I learned something at the gym today. 2 Crowns in America cost $1700, in Mexico $250

[jodymarie aimee]

My new pal at the gym, Denise the cop, told me this morning that she won't see me later this week. She is going to Mexico for 2 crowns. She said here(Wisconsin) the cost is $1700. In Mexico with American trained dentists it is $250. Did you guys know about this.. I certainly didn't. She will be in the area anyway as she is visiting her Mom. Just a little Mexico news for you today!!

[redstatebluegirl]

1. My husband had one last year and it cost $800 with dental insurance!

As we age we realize how important it is to find a good, reasonably priced dentist and keep our dental insurance. Without it that one crown would have been $1500.

[Blue_true]

12. I am set to get 2 crowns, they are expensive. nt

[Hangingon]

2. We live within driiving distance of Neueva Progresso.

The main street is lined with drug stores, dentists and Winter Texans having dental work. Get your meds, caps and some good cabrito all in one trip.

[Beakybird]

3. The Mexican exterminator was very reasonable

but I had to bring all the bugs to Mexico for him to kill them.

[panader0]

4. I live about 20 miles from Naco, Arizona, a border town.

Across the line, dental work is half the cost or less than the US.
Park your car at the Gay Nineties Saloon, have a beer, and walk across
to get good dental work.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

14. Drink whisky save on anesthesia

[demosincebirth]

5. Men's haircuts, at a real barber, 5 bucks

[msongs]

6. living/business costs in mexico are much lower, therefore cheaper dentistry nt

[mopinko]

7. people go there for surgery, too

my bil went there for lapband when they had no insurance. actually didnt have the surgery due to underlying health problems, which seems like a good thing. they arent just grabbing the money.

[Skittles]

8. like with health costs

WHY DO CROWNS COST SO MUCH

[Hassin Bin Sober]

15. I finally had to fire my dentist.

The first crown he did for me was $400 out of pocket with insurance.

Then he changed the name to "dental spa" instead of "dental office"

Then he started pushing Botox and all kinds of extra "treatments" insurance didn't cover. Fluoride etc.

Then he buys a fancy one stop crown making machine. My buddy who is in the business tells me the machine is $300k plus.

Now everything needs a crown. I tell him I'll wait till I actually NEED one.

So I crack a tooth and go to him for a crown. Fucker charged me like $1300 out of pocket. That included a couple cavities found with his new "cavity finding wand" -- another scam.

I spent all day in the chair so his one stop machine was a pain in the ass.

To make matters worse, he just sent me a bill almost two years later for $190 bucks. I pre authorized the plan and paid up front what he asked for so I could get a discount. So I call and tell them I need a break down. I see he charged me almost $2000 for one crown. Haven't decided to tell him to fuck off or ignore the bill.

I just had one done for $400 from my new dentist.

A guy I have working for me from Mexico laughed at the numbers I told him. "You people are crazy. Just go to Mexico"

I want to strangle republicans who claim all these people are coming here for treatment. Maybe wealthy celebrities. Thousands more go to Mexico.

[Skittles]

18. I.....er.....your dentist was pushing BOTOX?

[Hassin Bin Sober]

20. According to him, dentists know the facial muscles. Yeah

I don't really care what the guy does to fleece the vain. I just want to pay for his second home and boat with my necessary treatments.


Just found this:

DENTISTS DOING BOTOX? IT’S ABOUT TIME!

https://www.facialesthetics.org/blog/dentists-botox-time/

Botox and dermal fillers have made a huge impact in the elective esthetic field. By far, these are the two fastest growing cosmetic treatments, especially over the last seven to eight years. The dollar amount spent on Botox and dermal fillers far exceeds the combined dollars spent for breast implants and liposuction. I hope through this article to show you that there is a definite place in the dental practice for both Botox and dermal fillers therapy and why dentists should be joining other health care practitioners who deliver these services. In truth, dentists are the primary health care practitioners who should be delivering these procedures to patients.

[marybourg]

9. Yes, those of us who live in border states

certainly know about this. Some of us even avail ourselves of it. But the office of my local Phoenix area dentist is still plenty busy.

[Blue_true]

13. It would be nice to use local dentists for routine care

but use Mexico dentists for expensive work like crowns and gum surgery.

[Ron Obvious]

10. I remember wondering why there were so many "Dentista"s in Juarez on my first visit

I thought it must mean something other than dentist, because they surely didn't need that many of 'em down there.

I know better now, of course.

[Trailrider1951]

11. Yup, it's one of the good things about living in Texas

My last two crowns were done in Nuevo Progreso for less than $400. Everyone at the dentist's office spoke English as well as Spanish, and a couple of people spoke French too. The office was as clean and modern as those here in Texas, but nitrous oxide is not available. I stayed at a motel in Weslaco, Texas, and drove about 4 miles to the border. I parked my car at a supervised lot for $2 a day, walked across the bridge and my dentist (Dr. Carreon) was right there on the left. Be sure to take some change for the turnstiles. I think they charge 30 cents to let you pass each way.

I also picked up a year's supply of blood pressure meds for $10, 100 100mg caps of doxycycline for $10 and 100 500mg amoxicilin for $10. All over the counter at the Farmacia. Don't forget the vanilla: $4 for 1 liter. Stop for some margaritas, they are outstanding.

If you go, be sure to take your passport. Getting into Mexico is no problema, but coming back, the US border guards are very strict about who they let pass. Be prepared to declare your purchases, but there is usually no problem for meds or liquor for personal use. This is the most fun way to get dental work done!

[LeftInTX]

17. I live in San Antonio and hear about this, but I don't have connections or recommendations

for specific dentists.

I need to get crowns too. But a crown is two week commitment with a temporary that often falls out.

The closest towns for me are Acuna and Piedras Negras (100 miles)
Nuevo Laredo is 150 miles.

For this reason, I often wished I lived in a border town.

[Javaman]

25. you should go to UTSA dental school.

I have all my major work done there. A lot cheaper than a regular dentist. And since you live there you can save yourself the drive to Mexico.

[L. Coyote]

16. Friends go to Mexico every winter and get their dental work done. Pays the trip off sometimes.

You need to avoid the tourist towns though, they have gringo prices.

[pnwmom]

19. Houses cost much less there, too. Everything's relative. n/t

[Orrex]

21. We're #1! We're #1!

[obamanut2012]

22. My father got three in Costa Rica

Dentist had her degree from VCU dental school in Richmond, VA. It cost him $245, and the crowns were ready the next day. Costa Rica is a First World country. The dental office was like his back home in the US. Even with the airfare and hotel, he saved a lot. He incorporated it into a vacation.

[Javaman]

23. Yup, I live in Texas.

I have had many a friend go to Mexico for their dental work.

Me? I go to the UT San Antonio School of Dentistry.

While not as cheap as Mexico, it's certainly a lot cheaper than a regular dentist.

I had to get two implants. It cost me a third of what it would cost me at a regular face driller.

[brooklynite]

24. Perhaps Doctors in the US should take a pay cut to be more competitive?

Maybe Nurses and dental Hygienists should as well?

[nikibatts]

26. You also can use the Dentistry Schools and get really good treatments for next to nothing.

Howard University School of Dentistry is the only place my aunt would go for dental work. Two long lasting upper and lower plates.

[samnsara]

27. yep i knew this years ago....

... as a social worker who worked with immigrants from Mexico they regularly went back to visit family an get all their dental work done....as well as many non immigrants ( aka us regular ol born here americans) I know. Same as going to canada for prescriptions.

[milestogo]

28. For crowns its probably ok

but if you're having something major done it seems like you want to be driving distance from your dentist.

[HoneyBadger]

29. Don't crowns typically involve several visits

I suppose that one could just decide to get a crown, but I thought typically it was....

Checkup
Cavity
Cavity becomes really bad cavity and cannot be filled
Root canal
Post
Temporary crown
Real crown is made
Install real crown
Checkup

The root canal alone can be more than one visit.