Has anyone on here gotten good dental work done in Mexico?
I have a friend who was quoted about $30,000 for dental work in Canada. However I know that it can be less expensive in Mexico, and still could be good quality and safe.
Suggestions?

My ex did this and went thru dentaldepartures.com to find the clinic.

I heard boobs are there cheaper too

Ondrej yeah. That's why I asked. I've had a couple of friends go down and do breast augmentations. A lot cheaper, totally happy with the work. I just wish I knew someone who did Dental down there.

Ondrej Are you getting some? If not, don’t make the comment.

I have a cousin who is a dentist in PV. She is amazing and has a lot of Canadian and American clients. I will gladly send you her information

Dra. Karina Contreras González
Jesús Langarica 200, Int. 23, Centro, 5 de Diciembre, 48300 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico
+52 322 222 3669
[email protected]

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Costa Rica also has dental tourism.

My parents have and loved it

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A lot of dentists close to the border are actually American. The trouble can come in lab work not being comparable -ie caps, bridges of poorer quality. I have friends who have had to have work redone as a result. Same with prescription glasses.

Just do your research please. I'm a dental assistant here and the really crappy work we end up fixing is crazy. They may be American trained but they don't have a regulatory body supervising their practice. I've heard horror stories about how they do their sterilization. If any of that treatment is of a surgical sort i would highly suggest you avoid it. That's not to say there aren't good ones. Just really do your research.

Lots of canadoan dentist do terrible jobs too

true but they are regulated and audited to make sure they are following infection control standards. If they are terrible here they don't last very long.

The amount of Canadian dental work my Mexican dentist has had to fix is crazy too.

Lizu Yes but you can go to the Canadian dental Association if there is a problem you can not do that in Mexico

I can confidently recommend my cousin. Mexican people do have standards as well.

https://www.dentoamerica.com/
Go here.
We’ve been many times.
Kirk is from Canada (BC)
He went there on a holiday and fell in love and moved there and started a practice. They are great (see reviews)
I was quoted 20,000 for my dental work ... had done there for 6,000.

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I have dental professionals who are family members. They have all told me about botched jobs (Mexican) that they have had to repair. I would hesitate to have dental work done there.

I would do lot of research before you head down..... I have heard and seen night mares where work is done down in Mexico spend however much down there and come back up and spend even more then what was originally told because the dentists have had to go and fix what they had got done.....

Kevin hence.... THIS is my research..... so do you have specific examples so I know what dentist to avoid? Or is this like everything else in the world that there's some Horror Story attached to something?

I don’t know if any reliable ones just the horror story ones but not the names I can find that out easily enough though. But there was a comment about a Canadian dentist working down in Mexico from bc I would be inclined to say that dentist would be a decent dentist to go too.

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The popular office in PV is owned in part by a businessman fro Prince George. I have heard good things about it. His partner(s) are Mexican Dentists

$30k, you can get a new body for that much

Lewi and you even get change

Google dental tourism mexico

My friend had dental work done and her dentist here couldn’t believe what a fantastic job it was. Same with my uncle.

You get what you pay for. Unfortunately, I see the results of dental procedures done in other countries such as Mexico, that cause problems for the patient quite often.

There are plenty of amazing dentists in Mexico! Do your research (of course) and don't let anyone scare you. I have heard of Canadian and American dentists working in Mexico, often in resort cities. I get my work done in Mexico City but it isn't exactly a vacation spot but it's a gret city with many highly trained dentists that cater to the expat community.

She should also consider getting a quote from a dentist outside alberta as they do not necessarily follow the same fee guidelines. In BC the dentists have to follow those guidelines

Medical tourism is a thing - http://globalhealthshift.com

Thanks so much Desraie. As a co-founder of Global Health Shift, we are Canadians that have done the research and work with clinics that we feel meet Canadian standards. Love to chat about options!

Don’t do it. I work in a dental office in Canada and we see horror coming to us from Mexico asking us to fix botched up work.

Lanachka can you lend my friend the $30,000? She might be able to pay you back over the next 15 to 20 years?

Lanachka sorry for being a smart-ass. I thought it was a little bit funny. Haha

Kirk you get what you pay for

Lanachka I can appreciate the idea behind that... However paying a dentist in Mexico $6,000, or paying a Canadian dentist $30,000. I'm sure there are a lot of Canadians who have good reviews about Mexican dentists. And that's specifically what we are looking for. I'm not going to Google, I'm not going to look on craigslist, I'm looking for people who actually have gone down and had good experiences. Hence my post. I know at least 7 people who have had breast augmentations in Mexico from one specific dr. They Rave about him and the work. And it was cheaper than the work in Canada. On top of that, they got to have a tropical destination trip.

Kirk you’ve been warned. What you do is totally your choice and your money. I’m just simply letting you know that we see at least one person a month with botched up work from Mexico.

Yes, we know many people who have had regular and major dental done in Algodones without a single problem. I wouldn't hesitate.

Kirk sound like your friend needs a lot of crown and bridge work. Her other option which is much cheaper but not as nice or as functional is dentures.

Nicole I didn't ask specifically. But I'm thinking it's probably one of those things where you screw into your jaw bone, and then you put the tooth in so they're almost real?

100% Lanachka. Our office has had to fix SO MANY botched restorations from Mexico. Definitely not worth it.

Prices are outrageous here you have to actually take mortgage to pay it if you need a lot of dental work. Not mexico, but know a tonne of people who go to europe and do their dental work there. Super high quality, AND at a fraction of the price. In some mexican destination ex (puerto vallarta, bucerias) you see lots of canadian dr too. Of course out of many many patients some will have further problems. Do your research and dont let negativity influence you. There are great doctors everywhere

I have a few friends that did and the results are great. Another friend went to the Philippines and was so happy as well.

Lanachka I find that hard to believe!!

True. My coworker has done her implants in Turkey and they damaged her nerve so she is in pain, it wasn’t cheap there ether. Now she is stuck, can’t really afford to go back to be looked after.

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The only advise I will offer is to ensure the Dentist you want to see is properly accredited. Doing research for myself I found that in MX a "general" dentist can do orthodontics, implants etc without any special training if they choose. Many are well trained, but you have to ensure that the one you are choosing is specifically trained and certified in the area you need. Having said that, the surgeon I ended up with to remove an "unplanned"split molar was fabulous. The Dentist that I researched and came very well reputed was good, but def used very little anesthetic for a filling. I would also inquire about sterilization techniques as they seem to vary at different offices.

Friends go to BC for their whole family's dental work (Cranbrook for them) and she swears they pay about 1/4 of what we do here.

Lori sweet. So, name of the dentist?

Lori I wouldnt mind getting the name of that dentist. I travel a lot to kimberley, its just 20 mins away.

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I work in dental. And I would say be very very careful! We have had many patient who had horrible dental work done in Mexico that had to be replaced. Most recently we had a patient who had implants placed and now has facial pain and paralysis. We often hear it was a dentist from the USA. My question to them is why is your dentist practicing in Mexico rather than the USA where he/she would make more money. Not weather because there's lots of warm places in the US. Most often it is because they are NOT allowed to practice in the USA. The other thing you should be aware of is they don't have the same sterilization rules and you have absolutely no way to go after the dentist if you are left with bad work or given a disease from the sterilization practices . As my Momma used to say you get what you pay for.just food for thought

This!!!!!!! Yes and yes! Sterilization practices are poor in Mexico. Not the same standard as here.

Nico le M Do you really think Mexicans don't have standards? I would think Mexicans would all be walking around with gaping holes and infections in their mouths, the way Canadian dentists and hygienists describe it. There are terrible dentists there, as there are here. There are also fantastic ones. You absolutely DO get what you pay for. There are a wide range of fees and services offered in Mexico. It is not a backward shit show like you think it is.

Marie Amaro my daughter lived and taught English in Mexico for 4 years and we still have many friends there. I am very aware there are some good and even great dentists in Mexico. But the truth is you can get the best of the best or the worst of the worst! In Canada patient's are protected and have rights if the practitioner does poor work or worse gives you some disease. This does not exist in Mexico. You assumed I thought it was a backward shit show. Not true. But we see a ton of crap that comes out of Mexico. You talk about a range of services. Here in Canada we have a standard that MUST be followed we dont offer the best and the worst like Mexico does. Again you get what you pay for if this person is expecting Canadian standards but is looking for cheap services they WILL get what they pay for.

Nicole thats cool that your daughter lived in Mexico. I am hope she had a great experience. I live in Mexico as well and I am married to a Mexican.
In Mexico, if you receive poor dental service, you can complain to CONAMED (National Medical Arbitration Commission) or PROFECO (Office of the Federal Prosecutor for the Consumer). There are laws in place to protect consumers and patients in Mexico.
I am going to do more research into this so I can spread the word and inform Canadians about their rights in Mexico as dental patients so they can be more comfortable when they travel down to get their work done.

Marie Amaro let's be realistic Mexico has many problems to monitor and maintain dental is Not a priority for them. Yes she loved or and still goes often . She lived in Uruapan and alway came home for dental work. Where are you living??

Its 10% of the cost in Canada and they do incredibly fantastic work. I have a great dentist in Los Algodonas. PM if youd like contact info

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You get what you pay for! LOL

Nico le M guess do your research. My friends been going here for 10 years, my Dad had his whole mouth redone 2 years ago and I just had 15000 worth of work done for 1500....No issues with any of us.
Carry on pay your high price, I'll take a 2 week holiday including motels airfare and dental and Its still substantially cheaper than just dental here.

Have had work done in Algodones Mexico and has lasted for years. Majority of them are very good and cant beat the price!!!

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As a dental professional, I can tell you that you get what you pay for. Cheaper is NOT better. Mexico uses different dental materials that are not as high quality as Canada and USA. My office has had several patients get crowns and implants done in Mexico, and the crowns have broken and implants failed. They end up investing more money here to get it done properly. So essentially you lose all the money you spent in Mexico. Most offices have payment options and financing available. I wouldn't recommend Mexico for any major dental work.

Your friend may want to consider Costa Rica as an option. Dr Solis is highly recommended amongst the "gringo" community in San Ramon.

I have a friend who lost his whole lower jaw because of a botched dental job in Mexico.
I’ve also had friends come back with the most perfect teeth ever.
Canadian Dentists do have payment plan options. I’m on one. I pay $75 per month, every month. So when I have to go, I’ve prepaid some. Works awesome!

This was implants done in Mexico. Punctured the sinus has hit the nerves and used general hardware screws not sterile titanium implants. This patient had undergone several surgeries to fix what was done and will never be the same. Getting a filling or maybe a crown is one thing but a surgery i would way rather be safe than sorry.

yikes!! that's scary!!

Lindsay oMG I just about barfed

Lindsay.... bet you they didn't have a personal referral?

Susanna Matte Koczkur

I had an implant done in Mazatlan Mexico and the work was first class. The work was to fix some work done in Calgary that failed. The implant post is purchased from the United States. I also had a bridge installed to replace one from here that failed.The total cost was about 25% of what it would cost here. My dentist speaks perfect english and like everyone else in Mexico, likes to communicate with whatsapp. I can consult with him from here, make an appointment plan to coincide with my time in Mexico. His name is Dr. Paul Leon Benitez 011 52 1 669 533 1218 (cell + whatsapp)
If you join a facebook group for the city you want to go to, you will find recommendations from many satisfied gringos.

Art I go to Puerto Vallarta. My guy is from BC!!
Also had work fixed - originally in Calgary - husband has had implants - all top notch.

Thank you!
Beth...I am likely to go to PV...can you give me your guys info?

Laural Kurta

You get what you pay for is what they say in order to justify outrageous charges and use scare tactics...

I would also like to recommend to everyone to watch the documentary Root Cause. Just finished it and it has some very valuable information on root canals and the problems they can cause you in your over all health.

Try Croatia, since you're flying anyway
. Its going to be 1/3 of the price and way safer than MX (own opinion)

Teo where in Croatia did you do your dental work?

https://www.total-croatia-dental.com/en/

I have had loads of work done in Mexico with absolutely no problems and am planning to go back to get it finished.

Trisha thank you. Dentist? Pricing?

Kirk I went to Tracey’s dental and had dr Gutierrez I believe. I was told I should just get dentures cause of the extent of work I would of needed. I will screen shot what I had done and the pricing

My mom had dental work done in Cancun. Quality was over and beyond what we have here , at the clinic it was top notch work.

Lisa do you know the name of the clinic?

I do I can pm it to you when I get home

My parents have lived in the village of Ajijic (not far from Guadalajara) for over 20 years and I highly recommend the dentists at Dental Express - http://dentalexpressmexico.com/
A few years ago, I needed an implant and the quote in Calgary was around $5500. I got a quote from Dr. Macias at Dental Express......and with 2 airfares, the cost was still half of what it would cost in Calgary.
Dr. Macias speaks perfect English......and has studied in Mexico - and Texas.
This clinic will also help you with travel arrangements and transportation from Guadalajara International Airport......and the clinic is very clean.

Tina yesss! THIS is what I like to hear. Thank you.

Kirk - I see Dr. Macias in this clinic and when preparing for this implant, I was emailing him directly to schedule appointments. Also emailed him copies of the x-rays I had done here.
The village is not a tourist destination. Lots of US & Canadian snowbirds during winter months......and a good population of year-round expats. This means you can find lots of good restaurants at very reasonable prices.....and village is large enough to have a cinema & WalMart too.

most people i know that have gotten work done: require re-work every year at minimum for anything major that was done. not worth it. Cheap is not the way to go.
in this economy: support your local business

Barb Hughes and when ya get sick or have complications: it gets real complicated real fast and then you are left looking for that “cheap” mexican doctor with his “cheap” mediation.
not in a million years would i trust that system. i know people that live in mexico in nice areas and they don’t want to use the practitioners there....

Johnny it's even 30% less in BC...Alberta dentist have been allowed to overcharge for decades

My aunt and cousin and husband see a dentist in Puerta Vallarta or Bucerias Mexico who is a Canadian and did schooling in Canada and moved his family down there. They pay a fraction of what they would here and get a nice vacation too each time they go. They swear by it! Plus I’ve heard benefits don’t mind paying for out of country care (probably some stipulations you should look into) because it’s less expensive- so it could still be covered if you have coverage here.

Kimberly likely one I recommended above?

Erin I had to scroll up but I found it. Yes!! My husband got a tooth pulled on our wedding/family vacation there in 2016. My aunt is down there right now for some more work. Nothing but good things to say about them

Barb Hughes I believe this is the correct place .

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https://www.adrianmalja.com

Look up Los Algodones Mexico they have the best dentists there.

If in Mexico City. Look for Mauricio Moreno Chueri. Great dentist and he is bilingual! www.dentalmau.com

Thank you for this! I am heading back to Mexico next week and my normal dentist left the city. I need a crown repaired (that was done here in Calgary just a few years ago). I will contact him!

My mother-in-law always goes to Algodones for dental and dermatology.

Look up Dr America in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco. She is amazing and very reasonable.

Judy I’m sending you a pm Judy

My husband went to see Dr. Isaias Iniguez in Los Algodones after tons of research before choosing him and was very pleased with all the work he had done and plans to have more work done by him. He specializes in Cosmetic Dental. All of his lab work is done in the USA, he was also educated in the USA. Google him and decide for yourself.

Is/are the medical expenses paid in Mexico tax deductible with revenue Canada? Anything over 3% of your gross wage for a 12 month period is tax deductible in Canada including expenses incurred with travel, food, lodging, prescriptions, glasses, etc. So if work needs to be done, best to do within a 12 month period, but perhaps check with your chartered accountant to see if out of country expenses are similarly tax deductible, oh and skip the H&R or attempting to do your own taxes if/when you decide as it can be a headache

Brenda Agar thank you as I wasn't sure. I know when I had my eyes lasered at Gimbles a few years ago, my gas, hotel and meal at Peters drive-inn was all tax deductible along with other medical claims but for only a 12 month calendar period so pushed to include dental, prescriptions, etc. so as maximize my return which was around $3800 for medical expenses which typically I'd never qualify nor claim having less then a 3% total of my gross wage, but it's a legit claim most fail to adhere or include within ones taxes typically as most are unaware this benefit/claim is available

Brenda Agar yes I do, but missing a day of work for medical expenses are tax deductible, requiring a person to drive you to an appointment and feeding them is tax deductible, the fee you pay to have an accountant do your taxes to claim these expenses is tax deductible the next calendar year. Not a biggy, these expenses are legitimate claims, simply most are unaware and fail to benefit as such. Not like revenue Canada is going to reimburse or return your maximum benefit should one fail to know Canada Revenue Act.

Brenda Agar exactly Brenda, simply most using H&R or trying to save a buck by using quick tax or another online company never know, will they know benefits entitled but not heralded upon their behave

Brenda Agar I didn't know this! I go to a neurologist every 3 months and it's a 2 hour drive! I need to start saving my receipts! Thanks. This is included in the 3% of wages part though right?

Lisa Cockshutt yes, and the claim period is for a 12 month date, i.e. March to Febuary, etc. prescriptions, gas, expenses, dental, glasses, etc. should try to be done or completed within this timeframe. Easiest to figure is anything over 3% of your gross wage is tax deductible regarding medical expenses and again I'd recommend chatting with your accountant and they can advise yourself on keeping which receipts so as to maximize your return.

Thanks!

Thailand can also be a great choice. My wife just xrays and a filling for $ 32 cdn in a very nice dentist in Phayao.

Can I get the dentists name Garry

every year we come to Mexico, coastal area in a state Jalisco a dental work is as follow: extract molder-500 pesos. Cleaning about the same.Dentist uses a computer screen, so you see his work , has very good equipment, it is clean and painless work

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Check out Global Health Shift Corp. - Professional Concierge Medical Tourism.:.. as that is exactly what they do.

Thanks very much for the recommendation Candace. We, appreciate it!

Just a side note to this conversation having a filling done or a tooth pulled is easy dental work but if this person was quoted 30 thousand dollars your talking about extensive crown and bridge work which takes much more skill then a simple fill or extraction.

Nicole - I’ve had crowns and bridges done in Mexico and Thailand without any problems after 6 years. Be sure to get a referral from someone who has been there.

Nicole I had 3 implants ...

Erin I'm happy it worked for you my patient with pain and paralysis did not have the same experience and the ones her husband had placed no one will fabricate a prosthesis for so he had a oral surgeon burying them never to be used. The person seeking this dental work needs to make an informed decision as they have to live with the results good bad or indifferent

my husband got a lot of work done in Algadones 3 years ago. Excellent work and not a moments trouble since then. At about 1/3 of the cost it would have been here.

If you search "dental" in the search bar of this group there was a post with a ton of good info from November. If you need more suggestions...but it looks like plenty of suggestions here already! This group is awesome

It’s not Mexico, but Hungary has been known to be a medical destination. I go get my dental work done there too, flight included is cheaper than getting it done here
plus the wine and dine, spa and cultural experience is totally worth it.

Beatrix heck yes wine and dine!

Kirk ssshhh no one knows about the excellent Hungarian cuisine and amazing wines. Honest tho, I have gone back 3 years in a row, flight included I saved about 2k each time. Root canals, cleaning, whitening, this year I’m going to get an implant done.

Our dentist will cringe but I have heard nothing but good things about Mexico I think they cringe at the loss of revenue lol

Margaret so true!

Phillipines is better for dental work

My dad used to have work done in Mexico - said it was clean, modern and never had a complaint.

Chris
This was my dads experience,
Clean , professional and very friendly service and has been twice and very happy as well .

Do yourself a favor and go to Croatia.

Cassandr-Bešlić Do you know if there are holistic dentists in Croatia?

Marica Cco that's a great question. Ante? Do you know the answer?

By the way all dentists always claim they fix other dentist’s work (even if they are both in canada) this is a common practice

My mom got full mouth implants in Romania a few months ago for a fraction of the cost. The doctor is Dr. Gabriel Melian, he is a oral and maxillofacial surgeon, very qualified in his field. In addition to practicing, he also teaches at the university and attends many conferences and operates on patients in other countries. We couldn't have afforded all the work she had done were she to do it in Canada. Plus it's an excuse to travel around Europe for a few weeks if you have the time.

That’s photo shop!

I would only have dental work done in the above mentioned countries if a family member / friend worked there and assures me of good practice. Nurses from those countries came up to me in a Canadian hospital asking me where they could purchase rubber gloves and gauze because in their countries they are re using them. I wonder what else they did not tell me

Hany Wassily

No matter who does work on your teeth, here or there, ultimately it could end up being a success or failure...doesn't necessarily mean it was a bad dentist!!

Joanne in my case, I was lied to and told the pain I was experiencing was all in my head by both my dentist and the specialist. I went to a new dentist and the issue is clearly visible on the xrays (which I was not permitted to see before). I had shady dentists who took advantage of great dental coverage. Now that my coverage is not as good, they have left me with few options. If I can work a vacation into my procedure, I'm happy

https://www.facebook.com/midentalcliniclosalgodones/

Found the link .. They do actually have the service of pick patients up in the US side and cross the border back and forward after the treatment, I highly recommend them in Los Algodones.

My husband and I used Global Health Shift in Calgary to arrange all our dental work in 2017 in Cancun at a fantastic dental office there. I had a check up, all x rays, 16 crowns, 1root canal and three fillings for just under 7,000 US dollars. They picked us up from the airport and provided all transportation to and from the dentist/hotel. Everyone in the waiting room was from Canada or the US. Highly recommend Global Health

Wow, just read some of the comments and...wow! My husband and I are totally happy with the work we had done. The place was extremely clean and someone who spoke English was always in the room to answer any questions. At one point I had two dentists as the specialist only spoke Spanish. They had a bridge specialist, a root canal specialist, a crown specialist, the dentist for fillings. We have had no issues with our teeth at all. Call Tanya at Global Health Shift Corp and she can answer so many of your questions. I asked her many before we committed to going. And I am back to Cancun next month for a check up and cleaning...60 dollars US.

Wow Connie, thank you so much!! There are so many horror stories, that's why we do what we do. Give you safe facilities to choose from. Often just because someone we know went somewhere doesn't mean it's thr right facility for the next person. LOVE the shout out, thank you!

Romania has the highest EU standard quality dentists and prices are very affordable.

Have friend that always go to Cancun and pay less than half.

Wow! damn, i'm grateful for everyone that contributed on this thread!

I recommend my dentist in Turkey for dental work. She’s got amazing reviews and I’ve recently gotten a tooth extracted, root canal, and today going for two fillings + crown - for a total price of 300USD.

I have rental properties in Costa Rica and we host a lot of people
Who come for dental work. We have a fantastic dentist in our town and yes the prices are so much cheaper than Canada but absolutely does not represent a reduction in ability/technology or education. Message me if interested.

Melina pm'd you.

I am Mexican, I know the best people in Guadalajara. I have done all my dental work with them, super clean, extremely professionals, and it is a clinic where the whole family have worked together for generations. They do it all. My Canadian husband is very please with them.

I had 6 crowns done on my front teeth last year in La Peñita, Nayarit (90 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta). They are gorgeous, my periodontist back in Calgary was very impressed with the work done. Six crowns cost me a total of $1,082 CDN, including a night guard. I went to Dr. Abraham López Sánchez at Abraham's Dental Clinic and I recommend him very highly. Dr. Abraham speaks reasonable English but his wife Consuelo (who runs his practice) is fluent. [email protected]

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This was from two years ago. May have gone up a bit since. Still worth the trip.

Colleen what's the currency, please?

Lewi US

Colleen thx

My travel insurance company dealt with someone recently that had wood screws drilled into their jaw at a dentist office in Mexico. Like the kind you put in a fence. Infection and severe pain ensued. And by the way not covered by travel insurance as its elective.

Maybe they should have done some research and asked question before any work was done!!

Joanne pretty sure you don’t have to research if this happens in Canada
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If I was thinking about seeing a new Dentist here in Canada I'd be doing the same research!!!

Harrison Kloke

Yes, both Los Algadones, and Cabo. Excellent work. 500usd versus 1500cad for crowns.

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Chris thanks so much!! I knew I saw one but couldn't find it