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PostPosted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 9:20 pm 
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Ive searched and emailed most Dentist I could find from searching. But most the post are old and none of them talk about teeth whitening.

Has anyone had there teeth bleached in CR?
How much?
Do you got dentist email or any info?


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PostPosted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 11:41 pm 
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i would like to know also.

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PostPosted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 4:41 am 
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Prisma Dental is the one...

Costa Rica Phone Number (506) 291-5151

Ask to speak to Tiffany...she speaks good english and can help schedule an appointment for you.

They do a good Zoom Whitening..

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PostPosted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 11:35 am 
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Any brothers who get the intel on this, please pass along...

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PostPosted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 11:57 am 
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Call or email them for a price- http://www.cosmetics-dentistry.com/bleaching.htm
I had Zoom done a couple years ago (in the US) and it HURT like HELL :x for a day or two, never again but it doesn't bother most people.

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PostPosted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 11:58 am 
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I emailed Prisma Dental.

Tiffany Quoted me $250 for laser bleaching

$200 for tray in the mouth and take home after trays.


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PostPosted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 12:02 pm 
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Dr. Lai Chan, Costa Rica Dental Cosmetic.

They want $315 for the laser treatment, but it includes a cleaning.

I read one post on here with someone saying they paid $100

Does anybody got email addy of Tico dentist they visited in the last year or so?


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PostPosted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 12:08 pm 
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Try Dr. Chen or Sanchez, probably cheaper than Prisma (which looks to be less than half the price stateside) https://costaricaticas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=8109

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PostPosted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 12:11 pm 
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Thanks PacoLoco

I searched yesterday and have emails out to all those emails addys already.


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PostPosted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 2:20 pm 
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Dras Acebal <drasacebal@yahoo.com>
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We have the ZOOM! whitening system, takes an hour, is in the dental office, and you will need a cleaning first.
The other system is at home for one hour during 1-2 weeks.
The cleaning cost $50
The ZOOM! $250
The home whitening $200
We need two appoiments
We have time May7 and May 8.
Let me now if you want to safe the appoiment.
Thank you.
Dra Acebal

So far it looks like $250 is the going prices for Laser Whitening(this is the one time in office whitening)


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I can have it done in the States or at least where Im at for about the same price. They use the ZOOM 2

Here in Big Sky Country MT, the Dentist want $275-290 for the ZOOM2 laser and most recomend the take home for around $200. I can have it done here both for $490.

Maybe theres a local place in SJO that does it for a better deal. Maybe you just have to be local to get a deal.

I also wonder if they use the ZOOM 2 system down there now...I guess I can check it out when im there in 10 days


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PostPosted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 3:03 pm 
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here in S. Fla, you can get a cleaning AND zoom for $300.00!!! that is the going rate from my research. . .

definitely not a bargain in CR.

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PostPosted: Mon May 07, 2007 9:59 am 
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CMAC wrote:
here in S. Fla, you can get a cleaning AND zoom for $300.00!!! that is the going rate from my research. . .


Where are you seeing $300 in So. Fla.? All the places I've called in Miami seem to want $400 to $500 for a cleaning + Zoom. Thanks.


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PostPosted: Mon May 07, 2007 11:02 am 
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Just before I posted, stopped in at dental clinic off SW 8th Street and 2 blocks off Brickell Ave (North side strip center next to GNC store). Was quoted at $250 for Zoom and $50 for cleaning (pre-cleaning charge REQUIRED). . .

My dos colones. . .

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PostPosted: Mon May 07, 2007 11:12 am 
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Budlite & Dee,

Here is another link worth viewing;

https://costaricaticas.com/phpBB2/viewto ... 17&start=0

I have used Dr. Chen, his costs were much less than the others mentioned on the thread. I was happy with his work and had been given a heads up that his office can be busy and suggested I bring some reading material.

My Deep Clean & Whitening procedure took approx., 4.5 hrs(Total time in office) His office was short one assistant that day and he had an emergency with a bambino. So if time is a major factor, something to consider.

On the otherhand, I now have a better idea of Dr. Chen's work, both professionaly and what he gives to the community. He works with many underpriviledged Ticos and for this I admire him. He and his wife are to be commended for providing good,reasonable dental health care to those less fortunate than I. How much is pro bono I have no idea but I doubt he employs a collection agency if you know where I'm going.


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