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by winecole
Mon Dec 19, 2016 5:55 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Mexico & Costa Rica
Replies: 12
Views: 1809

Re: Mexico & Costa Rica

Where in Colombia are you being treated? (I am also considering Medellin.)
by winecole
Fri Dec 16, 2016 1:06 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Mexico & Costa Rica
Replies: 12
Views: 1809

Re: Mexico & Costa Rica

Actually, if you stay in hostels and do some of your own cooking, as I do, the cost of existing in much of Latin America is quite low -- perhaps $30 per day, i.e. about $1000 per month. (I spend more existing in California.) Flights to Costa Rica from LA are under $200 one-way -- for me, actually on...
by winecole
Thu Dec 15, 2016 5:53 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Mexico & Costa Rica
Replies: 12
Views: 1809

Re: Mexico & Costa Rica

Yes, I realize this. I'm retired, single, speak Spanish, and like to travel. In my case, the estimated time of orthodontia is 8 months. If I do this in T-ijuana, I'd go to T-ijuana monthly -- I can get there in a day by train -- and, between appointments, I'd either go back home (to Central Californ...
by winecole
Wed Dec 14, 2016 3:01 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Mexico & Costa Rica
Replies: 12
Views: 1809

Mexico & Costa Rica

My dentist recently advised me to have braces to correct an underbite which has resulted in dentistry issues. The orthodontist to whom he referred me advised me that approximately eight months of metal braces will correct the issue, and will cost about $5000. I am interested in having this done in M...