I am currently in Nicaragua. I am from the USA and don't have health insurance. I had a toothache that was periodically dehabilitating, mostly in high altitud

I am currently in Nicaragua. I am from the USA and don't have health insurance. I had a toothache that was periodically dehabilitating, mostly in high altitudes. Having an irrational fear of the dentist and a rational fear of dental bills, I put it off for longer than I should have, and only last week got my work done in Managua. A root canal, 3 cavities, a half a dozen or so xrays and a teeth cleaning was about $600; and included 3 visits and xanax for 2 of the 3 visits. The last root canal I had in the USA was in 2002, and cost 1100 with insurance. I went to one of the most expensive dentists in Managua because he was recommended highly and spoke perfect english, and I didn't really trust my spanish. Really interesting to wrap this phenomenon in a profitable venture; but I found it easy to get the information myself. I would 100% absolutely do it again.