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I am planning to go to Ecuador in a couple of months and am wondering if I should have my dental work done before I go or wait until I get there.  Could you give me any information of the quality and prices of dental work there.  I am thinking of Cuenca and I am needing a root canal and a crown.  Is there a better option on where to go?
Thanks

cccmedia

getting there wrote:

am wondering if I should have my dental work done before I go or wait until I get there.  Could you give me any information of the quality and prices of dental work there.  I am thinking of Cuenca and I am needing a root canal and a crown.


In my experience, dental work here in Ecuador is excellent.  It's easy for me because I can communicate in Spanish with the dentists I have seen.

Viva Tropical just posted (January 2015) a review of dental tourism in Ecuador, including price comparisons on the procedures you seek.



Price is not your only issue.  If I was alone and needed a tricky root canal, I'd feel more comfortable getting it done in my own country. 

Also, if I had limited time in Ecuador, I'm not sure I would want to "gum it up" with a bunch of dental appointments.

Read the article, think it over, and then....

You make the call.

cccmedia in Quito

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