How to Decide Whether to Go Abroad for Dental Treatment

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Start your search on Google or some other search engine.

   Make a list of the clinics that are featured and that appeal to you.
   
   Remember the sponsored clinics have paid to be on the first position, they have not necessarily been selected by Google as suiting your criteria.
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   Step 2: Find out how long the clinic has been offering treatment to overseas patients.

   If they have been around a long time then they probably have a good track record. , Ideally the clinic will have an on-site laboratory. , Are there different experts in each field of dentistry or is the same person an expert in all aspect of dentistry? The latter is obviously not a good sign. , Talk to people who have had treatment some years ago, not last week.
   
   You want your dental treatment to stand the test of time. ,, Check if they can provide OPG x-ray and CT scans on site.
   
   Check that the equipment is up to date.
   
   Modern equipment is a good sign that the clinic is constantly keeping up with the latest advances in dental procedures.
   
   Remember, price alone should never be the deciding factor in choosing a dentist.
   
   Poor quality workmanship will be more expensive in the long run. ,,, Remember there are the additional costs of flights and accommodation involved in travelling abroad for dental treatment which you would not incur if you had the treatment carried out locally.
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   Step 3: Make sure that the dental clinic selected is a one-stop shop that provides a comprehensive range of treatment procedures including tooth extraction

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   Step 4: root canal treatments

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   Step 5: dental implants

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   Step 6: bone augmentation

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   Step 7: crowns

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   Step 8: bridgework and veneers.

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   Step 9: Look for details of the qualifications of the dentists.

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    Step 10: Look for references provided by the clinic and ask to be put in touch with the ones you like

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    Step 11: that way you will find out if they are real or not.

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    Step 12: Look at photos or videos of the clinic

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    Step 13: this will give you a feel for the type of clinic you are dealing with.

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    Step 14: Look at the equipment the clinic is using.

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    Step 15: Check the guarantee provided by the clinic.

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    Step 16: Check if the clinic provides aftercare in your country.

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    Step 17: Do the math.

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