Went to see Tijuana Dentist, Dentists yesterday... (to move, estimate, vacation)

[laysayfair]

My son and I drove to Tijuana yesterday to consult with three different dentist about veneers for him and bonding for me. I saw Dr. Billy Bartel, Dr. Torres at Pacific Dental and Dr Avila in Rosarito Beach. It took a lot of internet research to get it narrowed down to those three. I don't want to do a big report if no one is interested but if you are just let me know on this thread and I'll be happy to go thru my experiences for you.

[Steve Bagu]

There is a DRA Irma Flora Avila DDS In Primo Tapia which is next to Puerto Nuevo where I live. She has done small work for me and a friend also. She is very efficient and also speaks English, as my Spanish is limited. Anyway, beleive they are married if I recall correctly. Both have a good reputation from what I understand. Thats my limited knowledge. Good luck. Steve

[laysayfair]

Originally Posted by Steve Bagu

There is a DRA Irma Flora Avila DDS In Primo Tapia which is next to Puerto Nuevo where I live. She has done small work for me and a friend also. She is very efficient and also speaks English, as my Spanish is limited. Anyway, beleive they are married if I recall correctly. Both have a good reputation from what I understand. Thats my limited knowledge. Good luck. Steve

Thank-you Steve. I appreciate the info.

[obboboboy]

Originally Posted by laysayfair

My son and I drove to Tijuana yesterday to consult with three different dentist about veneers for him and bonding for me. I saw Dr. Billy Bartel, Dr. Torres at Pacific Dental and Dr Avila in Rosarito Beach. It took a lot of internet research to get it narrowed down to those three. I don't want to do a big report if no one is interested but if you are just let me know on this thread and I'll be happy to go thru my experiences for you.

Although my interest is implants,I would like to hear your feelings on the three dentists , mentioned above. I too, researched the internet, chose one of the above dentist. I have had the initial work done and next step is the implants themselves. However before I proceed I would like your impressions.
Thank you for your time!
ps. I am pleased with the work done so far,but since we are talking about a substantial amount of money ,time and procedures that would be difficult to repair, the more I know, the better I'll feel about my choice.

[laysayfair]

Originally Posted by obboboboy

Although my interest is implants,I would like to hear your feelings on the three dentists , mentioned above. I too, researched the internet, chose one of the above dentist. I have had the initial work done and next step is the implants themselves. However before I proceed I would like your impressions.
Thank you for your time!
ps. I am pleased with the work done so far,but since we are talking about a substantial amount of money ,time and procedures that would be difficult to repair, the more I know, the better I'll feel about my choice.

Hi!
I liked all 3 dentists from the consultations. I think Dr. Torres was the most expensive but he was also the most organized as far as printing out the estimate and explaining things. His office wasn't very impressive but he was. Dr Bartel didn't explain as well. His asst wrote the estimate down on some paper. He reminded me of American dentist who only half listen to you but maybe he was distracted because his offices were being renovated at the time. Dr Avila has beautiful offices that seem very busy. My experience with him was different because I'm lying there and he's examining the place where I want bonding and the next thing I know he's doing the bonding! I couldn't talk or move my mouth to tell him I was just there for a consultation. When I finally get a chance to move my mouth I tell him I didn't mean for him to do it just then and to please not do anything that can't be undone, in case I'm not happy with it. He looked surprised and said he thought he was suppose to be bonding it but that he wasn't doing anything that could not be undone. When he finished (it only took about 30 minutes) he handed me a mirror- and it was great! I couldn't believe it. Dr. Torres had said he would only bond one side because it would look bulky but Dr Avila had bonded both sides and it looked great! He charged me $50.00. In theory I should hold it against him that he moved so quickly without understanding I was just there for a consultation but he did it so well and I'm so pleased that I'm going to go to him to get my crown done and my son's bonding. My son wants Dr Torres to do his veneers but I'll decide after we see Dr Avila again. My appt for my crown is the May 13th. Now, who did you go to?

[hotornot]

This is a great thread you started, reps to you.

[obboboboy]

Originally Posted by laysayfair

Hi!
I liked all 3 dentists from the consultations. I think Dr. Torres was the most expensive but he was also the most organized as far as printing out the estimate and explaining things. His office wasn't very impressive but he was. Dr Bartel didn't explain as well. His asst wrote the estimate down on some paper. He reminded me of American dentist who only half listen to you but maybe he was distracted because his offices were being renovated at the time. Dr Avila has beautiful offices that seem very busy. My experience with him was different because I'm lying there and he's examining the place where I want bonding and the next thing I know he's doing the bonding! I couldn't talk or move my mouth to tell him I was just there for a consultation. When I finally get a chance to move my mouth I tell him I didn't mean for him to do it just then and to please not do anything that can't be undone, in case I'm not happy with it. He looked surprised and said he thought he was suppose to be bonding it but that he wasn't doing anything that could not be undone. When he finished (it only took about 30 minutes) he handed me a mirror- and it was great! I couldn't believe it. Dr. Torres had said he would only bond one side because it would look bulky but Dr Avila had bonded both sides and it looked great! He charged me $50.00. In theory I should hold it against him that he moved so quickly without understanding I was just there for a consultation but he did it so well and I'm so pleased that I'm going to go to him to get my crown done and my son's bonding. My son wants Dr Torres to do his veneers but I'll decide after we see Dr Avila again. My appt for my crown is the May 13th. Now, who did you go to?

Thank you sir for your time.

[laysayfair]

Thanks for the review. I didn't know Dr. Bartel had the prices on his website. Maybe that's why they just wrote it on a peice of paper. They knew I could just get them online. Very helpful information. Also, did you drive into Tijuana or park at border and take a cab?

[tijlover]

Since I travel to latin america, often enough, I always postpone my dental work until I get there, whether it be Central or South America. I have had dental work in Tijuana, good dental work, but I have found, over the years, that great dental work is not confined to Mexico. While vacationing in Ecuador and Bolvia, I had some outstanding dental work done down there. Recently, last month, I was in Argentina, in Tandil, and had a tooth capped, a filling put in as well as xrays, all for an incredible sum of $65. Outstanding job! It all helped to defray my thousand dollar airfare to Buenos Aires. I'll be in Guatemala and El Salvador this Fall, and I'll probably have some dental work done down there as well. But, at one time, I was led to believe that it was only Mexico is where you went for good dental work. Far from true! I recommend anyone contemplating having dental work to include it in their vacation plans and pick any country down there in Latin America to have it done. But if you're close to the border, then Mexico is the better answer.

[knightender]

I fly to Juarez to see the dentist at Rio Dental tomorrow morning. I'll let y'all know how it goes. I have a lot of work to do, about how much have y'all seen charged for crowns, root canals, bridges, veneers? Thanks for any help you can give.

John