300 meters North from McDonald´s - Guachipelín, Escazú San José, Costa Rica, 10203
I know I’m not alone when I say, I’ve never liked getting dental work done. In fact, I’ve done my best to avoid it! As a result, I started loosing teeth at 50. I was also loosing my smile and confidence. My profession requires up close engagement with others. Something had to be done. As I went about researching, I had three driving criteria: 1. Experience, 2. Expertise, 3. Expense
Thankfully I found Doctor Johanna Garita, who met and exceeded my expectations. I was in need of nearly a full mouth restoration. This was a big job that required two trips. From the beginning I felt Johanna (she prefers this to Doctor Garita) had my best interest and comfort in mind. Early in the process I jokingly told her I wanted a perfect Hollywood smile, she quickly responded, “it will be better than perfect!” I asked why, she said “because, I’m doing it”. Of course she was smiling when she said this but I think only half joking. Johanna possesses a quiet confidence that only comes from experience and world class expertise. She skillfully guided her team throughout the process, which sometimes consisted of singing beautiful harmonious tunes. YES! She sings too!!
Needless to say, I’m thrilled with my new “better than perfect” Hollywood smile. And with my smile, my confidence has returned. If you want experience coupled world class expertise while saving mucho dinero, I highly recommend getting your smile on with Johanna and the Garita Dental Experience.
Cosmetic Dentistry in Costa Rica Testimonials
Here’s what past and current patients have to say about their experience with our dental tourism packages.
WHEN IT COMES TO DENTAL TOURISM, COSTA RICA IS THE PLACE TO GO FOR QUALIFIED, EXPERT CARE
FOR YOUR DENTAL VACATION, COSTA RICA OFFERS THE MOST INNOVATIVE CARE AT THE MOST COMPETITIVE PRICES.
DENTAL IMPLANTS FAQs
Why the Costa Rica Dental Implants are lower cost?
Dental procedures in Costa Rica generally cost 60% less than in the US. Why the drastic difference in price? Unfortunately, US costs are not based on quality of care but operating expenses. The patient is paying for high rent and utilities, expensive insurance, and the common practice of overstaffing. The overhead in Costa Rica is much lower, thus allowing for lower prices, it means a lower cost of dental implants in Costa Rica for you.
Are All Dental Implants Successful?
Despite decades of clinical and scientific research, dental implants do not have a 100% success rate. However, the success rates have improved dramatically since the introduction of dental implant surgery and the dental profession can proudly report success rates well above 90% for most implant patients. Similarly, long-term success rates are in the high 90% range and are likewise improving. When a dental implant has not successfully integrated, it may need to be removed, as it cannot easily be "converted" to osseointegrate. Dr. Mario Garita will give you best advice about this. A replacement dental implant can be placed but it may require some months of healing time and possibly bone augmentation (repair by means of grafting). Likewise, if a previously placed implant has lost significant amounts of supporting bone, there are currently no treatments that can predictably restore the lost bone after it has been in function in the mouth.
Is my age a problem?
No! Health is our primary concern. Many people 70 and 80 years of age are a better candidate than someone years younger in poor health. Older people are more likely to need implants because they have lost more teeth and ridge. As long as you live, you owe it to yourself, family and friends to take the best care of yourself as you possibly can. Incidentally, no reports in dental literature indicate dental implants have ever been the cause of cancer.
Will Dental Implants last a Lifetime?
Every dental implant is placed with the expectation it will endure for the patient's life. With today's implant technology a lifetime result is achievable.
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