Anyone have info on this? Would be much appreciated.
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Anyone have info on this? Would be much appreciated.
[QUOTE=Blourghus]Ah, my favorite subject. In the Orthodontic Republic of Colombia, braces cost around US$100 to get installed then US$10-US$20/month to maintain (archwire and ligatures changed). In other countries such as Thailand and Mexico they are a little bit more expensive, I. E. US$150 + $30/month more or less.
I tell the girls in Colombia how much braces cost in the USA (I. E. Around $6, 000) and they are shocked. The prices of braces are artificially inflated in the USA because the supply of orthodontists is artificially limited by American Orthodontist Association, it is almost impossible to get into ortho school. In Colombia, I think you only need 4 year degree.
I have been a braces fetishist since before I became attracted to women, and Colombia is absolute heaven for me right now. Haven't been to Medellin in a couple of years but just got back from Bogota is absolutely slamming for women with braces, as well as Pereira, Manizales, etc.[/QUOTE]Damn.. really? After the initial installation, do you know how often you need to go back for maintenance? With the money I saved.. I can use to pay for airfare to go down there for some fun while I go for my maintenance!
[QUOTE=Hioctane]Damn.. really? After the initial installation, do you know how often you need to go back for maintenance? With the money I saved.. I can use to pay for airfare to go down there for some fun while I go for my maintenance![/QUOTE]Supposed to be monthly. I see a lot of girls/people in Colombia with braces but missing wires, brackets, ligatures, etc. It seems a lot of time they put them on but don't maintain them (surely because lack of money), which you rarely see in USA. The cool thing about Colombia is that you can go to any dentist you want, you can go to a different office each visit, don't even need to make an appointment!
In the Texas/Mexico border, as soon as you cross into Mexico, there are tons of orthodontist offices because it is so much cheaper to do it in Mexico, so Texans drive to Mexico to do it and other dental work. It would be harder for to make the economic works for flying to Colombia. I have heard of people (in other contexts) going a long, long time between adjustments (like 6-12 months) but then obviously the overall treatment would take longer.
Need to get to MDE soon to check out the current braces scene, your post certainly makes me want to board a plane ASAP; I have been going to mainly Bogota recently.
How much did she charge you for implants?
[QUOTE=Slyman]Urban Wildlife,
Check out Pilar Ordonez. She is located in Bocagrande in Edificio Portofino, Cra10. She speaks very good englidh and her prices are very reasonable. I had implants done by her in 2007 and the work was excellent. In gact you might be able to rent an apartment in the same building as I did. Call her at 011576653444 and make an appointment. I hope this helps you out. I highly recommend her. Her brother has a successful pratice in Coral Gables, Fl.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Sandman0011]Found a great GP/ER Doc (getting ready to open his own office) that will actually make house calls.
Speaks perfect English, young, likes to party and has a lot of friends that are nurses. Just say you read about him on the internet. He will know where it came from.
Currently at Clinica Las Vegas but trust me, he will answer his cell phone and e-mails;
Mauirico Arias
Clinica Las Vegas
[email]mauroariasalzate@hotmail.com[/email]
Telephone: 4 11 74 46
Mobile: 300 775 72 62[/QUOTE]I met this guy in a bar in early 2008. He is also a secret agent doing under cover work.
I will be back in Medellin this week to continue some dental work, which to be honest is so so. Looking for another dentist that has been successfully road tested by members here. Implants is what I need next. Could only find the following online.
Dr. Juan Carlos Mejia and
Dr Juan David Restrepo, from the following website
[url]http://www.medellinhealthtourism.com/[/url]
Anyone used these guys or can make a recommendation of others that are better.
If you know any good Ophthalmologist and/or Optometrist, who could speak English, please let me know.
Thanks a lot!
One time I was walking in El Centro, mostly lost, and on one particular street downtown there was entirely eyeglass or optometrists offices on both sides of the street for a block. There is also an eyeglass place in el Oviedo mall. Which would be cheaper? Assuming you already have a scrip, how much to regular glasses cost, that is, are the frames a lot cheaper there?
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[QUOTE=Scharlie;1120265]Please PM or post here.[/QUOTE]Dermatologist.
He speaks very good English, his prices are reasonable, he takes his time with you, no rushing. His secretary does not speak English. Usually you can just stop in and they will give you an appointment sometime the same day. Highly recommended.
Dr Gustavo Acevedo Merino.
Torre Sur del Centro Comercial San Diego.
Calle 33 No. 42B-06 Consultorio 1219.
Medellin.
Phone: 262 3455
I am planning to be here for 3-6months. My USA insurance expired. Which insurance you recommend here? How much is it approximately? Any gotchas I need to be aware of? I am in 30s, healthy.
I went to this guy today for a root canal and fixing of a chipped tooth and can't say enough good things about him. Great prices, excellent english and he did an amazing job. Felt no pain and you can't even tell he did anything or that my tooth was ever chipped.
[QUOTE=Sandman0011; 778321]Great guy. Speaks very good English. Lists prices for various procedures.
For his english web site:
[url]http://www.medellintravelguide.com/juandavidrestrepo.html[/url]
Dr. Juan David Restrepo.
Will make Sat and Sunday appointments and is available for emergency dental needs if you break a tooth or something. Right across the street from Parque envigado.
He will answer e-mails and his cell phone (imagine?). He will even do over a web cam diagnosis or look at digital x-rays.
Good guy too. Took really good care of a frineds root canal needs (3 of them)
PARQUE DE ENVIGADO.
Cra 43 # 37 sur 77 local 201.
Edificio Quorum 2nd Floor
Medellin, Colombia.
(574) 276 5686.
CEL (57) 310 822 1220
E-Mail: [email]fonsirpo@yahoo.com[/email][/QUOTE]
I have been shopping for some crowns. Costa Rica is about 1/2 the price of Medellin. The problem is that you get to sit on the beach for the two weeks it takes to get crowns.
[quote=speedyg50; 993594]i will be back in medellin this week to continue some dental work, which to be honest is so so. looking for another dentist that has been successfully road tested by members here. implants is what i need next. could only find the following online.
dr. juan carlos mejia and.
dr juan david restrepo, from the following website.
[url]http://www.medellinhealthtourism.com/[/url]
anyone used these guys or can make a recommendation of others that are better.[/quote]juan carlos mejia is expensive. i had teeth whitening done and he did an ok job (not bad) but i expected more. he is also 60-70% of what it costs in usa. part of it could be that the treatments they use for good quality whitening are all imported. i spoke to others who had veneers and bridges done there and they were happy.
I find that there are gringo prices in effect in Medellin.
A cap in Medellin is $425. A cap in Costa Rica is $225. Isn't Costa Rica supposed to have a higher standard of living as far as Latin America goes?