Anyone have implants?

[Ozoneranger]

No, not that kind. The ones that go in your mouth. Teeth.

I'm having two done in October. Ridiculously expensive and my insurance won't cover the cost (they claim it's cosmetic, which is bullshit. You need them to eat properly). But from what I understand, far and away better than dentures.

Thoughts? Worth the cost?

 

[BatteringRambo]

Go to Mexico- ya know the safe part, buddy! At least that's what my Dad did and saved at least 50%, if not more from memory.

 

[ozarkram]

Friend of ours had it done in Brazil. Said she saved a bundle and the doctors really seem to care.

 

[Prime Time]

My pastor had it done by the doctor in the link below. He makes payments each month. He looks good and has not complained.

http://www.alleganysmiles.com/implants.htm

There's also this...

Getting a dental implant from a dental school can save you money

http://www.washingtonpost.com/natio...ve-you-money/2012/01/10/gIQA06iiBR_story.html

 

[fearsomefour]

Friend of ours had it done in Brazil. Said she saved a bundle and the doctors really seem to care.

My wife went with her mother to Brazil. Her mom was getting some procedure done there. That part was ok, although, kind of strange. They ended up staying in a little "village" that was made up almost exclusively of families of ex German pats....you can do your own historical math on that. Anyway, she said the Brazilians she met were great and friendly. The Germans were paranoid and secretive.

 

[ozarkram]

My wife went with her mother to Brazil. Her mom was getting some procedure done there. That part was ok, although, kind of strange. They ended up staying in a little "village" that was made up almost exclusively of families of ex German pats....you can do your own historical math on that. Anyway, she said the Brazilians she met were great and friendly. The Germans were paranoid and secretive.

Our friend is Brazilian so that probably helps. Married a guy from Chicago. And moved too the sticks to be farmers. Pretty funny really. Been interesting watching them assimilate. Anyway if say you are looking at 50 grand to have everything done here. And you can cut that in half going there plus air fare food and lodging. You are saving some serious scratch.

 

[fearsomefour]

Our friend is Brazilian so that probably helps. Married a guy from Chicago. And move too the sticks to be farmers. Pretty funny really. Been interesting watching them assimilate. Anyway if say you are looking at 50 grand to have everything done here. And you can cut that in half going there plus air fare food and lodging. You are saving some serious scratch.

True.
The medical part went fine. After care left quite a bit to be desired, but, it turned out fine.
Just avoid the offspring of ex Nazis (allegedly) down there.

 

[bluecoconuts]

I have some from hockey, and some from the military, they don't ever bother me, they feel/look like everything is normal.

 

[Ozoneranger]

So go to a medical school in Tijuana but avoid Nazis.

Got it.

Thanks for the link, Prime Time...

 

[LesBaker]

I can do it for less. And it'll look just as good!!!