The Rise of Dental Tourism:- The Top 5 Reasons Budapest Became the “Teeth Fixing Capital” of Europe

1)     Prices, Prices, Prices

Money may not be everything, but few of us would turn our noses up at potential savings of 70%.... and that’s exactly why UK and Irish patients are turning away from costly treatment at home in favour of low price, high value dental treatment abroad. As an example of the savings that can be made, patients having dental implant treatment in the UK can expect to pay an average of £1200 for each tooth implant.  In contrast, cost of a dental implant in Budapest can be had for as little as £370. Even after flights and accommodation fees are factored in, the savings are substantial.

2)     Dental Expertise and State- of- the-Art Equipment

Hungary is globally respected for its high dental standards; standards that are achieved via a combination of vigorous, world renowned training, and the use of the latest, state-of-the-art technology.  Those who are attracted by the idea of dental tourism but are holding back over concerns about quality can lay their worries to rest: - Hungarian dentistry standards are comparable to, and sometimes even better than, those across Western Europe and the USA.

3)     Easy Communication

The prospect of encountering a language barrier while sat in the dentist’s chair can be an off-putting thought.  However, those thinking of heading to Hungary for their dental treatment need have no such concern.   Many Hungarian / Budapest dentists top up their training after university with experience in the UK and USA.  The result is a dental workforce with excellent English.

4)     Outstanding Care

Dental clinics that cater to foreign patients tend to be more caring, attentive and personable in their approach than their UK equivalents.  The reason is simple: their businesses rely heavily on attracting foreign custom.  It’s in their interests to treat their patients like royalty: a happy patient is one that tells her friends about the excellent service she’s received.  In turn, these friends make for new patients, and new patients make for a happy (and successful) Budapest dentist!

5)     Easily Assessable from the UK

Thanks to the growing proliferation of budget airlines, the cost of flying has never been cheaper.  And thanks to Hungary’s location at the centre of Europe, rarely quicker… patients can quite literally fly over to Budapest in the morning for a quick dental consultation and be back in the UK in time for tea.