With the loss or great reduction of medical and/or dental benefits, many Americans have found that they can’t afford their Costa Rica dentist when it comes to major dental work. Many people have chosen to take a family vacation to get their dental work done by a Costa Rica dentist. They have joined the thousands of others throughout the United States who believe costa rica dental work to be as good as the services found here in the United States.
Several years ago I needed dental work and the cost that my dentist wanted to charge me was beyond what I could afford. After many weeks of research I learned that medical tourism Costa Rica was comparable to the services found here in the United States and the cost was affordable.
The first savings comes directly to you by using a dentist in Costa Rica, most of whom are located in or around San Jose. Even going to a high-end dentist could save you up to 50% on your dental work. The dentists that have their own in-house dental labs can offer you even more savings.
Flying to Costa Rica is also affordable. From the Mid-West United States, a person can fly to San Jose round trip for a little as $500. Living in the southern United States can save you even more. For some savvy travelers frequent flyer miles could get you there for free.
Lodging in San Jose can be as inexpensive as $70 per night for a nice apartment style room. Many lodging establishments offer free transportation to and from the airport, maid service, and breakfast.
Daily transportation needs to and from the dental office are often covered by your family dentist. Some offices have personal drivers to transport you for free to and from the office to your hotel. However, if you want to go sightseeing you will have to pay a driver extra. I have hired a personal driver for as little as $100 per day. Most people, though, spend less than $20 a day for transportation using taxi cabs.
So, let’s look at the savings. If you needed $4000 of dental work here in the U.S., it could cost you as little as $2850 even using a high-end dentist and staying at a nice hotel. Other expenses would be separate. To further your savings you can use your dental insurance. Most of the dentists in San Jose accept insurance from the states. (You should check with the dentist first). If they do (which is highly likely), then your savings could be even greater. My dental insurance company covered my work.
And lastly, check with your tax advisor. It may be possible to write off your complete trip if the medical cost exceeds 10% of your gross income.
With all of these savings you can then enjoy the beautiful country of Costa Rica on your dental trip!
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