Dentistry News

The cost of dental treatment in the UK is outrageously high. Many countries offer the same level of treatment with highly accomplished, practicing dentists at a fraction of the cost. The question is which one to go with, and where to go -and of course, at what price does it start to be worth it to travel. A filling or a single crown may not be worth an unplanned week off, for example, but a complete bridge or 5 dental implants are definitely. But where is the line? I intend to look at a general picture and give an idea of when it is worth it to travel abroad for dental treatment. I am going to be taking the most popular dental tourism destination, Budapest as the basis for this examination. Please be aware that different destinations may have different prices available.

Going abroad for dental treatment is a decision that involves a lot of trust. The most important thing is to find a dentist abroad who you can communicate with, is a good professional, can provide the specific treatment you need, and who has a clinic that you can imagine going to. In every country there are different things to look for, and I just want to give some tips for finding the right dentist in Hungary, the most popular destination for those looking to get dental treatment overseas.

With the GDC being such a great governing and regulating body, many patients from the UK feel reluctant to leave, because of fears of laxer regulation, some even fear a lack of any sort of regulations whatsoever. I intend to discuss a little bit the regulatory bodies and their work in Budapest, the number one destination for dental tourism in the world. By providing insight into how the regulations work, I intend to dispel the fears that people may have of lax or inadequate regulations being present.

Although you can hear a lot about patients getting dental implants, oral surgery, or serious reconstructive dental procedures in a foreign country to save money, you rarely hear about patients visiting foreign countries for dental prostheses. The only thing that is frequently mentioned is getting several crowns, or a longer bridge made, but what about less complicated or extensive procedures? Is it worth it to visit a foreign country to get a denture, or a partial denture? What about just one crown? I am in this article to speak a little about dental prostheses, and how you can save money by getting some of them made abroad.

Although the price for dental treatment is so incredibly exorbitant in Britain, many Britons are still reluctant to go abroad. There are numerous reasons, from language difficulties, to not liking travelling in general. One of the more reasonable concerns is one regarding regulations, how does a patent travelling abroad for dental care know that they will be in good hands, and who can vouch for the quality of the work performed? With the GDC being such a great watchdog, and having such high standards, who can really blame them?