Dental tourism: "My dear month of August for you, my teeth spend the whole year dreaming
August is just around the corner and it’s not just about sardines, social gatherings, reunions, parties and beach. For many emigrants, it is time to start dental tourism, that is, take the opportunity to do dental treatments in Portugal.
If you live abroad, surely you have asked yourself: “How much does it cost to put a tooth in Portugal?” or “Is it worth booking a dentist in Portugal during the holidays?” In this article, we explain why thousands of Portuguese residents outside the country choose to perform dental treatments here, and why they do so with confidence.
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Are you ready for a dental tourism adventure in Portugal? Check out the reasons!
According to the Order of Dentists (OMD), it is increasingly common to plan dental treatments during vacations in Portugal, especially among emigrants. The practice, known as dental tourism, allows you to reconcile care with health with emotional and family proximity.
Among the most attractive factors for Portuguese lands are:
- Clinical and technological excellence
- Save up to 60-70% on treatments such as implants or facets
- Personalized service and communication without language barriers
- Return to the trust of home country professionals
Reasons that lead the emigrants to choose the Clinic Dr. Pedro Mota?
In A Clínica we have a continuous follow-up with patients living outside of Portugal, and that involves prior planning, scheduling flexibility and possibility of remote communication.
In addition to all this, there is confidence in the work carried out and certainty of strict compliance with all national and European standards for clinical quality and patient safety*, based on three pillars:
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Certified Equipment
We use only CE certified technology, including intraoral scanners, CAD/CAM systems and digital radiology. These features ensure accuracy, speed and comfort in diagnosis and treatment. -
Compliance with protocols in force
All procedures follow the guidelines of the Directorate-General for Health and community standards, from sterilization to clinical traceability. -
Professionals in continuous training
The medical team is constantly updated scientifically, participating in trainings, congresses and national and international certifications. Thus, we offer Portuguese emigrants the same levels of security and requirements they would find in their countries of residence, but at more affordable prices and with the peace of mind of speaking their language.
It is one of the most recurring curiosities among the emigrant community:
How much does it cost to put a tooth in Portugal?
According to the portal Dental Destinations Portugal, dental treatments in Portugal can be 60-70% cheaper than in the UK, France or Switzerland.
Treatment | Portugal (€) | Reino Unido (£) | USA ($) |
Dental unit implant | 700 – 1.200 | 2.000 – 2.500 | 2.000 – 6.000 |
Ceramic facets (per tooth) | 400 – 700 | 800 – 1.200 | 900 – 2.500 |
Reabilitação total (All-on-4) | 6.000 – 10.000 | 15.000 – 25.000 | 20.000 – 40.000 |
Analyzing these figures, it is found that the savings can be significant, depending on the complexity of cases, without compromising the quality of treatment.
Dental treatments most sought after by emigrants
Many of the cases that come to us from darkened teeth are related to old devitalization or incomplete treatments, which may be more than a decade old.
Arrived at our dental clinic, we performed an examination with 3D CBCT and microscope to identify whether there are deep infiltrations and flaws in the obturation material in treatments carried out.
Only then is it possible to move on to the following phases: reprocessing, internal bleaching and subsequently placing a custom ceramic facet.
How to book a dentist in Portugal during the holidays?
This is a question that, with normality, will arise. With August approaching, the season par excellence of holidays, it is good to start expediting dental treatment in Portugal.
As advice we can say to schedule your appointment in advance (1 to 2 months); send the exams and documents that may be requested from you for a better evaluation; and choose a clinic with proven experience, such as A Clínica Dr. Pedro Mota.
For you I dream all year. I have a smile on my face, my dear month of August!
Taking care of your oral health is an investment in yourself. If you live abroad and are going to visit Portugal, do not leave your smile in the background and take advantage of dental tourism. Do like thousands of emigrants: take advantage of the month of August to take care of yourself: with quality, confidence and that welcome you only find at home.
Booking a dentist in Portugal has never been so simple and is just one click away.
Supplementary reading: national and European standards for patient safety:
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