Having always be fascinated by India, Jenny from London took the opportunity to combine the trip of a lifetime with affordable dental treatment at Healthy Smilez Dental Care Centre in New Dehli.
"Having crooked teeth always made me conscious about my smile and I hardly ever gave a full smile for pictures. I visited local dentists in London but there was no way I could afford the cost of getting this treatment in UK for sure. I started searching for other options. I was always fascinated by India and the lately everywhere you look Indians were at the forefront of technology and medical advancements. Hence, I researched for dentists across all major cities in India including Mumbai, Chennai and Delhi. I sent emails to all dentists seeking advice on my treatment plan without realizing that it would be way past midnight in India but to my surprise I did receive an email from Dr Mala. Despite being one of the quickest to reply to my mail, I was amazed by the level of detailing she had provided for the complete plan. I received mails from others as well and I reverted to all of them with the queries they had asked but somehow every email from Dr Mala stood apart. It was as if from the very beginning she understood my pain and expectation. Slowly I restricted my communication to Dr Mala alone.
Despite the fact that I had no idea how and when am I was going to manage to go to India, Dr Mala didn't lose interest in me or put me on the back burner like many others would have, as I really didn't give any positive sign of being well-funded enough to make the journey and go for the treatment. This showed me how genuinely caring she would be towards all her patients. After several months of continuous email conversations and finalizing the treatment plan and budget, I did manage to get hold of funds to make it to India. In the next month I travelled to India to get 16 Zirconium Crowns and few cavity fillings.
Throughout the trip, Dr Mala supported me. From finding a decent hotel to helping me decide what I should do in my free time, Dr Mala was the lady in shining armour for me. The treatment took just 10 days. I went in with crooked and discoloured teeth and came out of the treatment with 16 pearly white teeth. Dr Mala provided me with High Grade Zirconium Crowns with 15 YEARS WARRANTY at such economical prices. The entire treatment was painless and we had so much fun in the clinic. Talking with Dr Mala was such fun. We shared stories and our travelling experiences. At all times I was extremely comfortable.
The dental clinic is not a high-end establishment, but a small boutique kind of establishment, although very hygienic and equipped with all the latest dentistry equipment. What draws you to Dr Mala’s clinic is the personal attention and care you get, which is almost second to none. From the first email communication to the end of the treatment, Dr Mala was truly A grade. I was actually sad leaving India and I miss my visits and chats with Dr Mala. Never have I ever enjoyed visits to the dentist the way I did at Dr Mala’s clinic."
Other patient stories of dental treatment abroad
Crowns and implants in Croatia15-Jan-2010 Crown - Full porcelain - zirconium (e.g. PROCERA or LAVA)
Ray Thomas, 75, from Milton Keynes lost a number of teeth in his thirties and forties. His NHS dentist recommended implants in the 1990s when he was aged in his early 60s but he was turned down by the dental hospital and by 2004 his second set of upper dentures had become ill-fitting.
A Hollywood smile in the sun04-Apr-2011 Crown - Full porcelain - zirconium (e.g. PROCERA or LAVA)
After investigating treatment in the UK, and being very disheartened by the costs of replacing old crowns, Manuela broadened her horizons and looked for treatment abroad.
Dental veneers in Cyprus16-Mar-2010 Porcelain veneer
Laura Cunningham from Swindon had always been embarrassed about her smile and her teeth which were discoloured and eaten-up, making her feel self conscious in photographs.
Tooth whitening and veneers in Cyprus01-Jan-2013 Tooth whitening - One hour treatment
Keith Flynn from Manchester felt depressed about his teeth after giving up smoking because the habit had damaged his teeth to the extent that they looked like dull yellow stubs, and every time he brushed his teeth he felt bad about what he had done to his smile.
Dental implants in Cyprus11-Feb-2013 Dental implant - Branemark
Kathy Holland from London needed to get some implant work done but she was put off by the high prices in the UK, which were as high as £2,200 each.
Low cost dental veneers in Budapest24-Jun-2010 Porcelain veneer
Ms Langlois, a 35 year old lady living in the UK was interested in cosmetic dentistry. Her old dental veneers were 12 years old and felt thick. She contacted VitalEurope, wrote about her oral status and asked for a proposal.
UK nurse can afford a beautiful new smile in Budapest27-Apr-2012 Porcelain veneer
Lesley Tiffin, a 36-year-old nurse from Newcastle, was unhappy with her smile but couldn’t afford the expensive dental treatments in the UK, which were around £5500.
Root canal treatment and teeth whitening at Fortis La Femme in India04-Jun-2011 Root canal treatment - Back teeth
A Brazilian woman received root canal treatment and teeth whitening from Fortis La Femme in New Delhi, India. Syndra remembers her experience with Fortis Healthcare: "Since 2008 I have been taking care of my health and my teeth at Fortis La Femme in Greater Kailash 2.
Sarah Alexander, 49 from Fulham, had been quoted £650 in the UK for veneers and £1,000 for teeth whitening. This was too expensive so she decided to look into dentistry abroad.
Drama student Lucy travelled to Poland for dental veneers 15-Feb-2011 Porcelain veneer
Following a sports injury drama student Lucy Osborne needed dental veneers to improve her smile. But as a student she couldn't afford treatment in the UK. Lucy's Polish friend Kasia mentioned that Poland is becoming increasingly popular with dental tourists
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