This past Friday I had a root canal procedure done on an infected tooth that had been causing me pain. I knew it needed a root canal treatment as advised by my normal dentist but he doesn't do root canals. My normal dentist said that he could arrange a root canal specialist but it would take two weeks. I didn't want to wait that long. Finding only one root canal specialist in David on my browser search
http://www.clinicadentalchiriqui.com/la-clinica/item/dr-juan-carlos-ortiz-hugues
I contacted Dr. Hugues office in David and made an appointment with just two days notice. He performed the root canal procedure in a 45 minute time span. After the novacaine wore off I felt no pain or ache. I am scheduled to go back next week for a crown fitting.
Now here's the best news: The cost was $300. and after the 15% jubilado discount my total cost was $255. The crown will cost $350. and after the 15% jubilado the exact cost will be $297.50.
It's not the most fanciest dental office I've visited but the equipment is modern and the staff attentive.
The Doctor, although young, has an extensive medical background as stated on the his webpage.
His office is located on the Interamerican Highway in the U shaped glass complex that houses the July Sports Athority store and the Renault Car dealership.
Patrick
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UPDATE: WENT BACK THE FOLLOWING WEEK TO GET FITTED FOR A CROWN AS SPECIFIED BY MY ORIGINAL DENTIST. THE OTHER DENTIST AT THE ROOT CANAL OFFICE LOOKED AT MY TOOTH AND SAID THAT I NEEDED A BRIDGE ($1,000.), THAT A CROWN WOULDN'T DO. I WASN'T PREPARED TO PAY $1,000. FOR A BRIDGE AS MY DAUGHTER IS GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL THIS YEAR AND THERE ARE MANY COSTS INVOLVED.
AS DRA. VENESSA LAMBIZ, CHIRIQUI HOSPITAL, WAS GIVEN HIGH HONORS BY OTHER POSTERS HERE, I DECIDED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH HER AND GET HER OPINION. I SPEAK SPANISH BUT WHEN LARGE AMOUNTS OF MONEY ARE INVOLVED I LIKE TO GET THE LOWDOWN IN ENGLISH. I TOLD HER OF MY PAST EXPERIENCE AND RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE OTHER DENTISTS. ALSO TOLD HER THAT I HAD A LOT OF SENIOR YEAR EXPENSES FOR MY DAUGHTER.
DRA. LAMBIZ EXAMINED MY TEETH AND THE ROOT CANAL TOOTH. NOW THE BIG SURPRISE, SHE TOLD ME THAT THE ROOT CANAL TOOTH AND THE TEETH ALONGSIDE ALREADY HAD A BRIDGE!!! ASKED ME IF I WANTED A NEW REPLACEMENT BRIDGE BUT THAT IT WASN'T IMMEDIATELY NECESSARY, TOLD ME NOT TO CHEW ANYTHING HARD LIKE HARD NUTS OR ICE ON THAT SIDE OF MY MOUTH AND EVERYTHING SHOULD BE OK. THE OFFICE VISIT COST $25. SHE WILL NOW BE MY REGULAR DENTIST AND THANKS SO MUCH TO THE OTHER POSTERS WHO RECOMMENDED HER. IF INTERESTED HER CONTACT INFORMATION FOLLOWS:
DOCTORA VENESSA LAMBIZ, CHIRIQUI HOSPITAL, OFFICE PHONE: 777-8075, 774-0128 X2142,
CEL. 6676-5704 AND E-MAIL: VLAMBIZ@HOTMAIL.COM
Thanks for the info on Dra. Lambiz. I have heard she is very good. I am curious though how you could have a bridge that you forgot about. That is not a quick, easily forgotten procedure.
WELL, I HAVE A FEW BRIDGES PUT IN QUITE A FEW YEARS AGO. I GUESS OLD AGE IS CREEPING UP ON ME. GLAD I STILL HAVE TEETH TO HOLD A BRIDGE.
thank you patrick for your recommendation.
Looking for Dr. Malca, a dentist I really liked and can't find now. Anyone know what happened to him? Send info to Lvanderkar at gmail dot com. Thanks
http://guias21sa.com/dr-j-alfonso-malca/
Dr. J. Alfonso Malca
730-5944, 730-5945, 6941-1522
http://www.clinicadeartedental.com/
Patrick
I had a root canal removal in David, $50 ! Dra V. Lambiz at Chiriquí Hospital. Talented oral surgeon.
What is a root canal "removal"?
The "root canal: is a hole (tunnel) through the root of a tooth through which the nerve passes. In this procedure the nerve is removed and the canal filled with an inert material, commonly gutta percha, and a sealing material placed in the distal part of the canal. The canal is not removed, but the nerve is.
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