Nicolas Gurrato from Australia was determined to sort out his dental problems before he turned 40. LBR Dental in Hyderabad, India provided the ideal solution at a price that didn't break the bank.
"I am Nicolas Gurrato living in Brisbane, Australia. I have had very bad teeth since the age of 25. At 30, I was already forced to smile with my mouth shut. Things just slowly got worse over the years and at the age of 39 I had only 9 teeth left in my upper arch, some of them at the front being half broken, almost no teeth on the side and missing teeth on the bottom right side too. Apart from the cosmetic aspect, eating was a big issue too as I only had one biting point left in my whole mouth.
A year and half ago I made appointments with a dentist to get an "all on 4 procedure" which would cost me a bit below 30,000 AUD. "Fortunately" my bank declined my loan application and I had to postpone fixing my teeth. A few months later I searched the internet again to check on prices for implants and found out about the basal implants and permanent teeth in 3 days technique - this sounded perfect to me, cheaper, faster and being a smoker wasn't an issue. A month before my 40th birthday it came into my head to get treatment and quick. I applied for loan for a lesser amount and got it approved straight away. Nice! Searched the internet for the cost of IHDE implants, these are not available in Australia and not even available in Thailand but India was the closest country to provide these.
Looking at the dental clinic websites, not many were advertising the prices, I contacted some, they wouldn't give me an average cost unless I took an appointment with them which doesn't inspire trust. I came across LBR Dental & Implant Center, Hyderabad which has clear prices of implant packages on it and also seems to be better than any other implant center. I had my holidays already booked off work and was ready to book a flight so I consulted LBR Dental & Implant Center through their website to see if they could take me in 2 weeks time. After a few emails and whats app exchanges with Dr K.A. Reddy and his wife Dr K. Sharada Reddy, I was reassured and booked in. I arrived on Monday night in Hyderabad, on Tuesday morning after discussing the case further we went ahead with the procedure. I got all my upper teeth removed and a couple of lower ones, I had 11 teeth extracted and 16 implants placed. I have a big fear of dentists but thanks to Dr K.A. Reddy it went smoothly. Over the next two days, I visited the clinic to try the new crowns, a full upper arch and 3 new crowns at the bottom. Dr.Reddy's professionalism was perfect all the way through and so was his attention to detail - during the try ins he could have omitted a few minor details but he didn't and he really went the extra mile in offering me some sight seeing of my choice and dinner at famous restaurant. The implant center was of a high standard. The dentists in our western countries will always advise against having dental treatment overseas, but I am sure Dr K.A. Reddy has more experience than them. Thanks to Dr K.A. Reddy and Dr K. Sharada Reddy now I have a great smile on my face and don't need to carry a tooth pick all the time. I will spend my 40th birthday next week being the most smiling man on earth. Highly recommended!
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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