23/06/2020
Taking into consideration it's a reality we have to deal with, why not make it more appealing?
DENTAL TOURISM IN ROMANIA .
Romania is a country that has a lot to offer in terms of medical and dental tourism. According to Patients Beyond Borders, a guide and website for medical tourists, more than 150 million Americans lack dental insurance and are increasingly seeking dental work abroad. Currently, the majority of Americans traveling outside the country to see dentists venture to Mexico from the border states of Texas, Arizona, and California.
"Dental tourism has been going on for more than two decades," said Amid Ismail, dean of Temple University's Kornberg School of Dentistry.
"There is quality dental care everywhere, but the range is wider overseas, so you must be careful who you choose," Ismail said. "Cheap care is most often not equivalent to good care."
By law in Romania, dental practices must post their prices prominently in their offices or online.
In Romania, some of the most complex but affordable dental procedures are dental implants. At our clinic they start at 450 euros and the final price depends on the chosen type of crown and the number of implants needed by the patient.
Teeth whitening and other cosmetic dentistry procedures are also popular. In Romania you can have a full dental whitening procedure for up to 230 euros
Other affordable dental treatments in Romania include prophylaxis (professional dental cleaning), classic endodontic treatments or simple tooth surgery procedures like extractions..
Other affordable dental treatments in Romania include prophylaxis (professional dental cleaning), classic endodontic treatments or simple tooth surgery procedures like extractions.
By European and American standards, Romania is an inexpensive country.
There are no direct flights from the U.S. to Romania, but Delta's SkyTeam alliance offers several connections through European gateways.
Accommodation can be found at fair prices in downtown center and as for transportation, if you are lucky , the dentist can be walking distance.
Dental tourism is not right for everyone, but with the increasing costs of dental procedures in the U.S., it's an option worth considering if you are facing extensive work. The ideal candidate is someone without comprehensive dental insurance who has an open mind and time to travel abroad. Romania is perfect as travel destination.
If you choose to explore this option, it's essential to do your research. Consider the following:
Education: Where did the dentist study? How good is the school? Has he or she done specialty training abroad?
Experience: On how many patients has he or she performed this procedure? What's the success rate? According to the Journal of Dental Research, success rates for most implant procedures are 90 percent to 95 percent; be wary of dentists who say they have a 100 percent success rate.
References: Ask for names of patients, and contact them about their experience.
Pricing: Be sure to ask for all costs related to the procedure, including X-rays and any prep work.
Even with satisfactory answers to these questions, there are still risks involved. If there is a problem with the work, the burden of extra costs falls to you. You should acknowledge that if there are any problems, you'd have to take care of them in the U.S or your country of origin.
"Health tourism in a global economy is a reality of life, but we prefer that patients stay in their home country for continuity and follow up care," said Ismail.
Prospective patients also need to verify the timing of their procedure to determine how long they will be overseas. One or two weeks are usually needed for a crown; an implant might require two separate short visits.
The time spent in Romania will also give you plenty of time to explore the country and city where your clinic is located and surrounding areas.
The dentists are good professionals, procedures and materials used are latest technology and the prices are more than affordable. Overall the dental tourism is attractive for foreigners and something you might want to take into consideration.
Romanians have the same spirit for enjoying themselves and you will find that the major cities in Romania are lively during the daytime and the nigh time.
If you would like to know more about other dental services in Romania and their prices as well as a complete guide to traveling and planning your dental vacation , accommodation in the country you can contact us . tourism
