Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Consultation Los Algodones

I had a total of 8 crowns done on the top row and I could not be happier! The staff and dentist (Dr. Lopez) were incredibly professional and I felt right at home in their care. It was a great value (especially compared to the United States) and the work was done beautifully. They completely transformed my smile and I could not be any happier! Great experience! The clinic was clean, easy to find, and professional. By far the nicest building and staff in Los Algodones!

Very tiny dental office. Four chairs and a couch crammed into a reception area along with a reception counter. The receptionist seemed knowledgeable about the policies and procedures of the office. Both my husband and I had appointments for a consult. We were first seen by a very young general dentist. He seemed knowledgeable. He poked and prodded and took the dental X-rays. He then told me what he thought I needed based on his exam. I then saw the implant specialist. He sent me across the way to have a panoramic X-ray before finalizing his treatment plan for me. (The panoramic X-ray cost me $150. I reasoned that I could use it for all the consults I had scheduled. Turns out the second dentist did a more in-depth 3D scan but didn’t charge me. We’ll see if the third dentist uses it.). In the meantime, the dentist saw my husband, who had requested an implant for a missing tooth pulled this past summer. My husband jumped in with both feet and accepted the offer to get an implant right then and there. He had his teeth cleaned for $30 and an implant inserted for $900 in about a half-hour. He will return in several months to have the crown put on the implant (additional charge). He was given a prescription for antibiotics and pain pills, which he filled next door at a pharmacy for about $15. Oddly enough it was the receptionist who wrote and signed the prescription. My treatment plan was more complex. It involved several implants for long-missing teeth, a sinus lift, new crowns for several front teeth. Some of the work they would do right away and some after months of healing took place. I declined to have anything done as I had appointments with two more dentists for consults. I left with an estimate for $7700, which is a whole lot better than the plan from back home of $22,000. The two things that I was not particularly comfortable with was; 1) When I paid the bill with a personal check, I was asked not to fill in the “payable to” section. I inquired as to the reason for that. I was first laughingly told by the receptionist that it was so she could go shopping. 2). The two exam rooms are barely big enough for a dental chair, the dentist and a dental tech are connected. It’s actually one bigger room set up exactly the same on both sides of a separation wall. You can hear everything that is being said and done on the other side of the wall. But I don’t believe Mexico has a HIPPA law! I believe there was a third small exam room located next to the tiny bathroom. This is just not the office for someone with claustrophobia or privacy concerns. Communication was not an issue, as all staff I had interaction with spoke English. I also observed good hygiene practices. Three of the patients I spoke with while waiting were repeated patients. They seemed pleased with their past results. My husband’s implant seems to be healing well. It required nothing for pain after the first 24 hours. Dental Departures facilitated this visit and sent us several appointment reminders.

I come in regularly from Palm Springs area. I have had my share of incompetent, overpriced dentists in Palm Springs that think they are gifted and entitled to gouging patients. Dr. Zuman is vey honest, accomplished, caring, empathic, spotlessly clean office, state of the art tech. Clients fly in from the Bay area and Las Vegas, etc. He is in high demand. I have had implant and bone grafting done, not to mention root canals, crowns, and extractions. Dr. Zuman is " la creme de la creme. " and the price is right. A, Rancho Mirage I heard about Dr. Charles Zuman through some friends. Los Algodones is an experience in itself and quite an adventure. Lots of merchandise and always bargaining with the merchants. Pharmacies are everywhere as are optometrists and very stylish glasses like here in the U.S. Usually a free eye exam is included. Food is delicious and safe. Parking is $6.00 on the U.S. side in a security parking lot. Customs is very easy. Just declare what you bought. Casino on U.S. side iis very modern with nice restaurant(s) and Vegas like casino. Lodging and swimming pool.

Sinus lift and bone graft for tooth #15 that has been missing for over 6 years and had lost a lot of bone Dr. Luis R. Meneses Jr is a very good dentist/periodontist surgeon. He did my sinus lift and bone graft back in November 2016 it takes about 6 months for the bone to completely heal to place the implant. Which I plan on going back in May to have him do the implant. To tell you just how good Dr Luis R Menses Jr is. I live in northern Arizona and I go to Mohave community college dental hygentist program to get my teeth cleaned. And my hygentist worked for a periodontist for over 5 that performs these types surgeries. She was so impressed with his work and told me he did a really good job. Thank you so much Dr Meneses Jr

Very reasonable tests and the staff is professional. Very good overall service.