My friend Deanna, went to a central american country to have a tubal ligation reversed. Doctors in the United States refused to perform this surgery on her because of her age. She crossed the border and had a great experience.
She had offered to drive me to the same area to get my dental implants. I can’t afford them in the US and they are much more affordable in central america. Is it safe?
Amelia L.- Idaho
Amelia,
There is no way for me to adequately answer that question. Is it true that people go to other countries to have procedures done cheaply and have a good experience? Yes. But it is also true that people have horrendous experiences.
Many Central American countries have no resources for patients who have poor care. There are no consumer protection agencies and no laws protecting patients. Here in the U.S. there are standards dentists have to meet regarding sanitary equipment and standards on the materials used. There is no such protection south of our borders.
If you are looking for affordable dental implants, but want the security of U.S. medical standards, you could get mini implants. These have a significantly reduced cost. You could also do phased treatment, getting only a couple of implants at a time and saving up for the others. This will give you affordable care, without sacrificing standards or your safety.
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