The Cost of Dental Work in Cartagena
Save thousands of dollars by getting cosmetic dental work in Cartagena
Millions of people from all over the world travel to Cartagena, Colombia every year to get their dental work done for about a third the price back home, all without a drop in quality of care.
And as an added bonus, get to visit one of the most beautiful Caribbean cities on the planet.
Even with the cost of travel, you can safely save thousands of dollars on premier cosmetic dental work in Cartagena, Colombia. The blog post below will outline what goes into the total cost.
As a quick reference, here is a list of popular dental procedure costs in Cartagena, Colombia.
Why is dental work in Cartagena so affordable?
How is it possible to have premier cosmetic dental work done in Cartagena, Colombia for such a low price?
There are many factors that go into it but the main one comes down to how inexpensive the cost of labor is in Cartagena, Colombia. Your dollar simply goes a lot further here.
Know that the significant drop in price has nothing to do with dentists in Cartagena, Colombia using inferior or cheaper dental products.
In fact, most dentists in Colombia use the exact same top American and European dental manufacturers as dentists back home. We proudly use BioHorizons, Microdent, Zimmer, and Straumann.
Share x-rays and/or treatment plans to get an estimate
If you’re like many, you’ve explored getting cosmetic dental work back home but have been turned away by the outrageous price tag.
If you have digital copies of your current x-rays and/or treatment plan, please share them. This will make it easier for us to build a more accurate dental quote and treatment plan for you.
If these are not available, complete our free online consultation
If you don’t have digital copies of your x-rays and/or treatment plans, taking photos of your teeth is our next best option. We have a free online consultation form that can easily completed on your phone.
It’s a short form that will guide you in taking 5 specific photos we need to make a proper assessment. We are examining your bite, the straightness of your teeth, gaps, and other issues we can observe with photos.
Please understand that these pictures won’t replace the need of taking x-rays in Cartagena, Colombia and having a physical clinical examination. These photos will simply help us make a more informed initial dental diagnosis.
Costs for multi-phase treatments are split between trips
A lot of dental work (especially implants) is done in multiple phases. If this applies to your dental work in Cartagena, Colombia, know that the treatment cost will be split between the trips.
This will make things financially easier as you won’t have to have all the money upfront when the work begins.
Consider flights when tallying the cost of dental work in Cartagena, Colombia
The cost of the cosmetic dental work in Cartagena itself is not the only thing you have to think about. You have to get there in the first place right?
You’ll be happy to know that there are many, inexpensive, short (often direct) flights that go to Cartagena, Colombia on a daily basis.
You won’t have to worry about any significant time zone changes either as depending on the time of year, Cartagena, Colombia is in EST or PST. This is because Colombia does not observe daylight savings.
This makes Colombia a better choice for dental tourism than Turkey, India, or Thailand in this regard.
Don’t forget the hotel when calculating the cost of dental work in Cartagena, Colombia
Hotel nights will add to your total cost. There are many excellent hotels in Cartagena, Colombia.
You can sleep in a great hotel for $40 USD a night or splurge and stay at a luxury resort on the beach for just $150 USD a night. Hostels and Airbnbs are excellent options to check out as well.
Factor in food and transportation when totaling the cost of dental work in Cartagena, Colombia
Food is inexpensive, natural, and high quality. The seafood is out of this world as well. You can have your fill in Cartagena for just $15 USD a day. These costs are not very significant but they should still be considered when totaling your cost of cosmetic dental work in Cartagena, Colombia.
Transportation is also inexpensive. Taxis are everywhere and there is also Uber. Again, expect things to be about a third the price.
Please know that most dentists in Cartagena, Colombia (us included) will have a staff member pick you up from the airport, get you settled into wherever you’re staying, and show you to your first appointment so you know where everything is.