General Anesthesia for dental treatments Costa Rica

I had a bridge and crown done. Everything from getting off the airplane to going home I couldn’t ask for anything better. Everyone was polite caring and concerned about me.

I have had my All-On-4 for a YEAR as of today! I waited to do the review because something as major/expensive / life-changing as an ALL-ON-4 isn't something that can honestly be reviewed after just a few days. I was born with Enamel Hypoplasia; that is, my adult teeth didn't have any enamel. I was told when I was a teenager that I would be wearing dentures by the time I was 25. I decided to do my best to take care of what I had - I brushed after every meal, I flossed, etc. My teeth lasted until I was 56! I tried several times to get my teeth fixed in the US (starting in 1989) and the price / procedure kept changing including the first time I started in 1989 and I had already paid the dentist over $5k (in 1989 $). Any how, I visited a few more dentists up here in Texas throughout the years and never got a good feeling for they were going to do for me (price was all the way to $100k with a WHOLE year of warranty). I first reached out to Goodness Dental in 2016 and they were very informative and had me send down a panoramic x-ray of my teeth. I was told that if my gums were in good shape (they are), they recommended an ALL-ON-4 and it would take two trips to Costa Rica 6 months apart. Covid19 finally allowed me the opportunity to travel to Costa Rica in December of 2020 - they yanked all my TEETH!!! For the first couple of days, I was thinking WTF did I just do. They screwed by bottom temporaries in and gave me a set of removeable upper CLOWN teeth (I only wore them for the minimum recommended 1 hour a day as I couldn't talk/chew with them). My family and I travelled back to Costa Rica in June/July 2021 for the permanent teeth. They told me for most it would take a couple of months to get used to it - since I was used to having no teeth for the previous 6 months, it only took me a few days. The procedure has been life changing as I finally have teeth that are super sensitive to things like lemons and other acidic fruits, I can chew without shifting food around from side to side in my mouth, etc. The only thing I would ding Goodness Dental for it there has been no follow-up since I left to see how was I adjusting to my new teeth. Since I haven't had any issues, this hasn't been a big deal to me - but I know others who need the follow up.

I had only a few days left in Costa Rica but wanted to get a couple of replacement mouth guards. I used the WhatClinic site and found that Prisma Dental had good reviews and was located nearby. They were extremely accommodating and responsive. I was able to get two new mouth guards (ready within the hour!) that exceeded my expectations. Thank you, Prisma Dental

Nice service, clean and pretty office. Well-informed dentist; fluent in English.

Excellent treatment, nice place and people. Would recommend them without thinking it twice.

I had a 1 on 4 lower implants done and I am ecstatic with the results. Dr Oriana was fantastic, very calming demeanour and explained every procedure thoroughly. She and her staff went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable throughout the experience. I had a consult for same procedure here in Portland and did not get the same vibe from that office. It seemed that it was more cash-centric than patient-centric and it would have been just shy of 3 times the cost to have it done here in the Portland area. Hard to argue with great service from a very talented and professional office while relaxing in a beautiful country without blowing the bank. I will definitely come back if any future dental needs arise. Even with covid adding an extra 6 months to the timeline, I still give Dr Oriana and all her staff a 10 on a scale of 5.