An affordable way to save your teeth as a dental tourist in Costa Rica

There is no doubt that conserving our teeth contributes to us enjoying better health and quality of life for longer.

There is also no question that regardless of how well we clean our teeth, over time these will suffer some wear and tear and may require some repair. But that doesn’t mean you can’t heal those teeth with proper professional care.

Endodontic treatments are widely available in Costa Rica. The term endodontic derives from the Greek “endo” meaning “inside” and “odont” meaning “tooth”, therefore endodontic treatments concern themselves with the inside of the tooth. Although all dentists receive basic endodontic training and are able to treat some cases, the majority of endodontic treatments require a specialist.

The endodontist at the Flikier Dental Institute are specialists in saving teeth, and like the rest of the staff here, they are committed to helping you maintain a beautiful smile for as long as possible. Endodontists in Costa Rica, require a minimum of an additional two years of specialization studies in order to become experts in performing root canal procedures, surgeries and diagnosing and treating various causes of tooth pain.

We understand that most people dread going to the dentist and nobody likes the prospect of a root canal procedure, but sometimes this is the only way to correct dental problems that cause severe pain. These procedures can be very costly in countries like the United States, and many patients worry that they won’t be able to afford the treatment they need.

However, a root canal procedure is not something that can be skipped, this type of procedure is advised when the root of a tooth has become infected and there is risk of the infection spreading to other healthy tissue of the mouth, face or even neck causing all kinds of health problems which if left untreated could lead to permanent damage and even death.

Fortunately, dental tourism offers the possibility of obtaining the best dental care at a significantly reduced cost, why should you overpay for a treatment you are dreading in the first place? As if it weren’t enough that you are experiencing dental pain, your wallet should not suffer as well.

The endodontists at the Flikier Dental Institute have vast experience in root canal procedures as well as other endodontic treatments. Root canals in Costa Rica are performed on a regular basis with very high success rates, it is extremely rare to have a patient need endodontic retreatment.

The cost of an endodontic treatment, varies depending on the tooth being treated and the complexity of the individual case. However, there are surveys on general costs of these treatments, according to surveys conducted by Fair Health, a non-profit organization dedicated to collecting information on medical and dental costs, root canals costs range from $762 to $1300 depending on the tooth.

At the Flikier Dental Institute in Costa Rica, root canal procedures start as low as $330, these significant savings in no way imply a lower quality of health care or inferior materials utilized during the procedure. On the contrary, dental work in Costa Rica is renowned world-wide; people from all over the world decide to come to this beautiful country to treat their dental problems because they are assured the best quality of care, performed by experienced and knowledgeable professionals in a safe environment.

If you need an endodontic procedure, know that there is no reason for you to overpay for this treatment, contact us at your earliest convenience so we can assess your case and provide the right course of action at a much lower price.