Retire Early Lifestyle
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In 1991 Billy and Akaisha Kaderli retired at the age of 38. Now, into their 4th decade of this financially independent lifestyle, they invite you to take advantage of their wisdom and experience.

Q and A with a Reader - Dental Care in Mexico

Billy and Akaisha Kaderli 

Billy/Akaisha:

Just read the Chen interview -- thank you for all the useful information and insight (especially your early years/deciding on the "retiring early lifestyle").

Like yourselves, we decided to not have children (still trying to raise ourselves and not doing the best job at that so.... certainly not responsible or intelligent enough to make a success out of parenthood).

-- You mentioned that there is quality dental care in Los Algodones, Mexico area and many Americans (Phoenix area) go there. Do you have any specific recommendations of places (I looked and found Sani Dental Group and Castle Dental) and is it a "safe" city for Americans?

Thanks again for all your insight, lifestyle recommendations, and financial advice,

Michael & Kathy Ryan

Hi Michael and Kathy, 

I'm unclear as to what city you live in - only to say that there are many many places in Mexico to get good dental care. Depending on where you are, Algodones might not be the closest - or best - location.

For instance, if you live in California, Tijuana might suit you better. OTOH, if you live in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, you would have your choice of going to Guadalajara, Chapala, Merida, Morelia, Oaxaca, ... or even Costa Rica.

Depending on what you are considering having done, (bridges? crowns? tooth implant? cosmetic dentistry?) you could save quite a bit of money and take a vacation at the same time.

Any large city in Mexico offers a variety of dentists and dental care.

You might consider where you'd like to visit, relax or see some culture, and then research dental services in that area.

I recently had a crown put in at my dentist here in Chapala for $125USD. A few years ago, I had a 4 point bridge put in in Panajachel, Guatemala for just over $1,000. Billy had his tooth implant started in Panajachel, Guatemala, but finished here in Chapala. That tooth implant - all told - was under $1,000USD.

I'm not trying to confuse you... It's just that you have many choices. We mentioned Algodones because we lived in AZ for a while, and people were going there regularly for dental issues.

If you have further questions regarding this, feel free to ask.

A quick look at "Dental care in Mexico" gives you a variety of results.

I hope you find this information to be useful. 

Thank you again for your kind comments, and for your patience in waiting for my reply.

Our Warm Regards,

Akaisha and Billy

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