tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post1903020899213737424..comments2024-03-28T01:19:35.439-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: Off to the dentist!Kevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-36339726756313611632019-12-25T09:43:20.731-05:002019-12-25T09:43:20.731-05:00Yes, I think lots of people head to Los Algodones ...Yes, I think lots of people head to Los Algodones but it is still cheaper yet when you head further south into Mexico. For us Canadians, we tend to get ripped off more in Los Algodones because they only charge in US dollars and as I mentioned in a comment above we have to add 30% on to the bill there. Down here in Valle de Juarez, the price is cheaper to begin with and we are charged in pesos so the exchange rate is much more favourable for us. Our dentist here is very professional, and the office that she shares with her father and her brother has all the latest technology and equipment. She is a root canal specialist but also does our cleanings and we find her to be as thorough if not more so than any dentist that we have been to in Canada. I think Roger was extremely happy with the service that she provided to him.<br /><br />I will pass on your greetings to them both as well as Molly and Scott. Have a Merry Christmas. :-) Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-90977560047238972472019-12-25T09:34:57.448-05:002019-12-25T09:34:57.448-05:00I hope that you found it helpful! :-)I hope that you found it helpful! :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-87451779723597437312019-12-25T09:34:36.675-05:002019-12-25T09:34:36.675-05:00Thank you and the same back to you! :-)Thank you and the same back to you! :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-45677496115852953102019-12-25T09:34:10.979-05:002019-12-25T09:34:10.979-05:00Yep, if you have dental insurance then it probably...Yep, if you have dental insurance then it probably doesn't make any difference. We don't have any so for us it makes total sense.<br /><br />Merry Christmas to you both!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-53061764998850252682019-12-25T09:32:43.573-05:002019-12-25T09:32:43.573-05:00If you needed major dental work, you would be bett...If you needed major dental work, you would be better off to book a trip to Mexico and get the work done down here. It would probably work out to be around the same price or less and you would also get a holiday out of it. For most work like a crown or a bridge you would only need a couple of weeks at the most, providing it isn't over any holidays. :-)<br /><br />Thank you for the Christmas greetings and Merry Christmas to you as well. We did have a fantastic Christmas Eve dinner and today we are having a pot luck brunch. Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-20947368285513461072019-12-25T09:26:50.262-05:002019-12-25T09:26:50.262-05:00Yes, we have been to Algodones as well when I need...Yes, we have been to Algodones as well when I needed a crown after having an emergency root canal in Mazatlan back in 2015 and it was definitely much cheaper than having it done back it Canada but it was still more expensive than if I was to have had it done down here in Valle de Juarez. In Algodones, they change in US dollars and for us Canadians that adds on 30% more to our bill whereas down here it is charged in pesos and it is a lower price to start with, so our rate of exchange is much better for us making it cheaper for us than Algodones.<br /><br />I know when we were in Jocotepec in March there was definitely stuff growing on the lake, not sure if it has improved or not as we didn't stop there this year.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-43739412638528247902019-12-25T09:19:07.289-05:002019-12-25T09:19:07.289-05:00Dental is what people are looking for not physical...Dental is what people are looking for not physical exams. We as Canadians get "free" physical exams through our Canadian Healthcare program in Canada, so why would we pay down here for it? And, I believe any of the Americans on our trip already have medical insurance back home so again they would have their physical exams done here and most people would want their own doctor anyways.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-50499912966399624792019-12-24T19:51:00.873-05:002019-12-24T19:51:00.873-05:00We also attempt to make a run to Los Algodones whe...We also attempt to make a run to Los Algodones when we go south for the winter. From what I understand most of them get their schooling in the US, but don't have to carry insurance, so guess that accounts for the low cost. The female we go to there, Lupita, seems very professional and competent.The only thing is cleaning, that I'd say isn't near as thorough. Merry Christmas group!! Enjoy watching your trip. Tell Mona and Roger(baby sis) howdy for us!!!prezbizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06998052890726585549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-10874982373473670082019-12-24T17:40:52.634-05:002019-12-24T17:40:52.634-05:00Great information. Thank you.Great information. Thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03394610889516474925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-54299305703927211062019-12-24T17:34:25.886-05:002019-12-24T17:34:25.886-05:00Feliz Navidad to the both of you tomorrow.Feliz Navidad to the both of you tomorrow.Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-11700017023680861702019-12-24T16:09:00.098-05:002019-12-24T16:09:00.098-05:00Luckily we have Good Dental Coverage but if not we...Luckily we have Good Dental Coverage but if not we'd surely consider going to Mexico.<br />Wishing all of you a Safe and Merry Christmas. Enjoy!<br /><br />It's about time.Rick and Kathy Rousseauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05187734210342762674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-64987084623089365702019-12-24T11:42:19.222-05:002019-12-24T11:42:19.222-05:00PS have a lovely Christmas Eve dinner and Merry Ch...PS have a lovely Christmas Eve dinner and Merry Christmas!Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-62130621977349872282019-12-24T11:41:55.213-05:002019-12-24T11:41:55.213-05:00Wow, if only things were so easy here. If we stay...Wow, if only things were so easy here. If we stay longer in Mexico in the coming years (ie 1-2 months which sort of has been talked about) I will definitely look into getting dental done there. We pay our own way for medical and dental like you do and it would save so much moneyCheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-30128392060154160922019-12-24T11:40:29.961-05:002019-12-24T11:40:29.961-05:00We have our Mexican dentist next door to us in Los...We have our Mexican dentist next door to us in Los Algodones, and love her. Some years ago we drove around Lake Chapala and noticed the growth in the lake - has it been cleared out? It was while there we got our one time ever shakedown from a local cop. We were in a rental car and he stopped us to say our registration wasn't proper but for $20 he'd let us go. We argued some but finally gave in. Oh well... we liked the area but too many gringos, lol.Jerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00787062544799575559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-62954814189214689892019-12-24T11:25:05.740-05:002019-12-24T11:25:05.740-05:00Yeah, but there is no difference between a Canadia...Yeah, but there is no difference between a Canadian dentist and an American one. And if you have insurance, why would you care?Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-62252085392035223402019-12-24T11:16:43.438-05:002019-12-24T11:16:43.438-05:00I have not been to a Cdn dentist in 20 years. We j...I have not been to a Cdn dentist in 20 years. We just send the bill to our insurance company and they gladly pay in USD. Tommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15377770213407797677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-49113747983481987862019-12-24T11:13:13.021-05:002019-12-24T11:13:13.021-05:00Awesome that you set dental appointments for the g...Awesome that you set dental appointments for the group...what happened to physical exams? I probably would have scheduled that also. I too had root canal done due to infection that I didn't know I had. My teeth never hurt and I never experienced any pain yet it showed up on computer xray screen on my two front teeth! Of course I had an arm and leg to get that done. Next time I'm taking a trip to Mexico near Yuma LOL I had my annual dental check up done last month and cleaning. With xrays and cleaning it was well over $300.00!!! What a cost difference between U.S.A and Mexico dental treatment. <br /><br />Your tacos look delicious. My daughter moved into a historic district and down the street is an old, old restaurant that serve street tacos. Everyone that's been there raves about it so next visit in that neighborhood, I'll try it and see for myself. Rita from Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08722798328449733244noreply@blogger.com