Taking a "Dental Vacation"

Is Dental Tourism really a good deal? Maybe.

by Bob Sharpe

It's a growing trend. Many Americans are considering traveling to other countries for dental work. It is possible to save 50% or even 75% or more by taking a dental vacation in Mexico or some other foreign country. But is it a good idea?

Many Americans do not realize this, but they can join AmeriPlan(r) for pennies a day and save 50% to 80% almost every time they go the dentist - right here in the U.S.A.

You can get a good dentist or a bad dentist anywhere. There are some good reasons to have your dental work done here in the U.S., however:

1. U.S. dentists are some of the most highly regulated dentists in the world. They are regulated as to their education, their office procedures, the sanitation of their equipment, and the qualifications of their employees. Dentists in many countries are permitted to operate with much lower standards - particularly in the countries where dental work is cheaper.

Also, you don't have to travel to an unknown location to see an unknown dentist in order to see substantial dental savings. AmeriPlan® members often save 50% or more on the cost of dental care. The best thing is that AmeriPlan® membership only costs 50¢ a day for individuals and 67¢  a day for entire households.

2. Local dentists don't have to try to cram a month's worth of treatments into 1 or 2 days. On a so-called dental vacation you have a very short time in which to get a lot of work done.

3. Local dentists know they need satisfied local patients or they're out of business. They are accountable to their patients and their communities. Foreign dentists who specialize in dental tourism have no such accountability to motivate them to take good care of their patients.

4. That local accountability makes it easier for you to check out a local dentist than it is to check out a dentist in Mexico, Thailand or India.

5. If there's a problem, it's easy to go back to a local dentist to get it remedied.

6. If you are a victim of malpractice in a foreign country, you're stuck, and the dentists there know that you can't do much about it. They know they can get away with cheaper materials and shoddier work. Have you ever tried to sue a foreign dentist in a foreign court? They have rights. You don't. Even in Canada.

7. U.S. dentists carry expensive malpractice insurance to protect you in case you have major problems with their work.

8. Not only that, do you really want to spend your vacation sitting around a dentist's office - especially since you can save 50% or more here with an inexpensive AmeriPlan(r) membership?

Don't settle for the cheapest dental work you can find. Do you drive the cheapest car on the road? Or eat the cheapest food? Or wear the cheapest clothes? Your AmeriPlan(r) membership will allow you to get good dental care with deeply discounted fees. Without the cost of a plane ticket.

If you are not happy with your Dental Plan, or if you don't have one, AmeriPlan® from DentalPlanPro.com can help you slash your dental costs dramatically. It's only 50¢ a day for individuals and 67¢ a day for an entire household.