More and more people are traveling abroad for major dental procedures simply because they cannot afford the high costs at home. Others, on the other hand, opt to make a quick trip to the dentist while on vacation just to take advantage of the lower rates abroad.
Whatever your circumstances, there are always ways to save even more—and make your trip all the more cost-effective. Here are our top tips:
1) Find and Book a Dentist with Dental Departures
We have thousands of dentists listed in dozens of top destinations across the globe; you can search by procedure and location to compare the best prices. The best part? It's completely free to use our site and we don't restrict access in any way.
You will also find exclusive discounts on our website, including money-off your dental care, or discounted or free hotel accommodation and we will always give you the best prices when you book with us–that’s guaranteed.
2) Get a Free Quote from Dental Departures
If you want more than one procedure while abroad, then ask us to arrange for a free quote from the clinic of your choice. The quote you receive will be the price you pay, so no nasty surprises. All you need to do is connect with our Customer Care Team via phone, email or online chat.
3) Don’t Travel at Peak Times
Many of our global dentists are based in holiday locations, and so you can save considerably on airfares and accommodation costs if you travel out-of-season. You’re also far more likely to grab a bargain off-peak too.
Remember to avoid visiting during local festivities and events, as prices for accommodation may be at a premium during these times.
4. Claim 'Out-of-Network' Expenses
If you have dental insurance, check if your provider covers for ‘out-of-network’ expenses. If so, you may be able to reclaim some or all of the cost of your treatment when you return home. The only downside is that you will have to pay your dentist up-front; in any event, your money will go a lot further abroad than it does at home.
5) Claim Tax Relief
In certain countries, you may be eligible to claim tax relief on tax deductions for medical (and dental) expenses if they are greater than 10% of your adjusted gross income (AGI). You can also include your spouses, dependents and travel and accommodation charges as qualifying expenses.
6) Consider a Finance Package
If you’d still rather keep most of your money in your pocket you could stagger the cost with a finance package. Having brought reliable global dentistry within reach of ordinary people, we are helping even more people to get brighter smiles and optimal dental health. With leading dental financiers in the US, Canada and Australia, we offer a range of competitive finance products covering your global dental care with:
- Financing up to $60,000
- No upfront fees
- Low monthly payments
- Competitive interest rates
- No prepayment penalties
Why pay more when you can always find the best, guaranteed deals with Dental Departures? Get in touch with our Customer Care Team to find out more. Or if you are ready to book your appointment you can do so right here any time of the day or night, at no charge to you.
Sources:
Skyscanner. Website accessed: 31 July 2020. http://www.skyscanner.com
Considering the Tax Benefits of Medical Tourism. The CPA Journal. 21 March 2018. https://www.cpajournal.com/2018/03/21/considering-tax-benefits-medical-tourism/