Front teeth knocked out. Awful but expensive - ideas?

[teach76]

Just how DO you compare costs between dentists?

I need 2 dental implants with a bridge. I have the panoramic CT scan done and all the info needed, and am getting a quote from Legato Dentistry in a few days. They are of course very professional - but they are a "premium" office. Dental implants are also done in less specialized offices too, and I'm not sure how to balance the costs.

Has anyone gone through the search and what did you decide? I am a retired teacher and money is also a concern. I have even had work done in Mexico already, but this is more serious this time. I knocked out my front teeth playing pickleball and it is super terrible!

Has anyone had to navigate this or know from a family member who has gone through this and what would be your advice?

[LANDM]

Do NOT do this one in Mexico. In an area that is very visible, doesn’t it make sense to get a quality job?

[Fancy]

Not that I have any knowledge firsthand but what about all the Canadians that go down there to get dental work done (amongst a lot of other procedures)??

[vegas1500]

Do NOT do this one in Mexico. In an area that is very visible, doesn’t it make sense to get a quality job?

I know many peo0le that have traveled to Mexico for dental work.....lots right across the border from Yuma. Many times it was an American dentist doing the work. A bit of research and you will be fine....

[Fancy]

The ones I've seen look great.

[LANDM]

Okey dokey.......implants are different than fillings.
I would never risk it.

[Even Steven]

The rates are fairly close between dentist offices, just fyi.

[Venkman]

I haven't had to navigate your specific situation but I've had major dental operations a few times over. If I'm allowed to recommend people, I say talk to Dr. Phil at Peachland Dental. If he can't help you he'll find someone awesome who can.

[teach76]

mostly wondering if local dentists had different prices - 2 implants and a crown can really vary apparently but I'd have to go out of Kelowna. ($10,000 - 12,000 - so that's why I'm hoping to find some savings...but ya just can't seem to find out specifics.
Anyone have a recent prices for similar work?

[Catsumi]

I have had one eyetooth implanted, things went wrong. That dentist no longer in business, basically run out of town.

Then I needed a bone implant and then a new tooth implant as mess caused by dentist # 1. Job done by specialist dentist (#2)

Things went well for a few years then, due to not cleaning deeply enough by a regular everyday dentist, I am now looking at two more surgeries to clean up the resulting infection.

Total bill will be $19,000.00 just for that one tooth.

If you want the name of the specialist who did it second time around, a pro who teaches other pros worldwide, PM me. She is in Kamloops. Does good work.

In retrospect, how I wish I'd NOT gone to regular dentist for cleaning but rather had used dentist #2's cleaning specialist instead.