Dental Tourism – your Trip to a New Smile

Dental Tourism – your Trip to a New Smile

Have you ever heard the phrase “dental tourism?” to most people this combination of words doesn’t sound too pleasing because the following question comes immediately to our minds: what do tourism and vacations have to do with cosmetic dentistry? The fact that they might not be obviously related doesn’t mean that there is no connection between each other.

As you know people are always looking for great products at rock bottom prices, whether it is during the holiday season, birthday parties, weddings etc. low prices are just something we are programmed and look forward to find. The same concept is true when it comes to oral health and cosmetic dentistry. If your financial bracket doesn’t allow you to spend much in reconstructive treatments which can improve your appearance and social relations don’t worry, everything isn’t lost.

People who live in countries where the life style is expensive have always had the option of flying to another country where consultation prices for health related issues are much lower, this is the case of people who live in the UK, USA, Japan, etc. Teeth implants are normal procedures which can improve your overall look, these can be somewhat pricey in these countries but luckily we live in times when most of the currencies used in these great countries double and sometimes triple the value of other currencies.

While the consultation and treatment costs are considerably low, there are some disadvantages such as the ongoing evaluation which is needed for advanced cosmetic dental restorations so you need to consider that if your case requires constant visits to the dentist for evaluation and adjustments then it would be best to have the procedure done in your country, if on the other hand the procedure is quick and harmless such as veneer implants where you as a patient won’t need extensive teeth work then flying to another country for health related purposes is the right solution.

Patients who live in the UK know that dental tourism is often the best solution for their cosmetic dentistry needs. Countries such as Budapest, Poland, India, Romania, Italy, Spain, Greece, and thailand are places where flights and hotel accommodations can be arranged to have your oral treatment taken care of. Recently, Thailand as also seen an increase in the medical tourism field and it is all related to the topic we have addressed, so run some numbers and make a smart budget, if you see that the costs in your country are just too high then it might be time to take a “medical” vacation.