5 reasons why Cartagena should be on your dental tourism shortlist
Congratulations, you’re considering dental tourism as a way to get your dental care done at a much lower cost than you would have otherwise back at home. You’re well on your way to saving quite a bit of cash.
With your research, you know by now that there is no real drop in the quality of care you’ll receive abroad and that the U.S. simply has grossly inflated prices. Which comes as no surprise, healthcare in the U.S. is expensive after all. You’re gonna beat the system.
Every year, thousands of Americans travel to other countries to get their medical procedures done. With many destinations to pick from, where do you go?
Here are the reasons why Cartagena, Colombia should be on your dental tourism shortlist.
1. You can save 70% on your cosmetic dental care in Cartagena
Let’s not beat around the bush. You’ve done your research on dental tourism because you want to save money on dental implants, porcelain veneers, titanium crowns, or a host of other cosmetic dental procedures. Good for you for shopping around.
Did you know however that you can save 70% or more on your dental care by working with Dental Tourism Colombia and coming to Cartagena?
Especially for expensive procedures like All on Four Dental Implants, the money you can save would be enough for a family vacation. It’s crazy to think but do the math. We’re talking about potentially saving $15,000.
What could you do with that extra money lying around? Why throw it away by putting it into an inefficient system like U.S. healthcare? It’s your hard earned money after all.
Dental care costs in Cartagena (USD)
Veneers
| Composite Veneer | $250 |
| 20 Composite Veneers | $4,500 |
| Porcelain Veneer | $490 |
| 10 Porcelain Veneers | $4,600 |
| 16 Porcelain Veneers | $7,400 |
Learn more about veneers in Cartagena.
Dental Crowns
| Metal Ceramic Crown | $450 |
| Porcelain Crown | $590 |
| Zirconia Crown | $600 |
Learn more about dental crowns in Colombia.
Dental Implants
| Standard Titanium Dental Implant (implant only) | $850 |
| Standard Implant Porcelain Crown (including abutment) | $650 |
| Titanium Implant, Abutment, with Porcelain Crown | $1,500 |
| Zirconia Implant, Abutment, with Zirconia Crown | $1,600 |
| All on 4, Fixed Acrylic Bridge | $6,900 |
| All on 4, Fixed Porcelain Bridge | $10,300 |
| All on 5, Fixed Acrylic Bridge | $8,790 |
| All on 5, Fixed Porcelain Bridge | $11,090 |
| All on 6, Fixed Acrylic Bridge | $9,580 |
| All on 6, Fixed Porcelain Bridge | $11,880 |
| All on 7, Fixed Acrylic Bridge | $10,370 |
| All on 7, Fixed Porcelain Bridge | $12,670 |
| All on 8, Fixed Acrylic Bridge | $11,160 |
| All on 8, Fixed Porcelain Bridge | $13,460 |
| Total Mouth Restoration (All On 4 bottom, All On 6 top, acrylic) | $14,000 |
| Snap On Removable Overdenture (2 implants) | $2,600 |
| Snap On Removable Overdenture (4 implants) | $3,725 |
| Bone Graft (per gram) | $350 |
| Membrane | $300 |
| Sinus Lift (bilateral) | $1,830 |
| Sinus Lift (unilateral) | $1,000 |
| Temporary Crown (Immediate) | $200 |
Learn more about dental implants in Cartagena.
Dental Bridges
| Porcelain Bridge Crown (Pontic) | $500 |
| 2-Unit Porcelain Bridge (with Metal Strip) | $1,410 |
| 3-Unit Porcelain Bridge (with Metal Strip) | $2,000 |
| 4-Unit Porcelain Bridge (with Metal Strip) | $2,590 |
| 5-Unit Porcelain Bridge (with Metal Strip) | $3,180 |
| 6-Unit Porcelain Bridge (with Metal Strip) | $3,770 |
Learn more about dental bridges in Colombia.
Root Canals
| Root Canal (anterior) | $210 |
| Root Canal (premolar) | $230 |
| Root Canal (molar) | $290 |
| Post/Core Build Up (with post) | $150 |
| Root Canal Treatment (post, core, porcelain crown) | $880 |
Learn more about root canals in Colombia.
Dentures
| Temporary Partial/Flipper | $60 |
| Partial Denture (acrylic frame) | $220 |
| Partial Denture (metal frame) | $450 |
| Partial Denture (flexible frame) | $370 |
| Full Denture | $370 |
Learn more about dentures in Colombia.
Teeth Whitening
| Laser Teeth Whitening (1 session) | $100 |
| Laser Teeth Whitening (3 sessions) | $295 |
| Teeth Whitening Take Home Kit | $150 |
Learn more about teeth whitening in Colombia.
Additional
| Consultation | FREE |
| Regular Teeth Cleaning | $50 |
| Deep Teeth Cleaning | $150 |
| Composite Filling (1 surface) | $60 |
| Composite Filling (2 surfaces) | $70 |
| Composite Filling (3 surfaces) | $80 |
| Extraction (simple) | $90 |
| Extraction (surgical/impacted) | $150 |
| Wisdom Tooth Extraction | $225 |
| IV Sedation | $470 |
| Temporary Ceramic Tooth | $50 |
| X-Ray (bitewing/periapical) | $12 |
| Panoramic X-Ray | $15 |
| CT Scan/3D X-ray | $70 |
2. It’s a short flight to Cartagena
Who wants to travel across the globe to get cheaper, quality dental care when you don’t have to? Unless you’re flying first class, air travel isn’t that glamorous these days. Good news though, Cartagena is located on the Caribbean coast of Colombia which is not far at all from the United States.
For example, it’s a short 5-hour flight from NYC. There are direct flights from Miami. That’s it. We’re not talking about flying 17 hours to Thailand to get your dental implants, we’re talking about the same amount of time it would take to drive from NYC to Boston or to fly from NYC to LA.
It’s an afternoon instead of an uncomfortable overnight affair. Why spend more time in a cramped air seat then you have to?
3. Not jet lag when you're in Cartagena
Colombia and the east coast of the U.S. share the same time zone which means your body won’t have to adjust to any jet lag. If you go to Greece or Hungary, you’ll spend more time adjusting to the new time zone than experiencing the new country you’ll be in. Isn’t that kinda tragic?
By going to Cartagena, you avoid that problem entirely. Don’t forget about the trip back! No jet lag means you won’t have to adjust yourself once again after you come back home. In a way, that’s a two for one deal.
4. Cartagena is hot right now
No, we don’t mean in the Caribbean, heat sense of the way but yes that kinda hot as well. What we really mean is Colombia, as a country, is hot right now. Everyone loves a comeback story and Colombia for the past two decades has been delivering a great one.
Not only did The Economist name Colombia the #1 country of 2016, Lonely Planet has named Colombia as the #2 country to visit in 2017. Those are some pretty serious endorsements but find out what all the fuss is about yourself. You’ll feel it in the air, it’s positivity and optimism. It’s infectious.
5. Cartagena is a magical place
There is nothing quite like Cartagena. It’s a modern city with an old colonial neighborhood center. It feels like time travel in a way when you walk along the border between the two areas.
The old colonial neighborhood called the “Cuidad Vieja” has narrow streets with vibrantly colored walls and an artistic soul. The people are warm and the smell of the ocean is ever-present. It’s refreshing.
The beaches are some of the world’s best. It’s the kinda place you can pay a young man $0.10 to cut open a coconut with his machete and stick a colorful straw into it, all with a smile on his face. It’s a place where fresh mango is available at every corner and the fish you had for lunch was caught that morning.
It’s a Caribbean paradise. Taking a walk along the old city’s walls during sunset is an absolute must as well. The walls are filled with fossilized coral which helps echo the whole time travel sentiment. It’s beautiful.
As one of the first colonial cities in the Americas, Cartagena has a rich history of epic, underdog battles which you can learn all about while visiting the Castillo San Felipe de Barajas. Dominating approaches to the city by land or sea, the landmark fortress was built by the Spanish during the colonial era.
Cartagena is the place to go for dental tourism
Why go through all the trouble of flying across the globe, dealing with jet lag, and missing out on the opportunity to experience a new city when you can take a short flight to Colombia and avoid all that trouble? It’s a 5-hour flight, there are no drastic time zone differences, and you get to really experience the city with your eyes open.
As a country, Colombia is on a hot streak right now and it’s Caribbean coastal city of Cartagena is one of its more magical offerings. It’s a great opportunity to take advantage of.
And if you only needed one reason, you save 70% or more on your dental care. The savings alone make this trip worth it. You’re simply taking advantage of an inefficiency in the market. Don’t settle for paying inflated U.S. prices when you can get the exact same care in Colombia at 70% off - all with the added bonus of a Caribbean vacation.
