Dental treatment in USA, UK, Australia and other Western countries are quite expensive as compared to attractive dental tourism destinations like India. Dental tourism in India has flourished over the years due to compelling reasons such as:
- Dental insurance and treatment costs in developed countries such as USA, Canada, Asutralia and UK are exorbitant as compared to the cost of dental treatment in India
- Dollar or pound conversion rates with respect to Indian Rupee gives a distinct cost advantage to the country
- Quality healthcare in accordance with international standards in India
- Rigorous infection control systems at par with the western standards
- Ease of communication with fluency in English of the nursing staff and doctors
- Electronic records of patient history and treatment management
- Query, consultation and case management co-ordination of the entire trip plan and its execution by medical tourism companies
Most Popular Packages for Dental Tourism in India
Here's a quick look at the dental treatment cost in India in comparison with the cost of dental treatment in Western countries.
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Procedures
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India ($)
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USA ($)
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UK (£)
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Stay at the Hospital (in days)
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Root Canal
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$40/tooth
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$800
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£200/tooth
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OPD/3-4 sittings
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Ceramic Crown (Metal Fused)
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$200/tooth
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$850
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£600/tooth
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OPD
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Dental Extraction
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$15/tooth
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$300
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£75/tooth
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OPD
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Veneers
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$200/tooth
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$800/tooth
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£400/tooth
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OPD
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Dental Implant
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$450/Implant
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$3,500
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£2000/implant
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OPD 2 stages over 3 months
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Teeth Whitening
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$110
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$750
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£700
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OPD 3-4 sittings
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Other Dental procedures popular among Westerners for Dental treatment in India:
- Dental Implants
- Dental Crowns
- Dental Fillings
- Dental Bonding
- Dental Bridges
- Dental Caps
- Dentures
- Root Canals
- Teeth Whitening
- Tooth Contouring and Reshaping
- Veneers
- Lumineers
- Gum Grafting
- Maxillary surgery
- Over denture
- Smile Makeover
Why Dental Tourism in India is getting so popular?
Not only the low cost of dental treatment in India is a huge attraction, most people like to club dental treatment with a fun-filled vacation. Since there is no downtime or recovery required during or after dental treatment, it is most amenable to tourism before and after the treatment.
India has always been a very popular tourist destination. Located in southern Asia, India houses the legendary monument of love, the Taj Mahal. However, Incredible India does not end with this wonder of the world; centuries of history take you on a mystical journey in the land of colours. From the Portuguese churches in Goa, to the traditional Rajputana carvings in Rajasthan; from the majestic Golden temple in the north, to the pristine Kerala backwaters in the south, every state holds a distinct flavour in its architecture, cuisines, lifestyles, and medicine.
More and more people are choosing India for dental treatment, because of reputation of Indian doctors, affordable cost of dental treatment, ease of travel and no language barrier. All this has given a great boost to dental tourism in India.
Cosmetic dental treatments in India have gained immense popularity, with its success and cost benefits ringing across the globe. A beautiful smile imparts self-confidence and happiness to the person. Cosmetic dentistry makes it possible for everyone to have these, especially with the above advantages in a country like India. Medical tourism companies such as Abyssinia help you realise this dream in association with the best dental clinics in India.