On Tuesday we made the 30 minute trip to cross the border into Los Algodones, Mexico. Kevin and I have only been to Mexico a few times. We spent a few hours in Tijuana on our honeymoon over 33 years ago, and we’ve been to the Cozumel area twice while on cruises.
The main purpose for the trip was for me to have my teeth cleaned. So many people we’ve met have praised the dentists in Mexico, so I was willing to give it a try. Kevin wouldn’t do it. He’ll stick with our dentist in Wisconsin.
Los Algodones is probably about 4 or 5 square blocks, not very big at all. I’ve never seen so many dentists, pharmacies, and eye clinics in one spot. A young man outside of Mary’s Dental Clinic asked if he could help me. I told him I wanted my teeth cleaned. He said it would be $25. The guy across the street was motioning to me that it would be only $10 at his place. My guy said that was for an “express clean”. I had to laugh. Mary’s looked like a decent and clean place, so I signed up.
Main Street Los Algodones
After waiting about 20 minutes, Dr. Liliana called me in. That’s right, the dentist did the cleaning. She did everything they do at home, including telling me about my receding gum lines. It took about 20 minutes, and I felt she did a good job. She maybe didn’t scrape quite as long with the pick, but it’s hard to say. It was a good job for less than 1/4 the cost of our dentist in Wisconsin. I would do it again in a heartbeat.
We found these awesome painted rocks at a street stand. Since the Packers are going to the Super Bowl, there was not much bargaining. The cost was $10, but the best we could do was 3 for $25. We got these two and Joan and Al got a Packer rock.
It was getting to be lunch time so we stopped at an outdoor restaurant for nachos and margaritas. These jumbo drinks were $4 each. We each had a drink and shared a large plate of nachos. Total bill, $23.
Next, we stopped at a pharmacy. I got a Z pack of antibiotics for $4 and picked up glucosamine/chondroitin tablets for my arthritis at less than half the cost of Wal-Mart for the same amount of milligrams.
We found some inexpensive tequila and vanilla at the liquor store. Joan and I also bought some cute light jackets for $15 each. I’d say it was a successful shopping venture.
The town was quite clean and I felt very safe. We saw several groups of policemen standing around and 2 soldiers with machine guns. The line to get through customs was quite long, and it took us about an hour to get to the front. I was amazed at the amount of people.
There has been a great deal of weather news all over the country including Yuma. We’ve had 2 nights of hard freeze warnings which is almost unheard of in this area. It was in the low 30s both nights and yesterday’s high was 48 and very windy. The winds died down today and the high was 50. Don’t worry. It’s supposed to be 79 on Sunday. Sure beats the 2 feet of snow they got in Wisconsin. Can’t say that I miss it :)
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Well, as a dental hygienist for 35 years I know it looks like a deal but if it only took 20 minutes there are things that aren't being done. Don't want to go into here but maybe someday you can hear my side. When you head back to Wisconsin if you want to pay less look at the dental school or a dental hygiene school in the area. They always charge less but because they are teaching institutions it does take longer. Just a thought.
ReplyDeleteI like to get my teeth done every three or four months instead of every six. I think it would be OK to go to Mexico if it was close for some of the treatments.
ReplyDeleteI used to go to Tijuana for certain meeds that I didn't want on my medical records.
I took Prozac for a couple of years during and after Menopause and at one point I was told I would be denied insurance if it was reported. (Was denied for other reasons, but that's another story!)
I would go to Mexico to shop with little or no fear if I knew what areas to stay away from. I don't think I would drive in though.