Veneers- Questions and Answers
Q: What is a veneer? A: A veneer is a thin layer of restorative material bonded over the tooth in order to improve the aesthetic look of the tooth or protect the damaged tooth. Porcelain veneers are used to make cosmetic changes to discoloured, chipped, or misaligned teeth. Basically, two kinds of materials are used […]
Dental Treatment Abroad: Where & why?
These days, my patients tell me that it’s common knowledge that having your dentistry done abroad is a cheaper option for receiving dental treatment without compromising on quality. Shortly after the fall of the communism in the 80’s, Germans, and Austrians and Swiss began to travel over the border to Slovakia, The Czech Republic, Poland […]
Dentistry abroad – the safest option
How safe is dentistry abroad? Funny enough, the question I hear the most from potential patients after “How much will the dental treatment cost” is “Can I trust your clinic / dentist” or something along those lines.
Where you travel abroad and which dental clinic you choose, is a much more important factor on the “safety” of the whole dental procedure abroad than how much you end up paying, I’m sure. However there are a number of things that you can do beforehand to make sure that you are getting the best quality dental treatment while enjoying the affordable prices offered by dental clinics abroad. After 4 years of dealing with 1000’s of British patients seeking treatment abroad at Piestany Dental Clinic in Slovakia, here are my thoughts on the matter: