The ultimate guide to Dentures in Colombia

Last fact-checked: 20 February 2020

Snap up new dentures in Columbia for less than a third of the price you’d expect to pay at home. Combining your dental care with a vacation is a great way of saving money without having to cut back on non-essentials, like trips abroad. This way, you get to do both.

Whether you are completely new to dentures or simply need to replace an existing pair, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain by getting them in Colombia. The country’s overall healthcare system is ranked highly by the World Health Organization (WHO), and it’s now easier than ever to find a reliable dental facility if you use a trusted booking site like Dental Departures. Learn more about having dentures made and fitted in Colombia below.

Why Choose Colombia?

If you’re looking for an exciting vacation destination that ticks all the boxes for culture, history, outdoor pursuits and all the other pastimes associated with a holiday, then Colombia is a great option.

After decades of civil unrest and other troubles, the country has finally come out of the other side. Its cities are now dynamic, lively and engaging destinations that can compete with any other modern city in the world. Plus, its terrain, which includes the Amazon Rainforest, Caribbean Coast and the Andes Mountains, provides a plethora of opportunities for outdoor adventure, whether it’s diving in coral reefs, soaking up the sun on a beach or trekking through jungles and mountains. Plus, it is also one of the world’s 17 megadiverse countries, which means it has rich ecosystems that lovers of wildlife will find irresistible.

How Much Do Dentures Cost in Colombia compared to the United States and Canada?

You can around 60% on the cost of dentures in Colombia:

How Can I Be Certain of Finding a Good Dentist in Colombia? 

Anybody traveling abroad for dental care for the first time will, naturally, be apprehensive. However, there are always ways of mitigating any risk and that goes for choosing a dentist at home, as well as abroad. Sub-standard dental care can happen anywhere—even at home—but the difference at home is that you are likely to find that out from friends, family and neighbors, which isn’t a luxury you’ll have when choosing a dentist abroad.

This is where Dental Departures comes in. We personally conduct background checks to make sure that you will be seen at a reliable facility where the credentials stack up. Our checks include legal/criminal checks and onsite visits, as well as verifying dentist qualifications and professional memberships. We also collect real patient reviews that are published on our site, along with clinic photos, maps and prices.

Examples of top-rated clinics in some of Colombia’s major tourist destinations can be found below:

● Dentica by Cristina Suaza in Bogota

● Colombia Care Dental in Medellin

● Centro de Implantes de la Costa by Julio Oliver in Cartagena

What Type of Dentures Will I Need?

● You will need a full denture if you have no teeth at all in either your upper or lower jaw.

● If you have several gaps in your teeth due to tooth loss, you will need partial dentures.

● If you have recently had extractions, you will need to have a lighter denture to give your mouth time to heal. This is known as an immediate or healing denture.

What is the Procedure for Dentures? How does Long Will It Take?

The process to receive your new dentures in Colombia should take between five and seven days.

During your first visit to the dentist in Colombia, a thorough history, examination and x-rays or other diagnostic scans will be taken. The dentist will take impressions of your mouth, which are sent to a laboratory so they can make your dentures to fit. Once the dentist has received your dentures back from the lab, you can return to have them fitted. After your dentist has made any minor adjustments, you can be on your way to enjoying the rest of your holiday.

If your dentist has the latest CAD/CAM equipment (now becoming common at clinics everywhere), you may be able to shorten the waiting time to a couple of days.

How Do I Get Started?

Find out more by speaking to Dental Departures’ Customer Care Team today. If you’re ready to save up to 60% on your dentures in Colombia, you can book directly through our site and take advantage of our Best Price Guarantee.

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