I've had a lot of bad luck with my teeth, I've seen many dentists, so I'm pretty good in judging who's good and who isn't. I decided to take a chance and try a dentist in Tijuana. I'm not someone who would just pick anyone, I've done a lot of research before I decided to see him, and I have to say I'm extremely happy that I did.
Not only does he treat you the way he would want to be treated (meaning he will do anything and everything to give you the best care), he's very, very skilled, he has an excellent team, a fantastic endodontist in the same practice, a lab practically next door if you need bridges and such. He's also an extremely nice person, speaks nearly perfect English and makes a visit fun (he has a great sense of humor).
I had a temporary bridge for over 1,5 years and it ruined another healthy tooth. This happened because I had a waiting period for bridge work with the insurance and I couldn't afford paying thousands of dollars in the US, and my dentist there just cemented a temp bridge in there, instead of replacing it in the waiting period, so this was a huge mistake on his end.
Because of that, I lost an additional tooth and Dr. de la V. had to make a six tooth bridge with a three tooth gap in between. That alone is extremely difficult to do and the fact that it worked is due to his exceptional skill as a dentist. I also needed root canals on the teeth that carried the bridge and Dr. Camacho did this in no time and I never ever had any pain!
I think most people know this anyway, but dental work in TJ is soooo much cheaper, it's because in the US they're simply greedy. I know that because I also had dental work done in Europe and you never had to sell your kidney there either, to afford any dental work.
So to sum this up: You get the best care, they're fast and very efficient in their treatment, the bridge looks great, and you save a lot of money.
Plus, going to TJ is just fine. I walked across the border, took a taxi and was there within minutes. I also should point out that I went there by myself, as a female, which I wouldn't have done repeatedly if i felt that it's dangerous in any way. Going back is the same, they will get you a cab and you're at the border in minutes. The only thing I would make sure of is not to go at a busy time, meaning, not close to US holidays, school breaks or weekend, because then the lines to go back to the US are much longer. You can also drive back and fourth with a medical pass, which they will give you, in that case it's supposed to take less time, but I've never tried that.
I need more dental work and I will definitely go back there. I can't express in words how grateful I am that i found him. read more