Posts Tagged ‘Latin American’

Thursday,June 18th, 2009

by Denise

Looking for a brighter smile or straighter teeth? Cosmetic dentistry abroad is growing more popular by the day, especially as more Americans venture south of the border to take care of dental implant surgeries, dental bridge care and cosmetic implant dentistry or cosmetic laser treatments.

 

Traditional dental techniques as well as cosmetic dental procedures are becoming increasingly popular. Some of the most popular dental procedures include but are not limited to:

 

·         Root canal

·         Dental implants

·         Dentures

·         Bridges

·         Crowns

·         Orthodontics

·         Teeth whitening

·         Bonding

 

In the United States, dental implants can cost between $1,200 and $2,000. The cost of a crown will vary by the type of crown that is chosen, but may range between $800 and $1,000. Bonding can run between $300 and $600 a tooth.  Orthodontic procedures may range anywhere from $3,000 to $5,000, sometimes more. Affordable cosmetic dentistry is available in Mexico, and in Latin American countries like Brazil, Columbia, Costa Rica, Panama and Argentina, just to name a few of the fun, exotic and affordable destinations for anything from teeth whitening to orthodontic specialists.

 

Of course, dentistry abroad might also take you to destinations such as Turkey, Poland, Croatia, Thailand or India - the choice is yours - really! Today, medical dental tourism is growing, and individuals are free to choose the where and how - the only decision to really make is going to be narrowing down the great facilities available around the globe that offer accredited, expert and experienced affordable dental care.

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Monday,June 8th, 2009

by Denise

A large percent of baby boomers (those between the ages of 45-65) are currently uninsured. Many who belong to this age group have lost their jobs due to aging, unemployment or downsizing and are no longer covered by affordable health care or insurance.

 

Traveling beyond local borders offers this group, more than any other demographic, the opportunity to pursue and receive premium healthcare, alternative treatments and travel, all at the same time. Boomers are leading the way to more affordable healthcare, seeking medical care overseas to address such needs as knee and hip replacement surgeries, cardiac care, and alternative treatments for chronic conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, orthopedic procedures, and dental care.

 

American boomers needing dental care and prescriptions often travel south of the border into Mexico or even as far as Brazil, Argentina, and Costa Rica for their needs. Dental procedures as well as medications in Latin American countries is less than half of what comparable procedures and medications cost in the United States. Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia are popular destinations for those needing hip or knee replacement surgeries. Europeans are making trips to Hungry and Poland for dental and cosmetic procedures at great savings, even after including the cost of travel and hotel or clinic accommodations.

 

Hospitals in South America or Asia generally cost one half of the price charged in the United States and Europe. For example, cardiac and orthopedic surgeries performed in India can save health travelers nearly $20,000 or more with one surgical procedure.

 

The health and wellness industry is booming, and today’s older adults and boomers are leading the way to a new revolution in affordable health care known as medical tourism.

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