Dental Implants, Cosmetic Dentistry, Full Mouth Restoration
Get the dental care you need at prices you can afford with Costa Rica Dental Team.
Our English-speaking, US trained dentists will provide personal, attentive service in our world-class facilities located in San José, Costa Rica. Our dental services are equal or BETTER than most US dentists…at savings of 50%-70% over US dental service prices. Why wait when you can get the smile you want at prices you can afford.
Full mouth restoration and Dental Implants
Affordable, High-Quality Dental Care with Savings of 50-70% over US Prices!
POPULAR DENTAL TOPICS
How to save thousands in dental treatment
It has been said before, and it will always be true. The best way to save money on dental treatment is prevention. But what is there to prevent? Your teeth´s...
Choosing the best dental crown
Are you in need of a dental crown? What is the difference between one type and another? Also, why does their cost also differ? A dental crown is a fixed...
Tips for Implant Home Care
Dental implants are truly designed to last a lifetime and to require little professional care after their completion. However, their longevity is directly related to the health of your gums...
What is the cost of a dental implant?
A dental implant is essentially a small metal screw that is surgically positioned in your jaw bone and that serves as a tooth root to support a permanent restoration. It...
5 signs you might need a root canal treatment
It is sometimes surprising to realize that each one of your teeth is a living, organic structure that moves and reacts to stimuli. Beneath the enamel and dentin layers, there...
Full Mouth Reconstructions with Crowns: are they truly an option?
Over the course of our experience, we have found not only patients but also dentists who believe full mouth crown cases are never truly necessary. Their point of view starts...
New Imaging Technology: The Intraoral Scanner
Did you know the most important part in the fabrication of a crown is the impression? The Costa Rica Dental Team continually strives to obtain the newest technology for greater...
How to take care of your All-on-4 at home
It was a long but rewarding process. After the surgical stage and several visits to the dentist, your implant-supported denture is now installed. A lot has changed in your mouth...
How to choose the best dental clinic
Choosing the right dental clinic can be a true challenge considering the many options available, especially if you have decided to explore dental tourism. Had you been at home, you...
Why Choose Costa Rica for Dental Tourism?
There are many countries marketing themselves as top destinations for dental and medical tourism. The decision can be overwhelming amidst so many and varied offers. Costa Rica is one of...
The Dental Prophylaxis
The technical name for a dental cleaning is prophylaxis. This is a basic preventive procedure that must be done with some regularity in order to ensure a good oral hygiene....
The Dangers of Bruxism
Bruxism is a condition more common than what most think. With a faster-moving society, it is common to experience high levels of stress and tension. Bruxism is only a physiological...
Dental Bone Loss
What is it and how does it affect me? A common contraindication for dental implants is bone loss. This is a condition that essentially means that the density and quantity...
Smile Bright with Dental Veneers
Dental veneers are very thin layers of porcelain that are designed to cover the anterior part of a tooth for esthetic purposes. Veneers can be a great option as a...
Do you need a Full Mouth Dental Restoration?
The mouth has 32 teeth out of which 28 have an active masticating function. Any dental treatment that involves work for more than 20 of these 28 teeth is considered...
The first steps toward dental tourism
If you have decided to come to Costa Rica for dental care, the Costa Rica Dental Team is ready to not only give you a warm welcome to our beautiful...
Dental Implants or Bridges?
When it comes to closing gaps or replacing missing teeth the question often arises: is it really necessary to get dental implants? A bridge consists of taking the adjacent teeth...
Smoking and Dental Implants
The placement of a dental implant is a surgical procedure that although offers many advantages, they can also entail some complications. Even if the rate is comparatively low, implant failure...
What makes the cost for dental implants?
An important aspect when considering a dental implant is, of course, their cost. Although they may be the best solution out available for teeth replacement, you must understand what the...
When are dental implants the best option?
Dental implants are the best solution for missing teeth simply because they work just like natural teeth. They feel and look like you never lost them in the first place....
5 Steps toward your Dental Implant
Although dental implants are the best long term solution to any missing tooth, they can require a long and often uncertain process. Dental implants are great because they simulate the...
Dental Crown Core Buildup
You probably already noticed it is common to have local treatment plans include a CDT code D2950 on the same tooth number as a crown. This is the code for...
Is Dental Tourism truly an Option?
Due to the rising costs of dental and medical treatment in North America, many patients either settle for less quality or seek treatment in foreign countries. Those that excel as...
Edentulism: What is it?
Dentists call edentulism the condition of having lost one or more teeth. Since it is irreversible and often progressive, this is one of the factors that closely mark the decline...
A Guide to Tooth Numbering
A common difficulty. You are trying to describe your pain or dental necessity and when it comes to specifying the tooth you are referring to, you find yourself counting. It...
Costa Rica Creates Winner Smiles with Dental Veneers
Dental Veneers can greatly improve the appearance of your smile by closing gaps or correcting small misalignments in your bite. Dental veneers, sometimes called porcelain veneers or porcelain laminates, are...
Bad Teeth and Gums Can Lead to Poor Health and Big Bills; Dental tourism in Costa Rica can help
Dental care in North America can be 2 to 3 times more expensive than comparable care in Costa Rica. Approximately 12% of seniors in the United States have dental insurance,...
What makes a high quality All-on-4?
If you suspect most or all your teeth are unsalvageable or that they will soon reach this condition, you are probably considering restoring your teeth with an All-on-4. This procedure...
Do You Know What You Are Putting in Your Mouth?!?!
For years titanium or titanium alloys were considered the gold standard materials for dental implants, and many dentists are continuing to offer only titanium, but at the Costa Rica Dental...
A Great Smile Can Change Your Day; 13 Advantages of Dental Implants
Within a few seconds of meeting someone, we conclude a number of things about that person and one of the first things we look at is a person’s smile. A...
Zirconia Crowns and Bridges
When patients go to the dentist, they generally have problems that they want to get resolved. The most important considerations are how their new teeth will work and how they...
Advanced Sirona CAD/CAM for Perfect Dental Crowns
Are you looking for precise, perfect looking, high-quality dental crowns? It's important to know that crowns and other dental restorations are not "one size fits all". Each crown must be...
Why Dental Veneers and Not an Implant?
Dental implants are becoming so common these days that many people are equating them to dental tourism. That’s probably because Costa Rica Dental Implants are so expensive in the United...
Surgical Guides: A Safer and Less Invasive Tool for Precise Implant Surgery
If you are considering dental implants, it’s important to choose a provider that is prepared to handle possible complications during surgery. Dental implant complications are often an involuntary result of...
Why Porcelain Veneers Are Used for Front Teeth
One of the most common solutions used for fixing the appearance of front teeth are porcelain veneers. Costa Rica Dental Team uses veneers when teeth are healthy, but discolored, misaligned...
What Do Porcelain Veneers Cost?
At Costa Rica Dental Team, we know that many of our patients are worried about the prices of dental care in their own countries. That’s why we offer competitive prices...
The Procedure for Getting Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are thin covers made out of porcelain. They are used on front teeth that have been chipped, fractured, or damaged. Sometimes they are used for aesthetic purposes on...
Osseointegration: The Secret Behind the Success of Dental Implants
Dental implants are a complex process, but most dentists and patients think they are worth it. They offer many benefits for their price and Costa Rica Dental Team is highly...
Dental Implants vs. Dentures
If your gums are bleeding, it's time to go to the dentist. Bleeding gums can be a symptom of gum disease, which is the number one cause for tooth loss...
Dental Implants, the Basis for More Complex Treatments
Dental implants are the number one dental procedure that dental tourists seek. International patients visiting Costa Rica Dental Team just outside of San Jose, Costa Rica are no exception. There...
Dental Implants: Psychological Benefits
Dental implants are by far the most sought after treatment by dental tourists. They are safe, reliable, and with proper care, they last for the rest of a patient’s life....
The Cost of All-on-4 in the United States vs. Costa Rica
For people who have lost a number of teeth, or had them damaged in an accident, the best solution they can get is frequently an All-on-4 solution. An All-on-4 solution...
Advantages of All-On-4 Solutions
At Costa Rica Dental Team, our dentists do everything they can to help patients avoid losing teeth. But, when a patient loses a single tooth, the best dental solution is...
Types of Dental Implants: How to Choose the Best Dental Implants
Dental implants are mounts or frames that are inserted into the jawbone in cases where teeth have been lost. After they have been integrated into the jawbone, the dentist can...
All You Need to Know About Full Mouth Reconstruction
When it comes to dental problems, most patients receive treatments as needed. However, in extreme cases, a patient may need a full mouth reconstruction procedure. Full mouth reconstruction is a...
Crowns and Bridges – Improving Speech and Chewing
Improve your Quality of Life with a Crown or Bridge For people who have lost teeth or have teeth with severe damage, crowns and bridges are necessary for restoring normal...
How to Choose the Right Type of Dental Bridge
What are Dental Bridges? Dental bridges replace missing teeth, using a system of crowns or implants with one or more artificial teeth, attached to abutment teeth that serve as support....
The Modern Mouth: All-on-Four Dental Implants in Costa Rica
Losing teeth is not a minor matter. It can affect regular functions of the mouth, like speech and chewing. In addition, missing teeth tend to create a cascading effect, increasing...
U.S Model Melissa Shawn Chooses Costa Rica Dental Team for Smile Makeover
It’s no secret that the modeling industry worldwide demands perfection. Models must have the perfect body, perfect hair and a perfect smile. So when U.S. model and actress Melissa Shawn...
Fillings and Bondings in Costa Rica: Are They Worth the Trip?
After teeth have been damaged by disease or trauma, they need to be repaired. When tooth damage is minimal, the most common types of repairs are fillings and bondings. [hr...
Meet Our Dentists
With something as important as dental care, the last thing you want is a language barrier between you and your dentist. In order to provide the most comfortable dental experience possible, all our dentists and staff speak fluent English.
Dr. Natalie Vitola, DDS
(866) 694-6226 / (866) 895-1718
Dr. Jessica Mora, DDS
(866) 694-6226 / (866) 895-1718
Dr. Mauricio Briceño, DDS
(866) 694-6226 / (866) 895-1718