Anyone gone to Mexico for dental work??

What surprises me is that while reading through the comments I never once saw "Well if you can afford to go outside of your country (fly or otherwise) then you should have no issue being able to afford any dental procedure done in Canada." Yes you might get a decent vacation but if complications arise which is a possibility anywhere, do you plan to go back to Mexico or pay top dollar to go to a dentist in your province like you should have in the very beginning?

If you don't like your dentist, I suggest looking for a new one within close proximity.

I knew a woman who went to Mexico for a boob job.
Hilarity ensued
Just not for her

I know a woman who had cosmetic surgery here in the US. A tummy tuck. She died.

Luckily, I heard that story only AFTER I had my successful tummy tuck done here in the US. I lived.

(otherwise I'm pretty sure my family would have not trusted the doctors here. then who's left? the alien mothership hospitals?)

try Costa Rica. i hear it's way better than THE ENTIRE COUNTRY OF MEXICO. because all Mexicans are a monolith. and a low hygiene monolith, apparently.

Yeah, let's ignore that there are different standards of care and can vary widely, as per the website I linked. And that there would be little to no recourse for the OP should she be unsatisfied with the work 5gat is done.

But by all means, keep up the righteous indignation!

So according to your logic, every doctor, clinic, hospital and dental office in Mexico is of a lower standard than the lowest American (or Costa Rican) equivalent? So rich Mexicans get poorer care than broke Americans? I don't think the OP is planning on going to a back alley clinic in a TJ barrio to get her work done, do you?

In your world, do Americans ever sue American medical practitioners for malpractice? Is it all sunshine and lollipops in the U S or furlucking A but death and despair south of the border?

Why does everyone think so poorly of Mexicans? The underlying racism here is quite alarming. It's barely a notch above claiming Mexicans piss in their beers.

Really, you're surprised that people ran in with the alarm whistles blaring on a thread titled "Mexico"? I wasn't surprised by those posts. Just wanted to let OP know my real reasons for thinking home is best for any procedures.

I think people think so poorly of Mexicans because they lump us altogether with the real bad latinos...like Costa Ricans. LMFAO. And the Mexicans from Guatemala and Chile. Cause they all look the same and are messing up the beautiful celebrities only while on vacay LA vibe by being all "overweight and hispanic" all over the place. (by the way I am a real life mexican and am only repeating the idiocity I have read on other threads about "my people". Not to perpetuate these stereotypes but to let you know OP that anything you read here you must take with a grain of salt because as has been pointed out racism of this sort is still alive and kicking and has reared it's ugly head on previous threads. So consider that when reading the replies to your post and analyzing for your mental consumption the opinions forthwith.)

I never said that EVERY hospital, clinic, dentist, etc in Mexico is of a lower standard. In the larger cities some are world class. But the standard of care varies more widely than in the States. Also, I was trying to point out earlier that people's experiences in Costa Rica do not translate into a similar experience in Mexico.

Yes, medical practitioners are sued all the time in the US. But would the OP be able to sue a Mexican practitioner under similar circumstances? Or as easily in her own country?

So all this Mexico, Canada, Costa Rica, etc.... how about a dental school? Whatever your choice, do some research and check out the facility and credentials first.

What about Sweden...let's do Sweden next!

I am certain they have very qualified dentists there, but you would have to do some serious research to make sure you end up going to those.

Why research? Apparently they are all qualified and it's racist to think otherwise.

As someone who has lived and travelled in Mexico and Central America, I say go for it. But only under the following conditions:

1) get a dentist recommendation from a wealthier someone (preferably several someones) who lives in the area you want to have your treatment in. Maybe you have an acquaintance who had family there? If you can't do that because you don't know anyone, then don't do it.

2) visit the place ahead of time to meet with the professional

3) if it doesn't feel right, then don't do it.

While quality definitely can vary, México has many state of the art medical institutions that rival those in North America. You just have to find the right place.

I have a few stories from two years in Guatemala that might be illustrative.

First, I had a serious injury and went to an ER and received substandard care that could have, but thankfully didn't, make my injury worse. Later, though, I had a very successful surgery on the injury at a world-class hospital, Centro Medico in Guatemala City, followed by months of effective physical therapy. All the professionals I worked with were competent, kind, and affordable. I should have gone to Centro Medico in the first place, but I hadn't planned for an emergency.

Second story: my husband, who is from Guatemala, lives with me here in the U.S. When he needed his tonsils removed, we decided to have him go to Guate to do it. Even with my supposedly good insurance (I'm a teacher) it was way cheaper for us to fly him down there and pay for the surgery in cash, than to do it here. We are planning on doing the same thing with his wisdom teeth.

Of course, there are security issues in Mexico. Use your brain with that.

My point is this: don't write off health care in developed countries just because so-and-so had a bad experience. Shop carefully and thoroughly, get recommendations from many people, get estimates on writing, and pay attention to gut feelings.

I'd love to know if you go, and how it turns out.

I never said that EVERY hospital, clinic, dentist, etc in Mexico is of a lower standard. In the larger cities some are world class. But the standard of care varies more widely than in the States. Also, I was trying to point out earlier that people's experiences in Costa Rica do not translate into a similar experience in Mexico.

Yes, medical practitioners are sued all the time in the US. But would the OP be able to sue a Mexican practitioner under similar circumstances? Or as easily in her own country?

i don't think she's hoping to be able to sue. i think she's hoping to get decent dental work at a price she can afford. my point is that bad things happen. and not just when Mexicans are involved.

Can you offer some stats on botched medical jobs comparing the USA, Canada, Mexico, and Costa Rica? Or are you basing your opinions on the "nightly news" like that other guy?

So all this Mexico, Canada, Costa Rica, etc.... how about a dental school? Whatever your choice, do some research and check out the facility and credentials first.

What about Sweden...let's do Sweden next!

Swedes are a fair complected people. So their health care will be assumed as top notch. Let's try to keep this conversation relegated to people with melanin in their skin. Like they say, the darker the berry, the worse the medical standards of care

México has many state of the art medical institutions that rival those in North America.

Mexico IS in North America.

So all this Mexico, Canada, Costa Rica, etc.... how about a dental school? Whatever your choice, do some research and check out the facility and credentials first.

What about Sweden...let's do Sweden next!

Swedes are a fair complected people. So their health care will be assumed as top notch. Let's try to keep this conversation relegated to people with melanin in their skin. Like they say, the darker the berry, the worse the medical standards of care

Yeah, clearly this is the motivation behind me responses. Because there can be no other possible reason.

I would happily go to a Mexican dentist practicing in the US. I would not go to Mexico for dental work. It's the country, not the people who happen to live or be from there.

So all this Mexico, Canada, Costa Rica, etc.... how about a dental school? Whatever your choice, do some research and check out the facility and credentials first.

What about Sweden...let's do Sweden next!

Swedes are a fair complected people. So their health care will be assumed as top notch. Let's try to keep this conversation relegated to people with melanin in their skin. Like they say, the darker the berry, the worse the medical standards of care

Yeah, clearly this is the motivation behind me responses. Because there can be no other possible reason.

I would happily go to a Mexican dentist practicing in the US. I would not go to Mexico for dental work. It's the country, not the people who happen to live or be from there.

Still racist.