Hi there -

Just wondering if anyone had any dental work (really just an exam and evaluation) while already there? I need quite a bit of work done and Ive been researching dentist in Tijuana and the one that looks like a great place to start does the exams for FREE.

I know we would/could not want to have any "work" done since just having surgery, but wondering if just going in for an exam while there, to know what to expect on work and cost when/if I want to go back for that?

I dont see the harm in just an exam....anyone else?

Hi there -

Just wondering if anyone had any dental work (really just an exam and evaluation) while already there? I need quite a bit of work done and Ive been researching dentist in Tijuana and the one that looks like a great place to start does the exams for FREE.

I know we would/could not want to have any "work" done since just having surgery, but wondering if just going in for an exam while there, to know what to expect on work and cost when/if I want to go back for that?

I dont see the harm in just an exam....anyone else?

I don't see any harm in that either. Go for it!

You could sustain some tooth damage during surgery (technically during anesthesia), which might make a dental exam pretty uncomfortable. But you probably won't. IIRC rates are about 1 in 800. Just tell the dentst you've just had surgery, and if there is any damage, let him/her know. They'll know what to do.

I too am interested in this topic. My husband needs practically a full set of veneers and would love to find a great dentist to go to down there! Hoping someone has some info.

I too am interested in this topic. My husband needs practically a full set of veneers and would love to find a great dentist to go to down there! Hoping someone has some info.

Oh there are LOTS of dentist out there....just do some research as you did for the WLS and you will find a ton. I really was just wanting to know if we would be able to have a dental exam after surgery - you know, infection, etc. Not that it should matter since its not doing actual dental work....but just checking.

I wrote to the assistant of Dr. Garcia and she told me there is actually a dentist right there in the same hospital they set people up with. It is through Obesity Solutions International. So, I will be scheduling with him on my 2nd day after surgery and my husband also.