has anyone ever gone to Mexico for dental work?
If so, how was your experience and how did you go about finding the best dentist?
TIA

Susan Milne
My dad and sister have both gone to algadonez which is by Yuma

If you are interested in discounted prices the UofA dentistry clinic in KAYE charges 50-70% less than the fee guide (what it would cost in a private practice) and work is done by the students under the supervision of board certified specialists. They do anything from pediatric dentistry, nitrous sedation, to implants and bridges, dentures, esthetic cases, you name it. If a case is too complex they can be handled by the dentistry residents.
Appointments are a little longer than in private practice because the specialists or general dentist are really involved and thorough.

I recommend the U of A School of Dentistry as well!

Jhoyli Labrador-Stacey do they work on cosmetic procedures as well?

Jhoyli Labrador-Stacey thx! Wasnt aware of this!

Ree Dhillon We do cosmetic cases that involve anything from veneers, crowns, bridges, implants (wait list for implants is a few months), dentures and not really in the esthetic category but the oral medicine residents also do Botox for facial pain-- does that answer your question?. You first have to come in for a screening appointment and be "accepted" as a patient. Here is the website!
https://www.ualberta.ca/.../how-to-become-a.../index.html and phone number is 780 407 5550.
I hope this is helpful! let me know if you have any more questions!
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Dentures maybe. There’s no injection or blood involved.
I’d never suggest foreign work.
I’m a retired dental assistant I’ve seen people needing work redone from Costa Rica and Mexico. From Canadian dentist too.
But personally I’d stick to home and where you can go back if you have problems.

I work in the industry. I have seen good and bad work come out of Mexico. I would be very nervous, personally, for many reasons.
When things go wrong it can be pretty dramatically bad and fixing those mistakes can be difficult or even impossible. For example, crowns that were done poorly that ended up with decay that extended underneath and compromised the whole tooth to the point it needed to be removed and replaced with an implant.
Proceed with caution.

It's the follow-up work and recovery that really could be risky. That's even if the initial work was "good"

I just went in December, I read a lot of reviews, but I wanted to be by the ocean so I could have a holiday too. After searching for about a year, I picked one in cancun and even including the trip for 2, we saved about $4000

I’ve also heard that if you need serious heart surgery here in canada Drs ask if you’ve had dental work done in Mexico. If you have they won’t do anything to you until you get your dental redone here in canada. Do more research on that.

Monique I wouldn't think doctors in a position to refuse life saving treatment over the location of dental work. There's an increased risk of heart complications, inflammation and infection after any invasive dental work. Having it redone sounds like overkill and and even greater risk to the patient. I'd imagine they'd do bloodwork to determine if there's an infection and proceed with antibiotics. Something to think about though, I'll be asking my friend who is a CCU RN!

Yah that doesn't seem right. I'd be looking into that further before spreading that story around.

Thar doesn't even make sense. Theres more to that story I'm sure.

Went to Cancun Dentistry Cosmetic. We have been there a few times for work done and have referred many folks. Tons of people from Canada go. Service and price is amazing.

Maureen exact contact info please

I started getting dental work done in mexico 2 years ago and its the best decision Ive made. Highly recommend Cancun Dental Specialists, they were amazing. My friend has a full mouth of dental work done there (as opposed to me just needing cleanings and check ups) and it was always outstanding.
https://www.cancundentalspecialists.com/
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I also went here and it was great!

I have aunts and uncles who go there all the time for dental work they think it’s great. But many of their fillings turned into root canals, then the root canals failed so they they had the teeth pulled and now have partial dentures. I’d rather stay home and keep my teeth. Alberta has the highest sterilization regulations in Canada. That means more $ dentists have to spend on keeping you/us safe from spreading disease. That’s why prices are higher here.

Laberta ive had 3 root canals plus crowns here. No problems. But i've also heard of those kind of issues happening with Canadian dentists also. Soooo.

It would be nice to have statistics and not anecdotal evidence...?

Los Algodones and Mexicali have great dentist in Mexico (Baja California) I'm from Mexicali let me know if you want a recommendation.

We’re in Yuma in the winter and have gone to Los Algodonnes and had work done and zero problems. Do your homework on finding a reputable dentist, and you get what you pay for. It’s a fraction of the Canadian cost, even with the terrible exchange rate. The dentist office is cleaner than the one I went to in Edmonton.

Yes! In many places. We have had lots of work done here in Nuevo Vallarta. Just 20 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta. The offices are cleaner than any you wiil find anywhere. Plus the most up to date and state of the art equipment! And the prices!! Pays for the trip. Book ahead. Our dentist is Dr Lisa Magallanes Reimers
523222237688. She operates out of the San Xavier hospital building. And if you have an issue after the fact, she fixes for free! Cleaning and checkup 600 pesos. Fillings 800 to 1000 pesos. Crowns 3000 pesos. (Every 100 pesos is equivalent to 7 canadian dollars approx.)

Vicki wisdom teeth?

My mom and dad always get dental work done there. It’s way cheaper and they’ve had great experiences. (Example - my root canal here in Canada cost more than $4000 - my dad’s in Mexico cost $250)

Dee Tell you what I had 2 root canals done, crowned put in, and an implant done. Later had infections, one had fragment of brokenninsyrument lodged in my gum which I had to extract. Another was an infection as well. Later had implant done from one of the tooth that was taken out. This was wrong as well The screw was placed crooked and the crown wasnt centered as a result it caused my adjacent tooth, bone lost. Now the screw is lodged close to my other molar. Over $12,000+- out of pocket and 2 teeth extracted after root canal & crown done. Now I have the implant post with a wrong crown which fell off.

costa rica is the place to go. I went to jaco, amazing dental - VERY professional and top quality!

Now this is my though and only mine. With missing three upper back teeth I was quoted $6000.00 for one implant and bone graph. I decided I would get work done in Croatia where my son lives.
I had two implants with bone graphing, two sets of xrays, 3 root canals, on tooth pulled, and five crowns, plus took out three old filling and replace them with white . Total cost $5300. Canadian. I’m going back in June to a wedding and finishing the implants with two crowns. The crowns came from Italy, as in Europe they are known for being the best.
I personally know many people that have gone to Mexico for major dental work plus gastric surgery. All have been successful.
I will continue to support and promote dental work in other countries. I like my money and will only support the dentist here for cleaning.

It depends on where you go. My extended family goes to Mexico for all their dentistry now, has for some time, and has never had a problem. They go to Los Algodones for theirs, stay in Yuma then head down. Very close by

Got my dental work done in Puerto Vallarta. I had the best experience. It was so clean and the best service. My teeth were cleaned so clean. I saved over 3000 and will do it again. As to getting airborne disease I will beg to differ as it was cleaner than my dentist in Canada!

I’ve gone several times to Tijuana. We stay in San Diego and take the train down. I’ve have 3 crowns done and several fillings. I can get you the name of the clinic if interested. Excellent work and great prices. Paid for our trip as to what it would have cost in Saskatoon

Lea I’d be interested in the name if you want to share.

Linda certainly! I’m in ElSalvador right now but I’ll see if I can look them up as it is not coming to me right now. We had excellent service and care with them.

Both my parents live in Yuma for the winter and have had great success with their Mexican clinic

Heather so do mine

Heather mine too and they go to Los Algadones.

My boyfriend and I went to Simply Dental in Los Algadones. We stayed in Yuma, drove 20min, parked for $6 and walked across. The office was lovely as was the staff. All the equipment was up to date looking and very clean( as compared to my Edmonton Westmount dentist). We both got check ups, cleaning, x-rays and I had a previously chipped tooth filling replaced. The total for us together was $156USD. There 1000's of reviews online that would give you more info for what you want specifically.

Eleisha that’s sooo cheap

Border towns from Texas, Arizona, and California. Millions of snowbirds get their dental work done.

We're in the industry too and don't recommend it. Have seen many failed dental implants, crowns/bridges and denture work. Then when it comes to trying to get it fixed, no one here wants to touch the case. So what might be a temporary savings often results in a higher costs after. If you live nearby the border it might be alright but if not, be prepared to make trips back for after care. Also their infection control protocols are not nearly what ours are, I would personally not want to risk a blood borne disease like Hep, HIV or AIDS just to save some money.

Teesha agreed. I have two friends who went to Mexico for dental work. Both came back with bacteria and infection and it was. A struggle to find any dentist to touch it. One ended up in emergency as she had no other choice to force someone to help her

The problem is that I know cases in AB when the dental work wasn't done right and the dentists didn't want to change anything. On the bacteria front - met a woman in emergency recently who go infection after surgery here. So... Money (and time) speaks pretty clearly

I’ve got lots of family that have seen Dr Alberto Ortega in Los Algodones, Mexico. They’ve all been very happy with him!

There’s a phenomenal American dentist with his own practice in Cabo. My father lives down there and all his friends use this gentleman (crowns, gum surgery etc). I’ve been myself and he’s great. 1/3 of the cost of work here and super quality. My other half will be going to have his wisdom teeth taken out later this spring.

Would you share his name. Thanks

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My parents have had dental work done and been happy with it

You need to be careful where you go. Some of the work is excellent. My sister did some. Some is not as good as canada. Much much cheaper.

My parents only get their dental work done down there. Have been for years and never had an issue. Saved them thousands.

I work in a dental office we see the issues after

My sister and brother in law go all the time. What are you wanting to get done? PM me and I will get the details for you.

Denise waiting for info please.

Not Worth it!!!! Trust me! Working in dental you see so many horrible cases from there! May look good but doesn’t mean it is done well!

Courtney thousands of people get there work done here and thousands are really satisfied.

I have heard good stories and bad ones. Buyer beware

I go to the dentist every time I go
I actually prefer the dentists there.

Some of the materials they use in Mexico aren’t used here anymore, for a reason.
My biggest question is if you are USA educated and paid for an American education why are you practicing in Mexico and not getting paid what you could be in the USA?
As you can see I’m leery.

Jackie probably because the cost of living is much cheaper not to mention the costs of running a business would be cheaper too. Just because your income is higher doesn’t mean you’re better off if your expenses are high too.

Jackie Family

My grandpa got his dentures done in Mexico City many years ago. He was happy with them

I'd research this very very thoroughly. I've read about people getting metal poisoning from dental work there to the point they were hospitalized. Saving $$ aint worth your health.

Rayna been doing this for 10 years and no problems. Like i said above, cleaner than our dentists in Canada. State of the art equipment. Newest technology, and best of products. Thousands of people do this every year.

Los Algodones... my parents live in Phoenix and drive down all the time for dental work. My husband was quoted $14,000 for an implant here. He flew to Phoenix twice and had the implant done and follow up and it cost $3500 incl flights sccomadation , rental car, accomadations and dental work. There are videos on Utube about Los Algadones

Melanie r u saying in Los Algodones has good dentist.

Melanie need info please

I see comments from people that work in the industry repairing bad work. I've had bad work in Canada also!! Plus my sister who works in the industry says implants are a risky procedure whether done here in Mexico or in Canada. Every person reacts differently so its not about being botched its about your bodys reaction to the implant.

Just to clarify. I live in Mexico for 5 to 6 months of the year. Our dentist we have here takes a couple weeks to get in as she comes highly recommended and is busy. We know heaps of people that get there work done down here every year!!

My sisters boyfriend always does. He’s rather tight with his money. He says he has had great work at the fraction of the price

NO NO NO! The sterilization standards are not up to ours and if something goes wrong when you get back no dentist will touch you.

Brenda so not true! The places are cleaner than our dentist offices...and they have state of the art equipment and latest technology. Why do people always assume Mexicans are so not clean. You wont find any whiter whites than you do in Mexico!! Just because their infrastructure is below our impossible standards doesn't mean they are dirty!!

Brenda but you know what. You all can stay up there and get your dentistry done that way it won't take as long for us to get in and get ours done. Our dentist is so busy shes had to hire on more and can't get in for 2 weeks.

Brenda I had a dentist for 15 years. Wonderful. I told him I had teeth done in Mexico. No longer had a dental plan. He commented that one of the crowns done in
Mexico was not good. It was HIS crown. He has not seen me since.
. I have been shopping for a new one in red deer. Have found several that follow the recommended fee guide. The only two dental offices I felt
good about did not follow the guide and it seems to me, the crowns were $400 more. I need to find one in Canada, preferably Red Deer

Snowbirds have been using dentists in Neuvo Progresso for decades. Clean. U.S. trained.

As in all things, some are better than others!

Watch botched up bodies on Netflix and you’ll change your mind

How many hundreds have great surgeries? They aren't shown...

WE have had lots of dental work done in Thailand. Great treatment and much better price than Canada, Just because it's a foreign country doesn't automatically mean that health care is inferior. There are plenty of bad dentists in Canada too.

come to tamarindo costa rica stay at the villas macondo. the dentist is one of the managers we have used her services just this morning my spouse had an impression done for a new partial in two weeks and 400 many relatives and friends have gone to her and were very happy.

I’ve heard people say they are happy with it and it was about 30% of the cost it would be here

We went to Los Algodones for my daughter, she needed an implant. Dr Beltran was the dentist. Very good dr. But after he did the post and bone graph we went home and then back down in 5 months. Her bone graph didn't work and some tissue had grown around the post so it needed to be removed and restarted with more bone graph. No fault of the dentist but something to think about if you can't see the dentist in between those visits to get checked if all is well. They do want you to come in after 2 weeks to make sure it looks good but we were back home by then.

Jackie
So in general folks. You get what you paid for!

Jackie notice that its people that work in the industry that have the negative comments.... because they are trying to justify their costs. My sister worked in the industry and says that implants can go wrong for many reasonsxand you take your chance getting them whether in Canada or Mexico.

It’s the same here. You need to find someone you trust.

Do not.

My mother in law does. Apparently it’s cheaper.

I have a friend in Guadalajara right now and she’ll save approximately $4,500 compared to Canada

I would like some implants if anyone knows the best place?

the Uofa Dentistry clinic in Kaye does dental implants for a fraction of the cost of what you would pay in a private clinic! wait list is a few months but they are done with the supervision/assistance of one of the best oral surgeons from Edmonton and one of the best prosthodontists as well. worth a look if you are interested in staying local.

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You get what you pay for. Like someone above said American trained, working in Mexico for a reason. Who cares about cost if once in Canada you have issues, no legal recourse etc. If you have issues it might cost more in the long run. Alberta is expensive, I'd look at other provinces before going to do any medical in Mexico. It's cheap for a reason.

Denis it’s cheap because they don’t have benefit coverage like we have here. The medical and dental companies jack up the price because the benefit companies will pay it!

Denis its cheap because they aren't gouging us. They have the same state of art equipment and latest technology maybe even more advanced and still its cheaper. Its cheaper here because cost of living is cheaper there.

Denis From Alberta. Was going to Saskatchewan. Well recommended dentist my family uses . Told him 3 times there was a problem. Pain along gum line . Nope X-rays show nothing. After 8 months it had to be pulled
have been to my Mexican dentist 3 years ago and now. She has a small office , absolutely spacious enough and one assistant. Very low overhead. When the dentist in Saskatchewan neglected my tooth, what recourse did have? Prove it.

Denis and then going through all the hoops for how long?
I believe in “shopping local.” Sometimes the cost is too high. Most of what we use is from other countries

Go Philippines or Thailand 100% guaranteed Great work And yes you save big and also have a great vacation

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