[GeorgiaMa'am]

Feeling richer and more confident about my teeth.

I was unable to locate anyone I know, or a friend of a friend, who has engaged in dental tourism. I spoke to a highly recommended oral surgeon in Atlanta who wants $800 just for a consult, and $9000 for one implant (and I need two). Spoke to my dentist and he said that about half of the dental implants he sees from Mexico are done correctly. I don't like those odds.

Spoke to my dentist again and we were able to arrive at a solution for my cracked tooth for $1500, involving three fillings. I won't have a tooth there, but I will have three roots, which will preserve my jawbone. It may last the rest of my life, or it may only last some years without failing, but in five years I'll be able to get into my 401K. If it's ever necessary, my dentist thinks he can make it work by extracting the roots and putting in one implant.

My dentist and the other dentist in their office have been working on my teeth for 38 years. I trust them with my teeth more than anybody else at this point, so I'm going with them. Only drawback is it will be almost a month before I can get an appointment with both of them at the same time, but it's okay. I'm not in any pain. I have prescriptions and their cell phone numbers if I need them.

I may take a trip to Cancun at some time anyway, now that I know how cheap it is. But I'm getting my dental work done in Atlanta. I'll keep y'all apprised.