Dental tourism is on the upswing once again with people craving a sunny winter break and the advantage of cheap dentistry in the tropics.

But is it safe? Is there be a heavy price to pay for visiting a dentist in a foreign country?
This week we've heard success stories of sun, sand, rest and relaxation and root canals, crowns and implants and along with the some horror stories.
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So what do you need to know before you go so that you avoid a dental disaster.

 

Doctor Preety Desai is a certified specialist in periodontics and implant surgery.

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