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I Went to MEXICO for Dental Work!!! (PRICES + RESULTS)

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👁️ 207K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 1:05:40

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A couple travels from Louisiana to Cancun, Mexico, to undergo extensive dental procedures. The creator explains that the primary motivation for the trip is the significant cost difference between dental care in the United States and Mexico. While the creator initially expected only minor work, the trip resulted in multiple root canals, crowns, and oral surgery for both individuals. The video documents their daily experiences, including grocery shopping for soft foods, navigating language barriers at a local Walmart, and staying in an oceanfront Airbnb condo. The creator details the advanced technology used by the Mexican dental office, such as 3D scans and panoramic X-rays, and notes that transportation to appointments is included. Despite the physical discomfort and the mental exhaustion of consecutive days in a dental chair, the creator concludes that the level of care was superior and the cost savings were substantial. The final summary provides a detailed breakdown of expenses for flights, lodging, food, and medical procedures, comparing the total costs to what they would have paid in the United States.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I would recommend anybody who has bad dental work that needs to get done to do it over here.

This has been by far the best experience I've ever had with dental work.

It's saving us probably close to $20,000 when all is said and done with the extensive amount of work that's needed.

I feel completely safe here. I think these dentists are superior dentists.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Take care of your teeth to avoid extensive dental work.
If you need significant dental work, consider dental tourism in Mexico.
Use Google Translate to navigate Spanish packaging in grocery stores.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Safety of dental work in MexicoThe dentists are professional, use advanced technology, and the experience is safe.
Cost of extensive dental workDental work in Mexico costs about a third of US prices, saving thousands.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs dental work in Mexico safe and affordable?
QWhat is the cost comparison between dental work in Mexico and the US?
QWhat is the experience like for dental tourism in Cancun?

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