When we were out West in February 2003, our Pickleball friends, Brian and Ilene, were talking about going to the dentist in Mexico. We thought it sounded like a good idea. Let’s give it a try!! They recommended their dentist, Dr. Patricia Vicente, “a sensitive & understanding dentist”, in Los Algodones, MX. So we went to Yuma for a few days; walked across the Mexican border; and met Patty Vicente. She was great. We saw her regularly whenever we were out west. In addition to routine care, X-rays, and cleaning, I needed a crown and Ken root canal. All this was done with little discomfort, maximum speed, and minimal cost.
Thing is, we’ve been in the East for more than two years and have not been able to see our dentist in Mexico. We decided to bite the bullet and set up an appointment to see our dentist in Richmond, Dr. Alan Padgett. Now, Dr. Padgett is a great dentist and very nice gentlemen whom Ken met in the Army Reserves years ago. But, this dentist is very thorough and could always find something to fix every time we saw him. And, he’s expensive!! We were expecting the worse!!
After extensive X-rays and a thorough cleaning, we both passed our exams with flying colors and high praise for our excellent dental hygiene!! Everything was perfect!!! AMAZING!!!
BUT!! Just a few days later, Ken lost a tooth. We thought it was the cap put on by Patty in Mexico. But, when we returned to the dentist, it was not the cap. It was a broken tooth. The dentist filed it down and bonded it. Now Ken’s teeth are fine!! But, Dr. Padgett is still expensive!!
So, you western travelers who have been going to Patty Vicente in Mexico – you’ve got a good one!!
PS. If you happen to run into Brian and Ilene, tell them our story. If you have their cell phone number, please share it with us. Have not been in touch with them for awhile.
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