Dental treatment abroad - something to smile about?

For a lot of people, the old joke about the most painful extraction at the dental surgery being from the wallet is nothing to laugh about. With limited dental provisions available on the NHS, and private dental treatment prohibitively expensive for many people, is it any wonder that patients are now looking abroad for their dental treatment? Alison Hope of StatMedica looks into the benefits and practicalities of dental treatment abroad.

While the thought of jumping on a plane for a check up and polish might seem excessive, it is definitely worth considering for procedures such as crowns, implants or veneers were the bill can run into hundreds or thousands of pounds, especially when the cost of dental treatment can typically cost up to 70% less in Poland than in the United Kingdom.

Let's take dental implants as an example: A patient can expect to pay £2,400 for a single implant at a dental clinic in the United Kingdom, yet would pay in the region of £800 in Poland. This price comparison is based on both dentists using the same materials - the same brands of dental implant that are used by dentists in the United Kingdom are also used in Poland, and in most cases come with a 5-10 year guarantee.

The lower cost of treatment in Poland is in no way a reflection of the standard of care that you can expect to receive there - it is simply because the cost of living is a lot lower. In fact, this also means that you can be guaranteed of great value for money on hotel accommodation and eating out. And with so many budget airlines now flying to destinations across Poland, the cost of flights and accommodation should certainly not be a barrier to considering your options in Poland.

Concerns over the level of dental care in Poland are unnecessary: standards are outstanding, with the average dentist in Poland having to undergo years or training following by an ongoing program of professional development. Clinics are also modern and equipped with the latest technologies, and clinic staff treat hygiene and infection control as a priority.

Worried about aspects of your treatment ending up lost in translation? Fear not - many dental surgeons have spent time enhancing their professional training in the United Kingdom and North America, which means that they will be able to speak to you in fluent English.

Sceptics of dental treatment will always question what happens if something should go wrong, after all it's not always going to be convenient to jump on the next flight to Poland to get follow up work. While the exact terms and conditions of treatment depend very much on the individual, most dentists are keen to protect their reputation and it matters to them a great deal that their patients are delighted with the results of their treatment. They often guarantee their work, and will endeavour to carry out any necessary follow up work before the patient heads home. Further follow-up work may also be carried out by partners in the United Kingdom.

The next time you find your wallet facing a painful extraction at the dental clinic, consider your options in Poland, where the cost savings and the outstanding care will certainly give you something to smile about!

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StatMedica is a unique partnership with English-speaking staff in both the United Kingdom and in Poland. It offers a wide range of services for patients travelling to Poland for dental and medical treatment.

It works with highly regarded hospitals and clinics, which specialise in a variety of treatments, including cosmetic surgery, dentistry, eye surgery, fertility treatment and general surgery. StatMedica selects its partner clinics based on a series of strict criteria. StatMedica offers patients a personal service depending on their individual needs at every step of the process - from guidance on selecting the most suitable hospital to planning the logistic aspects of travel to Poland. English-speaking staff in Poland also provide local support, including airport transfer, translation and 24 hour care by an English-speaking healthcare professional.

For further information call Alison Hope on 0780 571 5527 or e-mail StatMedica. Alternatively visit the StatMedica Website

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