Cosmetic dentistry in Costa Rica is a feasible alternative for people intimidated by the high cost of cosmetic dentistry procedures like dental implants and dental bridges in the USA. More than 100 million people in the USA lack dental insurance, and hence dental treatment abroad becomes an attractive, cost-effective option to such persons.

Benefits of Cosmetic Dentistry in Costa Rica

• Cosmetic dentistry procedures like immediate load dental implants in Costa Rica cost only a fraction of the USA price and it does not involve any lowering of quality. You will save a neat 30-50% even if all related expenses like travel, stay, and a bit of a holiday are added up.
• Quality of dental care in Costa Rica is at par with what you expect in the USA.
• Board-certified cosmetic dentists in Costa Rica are established, reputed professionals with years of experience. They speak good English, so there are no communication problems.
• Cosmetic dentists in Costa Rica, like their counterparts in USA, use the latest computer-aided design and modeling software like 3D imaging.
• Costa Rica is also a beautiful place to visit with its tropical forests, mountains, and pristine beaches. It is also a safe country with a stable democracy, high level of education, and friendly people.
• US and Canadian citizens do not require a visa for stay of up to three months.
• All major US airlines have regular nonstop Costa Rica flights from many US cities. It is easy for Canadians, too, to fly to Costa Rica because of good number of flights.

Disadvantages of Cosmetic Dentistry in Costa Rica

• You need to have more time in hand since you are traveling to another country and will need to stay as long as required to complete the dental procedure.
• Spanish is the most common language, though English is quite common. Not all cosmetic dentists and staff at dental clinics in Costa Rica may speak English. You will have to check this beforehand. However, staff at Medical Tourism Corporation’s network hospitals in Costa Rica speak fluent English and there are interpreters available, when required.

Cost of Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures in Costa Rica

Let us now look at some of the cosmetic dentistry procedures, and their costs in the USA. You can expect to save a substantial amount – 30-50% – if you get these procedures done in Costa Rica.

• Immediate load dental implants in Costa Rica are not only hugely affordable but also of the highest quality. Costa Rica orthodontists in tourist hospitals regularly work with medical tourists from the US, Canada, and other parts of the world.

• Porcelain Veneers in Costa Rica can be easily accommodated in a vacation, as they take about 1-2 visits only. Teeth veneers are extremely thin porcelain shells used on the front surface of front teeth to cover discoloration, chipping or minor misalignments. In the US, it generally takes $300 to $2,000 per tooth.

• Dental Bridges in Costa Rica will be a fraction of the cost in the US. Dental bridges are false teeth, used when there are one or more missing teeth. In the US, they are priced between $500 and $900.

• Dental Crowns in Costa Rica, along with a rejuvenating vacation, will truly add to your total makeover. In the US, the cost of a single dental crown can be between $800-$1,200.

Quality, dependable cosmetic dentistry in Costa Rica is very affordable by US standards. When superb quality accompanies such huge savings, it becomes an option hard to look away from.

Hospital Clinica Biblica is the first hospital in Costa Rica to be accredited by JCI, USA. A JCI accreditation means a hospital has high quality of patient care and also a desire for continuous improvement.

Costa Rica, a tourist heaven, boasts a peaceful democracy, very low crime rate, great weather the year round and beautiful panorama of beaches, mountains, rain forest and more. There are more Americans living in Costa Rica per capita than in any other country outside the USA. You can take a flight to Costa Rica in 3 to 8 hours depending on where one flies from in the USA.

Costa Rica has one of the highest average life expectancies in the world of 78.7. This stands testimony to the high quality of health care in this country. The WHO ranks the Costa Rica health system ahead of 154 other countries including USA.

Hospital Clinica Biblica has a long history of being one of the most premier medical institutions in Costa Rica. The medical facility is located in San Jose, capital of Costa Rica. The hospital has an active collaboration with Tulane University School of Medicine and Ochsner Health System in USA. The hospital has some of the best doctors in Central America, with many cutting-edge medical procedures performed here. About 50% of the doctors here have been trained in the USA.

The Hospital monitors a number of quality indicators and their performance in these quality indicators is far better than that of leading hospitals in the USA.

The Hospital is self-contained and provides everything that a patient and an accompanying guest may need. Hospital Clinica Biblica has its own pharmacy, cafeteria, eating shops, shopping area, bank, medical laboratories, doctors’ offices and other patient amenities at the same location.

The hallways and waiting areas are very well designed and furnished. There is free wireless internet in the hospital. Also, every floor has an internet cafe that is free of charge.

The hospital has the latest medical equipment and technology. The patient suites are private and spacious with modern amenities like flat screen TV, phone, security box, wireless internet and more. The hospital has a dedicated staff for international patients who are available on call 24 hours a day. The hospital also makes sure that there is an English-speaking nurse in each ward when there is an English-speaking patient.

Hospital Clinica Biblica is the only private hospital in Costa Rica to have its own blood bank. The hospital management says the blood bank follows US blood bank standards and protocols.

The patient has a choice of beautiful private luxury “recovery centers” (special hotels with round-the-clock nurse) that the hospital offers for Medical Tourists’ post-surgery recovery after discharge from the hospital. The patients also have the option of the physiotherapist visiting them, versus the patient traveling for physiotherapy.

Hospital Clinica Biblica has a number of patients from USA and Canada. They are attracted to the high quality, lower cost and no waiting lines for medical treatment. The hospital is a leading provider of Medical Tourism in Costa Rica.

Medical Tourism Corporation team hopes this report helps you in your journey to find the right medical destination.

Medical Tourism Corporation facilitates affordable medical treatment at Hospital Clinica Biblica in Costa Rica and other world class international hospitals. Fill out the estimate request form on our site for a free quote and more information.