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thinking about mexico for dental work—worth the trip?

Last week, I sat in my Florida dentist’s chair, staring at the ceiling tiles, when he told me my crown would cost $1,800. I nearly fell out of the chair! That’s more than I paid for my first used car. So now I’m seriously looking at heading down to the Yucatán for dental work. I’ve heard people say you can get the same crown for a fraction of the price, and maybe even squeeze in a little beach time. But here’s what’s bugging me: how do you even find a trustworthy dentist down there? And what if something goes wrong after I come back home—am I just out of luck? It sounds tempting to save money and get a mini vacation, but I can’t help but worry about the language barrier, or ending up in some back-alley clinic. Has anyone actually done this? Did you really save money after travel costs? And did you feel safe and comfortable, or was it more stressful than it was worth? I’m torn between the idea of adventure and the fear of coming home with a dental disaster. I know a lot of us are looking for ways to save on healthcare, but I’d love to hear if this is one of those things that sounds better than it actually is. #dentaltravel #mexicotrip #healthcareabroad #Travel