Dental procedures and costs
Starting prices from our research of published clinic prices, checked October 2026. Your coordinator gives you a personal quote.
Dental
Teeth Whitening
Tooth bleaching
Lightens the color of your natural teeth with a bleaching gel, in the clinic or with custom trays at home.
Time abroad
One appointment
Dental
Veneers
Dental veneers
Thin, custom-made shells bonded to the front of your teeth to change their color, shape or size.
Time abroad
5 to 7 days
Dental
Dental Implants
Tooth implants
Replaces a missing tooth with a small post in your jawbone that holds a crown.
Time abroad
4 to 7 days, then 3 to 5 days
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Same treatment, different price
Why patients travel abroad for dental work
The most common reason to travel for care
Dental care is the most common reason US residents travel abroad for medical care, according to the CDC. Many clinics abroad quote one package that covers the treatment, a hotel and transfers, so compare full costs, not headline prices.
Choose the dentist, not the country
The CDC notes that dentists abroad might not face the same licensing oversight as in the US, and the American Dental Association says treatments that can't be reversed should only be done by licensed, trained dentists. Some patients have had healthy teeth filed down for crowns they didn't need.
Get the plan in writing
Before you travel, ask for a written treatment plan that lists each tooth, the material and everything the price includes. We check both the clinic and the dentist before you book.
Dental guides
Hollywood Smile: What It Is, Your Options and What to Expect
What a Hollywood Smile means, the options from whitening and bonding to veneers and crowns, how it's planned and how to care for it.
Written by Bilal Hasdemir · Published 11 Nov 2026 · 6 min read
Turkey Teeth: What It Means and How to Avoid It
What the term really describes, why healthy teeth get crowned, and the questions that help you avoid it.
Written by Bilal Hasdemir · Published 26 Oct 2026 · 9 min read
Dental work: frequently asked questions
Is dental work abroad safe?
It can be, if a licensed dentist plans and does the work. The main risks are poor-quality work and treatment you don't need, such as filing down healthy teeth for crowns. Ask whether a less invasive option, such as whitening or composite veneers, could work, and get a written treatment plan before you travel.
How long do I need to stay abroad?
Most veneer and crown treatments take 5 to 7 days, and whitening 1 to 2 days. Dental implants usually need two trips: one to place the implants and a second, 3 to 6 months later, to fit the final teeth once the bone has healed. Your dentist confirms your plan.
How do I choose a dental clinic abroad?
Check that the clinic is licensed by the health authority in its country and that a licensed dentist will do your treatment. Ask for a written plan listing each tooth, the material and everything the price includes. Be careful with prices far below the rest. Your coordinator works only with verified clinics.
Can I have several treatments in one trip?
Often, if they fit the same timeline. Crowns, veneers and whitening can usually be planned for one trip, but implants need time to heal before the final teeth go on. Your dentist decides the order and how many visits you need.
What happens if I have a problem after I get home?
Keep a copy of your treatment plan, your X-rays and a list of the materials used.
Our sources
Medical Tourism
CDC Yellow Book 2026, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · cdc.gov
ADA advises public about "veneer techs"
ADA News, American Dental Association, 2024 · adanews.ada.org
