Dental Argentina = Dental nightmares

[Nossyd]

I just want to warn any expats away from the services of Dental Argentina (http://www.dental-argentina.com/). They advertise in the Buenos Aires Herald which is how I heard of them but having spent 5k USD on crowns and veneers, 2 of which have fallen off less than 6 weeks after treatment I feel I really cannot recommend them.
I did visit other cosmetic dentists for quotes and was impressed by the hi- tech super modern facilities in Dental Argentina. Moreover Gustavo, one of the owners was very nice and not at all pushy and has offered to replace the veneers but having had my previous veneers 15 years with not a single issue it seems I have fallen prey to inexperienced people who really don´t know what they are doing - perhaps not the owner but the lesser staff he delegated to perform the work (evil Melina who had me 3 hours in the chair and injected the novocaine so high that I couldnt see out of my right eye!) . It is not just a matter of veneers falling off but the fact the ones that still remain are like blunt wooden teeth that means I cannot bite anything,not even a sandwich and have constant tooth pain.

Before Steve Bsas starts lecturing me on the vanity of veneers, please note I had serious heart problems as a child and have severly discolored teeth as a result of the meds and welcome the veneers to help me lead a more normal life.

I hate to diss any service provider but I really fear this one advertises to expats as they hope they will leave and not be able to report any issues.

 

[optcsa]

I would keep away from services that try to cater to foreigners... Most of them are looking to make a quick dollar...

 

[steveinbsas]

Before Steve Bsas starts lecturing me on the vanity of veneers, please note I had serious heart problems as a child and have severly discolored teeth as a result of the meds and welcome the veneers to help me lead a more normal life.

I have a number of crowns. I have also had cosmetic surgery and have posted about it here in the forum.

I wouldn't dream of lecturing anybody about dental work or cosmetic surgery or about being vain.

 

[DrGustavoTeloDDS]

Dear Nossyd,

In response to your post I am very sorry about the situation you mention as it is very infrequent, considering that we have made over 5000 veneers already.

I invite you to come to my office and I am going to take care of you personally.

I want to help you to solve this issue ASAP until you feel 100% happy and comfortable with your bite.

Best regads,

Dr. Gustavo Telo DDS

http://www.dental-argentina.com/

[email protected]

[email protected]

From Buenos Aires: 4828-0821
From USA & CANADA (toll free): 1-888-784-9319
From other countries: +54 11 4828-0821

 

[marksoc]

Do not go to business whose core are expats (unless is a bar, perhaps). Those business were made by chetitos palermitanos to take your money, not by specialist in their fields. If a dentist is good, he/she doesn´t need to put advertisement or foreign clients. Ask your Argentinean friends for suggestions, and also, more expensive in Arg. does not mean better, many times the opposite is true.

 

[Ashley]

I would only go and get work like that done with someone that has been recommended personally. I used to really like my dentist (which I got with my Swiss insurance) but last time I was there I got told off (quite literally) by the receptionist because my filling took 15 minutes longer than expected and "the obra social only pays 50 pesos per filling". This was in a room full of waiting patients and was a little inappropriate to say the least. My dentist also informed me that he didn't expect the filling work he did to last a year before I would require root-canal. I also lost the feeling in my left eye socket, which started weeping uncontrollably, forcing me to take out my contact lense in the street! Never again.

 

[TheBlackHand]

I actually have a friend who had work done at this location with Dr. Telo. She told me the prices were very reasonable and the dental work came out great. I am sure even the best Dentists have a patient or two that are unsatisfied. It is refreshing to hear that this particular dentist is willing to fix whatever issue there was so that his client ends up happy.

 

[Mano Negra]

I just want to warn any expats away from the services of Dental Argentina (http://www.dental-argentina.com/). They advertise in the Buenos Aires Herald which is how I heard of them but having spent 5k USD on crowns and veneers, 2 of which have fallen off less than 6 weeks after treatment I feel I really cannot recommend them.
I did visit other cosmetic dentists for quotes and was impressed by the hi- tech super modern facilities in Dental Argentina. Moreover Gustavo, one of the owners was very nice and not at all pushy and has offered to replace the veneers but having had my previous veneers 15 years with not a single issue it seems I have fallen prey to inexperienced people who really don´t know what they are doing - perhaps not the owner but the lesser staff he delegated to perform the work (evil Melina who had me 3 hours in the chair and injected the novocaine so high that I couldnt see out of my right eye!) . It is not just a matter of veneers falling off but the fact the ones that still remain are like blunt wooden teeth that means I cannot bite anything,not even a sandwich and have constant tooth pain.

Before Steve Bsas starts lecturing me on the vanity of veneers, please note I had serious heart problems as a child and have severly discolored teeth as a result of the meds and welcome the veneers to help me lead a more normal life.

I hate to diss any service provider but I really fear this one advertises to expats as they hope they will leave and not be able to report any issues.

I have a wonderful, internationally experienced and highly qualified dentist that I would be happy to introduce you to as long as I am sure you are real/ honest etc. Send me a PM if you need help, I am totally dentist phobic so a brilliant judge of quality.

 

[chris]

Sorry but the name alone- Dental Argentina - sounds like a money grubbing outfit.