones, MX. $6,500 and they had a new set of teeth. I was sent to a BC Endodontist - a dental surgeon - for surgery following a failed root canal. Cosy for surgery? $4,000. Said no thanks. Had the surgery and new crown done in Algadones (@ awesome high tech clinic) three years ago for the grand total of $390 Canadian. No issues and tooth is great.René and Jeanette Genereuxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09166865264538146835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414957110325310952.post-30155452841135986602014-09-05T13:18:53.128-07:002014-09-05T13:18:53.128-07:00I have had a few of those myself. Not a nice way t...I have had a few of those myself. Not a nice way to spend a sunny afternoon!Crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634815881045387152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5414957110325310952.post-23470400782126800262014-09-05T12:39:15.675-07:002014-09-05T12:39:15.675-07:00I really feel for her. I've recently had 4 ro...I really feel for her. I've recently had 4 root canals and I hate going to the dentist too.Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17501973193828340382noreply@blogger.com