Dental Tourism on the Rise in Scotland

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Dental tourism has become increasingly popular in Scotland, as people look to save money and avoid waiting lists.

Interest in travelling abroad for treatment has increased among people living in Fife, Tayside and Dundee, according to The Courier, with patients citing lengthy waits and rising bills as the main reasons for looking to clinics overseas.

John and Sandra Wishart from Kircaldy have already taken the plunge and travelled to Hungary for treatment. John said he was extremely impressed with the professionalism of the dentists and the cost of treatment, which was considerably lower than those in the UK.

Iain Dubrey works for Dental Centre Hungary and confirmed that there has been a significant increase in interest in dental tourism in Scotland. He added that patients are put off by the length of time they have to wait for NHS treatment and the cost of private treatment.

Mr Dubrey is based in Scotland but promotes the services offered by clinics in Budapest. He said that some people have contacted him after receiving huge quotes or being told they have to wait months for the treatment they need. In one instance a woman had been quoted £10,000 for dental implants and she was able to get the treatment for around £3,000 in Budapest.

Dental tourism is an attractive prospect for many people, especially those who are interested in cosmetic dentistry, as it is not available on the NHS. However, dental organisations urge people to be cautious, as travelling abroad carries greater risks and it can end up costing more to correct a botched procedure than the initial price you paid for the treatment.

 

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