Short answer: it can be, if you check the right things before you book. This is the checklist we would use ourselves. It applies to any clinic, including ours.
The 7 things to check
- Who exactly will treat you? Ask for the name and license number of every dentist involved, and confirm it with the professional college.
- Sterilization. Ask what is used and see it. Our clinic uses an autoclave plus a plasma sterilizer.
- A lab on site. When something needs adjusting, an in-house lab lets it be fixed the same day. Ours has a sintering furnace and does zirconia finishing on site.
- A written plan before you fly. You should receive your treatment plan, a personalized written quote and an estimate of the number of visits before you book flights.
- Honest answers, including “no.” A good clinic tells you when a treatment is not the right answer for your case.
- Follow-up after you go home. Ask what happens if something needs attention after you fly.
- Real patient feedback. Look for video testimonials and independent Google reviews, not only quotes on the clinic site. See ours on the reviews page.
The practical side of the trip
- Getting here: the clinic is in Curridabat, San José, about 30 minutes from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), with direct flights from major U.S. cities.
- Visa: U.S. and Canadian citizens do not need a visa to visit Costa Rica for treatment. Bring a passport valid for the length of your stay.
- Lodging: we do not run a hotel, but our coordinator can recommend comfortable lodging near the clinic.
- Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9am-6pm; Wednesday and Friday 9am-5pm.
Planned before you fly, no surprises when you land
Send your X-rays or photos and describe your case. Our team replies with your plan and a personalized estimate.
Preguntas frecuentes
Do I need a visa for dental treatment in Costa Rica?
U.S. and Canadian citizens do not need a visa to visit Costa Rica for treatment.
How far is the clinic from the airport?
About 30 minutes from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
Will my treatment be planned before I travel?
Yes. You send X-rays or photos, our dentists review your case and our international patients coordinator sends your plan, personalized quote and expected number of visits before you book flights.
Do your dentists and staff speak English?
Yes. Our dentists and staff speak English, and one coordinator guides you from the first message to your flight home.
Ask us anything before you decide
Prefer to write? Leave your details and describe your case. You can send X-rays or photos afterwards by WhatsApp. No cost, no commitment.
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