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So I have a friend who is in need of some dental work, so we have come up with a new reason to make a trip,:)
Dental work here in Canada is very expensive when you don't have insurance, and he is thinking it will cost less there, besides what better place to recover than with a Redstripe on the beach. So any one know the cost or a good dentist in the area?
Dr. McLeggan is very well-like here in Negril & recommended by Rob & I...Kings Plaza 957-9235
Dr. Hacker is in Sav....we've seen him recommended but have never used him.
Thanks, do you know if either do bridge work and that kinda stuff?
McLeggan can do all that and even veneers, bonding and braces!
I read all his literature while sitting in the waiting area one morning.... (grin)
Bridgework is not a one appt. procedure. First appt. is to prepare the tooth/teeth then impressions are taken and then the crown/bridge needs to be fabricated...usually not completed that same day unless he has his own dental lab onsite which I doubt. Although I'm sure this dentist is qualified...I've heard he was trained in the US, the part that concerns me more than his skills are the sterilization procedures of the actual instruments used and of the operatory itself. Just saying....
That's what we are looking for sounds good. I will pass the info along!
Anybody know what the price for veneers is in Jamaica? I know here, in the UK it's £400 per tooth ($660 approx). I know there's places like Thailand that do it much cheaper (still looks great) and I think Bulgaria. However, I love Negril and a seed has just been planted - a Negril holiday with dental appointments. A fortnight in paradise and a set of new gnashers!.
That was what we are checking on, the dentists here want to charge a ton and do everything, sometimes a fix up is all that's needed!
And sitting on a beach with a Redstripe to recover, rather that stuck in the house while its frezzing cold?
Sazo is getting where this idea is going,:)
Dana1 and to all,Quote:
Originally Posted by Dana1
This is one of the problems when you are "just saying..." things you have heard about and have no first hand knowledge. You often get it wrong. Yes, he was trained in the States, but I am sure that had he be been trained in Canada, Israel, Jamaica, the UK or Europe that he would have equally adequate skills. Being trained in the US is not the only way to be "qualified".
Bridgework, just as braces, veneers, root canals, tooth replacements, etc. are multiple visit procedures. I have had several multiple visit procedures at his office and his painstaking sterilization procedures including those of his staff are the foundation of his business.
I would never ever go there or recommend if that wasnt his top priority as it is with the vast majority of doctors of all specialities across the island.
Maybe it would be wise to actual use a service before making derogatory comments that do nothing other than misinform people...
Just saying....
SazO...veneers were significantly cheaper...I can't remember the exact amount...but you can easily call & get a quote.Quote:
Originally Posted by SazO