{"id":11739,"date":"2024-03-11T08:33:21","date_gmt":"2024-03-11T08:33:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/new-smile-dental-clinic-costa-rica\/"},"modified":"2024-08-20T11:44:57","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T11:44:57","slug":"new-smile-dental-clinic-costa-rica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/new-smile-dental-clinic-costa-rica\/","title":{"rendered":"New Smile Dental Group &#8211; Top Dental Clinic in Costa Rica"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- META DATA --><br \/>\n\tmtctheme_content = &#8220;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>ADA-MEMBER DENTISTS. SAVE 70% OFF U.S. PRICES. SPECIAL MTC-NEGOTIATED DISCOUNTS.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>rn<div id=\"pagemenu\" class=\"page-menu\"><a href=\"#highlights\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"#prices\">Prices<\/a><a href=\"#dentists\">Dentists<\/a><a href=\"#reviews\">Reviews<\/a><a href=\"#getting_there\">Getting There<\/a><a href=\"#faqs\">FAQs<\/a><\/div>rnrn<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-47945\" src=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/archive\/2018\/10\/Top-Dentist-in-San-Jose-Costa-Rica.png\" alt=\"Top Dentist in San Jose Costa Rica\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/>rnrnNew Smile Dental Group is an American Dental Association (ADA) certified clinic popular for <a href=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/dental-tourism-in-costa-rica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dental tourism in Costa Rica<\/a>. It has a track record of 25 years in providing top-quality dental services.rnrnAmerican and Canadian patients visit New Smile Dental Group &#8211; San Josu00e9 for excellent dental treatment at one-fourth the prices in North America. Medical tourists especially seek the clinicu2019s immediate-load or same day dental implants.rnrn\n    <h2 id=\"highlights\" class=\"section-heading\">Highlights<\/h2>\n    rnrnThe dental clinic is one of the best in San Jose, Costa Rica. Here are some of its features:rn<\/p>\n<ul>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Accreditation by the American Association of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF)<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Seal of Quality from the Costa Rican Chamber of Health (PROMED)<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Affiliation with the following professional organizations:rn\n<ul>rn t<\/p>\n<li>American Dental Association (ADA)<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>American Academy of Implant Dentistryu00a0 (AAID)<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Association of Dental Surgeons of Costa Rica<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rn<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<ul>rn t<\/p>\n<li>u00a0International patient center and eight treatment rooms<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Dental specialists who speak fluent English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Unlimited Wi-Fi access and phone calls to the US\/Canada<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>The clinic provides a guarantee on various procedures. The details are as follows:<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<table>rn<\/p>\n<tbody>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<th>Procedure<\/th>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<th>Guarantee<\/th>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Dental Implants<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>Lifetime<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Veneers &amp; Crowns<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>7 years<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/tbody>\n<p>rn<\/table>\n<p>rn\n    <h2 id=\"\" class=\"section-heading\">Latest Dental Technology<\/h2>\n    rn<\/p>\n<ul>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Cone Beam Computerized Tomography (CBCT)<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>CAD-CAM computer<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>HD Panoramic Imaging<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>3D CAT Scan<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<h3>Benefits of On-Site Dental Lab<\/h3>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<ul>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Increased client convenience<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Faster turnaround of dental prosthesis<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Multiple client visits not needed<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Superior quality control by the dentist<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Instant modification in prosthesis<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rn\n    <h2 id=\"\" class=\"section-heading\">3D CAT Scan Imaging<\/h2>\n    rnrnThe clinic has in-house 3D imaging equipment. A 3D CAT scan generates images of dental tissues, nerves, and bones.rnrnIt is used to analyze jawbone structure and quality. This helps dentists decide whether they can place implants.rn<\/p>\n<h3>Benefits of CAT Scan facility<\/h3>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<ul>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Better quality images due to a focused x-ray beam<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Allows switching between different image modes<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Produces several views and angles<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>An accurate, painless and non-invasive procedure<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rnNearly half* of all medical tourists that visit Costa Rica do so for dental procedures.rn<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right\"><strong>*Source: Costa Rican Chamber of Health (PROMED)<sup>1<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>rn\n    <h2 id=\"prices\" class=\"section-heading\">Costa Rica Dental Prices<\/h2>\n    rnrnA patient saves up to 70% of the dental costs estimated in the US and Canada by going to San Jose, Costa Rica.rnrnFor instance, the cost of dental implants starts at $1000 while the same costs approximately $3,000 in the US.rn<\/p>\n<h3>Packages for Dental Implants<\/h3>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<table>\n<caption><strong>Cost of Different Dental Implant Packages<\/strong><\/caption>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tbody>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<th>Implant<\/th>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<th>Material<\/th>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<th>Price (US$)<\/th>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Upper &amp; lowerrn(all-on-6\/all-on-8)<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>Porcelainu2013Noble Metal<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$22,000<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Upper &amp; lowerrn(all-on-6\/all-on-8)<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>Porcelain Zirconium<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$24,000<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Upper or lowerrn(all-on-6\/all-on-8)<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>Porcelainu2013Noble Metal<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$12,900<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Upper or lowerrn(all-on-6\/all-on-8)<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>Porcelain Zirconium<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$13,900<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Full mouthrnsmile makeover<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>Porcelainu2013Noble Metal<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$9,900<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Full mouthrnsmile makeover<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>Porcelain Zirconium<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$11,900<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/tbody>\n<p>rn<\/table>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<h3>Dental Implant Package Inclusions<\/h3>\n<p>rn<div id=\"KVsm\" class=\"content-area content-area--box\"><p>rnrn<strong>Package 1<\/strong>rn<\/p>\n<ol>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Upper and Lower All on 6\/All on 8<b><u><\/u><\/b><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Porc. Noble Metal: USD 22,000*<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Porc. Zirconium: USD 24,000<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ol>\n<p>rn<strong>The package includes:<\/strong>rnrn<\/p>\n<div class=\"columns\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<ul>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Evaluation<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Panoramic X-Rays<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>3D Dental Tomography<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Medication<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<ul>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Night Guard<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Temporaries<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Upper Bridge of 12-14 Units<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Lower and Lower Bridge of 12-14 Units<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div>rnrn<div id=\"lovy\" class=\"content-area content-area--box\"><p>rnrn<strong>Package 2<\/strong>rn<\/p>\n<ol>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Upper or Lower All on 6\/All on 8<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Porc. Noble Metal: USD 12,900*<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Porc. Zirconium: USD 13,900<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ol>\n<p>rn<strong>The package includes:<\/strong>rnrn<\/p>\n<div class=\"columns\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<ul>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Evaluation<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Panoramic X-Rays<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>3D Dental Tomography<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Medication<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<ul>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Night Guard<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Temporaries<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Upper Bridge of 12-14 Units<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>12-6 Dental implants<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div>rnrn<div id=\"0BDu\" class=\"content-area content-area--box\"><p>rnrn<strong>Package 3<\/strong>rn<\/p>\n<ol>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Full Mouth Smile Makeover<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Porc. Noble Metal: USD 9,900*<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Porc. Zirconium: USD 11,900<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ol>\n<p>rn<strong>The package includes:<\/strong>rnrn<\/p>\n<div class=\"columns\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<ul>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Evaluation<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>3D Dental Tomography<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Night Guard<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Upper Bridge of 12-14 Units<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<ul>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Panoramic X-Rays<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Medication<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Temporaries<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>12-6 Dental Implants<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div>rn<\/p>\n<h3>Dental Implants<\/h3>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<table>\n<caption><b>Cost of Dental Implants in Costa Rica<\/b><\/caption>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tbody>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<th>Type of Implant<\/th>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<th>Trips Required<\/th>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<th>Price (in US$)<\/th>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>One piece &#8211; immediate load<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$750<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Two pieces &#8211; abutment included<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$750<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/tbody>\n<p>rn<\/table>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<h3>Crowns, Bridges, and Dentures<\/h3>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<table>\n<caption><strong>Cost of Crowns, Bridges, and Dentures<\/strong><\/caption>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tbody>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<th>Procedure<\/th>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<th>Price(in US$)<\/th>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Porcelain Noble Metal Crown<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$370<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Porcelain Zirconium Crown<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$400<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Full Porcelain Crown<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$400<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Bridge Unit (Porcelain u2013 Noble Metal)<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$370<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Bridge Unit (Porcelain u2013 Zirconium)<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$400<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Bridge Unit (Full Porcelain)<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$400<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Porcelain Veneer<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$425<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Porcelain Inlay\/Onlay<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$400<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Crown Lengthening<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$250<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Denture with Implants<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$6,000<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/tbody>\n<p>rn<\/table>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<h3>u00a0Smile Veneers<\/h3>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<table>\n<caption><strong>Cost of Smile Veneers<\/strong><\/caption>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tbody>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<th>Veneers<\/th>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<th>Price(in US$)<\/th>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$2,400<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>8<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$3,200<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>12<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$4,800<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>16<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$6,400<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/tbody>\n<p>rn<\/table>\n<p>rnAll packages include oral evaluation, dental cleaning, whitening, and night guard. These are charged separately if you opt for less than six veneers.rn<\/p>\n<h3>US-Costa Rica Dental Price Comparison<\/h3>\n<p>rnHere is a chart highlighting the average price of dental procedures in the US and Costa Rica.rnrn<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-49061\" src=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/archive\/2018\/11\/Price-Comparison-of-Dental-Procedures-in-Costa-Rica-the-US-in-US.png\" alt=\"Price Comparison of Dental Procedures in Costa Rica &amp; the US\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/>rn<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right\"><strong>Source: The Costa Rican Chamber of Health (PROMED), 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>rnrn<\/p>\n<table>\n<caption><strong>Dental Procedure Cost Comparison Between the US and Costa Rica<\/strong><\/caption>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tbody>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<th>Procedure<\/th>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<th>Average U.S. Price<\/th>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<th>Average Costa Rica Price<\/th>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Porcelain-Fused-to-MetalrnCrown<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$1,210<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$363<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Porcelain Fused-to-Zirconium Crown<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$1,590<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$511<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Solid Porcelainrnor E-max Crown<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$1,480<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$459<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Solid Porcelain Veneer<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$1,360<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$436<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Root Canal Therapyrn(1-2 Roots)<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$1,010<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$326<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Root Canal Therapyrn3+ Roots<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$1,280<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$349<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Titanium Implantrn(Zimmer, 3i, Direct)<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$2,790<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$837<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Implant Abutment<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$930<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$300<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Implant Crownrn(Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal)<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$1,210<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$375<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Implant Crownrn(Porcelain-Fused-to-Zirconium)<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$1,590<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$549<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/tbody>\n<p>rn<\/table>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right\"><strong>Source: Costa Rica Dental Guide, 2017<sup>2<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>rn<div class=\"cta cta--post\"><h2>Save BIG on dental work!<\/h2><h3>Request FREE quote today<\/h3><a href=\"\/request-quote\" class=\"cta_button btn\">Request quote<\/a><\/div>rnrn\n    <h2 id=\"\" class=\"section-heading\">Why All-on-6 &amp; 8 Dental Implants are Better Than All-on-4<\/h2>\n    rnrnThe clinic offers all-on-4 implants but recommends all-on-6 or all-on-8 implants in most cases.rnrnThe following table shows how the latter score over the former:rn<\/p>\n<table>\n<caption><strong>Why All-on-6 &amp; 8 Are Better Than All-on-4<\/strong><\/caption>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tbody>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<th>All-on-4<\/th>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<th>All-on-6\/All-on-8<\/th>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Costly<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>Cheaper<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Invasive procedure<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>Less invasive<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Healthy teeth are removed<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>Healthy teeth left intact<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Teeth look aesthetically good<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>Teeth look even better<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Teeth easy to clean and maintain<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>Easier to do so<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/tbody>\n<p>rn<\/table>\n<p>rn\n    <h2 id=\"\" class=\"section-heading\">Gallery<\/h2>\n    rnrn<div class=\"mtc-carousel-wrap\"><div class=\"mtc-carousel\"><div class=\"mtc-carousel-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" href=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/New-Smile-Dental-Costa-Rica-Dentist.jpg\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-60741 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/New-Smile-Dental-Costa-Rica-Dentist.jpg\" alt=\"New Smile Dental Costa Rica Dentist\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/New-Smile-Dental-Costa-Rica-Dentist.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/New-Smile-Dental-Costa-Rica-Dentist-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/New-Smile-Dental-Costa-Rica-Dentist-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"mtc-carousel-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" href=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/New-Smile-Dental-Costa-Rica-Dentist-Patient.jpg\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-60742 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/New-Smile-Dental-Costa-Rica-Dentist-Patient.jpg\" alt=\"New Smile Dental Costa Rica Dentist Patient\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/New-Smile-Dental-Costa-Rica-Dentist-Patient.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/New-Smile-Dental-Costa-Rica-Dentist-Patient-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/New-Smile-Dental-Costa-Rica-Dentist-Patient-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"mtc-carousel-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" href=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/New-Smile-Dental-Costa-Rica-Dentists-Patient.jpg\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-60743 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/New-Smile-Dental-Costa-Rica-Dentists-Patient.jpg\" alt=\"New Smile Dental Costa Rica Dentists Patient\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/New-Smile-Dental-Costa-Rica-Dentists-Patient.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/New-Smile-Dental-Costa-Rica-Dentists-Patient-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/New-Smile-Dental-Costa-Rica-Dentists-Patient-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"mtc-carousel-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" href=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/New-Smile-Dental-Costa-Rica-In-house-Lab.jpg\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-60744 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/New-Smile-Dental-Costa-Rica-In-house-Lab.jpg\" alt=\"New Smile Dental Costa Rica In house Lab\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/New-Smile-Dental-Costa-Rica-In-house-Lab.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/New-Smile-Dental-Costa-Rica-In-house-Lab-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/New-Smile-Dental-Costa-Rica-In-house-Lab-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"mtc-carousel-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" href=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/New-Smile-Dental-Costa-Rica-Scanora-3D.jpg\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-60745 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/New-Smile-Dental-Costa-Rica-Scanora-3D.jpg\" alt=\"New Smile Dental Costa Rica Scanora 3D\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/New-Smile-Dental-Costa-Rica-Scanora-3D.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/New-Smile-Dental-Costa-Rica-Scanora-3D-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/New-Smile-Dental-Costa-Rica-Scanora-3D-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"mtc-carousel-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" href=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Patient-with-New-Smile-Dental-Costa-Rica-Dentist.jpg\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-60746 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Patient-with-New-Smile-Dental-Costa-Rica-Dentist.jpg\" alt=\"Patient with New Smile Dental Costa Rica Dentist\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Patient-with-New-Smile-Dental-Costa-Rica-Dentist.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Patient-with-New-Smile-Dental-Costa-Rica-Dentist-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Patient-with-New-Smile-Dental-Costa-Rica-Dentist-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>rnrn\n    <h2 id=\"dentists\" class=\"section-heading\">Costa Rica Dentists Team<\/h2>\n    rn<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/dr-mario-bonilla-robert-dds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dr. Mario Bonilla Robert<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<ul>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Renownedu00a0<u><a href=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/costa-rica-dentist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dental surgeon in San Josu00e9, Costa Rica<\/a><\/u><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Head clinician of New Smile Dental Group<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Affiliate member of the American Dental Association (ADA)<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Speaks fluent English, Spanish and Portuguese<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rn<div id=\"v1pp\" class=\"content-area content-area--box\"><p>rnrnDr. Mario Bonilla <strong>pioneered immediate-load dental implants<\/strong> in Costa Rica.rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div>rn<\/p>\n<h3>Dr. Andrea Roth Earey<\/h3>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<ul>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Eighteen years of experience in operative and restorative dentistry<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Specializes in bridges, crowns, and cosmetic dentistry<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Speaks fluent English, Spanish, German and Portuguese<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<h3>Dr. David Vega Alvarado<\/h3>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<ul>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Specializes in operative dentistry<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Extensive knowledge of dental treatment and care<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Speaks fluent Spanish and English<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<h3>Dr. Raquel Cordero Molina<\/h3>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<ul class=\"square-li-color-style\">rn t<\/p>\n<li>Specializes in bridges, crowns, and cosmetic dentistry<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Six years of experience in operative dentistry<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Speaks fluent English and Spanish<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rn\n    <h2 id=\"reviews\" class=\"section-heading\">New Smile Costa Rica Reviews<\/h2>\n    rnrn<div class=\"mtc-carousel-wrap\"><div class=\"mtc-carousel\">rnrn<div class=\"video-container\"><lite-youtube class=\"\" videoid=\"BP-PJWbJZBg\" posterquality=\"sddefault\"><a class=\"lite-youtube-fallback\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=BP-PJWbJZBg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch on YouTube<\/a><\/lite-youtube><h5>Tom from Florida reviews dental implants and bridges in Costa Rica<\/h5><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"video-container\"><lite-youtube class=\"\" videoid=\"t4zRIoiacQc\" posterquality=\"sddefault\"><a class=\"lite-youtube-fallback\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=t4zRIoiacQc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch on YouTube<\/a><\/lite-youtube><h5>Debbie from Florida reviews implant supported dentures in Costa Rica<\/h5><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"video-container\"><lite-youtube class=\"\" videoid=\"lgujHlW71lU\" posterquality=\"sddefault\"><a class=\"lite-youtube-fallback\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lgujHlW71lU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch on YouTube<\/a><\/lite-youtube><h5>Nellie from Texas reviews dental implants and crowns in Costa Rica<\/h5><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"video-container\"><lite-youtube class=\"\" videoid=\"MONAYctbMp0\" posterquality=\"sddefault\"><a class=\"lite-youtube-fallback\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=MONAYctbMp0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch on YouTube<\/a><\/lite-youtube><h5>Dinora from Georgia reviews same-day dental implants in Costa Rica<\/h5><\/div>rnrn<\/div><\/div>rnrn\n    <h2 id=\"getting_there\" class=\"section-heading\">Getting to New Smile Dental: Costa Rica<\/h2>\n    rn<\/p>\n<ul class=\"square-li-color-style\">rn t<\/p>\n<li>New Smile Clinic is a 20-minute drive from Juan Santamaria International Airport, San Josu00e9.<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>It provides free pick-up services between the airport, hotels in the pick-up zone, and the clinic.<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rnFlying time from U.S. cities to San Josu00e9 (IATA: SJO) is as follows:rn<\/p>\n<table>\n<caption><strong>Flying to San Jose<\/strong><\/caption>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tbody>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<th>From<\/th>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<th>To SJO<\/th>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Miami (MIA)<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>2h 50m<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Fort Lauderdale (FLL)<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>2h 55m<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Orlando (MCO)<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>3h 15m<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Houston (IAH)<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>3h 35m<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Dallas (DFW)<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>4h<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Atlanta (ATL)<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>4h<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Newark (EWR)<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>5h 15m<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Los Angeles (LAX)<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>5h 45m<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/tbody>\n<p>rn<\/table>\n<p>rnFlying time from Canadian cities to San Josu00e9 (IATA: SJO) is as follows:rn<\/p>\n<table>\n<caption><strong>Traveling from Canada to San Jose<\/strong><\/caption>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tbody>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<th>From<\/th>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<th>To SJO<\/th>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Toronto (YYZ)<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>5h 10m<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Montreal (YUL)<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>5h 50m<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Quebec (YQB)<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>Connecting flights<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Calgary (YYC)<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>Connecting flights<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Vancouver (YVR)<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>Connecting flights<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/tbody>\n<p>rn<\/table>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<h3>u00a0Things to Do in San Josu00e9<\/h3>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<ol>rn t<\/p>\n<li>The Museum of Costa Rican Art is a 5-minute walk from the clinic. It showcases works of Latin American artists in a historic building.<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>The La Sabana Metropolitan Park is a 15-minute walk from New Smile Clinic. The park is home to the National Stadium and other sports facilities.<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>The Arenal Volcano is a three-hour drive from the clinic. It is a famous active volcano. You can go hiking in the rainforest, near the lava fields, and the hot springs.<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ol>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<h3>u00a0Travel Tips<\/h3>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<ol>rn t<\/p>\n<li>US and Canadian citizens need valid passports to enter Costa Rica.<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Canadians and Americans do not require a visa for a stay less than 90 days.<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Most Costa Ricans speak English and Spanish.<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>The majority of Costa Rican establishments accept the US$. However, it is good to check first, and the same is not true for every currency.<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>The internet speed is not as good as in the US, Canada, or Europe.<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Ensure that you use licensed taxis when commuting.<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ol>\n<p>rn\n    <h2 id=\"faqs\" class=\"section-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\n    rnrn<div class=\"wrap-question\"><button class=\"accordion active\"><span class=\"text\">How many days do I need to stay for implants?<\/span><i class=\"mtc-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"panel\"><p>rnrnGeneral time frames are as follows:rn<\/p>\n<table>\n<caption><strong>Duration of Visit<\/strong><\/caption>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tbody>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<th>Procedure<\/th>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<th>Duration of stay<\/th>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Implant placement\/ surgical phase<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>1-2 units<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>6 or more units<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>9<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/tbody>\n<p>rn<\/table>\n<p>rnThe above table does not factor in arrival and departure.rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"wrap-question\"><button class=\"accordion active\"><span class=\"text\">Why are my dental reports required before I arrive in Costa Rica?<\/span><i class=\"mtc-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"panel\"><p>rnrnDental reports include panoramic x-rays, CT scans, dental plans, digital images of your teeth, etc. These reports help the dentist in providing you with accurate and professional considerations.rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"wrap-question\"><button class=\"accordion active\"><span class=\"text\">Does the dental staff at the clinic speak English?<\/span><i class=\"mtc-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"panel\"><p>rnrnYes. The staff members are bilingual and speak fluent English and Spanish. Some of the dentists also speak French and Portuguese.rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"wrap-question\"><button class=\"accordion active\"><span class=\"text\">Which implant brands do you work with?<\/span><i class=\"mtc-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"panel\"><p>rnrnThe clinic works with Zimmer Dental, OCO Biomedical, and S.I.N. Implante.rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"wrap-question\"><button class=\"accordion active\"><span class=\"text\">Is sedation dentistry offered at New Smile Dental Group?<\/span><i class=\"mtc-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"panel\"><p>rnrnIf you want to opt for full sedation, the clinic can facilitate this. Make sure you ask for this during the initial phone consultation.rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"wrap-question\"><button class=\"accordion active\"><span class=\"text\">Does the dental work come with a guarantee?<\/span><i class=\"mtc-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"panel\"><p>rnrnYes. New Smile Costa Rica offers a lifetime guarantee on implants. It also provides a seven-year guarantee on crowns and veneers.rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"wrap-question\"><button class=\"accordion active\"><span class=\"text\">Does the clinic provide transportation?<\/span><i class=\"mtc-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"panel\"><p>rnrnYes. The clinic provides free airport pick-up and drop. u00a0It also offers free transportation from the following hotels\/apartotels\/hostels in San Jose for all appointments:rn<\/p>\n<table>rn<\/p>\n<tbody>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Suites Cristina Apart-Hotel<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>Casa Lima<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Mi Casa Guest House<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>Hotel Grano de Oro<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Tryp San Jose Sabana<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>Hotel Barcelo San Jose<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Park Inn Radisson San Jose<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>Palma Real Hotel &amp; Casino<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Hostel Casa Colon<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>Rincon del Valle Hotel &amp; Suites<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Apartotel La Sabana<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>La Rosa Del Paseo<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Soluxe El Sesteo Hostel<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>Best Western Irazu Hotel<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Hotel Apartotel Colaye<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>Gaudyu2019s Backpackers<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/tbody>\n<p>rn<\/table>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"wrap-question\"><button class=\"accordion active\"><span class=\"text\">How long do dental implants last?<\/span><i class=\"mtc-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"panel\"><p>rnrnAccording to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5774056\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">study by Raikar, Sonal et al<\/a>, when taken care of, the success rate of dental implants is 95% over a span of 10 years.rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"wrap-question\"><button class=\"accordion active\"><span class=\"text\">What are some dental hygiene tips following severe dental restoration?<\/span><i class=\"mtc-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"panel\"><p>rnrnIt is recommended to brush and floss twice a day. Avoid eating hard foods like nuts and candies. Paying a visit to the dentist after every 6 months is a good habit as it helps keep a check on your dental condition.rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"wrap-question\"><button class=\"accordion active\"><span class=\"text\">Is Costa Rica safe?<\/span><i class=\"mtc-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"panel\"><p>rnrnThe chances of violent crime happening with tourists is low. As is with all countries, people should exercise caution while traveling. It is advised to not carry huge sums of money and expensive gadgets.rnrnAlways keep your passport and official document in a safe place when you don&#8217;t require the same. Other than these basic precautions, Costa Rica is a beautiful country to visit.rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"wrap-question\"><button class=\"accordion active\"><span class=\"text\">Does one need to make any lifestyle changes after a serious dental procedure?<\/span><i class=\"mtc-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"panel\"><p>rnrnOne&#8217;s dental health heavily depends on their eating and hygiene habits. One should always eat a healthy and nutritious diet. For a person who has gone through a serious dental procedure, it is even more important to pay attention to their food intake.rnrnAvoid sugar and hard, sticky foods. Another lifestyle change would be to stop smoking.rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"wrap-question\"><button class=\"accordion active\"><span class=\"text\">Do you offer any financing options for dental work in Costa Rica?<\/span><i class=\"mtc-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"panel\"><p>rnrnWe offer dental financing for procedures with New Smile Dental Clinic, Costa Rica. Contact us for more information.rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"wrap-question\"><button class=\"accordion active\"><span class=\"text\">What is the best time of the year to go to Costa Rica?<\/span><i class=\"mtc-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"panel\"><p>rnrnFor most people, a dental trip to Costa Rica is nothing short of a vacation. 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But, they aren&#8217;t accepted in smaller towns. It is better to carry some American dollars with you as they are widely accepted.rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"wrap-question\"><button class=\"accordion active\"><span class=\"text\">What are some things to consider while choosing a dentist in Costa Rica?<\/span><i class=\"mtc-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"panel\"><p>rnrnCheck out the dentist&#8217;s patients&#8217; reviews. Choose a place with easy access like San Jose. Be sure to get in touch with the dentist via call or email and discuss your case.rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"wrap-question\"><button class=\"accordion active\"><span class=\"text\">What payment methods do you accept?<\/span><i class=\"mtc-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"panel\"><p>rnrnModes of payment accepted are cash, credit cards like Visa, MasterCard, American Express, wire transfers and PayPal.rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"content-area content-area--reference\">rnrn\n    <h2 id=\"\" class=\"section-heading\">References<\/h2>\n    rn<\/p>\n<ol>rn t<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.promedcostarica.org\/international\/costa-rica\/why-costa-rica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PROMED (2018).<\/a>su00a0<em>Why Costa Rica &#8211; Cu00e1mara Costarricense de la Salud<\/em><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/costaricadentalguide.com\/the-price-of-dental-care-in-costa-rica-compared-to-dental-pricing-in-the-usa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Costa Rica Dental Guide (2017).<\/a> <em>The Price of Dental Care in Costa Rica Compared to Dental Pricing in the USA.<\/em><\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ol>\n<p>rn<\/div>rnrn<div class=\"cta cta--post\"><h2>Visit New Smile Dental Clinic!<\/h2><h3>Get started with our consultants<\/h3><a href=\"\/request-quote\" class=\"cta_button btn\">Contact us<\/a><\/div>&#8221;<br \/>\n\t\t\tmtctheme_title = &#8220;New Smile Dental Group u2013 Best Dentists in Costa Rica&#8221;<br \/>\n\t\t\tmtctheme_featured_post = &#8220;off&#8221;<br \/>\n\t\t\tmtctheme_pagemenu = [<br \/>\n    {<br \/>\n        &#8220;text&#8221;: &#8220;Highlights&#8221;,<br \/>\n        &#8220;url&#8221;: &#8220;#highlights&#8221;<br \/>\n    },<br \/>\n    {<br \/>\n        &#8220;text&#8221;: &#8220;Prices&#8221;,<br \/>\n        &#8220;url&#8221;: &#8220;#prices&#8221;<br \/>\n    },<br \/>\n    {<br \/>\n        &#8220;text&#8221;: &#8220;Dentists&#8221;,<br \/>\n        &#8220;url&#8221;: &#8220;#dentists&#8221;<br \/>\n    },<br \/>\n    {<br \/>\n        &#8220;text&#8221;: &#8220;Reviews&#8221;,<br \/>\n        &#8220;url&#8221;: &#8220;#reviews&#8221;<br \/>\n    },<br \/>\n    {<br \/>\n        &#8220;text&#8221;: &#8220;Getting There&#8221;,<br \/>\n        &#8220;url&#8221;: &#8220;#getting_there&#8221;<br \/>\n    },<br \/>\n    {<br \/>\n        &#8220;text&#8221;: &#8220;FAQs&#8221;,<br \/>\n        &#8220;url&#8221;: &#8220;#faqs&#8221;<br \/>\n    },<br \/>\n    {<br \/>\n        &#8220;text&#8221;: &#8220;&#8221;,<br \/>\n        &#8220;url&#8221;: &#8220;&#8221;<br \/>\n    }<br \/>\n]<br \/>\n\t\t\tmtctheme_proscons1 = [<br \/>\n    {<br \/>\n        &#8220;pro&#8221;: &#8220;&#8221;,<br \/>\n        &#8220;con&#8221;: &#8220;&#8221;<br \/>\n    },<br \/>\n    {<br \/>\n        &#8220;pro&#8221;: &#8220;&#8221;,<br \/>\n        &#8220;con&#8221;: &#8220;&#8221;<br \/>\n    }<br \/>\n]<br \/>\n\t\t\tmtctheme_proscons2 = [<br \/>\n    {<br \/>\n        &#8220;pro&#8221;: &#8220;&#8221;,<br \/>\n        &#8220;con&#8221;: &#8220;&#8221;<br \/>\n    },<br \/>\n    {<br \/>\n        &#8220;pro&#8221;: &#8220;&#8221;,<br \/>\n        &#8220;con&#8221;: &#8220;&#8221;<br \/>\n    }<br \/>\n]<br \/>\n\t\t\tmtctheme_proscons3 = [<br \/>\n    {<br \/>\n        &#8220;pro&#8221;: &#8220;&#8221;,<br \/>\n        &#8220;con&#8221;: &#8220;&#8221;<br \/>\n    },<br \/>\n    {<br \/>\n        &#8220;pro&#8221;: &#8220;&#8221;,<br \/>\n        &#8220;con&#8221;: &#8220;&#8221;<br \/>\n    }<br \/>\n]<br \/>\n\t\t\tmtctheme_proscons4 = [<br \/>\n    {<br \/>\n        &#8220;pro&#8221;: &#8220;&#8221;,<br \/>\n        &#8220;con&#8221;: &#8220;&#8221;<br \/>\n    },<br \/>\n    {<br \/>\n        &#8220;pro&#8221;: &#8220;&#8221;,<br \/>\n        &#8220;con&#8221;: &#8220;&#8221;<br \/>\n    }<br \/>\n]<br \/>\n\t\t\tmtctheme_proscons5 = [<br \/>\n    {<br \/>\n        &#8220;pro&#8221;: &#8220;&#8221;,<br \/>\n        &#8220;con&#8221;: &#8220;&#8221;<br \/>\n    },<br \/>\n    {<br \/>\n        &#8220;pro&#8221;: &#8220;&#8221;,<br \/>\n        &#8220;con&#8221;: &#8220;&#8221;<br \/>\n    }<br \/>\n]<br \/>\n\t\t\tmtctheme_proscons6 = [<br \/>\n    {<br \/>\n        &#8220;pro&#8221;: &#8220;&#8221;,<br \/>\n        &#8220;con&#8221;: &#8220;&#8221;<br \/>\n    },<br \/>\n    {<br \/>\n        &#8220;pro&#8221;: &#8220;&#8221;,<br \/>\n        &#8220;con&#8221;: &#8220;&#8221;<br \/>\n    }<br \/>\n]<br \/>\n\t\t\tmtctheme_synopsis = &#8220;New Smile Dental Group is an American Dental Association (ADA) certified clinic popular for dental tourism in Costa Rica. 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