How going to Mexico for Cheap Dental Work can Ease your Pain!

Laguna Bacalar in Mexico

Imagine my shock when I went to the dentist in Corado and the estimate for the work I needed was $13,000 – $15,000!  And that was WITH insurance.  I had two teeth that were bothering me, but the dentist said 6 teeth needed work.  I got estimates for root canals, implants, and bone grafts.  

I was appalled at this estimate.  $15,000 and that was just my portion of the bill after insurance.  Without insurance, this would have been $30,000.  You could buy a car instead.  This is one of the reasons I have delayed dental work before in the past.  It just doesn’t seem reasonable or rational.    Who can afford to pay that?  With or without insurance?

As my teeth continued to get worse and even developing abscesses, I knew I would have to do something soon.  And this is when my tropical dental vacation planning began. 

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San Miguel de Allende, voted Best City in the World

San Miguel de Allende

San Miguel de Allende (SMA) is a unique and charming little city in the center of Mexico that you will fall in love with at first sight.  In 2008, San Miguel de Allende was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site by the United Nations as a Historical City.  A remarkable example of 16th-century Spanish Colonial Baroque architecture.  The city’s colonial authenticity and cultural integrity, and the excellent condition of its historic downtown (Centro Historico,) were key elements that contributed to the UNESCO designation. Named “The Best City in the World” in 2017 & 2018 by Travel & Leisure, San Miguel de Allende attributes this in large part to its artisan markets, architecture, beauty, cuisine, and cultural heritage. 

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Bacalar, The Laguna of Seven Colors

Lake Bacalar

Bacalar, Mexico is located in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo in the southeastern part of Mexico, near the Belize border. Bacalar is also the name of the amazing fresh-water lagoon on the east side of the town. The name Bacalar most likely derives from Mayan languagesb’ak halal, meaning “surrounded by reeds”. Laguna Bacalar is also called the Laguna of Seven Colors due to its exceptional blue and turquoise hues. Check out these amazing views of Laguna Bacalar. You’ll definitely want to visit.

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Mahahual – the Hidden Jewel of Yucatan Peninsula

Mahahual Best Beach in Mexico

Mahahual ( Costa Maya ) is located in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo in an area known collectively as the Costa Maya. Mahahual is 350 kilometers south of Cancun and 100 kilometers north of the Belize border. Just south of Tulum, this isolated village is the hidden jewel of the Yucatan Peninsula. Check out these amazing views of Mahahual.

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