Yet again we have a news story 7news.link/4dIpoE5 about the possible issues people may have with “Dental Tourism”; that is, getting complex and often expensive dental treatment done in another country for what promises to be a significant cost saving.
The shortcomings of getting dental work done in countries that do not share the high standards of training, infection control and material quality have been covered here https://ada.org.au/ada-president-warns-of-the-risk-of-dental-tourism . In addition I think it is worth reinforcing a few points:
· Google reviews are NOT the be all and end all! Speak to a real human being you’ve actually met. Get a thorough idea of what they went through and any negative experiences they had.
· Think of the cost. Not just in dollar terms but the biological cost. No dentist (wherever in the world they practice) can promise that their work will last your lifetime. Any crown or veneer will likely need replacing at some point in the future. Will there be enough healthy strong tooth for the next dentist to work with? Will your teeth remain healthy in the meantime?
· Will the work done allow you to continue with the daily task of cleaning and maintenance which is equally as important as the quality of work done?
The best advice our team of dentists at Brookfield Road Dental at Kenmore can give you if you are contemplating complex dental treatment, speak with us first. The better informed you are, the greater the chance that the consent you give will be given with eyes wide open.
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