Where Should You Go For Cosmetic Dentistry Abroad?
With the popularity of travelling for treatment on the increase – and this extends beyond cosmetic and even essential dentistry – there is now a growing industry in what one could describe as “dental tourism”. The benefits of travelling for treatment are not in dispute. It can represent a quite impressive saving and, if you combine it with a holiday, then you can look at the travel costs as being money you would have spent anyway on another holiday.
There are numerous countries where cosmetic dental treatment is available to the British citizen – at a low cost and often of very high quality. Where you go for dental treatment is up to you. Where would you like to go? Is there somewhere you have always fancied visiting? Check out a Google search for cosmetic dentistry in that country and you may just find that you can combine a highly enjoyable holiday with the treatment you desire. There is a long and growing list of countries which provide cosmetic dental treatment.
The region of Eastern Europe is one which has become a popular tourist destination in the last few decades, with this popularity increasing considerably in recent years – due in no small part to the expansion of the European Union. Countries such as Latvia and Lithuania – very few people’s idea of an ideal place to visit as recently as the turn of the century – have excellent private sector dentistry and plenty to explore. In addition, Bulgaria and Romania, along with much of the former Yugoslavia, are also popular. So are Hungary, Slovakia and Poland.
If you want a country that has more of a history of tourism, then popular holiday stalwarts such as Italy and Switzerland have some very good treatment centres. Or maybe you would like to cast your net further afield. There are some excellent places to go in Asia to receive dental treatment, not least India and the Philippines. It is about what makes the best fit for you. Getting the best treatment for the best price in a country where you would like to spend a week or more – it may require some research, but it is well worth doing.
November 27th, 2009 at 11:55 am
I run a British dental clinic abroad in Piestany spa, Slovakia (http://www.dentalholiday.co.uk) and can certainly say that Brits going abroad for dental treatment such as crowns and dental implants is a fast growing trend here in Europe. Not only to save money and time but also to receive access to some of the most experienced dentists within the European Union.
November 28th, 2009 at 2:03 am
Hungary is actually one of the biggest destinations for dental travel from within the European Union with more than 15,000 foreign dental patients every year.
Already from the 90’s, thousands of Austrians would cross the border for routine visits to a Hungarian dentist as well as for larger dental treatments. In the past 10 years, Budapest has seen an increasing number of dental travellers from the UK, Ireland as well as from Denmark and Norway (the countries with the highest cost of dental treatment in the EU). The emergence of low cost air carriers across Europe has given a significant boost to the number of patients travelling to Budapest over the past 4-5 years.
March 26th, 2010 at 1:44 pm
I went to Hungary for my implants and tooth whitening and was pleasantly surprised at the outstanding level of service. I was a little wary at first as with such a low price tag I assumed there had to be some form of repercussion/small print etc but the care I recieved was great. I’d definitely go back.
May 18th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
Dental tourism is on the rise and has been since 2006 when new contracts introduced a limit on the number of treatments that could be claimed on the NHS. The big advantage of travelling abroad is the huge savings – Dental implants for example can cost anything from £900 up to £3,000 for a single tooth implant in the UK, the same treatment in Budapest can be as much as 75% lower. However, for anyone considering taking a trip abroad for cosmetic dentistry it is important to remember there are a lot of cowboys out there so research the most professional and reputable dental surgeries and make an informed decision.
May 27th, 2010 at 2:31 pm
I would strongly suggest that you allow your local, registered and qualified dentist to provide for your dental needs. However if you want to try and save some money and get a holiday as well, India is the world’s fastest growing destination for dental work.
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