Dental tourism has become a very popular alternative, in many cases it is actually a necessity, considering the exorbitant prices that dental work entitles in the United States and other countries; yet, it is big decision and one that cannot be taken lightly, many people refrain from it out of concern that they will not get a good level of service, but the reality is that as long as an educated decision is made, the risk is the same as when choosing a dentist in your home country.

A quick google search will provide plenty of information on dental tourism, advice, and the best destinations to get dental work done; Costa Rica is listed in most of these lists as a place that meets all requirements to get high quality dental care.

Here are the reasons to choose Costa Rica for your dental care:

1) If you live in the United States or Canada, traveling to Costa Rica is relatively quick and simple.
2) You can plan your vacation and enjoy beautiful beaches and rain forest while getting your teeth looked after.
3) You can save anywhere from 40-70% of what you’d pay in the U.S.
4) Costa Rica has a National College of Dental Surgeons and all dentists must be registered in order to get a license, the College also keeps records of dentists’ qualifications, specialties and training, this information can be found online.
5) There are many dentists in Costa Rica that speak English, communication and clarity with what you need won’t be a problem.
6) Dentists in Costa Rica undergo at least 5 years of college and a large number travel to other countries after graduation to get training in different specialties from universities like Boston and Harvard.
7) Boutique Clinics like Flikier Dental Institute offer state of the art technology that will guarantee a better and more comfortable service.
8) You can find specialists in pretty much all areas of odontology.
9) There are many dentists and clinics to choose from in all parts of the country it just takes doing some research and picking the right option for you.
10) Dental care in Costa Rica is regarded for being of very high quality, some dental clinics offer a lifetime guarantee.

Whether you need a preventive check, teeth whitening, All on 4, Implants or a full mouth reconstruction, Costa Rica and the Flikier Dental Institute are one of the best options to keep a healthy mouth.