Procedures

What people cross the border for

Each page covers what the procedure actually involves, how many trips it needs, and which dentists with a confirmed licence offer it. The number of trips is the detail most price comparisons leave out, and it is often what decides whether the trip is worth making.

Dental implants

Usually about 2 trips · Surgical

A titanium post placed in the jaw to carry a single replacement tooth, with a crown fitted on top once the post has integrated.

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All-on-4 implants

Usually about 2 trips · Surgical

A full arch of teeth carried on four implants, used when most or all of the teeth in an arch are gone.

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All-on-6 implants

Usually about 2 trips · Surgical

A full arch carried on six implants, giving more support than All-on-4 where bone volume allows it.

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Full mouth restoration

Usually about 3 trips · Surgical

A combined plan that rebuilds both arches using implants, crowns and bridges in whatever mix the case needs.

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Dental crowns

Usually one trip · Noninvasive

A cap fitted over a damaged tooth to restore its shape and protect what is left of it.

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Porcelain veneers

Usually one trip · Noninvasive

Thin porcelain shells bonded to the front of the teeth to change their colour, shape or alignment.

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Root canal treatment

Usually one trip · Noninvasive

Removal of infected pulp from inside a tooth, then sealing the canal so the tooth can be kept.

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Bone graft

Usually one trip · Surgical

Added bone material that rebuilds jaw volume so an implant has something solid to anchor into.

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Sinus lift

Usually one trip · Surgical

Raising the sinus floor and adding bone beneath it so upper back implants have enough height to anchor.

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Dentures

Usually one trip · Noninvasive

Removable replacement teeth for part or all of an arch, either resting on the gum or clipped onto implants.

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Braces and clear aligners

Usually about 4 trips · Noninvasive

Straightening treatment using fixed braces or a series of clear aligners.

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Teeth whitening

Usually one trip · Noninvasive

In-office bleaching to lighten the colour of the natural teeth.

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Periodontal treatment

Usually one trip · Noninvasive

Treatment for gum disease, from deep cleaning through to grafting where gum has receded.

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Tooth extraction

Usually one trip · Surgical

Removal of a tooth that cannot be saved, including surgical removal of wisdom teeth.

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