Medical and dental tourism have taken off in recent years as the standard of care in other countries comes to rival that of more developed lands.

Dental tourism may seem like the only solution for those whose insurance won’t cover certain treatment. For some, it’s the only alternative if they don’t have insurance coverage, at all.

Getting a dental implant in another country has resulted in savings for a lot of patients who otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford it. But this doesn’t mean that seeking treatment abroad is right for you.

Before you can make that decision, you have to carefully weigh the risks involved.

Do you really know what standards a foreign dental office functions by? If you’re not familiar with all the sterilization and antiseptic precautions used here at home, then you may not realize how much you’re at risk in a place with lower standards.

Is there any way to stay in contact with the doctor performing your procedure in case something goes wrong? You might not exactly be able to sue a dentist for malpractice in certain areas. Before agreeing to anything, you have to be sure that your health and satisfaction can be guaranteed or compensated in some way.

Getting dental implants abroad may be a fraction of the price they are here, but you have to add in other expenses:

• Passport and visa
• Transportation
• Food and lodging
• Follow up care or re-treatment

In the end, you may realize it’s a whole world safer and more cost-effective to get dental implants locally! Talk with your dentist here for more information.

Posted on behalf of:
Bayshore Dental Center
810 W Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd #2900
Seffner, FL 33584
(813) 330-2006