Are you aware of the power of a beautiful smile? Many people overlook this important detail in their appearance, while others refuse to smile to hide misaligned teeth, or stained or damaged pieces.

The fact is, that having a beautiful smile can do wonders for your professional and social life, and nowadays dentists have many ways of correcting problems in a simple and fast way with the use of technology and the latest technics; people can go from hiding their smile to feeling confident and therefore smiling constantly.

As much as we would like to think that our smile should not play an important role when it comes to getting ahead in our career, unfortunately it does, and this has to do with the fact that a healthy and beautiful smile is associated with someone that cares about his/her personal well-being, it is synonym with confidence and even success.

“Having a beautiful smile goes beyond the esthetics of it, it’s about oral health and self-esteem. When a person’s teeth are misaligned, stained, or when there are missing dental pieces, patients consciously or subconsciously stop smiling, they lower their face, cover their mouth, avoid eye contact, talk less, avoid eating with others, and very often this also affects their personal relationships and keeps them from really showing their true potential because they are consistently uncomfortable. A beautiful smile makes you approachable, confident and friendly.”, explained Dr. Simon Flikier from the Flikier Dental Institute.

Cosmetic dentistry sometimes is seen as a luxury, especially in countries like the United States and Canada where these type of treatments are often not covered by insurance or have extremely high prices. Cosmetic dental treatments should be seen as an investment, and in this era patients have the option of accessing dental services in other countries where treatments are of the same quality as in North America but much more affordable.
When it comes to dental tourism, cosmetic dentistry is one of the most common services foreign patients fly to Costa Rica for. Whether it is something simple and fast such as teeth whitening, or a more elaborate treatment like dental Crowns, implants, All on 4 or Full Mount reconstruction, you can find dentists in Costa Rica that have access to the latest technology and high quality products to guarantee an excellent final result .

Prices for dental care in Costa Rica can be as much as 75% cheaper than in the United States, which means patients can take a few days off, plan their vacation in this beautiful country and at the same time get the smile they always wanted while still saving money. For example, a dental whitening treatment in Costa Rica using the Beyond Laser whitening system, plus the custom whitening trays and gel can run as low as $199.00 at the Flikier Dental Institute, which is around 70% less than what this same procedure would cost in the U.S.A or Canada.

There are many reasons to invest in your smile, consider dental tourism in Costa Rica, and let your smile work for your benefit. If you require additional information on prices or services please feel free contact the Flikier Dental Institute who assisted with information in this article.