For the last couple of days, I have had a tooth bothering me. Today I had an appointment with Dr. Miriam Rodriguez at her clinic, Dental Esthetic. I feared the worst. I am one of those patients that really needs to see a dentist three times a year.
It turns out that I had an inflammation due to my poor flossing. In her most persuasive voice, Dr. Miriam said, “Por favor, señor Don, Usa hilo dental mejor.”. Hilo is floss in Spanish. I have learned that by having multiple visits with Dr. Miriam. 
I will try to do better.
Dr. Miriam did a complete teeth cleaning with special treatment to the affected area. She applied antibiotics and a protective packing that she will remove Friday.
Finding this dental clinic may be the best find I have had in David. You can pay less, and I have in Panama, but I also received care equal to the price. I have paid more in Panama and a lot more in the US and still haven’t received as good of care as I have received from this clinic.
If you want the best care for your teeth in David, I can’t give any higher recommendation. Just be prepared to hear the word “hilo” and remember to floss every day. You don’t have to floss all of your teeth. Just the ones you want to keep.
As always, if you see Dr. Miriam, tell her you learned about her on Chiriquí Chatter.
I first heard about Dr. Miriam on Chiriqui Chatter. Thank you….she is now my dentist also. She is a very considerate and gentle person and I’m happy to add my recommendation for her.
Hi Fran. Thanks for dropping in and commenting.
hi don…
i’m not clear, does she do general dentistry, x-rays, fillings, etc. besides the cosmetic stuff?
thanks… norm : ))~
Hi Norm. Yes, she does everything. I think she seend root canals out to a specialist, but other than that, you can get everything taken care of here. She had to do an x-ray ($5) for me yesterday.
Her teeth cleaning is the best I have had since the US and in the US it cost me a ton.
Hi Norm. Yes, she does everything. I think she sends root canals out to a specialist, but other than that, you can get everything taken care of here. She had to do an x-ray ($5) for me yesterday. One of the things I have tohave done, is for here to replace some 30 year old fillings.
Her teeth cleaning is the best I have had since the US and in the US it cost me a ton.
thanks. don..
i’ll give her a try. i’ve been going to halphen and i haven’t been happy with them.
norm : ))~
Good luck Norm. I think you will like her. Tell her you herd about her from me.
Hi Don, have you ever heard of “oil pulling” (OP)?
Should you be interested, I happily tell you more about my experience. Peter
Like you, I used to see my dentist three times a year because of sore gums, inflammation and the likes. With OP every morning now these are problems of the past. Try it - it’s effective and cheap (not that I want Dr. Miriam to loose a good customer
Hi Peter. No I am not familiar with OP. I will search it on the Internet. No worry about Dr. Miriam losing a client. Everyone needs to see the dentist at least once a year, no mater how good they take care of their teeth.
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Does anyone know what Dr. Miriams office charges … through her associate, Esthetic Dr. Ana, for a crown or for a porcelain veneer per tooth. From the recommendations I heard on this blog, I visited Miriams office and was quoted $500 per veneer, which was $200 more than most charge. Anyone been quoted a price on esthetics through her office? I fear the prices are increasing daily as she aquires more and more expat clients……..
I don’t know the current prices, but in the past she had some monthly specials. I had thought that the lady next dore in Organic Life was supposed to send me a writeup that she was going to translate into English on specials. I haven’t seen anything to this point.
If you happen to stop in Organic Life ask if she is translating a fee schedule.