The ultimate guide to Dentists in Tbilisi

Last fact-checked: 8 July 2021

Georgia’s dental tourism sector is beginning to take off, with the characterful capital of Tbilisi offering great value for money, high-quality care, and a host of exciting things to see and do while on holiday: a winning formula to attract any prospective patient!

Below, find out how much you can save on a range of treatments, as well as travel tips and info, recommended Tbilisi clinics and booking details.

Visiting Tbilisi as a Dental Tourist

Often overlooked as a travel destination due to its Soviet past, don’t be fooled into thinking that Tbilisi is just another neglected post-USSR city; it’s far from it. 

As the capital of “mind-blowingly gorgeous” Georgia (The Guardian’s words, not ours), Tbilisi’s eclectic architecture often feels more reminiscent of the streets of Barcelona or Italy rather than brutal communist-era blocks, and its impressive valley location affords spectacular scenery all around.

Tbilisi’s distinct “hipster culture” offers a thriving cafe, bar and restaurant scene, as well as underground techno clubs that draw comparisons to Berlin 20 years ago.

At the center lies the Old Town; here, you can cross the impressive Peace Bridge over the Mtkvari River to find galleries, museums, trendy wine bars, the ancient Narikala Fortress and other relics of the past that date back to the 5th century. 

Reasons to choose Tbilisi for dental care:

• Undergoing treatment at our dentists in Tbilisi costs approximately 50%–70% less than in the UK (which we’ll examine in further detail in the next section).

• Clinics here are ready to treat international patients on short notice, with appointments available a few days after booking. This is almost unheard of in the UK, where NHS waiting lists are currently the longest on record .

• The flight takes just under five hours from the UK, roughly the same as to Turkey, Georgia’s southern neighbour.

• Our partner clinics in Tbilisi are kitted out with modern technology, with digital screening, panoramic x-rays and in-house laboratories facilitating rapid turnaround times for treatments like veneers and crowns.

• Tbilisi is a fantastic destination for a city break with affordable accommodation options and good transport links to different neighbourhoods.

• With its now-world-famous wine industry and a diverse cuisine highly recommended by the late Anthony Bourdain , Tbilisi is a foodie paradise… just make sure you indulge before your visit to the dentist!

• Diverse landscape to explore outside of the city, with Switzerland-like valleys, snow-capped mountains, rolling landscapes, vast lakes and a dramatic coastline overlooking the Black Sea.

• Average temperatures in the summer months are around 30°C, with the peak time to travel from May to September.

• Georgia’s dental education programme lasts for five years, after which dental surgeons often go on to specialise in areas such as implantology, orthodontics and maxillofacial surgery at a Master’s or Ph.D. level.

From simple dental check-ups and preventive work to more complex restorative procedures to rehabilitate the function and appearance of the teeth, you will find high-quality care in Tbilisi at a price you can afford when using Dental Departures.

How Much Does Dental Care Cost in Tbilisi?

Dental care in Tbilisi costs, on average, between 50% and 75% less than in the UK or other European countries.

The table below shows prices in Tbilisi for veneers, crowns, teeth whitening, root canal therapy, dentures and dental implants, including full-arch restorations on 4 implants.

Please note that the above prices are based on averages across five of our top clinics in Tbilisi, calculated at the time of writing.

What Are Some of the Best Dentists in Tbilisi, Georgia?

Get started now by taking a look at five of our top dentists in Tbilisi:

• Healthy Dent Dental Clinic

• Buchodent Clinic

• Confident Dental Clinic Tbilisi

• Clinic Elite Dentistry and Aesthetics

• Indigo Dental Clinics - Tbilisi

Click through to see our price lists, dentist profiles and qualifications, patient reviews, photos, maps and booking information. 

How Long Will I Need to Stay in Tbilisi for Treatment?

The time you need to spend in Tbilisi for treatment will depend on the extent of your treatment, the number of appointments required and whether your chosen clinic has an in-house lab and specialised equipment for manufacturing prosthetics, like veneers or crowns.

As a rough guide:

• Everyday dentistry, like fillings and teeth whitening, will only take an hour or two (one appointment).

• Dental restorations and custom cosmetic dentistry, like crowns and veneers, will take at least two appointments, either on the same day or a few days apart.

• Dental implant treatment often requires two separate trips to Tbilisi as the gums will need around four months to heal following the initial surgery.

Tbilisi Travel Information

Tbilisi is the capital of Georgia, a country sandwiched between the rest of Europe to the east and Asia to the west, home to the vast Caucasus Mountain range as well as the Black Sea coastline.

Tbilisi, known for its eclectic architecture and cobbled streets around the ancient Old Town area, is located toward the central-southwestern part of the country.

The borders of Northern Armenia and Azerbaijan are around 100km from Tbilisi, while Turkey sits a little further to the west, with Russia to the north. 

For more information about traveling to this part of the world as a dental tourist, check out our main Georgia Destination Guide here.

What Else Is There to Do in Tbilisi?

Some of the top things to do in Tbilisi are listed below:

• Narikala Fortress, a fascinating historical site in the center of the Old Town

• Bridge of Peace that crosses the Mtkvari River

• Old Town guided walking tours

• Mtatsminda Park

• National Botanical Garden of Georgia

• Wine tasting tours

• Ride the Aerial Tramway

• Tsminda Sameba Cathedral

• Georgian National Museum

• Mount Mtatsminda

• Museum of Illusions

• Day trips into the mountains

• David Garga Monastery

How Do I Get to Tbilisi?

You will discover more than 30 airports around the world with direct flights to Tbilisi International Airport, which is the largest in Georgia.

Most routes from the UK do involve a short change in Turkey or other cities, with the total journey time (including one stop) taking around seven hours.

Direct flights from the UK take around five hours but are subject to availability. Check the latest available routes to Tbilisi here .

How Much Do Flights to Tbilisi Cost?

• Return flights from the UK cost between EUR 200-400 (GBP 170-340).

• Flights from nearby Turkey are available for under EUR 50 (GBP 45).

Note: Some of our partner clinics also offer free or discounted shuttle services to and from the Tbilisi International Airport. Feel free to ask one of our representatives for more details.

Where to Stay in Tbilisi?

Most of our partner dentists tend to be located in and around the Old City area or close to the riverside.

Accommodation, even in the city center, is particularly affordable in Tbilisi:

• Modern, budget double rooms cost around EUR 20

• Boutique-style hotels are available from EUR 50

• Higher-end four and five-star hotels cost EUR 100-200

Note: Some of our partner clinics offer free or discounted accommodation packages when booking major dental work in Tbilisi.

How Do I Book Treatment at a Dentist in Tbilisi?

Take a look at our partner dentists in Tbilisi to the right of the page or find more choices in the country with our full list of Georgian dentists here.

Pay the best prices online by booking your free appointment through Dental Departures; connect with our Customer Care Team over the phone or via the contact widget and ask us for a free quote, with no upfront charges when you book.

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