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Going to Budapest for Dental Care to Close Gaps in Front Teeth Nov 2015
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About 6 months ago before I discovered Realself,...
Charysma The Health TouristNovember 9, 2015
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About 6 months ago before I discovered Realself, my husband wanted to have dental implants for his teeth. I freaked as in the UK, they cost thousands. My husband has a friend that was living in Budapest (Hungary) that was working as an agent for French people seeking dental care in Budapest. He advised that doing the procedure in Budapest would be much easier for his pocket.
He found him a company called Save On Dental Care (SODC) in Budapest, they helped international patients to organise their trip. They advised where to get flights, advised on a number of hotels close to their clinic, they also offered airport pick up and drop off to your hotel and pick up for all appointments. This sounded amazing, but i was very sceptical as I felt this whole thing would cost a small fortune.
As the months go by and my husband does his research, I then found Realself and had my own plans for medical tourism.
So my issue with my teeth has always been the gaps i have in the front. I also have a teeth missing on the top left and a tooth missing from the bottom right but not in obvious places where those 2 teeth are noticeable if I smile. I have heard too many negative comments about veneers so I was not interested in that. I was interested in having implants if it was possible.
So forward a few months and we arrived in Budapest on Saturday, I must this place is stunning, the food is amazing, the people are so friendly (even the ones that don’t speak English, do their best to help). If you come here, use the Hop On Hop Off Bus, it shows you places you would not normally manage to see on your own sightseeing escapades. Sorry I digress.
So the plan was for my husband to get a consultation and for me to see what other options were available for my gaps, I already knew they didn’t do teeth braces so this was going to be interesting and also MOST importantly how much was this going to set me back. I have 3 other operations already lined up. If I am totally honest, I had no intention of doing anything, the other 3 operations planned for next year were more important.
Free Consultation Package Includes: oral examination, panoramic x-ray, written quote, and transport within Budapest for appointments
So today Monday they first took the panoramic x-ray, a nice lady carried this out for me. I went in and I was seen by Dr Anamaria Oros (pretty and friendly lady) She complimented me on my teeth and asked what were my concerns, i advised her about my Gaps. She advised me that I could have Veeners, I poo poked that idea, she then added definitely no implants as I do not have the space for it and it would look odd. I was then thinking fair enough, i’m out of here. Then she suggested the crowns, I must have had a funny expression as she then said, I will show you what I mean.
She stated I would need to do 4 at the top and 4 at the bottom for a balanced look. I was interested she then showed me a similar patient to me a before and after and I must say that did it for me. At this point I was going to have the crowns only if my husband was not having his surgery done on this trip as we couldn’t afford all of it. I advised her I needed to discuss with my husband, to see what I do. The problem was Dr Oros wanted me to stay in Budapest for 5 days if having the crowns, but we planned to leave on Wednesday, she stated if i wanted to go ahead she could get it done for Friday but we’ll need to start today.
Next bit the quote..
He found him a company called Save On Dental Care (SODC) in Budapest, they helped international patients to organise their trip. They advised where to get flights, advised on a number of hotels close to their clinic, they also offered airport pick up and drop off to your hotel and pick up for all appointments. This sounded amazing, but i was very sceptical as I felt this whole thing would cost a small fortune.
As the months go by and my husband does his research, I then found Realself and had my own plans for medical tourism.
So my issue with my teeth has always been the gaps i have in the front. I also have a teeth missing on the top left and a tooth missing from the bottom right but not in obvious places where those 2 teeth are noticeable if I smile. I have heard too many negative comments about veneers so I was not interested in that. I was interested in having implants if it was possible.
So forward a few months and we arrived in Budapest on Saturday, I must this place is stunning, the food is amazing, the people are so friendly (even the ones that don’t speak English, do their best to help). If you come here, use the Hop On Hop Off Bus, it shows you places you would not normally manage to see on your own sightseeing escapades. Sorry I digress.
So the plan was for my husband to get a consultation and for me to see what other options were available for my gaps, I already knew they didn’t do teeth braces so this was going to be interesting and also MOST importantly how much was this going to set me back. I have 3 other operations already lined up. If I am totally honest, I had no intention of doing anything, the other 3 operations planned for next year were more important.
Free Consultation Package Includes: oral examination, panoramic x-ray, written quote, and transport within Budapest for appointments
So today Monday they first took the panoramic x-ray, a nice lady carried this out for me. I went in and I was seen by Dr Anamaria Oros (pretty and friendly lady) She complimented me on my teeth and asked what were my concerns, i advised her about my Gaps. She advised me that I could have Veeners, I poo poked that idea, she then added definitely no implants as I do not have the space for it and it would look odd. I was then thinking fair enough, i’m out of here. Then she suggested the crowns, I must have had a funny expression as she then said, I will show you what I mean.
She stated I would need to do 4 at the top and 4 at the bottom for a balanced look. I was interested she then showed me a similar patient to me a before and after and I must say that did it for me. At this point I was going to have the crowns only if my husband was not having his surgery done on this trip as we couldn’t afford all of it. I advised her I needed to discuss with my husband, to see what I do. The problem was Dr Oros wanted me to stay in Budapest for 5 days if having the crowns, but we planned to leave on Wednesday, she stated if i wanted to go ahead she could get it done for Friday but we’ll need to start today.
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Replies (12)
January 2, 2016
I went to Budapest last year for a lower bridge..But the dentist was so good at cementing it(temp by the way) It may not come out :-0 You have to wait 6months for the gums to heal/recede.. I went through a company called implant smile in June. Isn't Budapest lovely!
January 2, 2016
The beauty of it is that they have a surgery in London,where you can have your checks. They are my dentist now..It's only up the motorway :-)
January 2, 2016
We loved Budapest, I will be going back as we had such a good time. I didn't know about the 6 months part. The crowns are getting better each day and thankfully the sensitivity is reducing also. I sometimes almost forget about having them.
January 2, 2016
It may be different for you though. With the bridge I had to have two good teeth filed down and looking back I should have opted for two implants,it would have saved the two teeth! But trying to save money,as I did .. I had one lower chipped tooth which an NHS dentist just kept filling and a crowned tooth from years ago,it was loose. It was just too costly in the UK for treatment. Like £2000 + for one implant!! Because you have missing teeth for the bridge, you have a space and that recedes,so you have to have the bridge altered/re cemented. Still,I love my bridge. I couldn't stop laughing when They took my teeth out,my mouth was numb for drilling,as you know and when I had to have a gurgle I couldn't spit it out properly and it landed on the floor instead of in the sink. I felt like an old woman,with no teeth lols. Anyways... It's Budapest for teeth and DR for the Booty .. And why not,we deserve it.
January 2, 2016
I've since learned that re health tourism. You have to go where you will get the results you desire.
November 20, 2016
Hi, I know this is an old post but can I ask what (dentist) company you used to get your teeth fixed? As you mentioned they have a surgery in London as well as Budapest? Thanks xx
November 20, 2016
They are called SODC (Save on Dental Care). Would highly recommend they have a website which is helpful too for comparing prices etc
April 12, 2016
So you said your mom had crowns done in the 80's....
What are her teeth like now? Does she still have crowns? Dentures?
What are her teeth like now? Does she still have crowns? Dentures?
July 23, 2016
np one goes to england for oral care or plastics. the british are known for having no braces and grey teeth.
UPDATED FROM Charysma The Health Tourist
1 day post
The Quote and Procedure
Charysma The Health TouristNovember 10, 2015
Porcelain - Jacket (5 days stay in Budapest) 8 x £285.00 = 2280.00. The quote is valid for 3 months if you at any point choose to go ahead.
After a thorough discussion with Mr Beanz, he stated go ahead as his plan was more complicated and he couldn’t have everything done on this trip anyway, so in that short 15 minute spell, I booked a new flight home and hotel for the remaining days. My husband was happy as we have even more time to explore this beautiful city.
So I went in again, she numbed the front of my mouth and then she injected the anaesthetic, it wasn’t so painful even though Dr Oros warned it will but that would be the most pain I feel from the surgery. She also warned about the teeth being a little sensitive once the crowns are in and for a few weeks after as my mouth gets used to it. She began by shaping my teeth for the crowns, this was actually not so back but OMG the smell of teeth being chiseled away was truly awful. But once that was over, I was fine, no pain. She gave me temporary crowns in the shape of my original teeth for the next few days. Its has slightly larger gaps but it’s only for another 3-4 days and I have to be very careful when eating as my temporary teeth might fall off (lol).
I thought I would be on a liquid diet but i have managed to eat a Pasta Salmon dish at the hotel with no problem, however breakfast this morning was tricky. So I basically gave up. I am still not experiencing any pain, I thought I would once the anaesthetic wore off. The thing that is weird it the edges of my temporary teeth, i can feel them as my tongue rests. The best explanation I can give is that it feels like I haven't brushed my teeth in weeks. You know that feeling of waking up and your teeth feeling bit ugh with, multiple that by 20. A thick layer of ugh on your teeth. It also feels as if hey could lift if I played with them too much (which at the moment I cannot help myself)
Nothing more to say until I have the crowns fitted on Thursday to check shape and size, colour etc, I will try to take a photo if possible.
After a thorough discussion with Mr Beanz, he stated go ahead as his plan was more complicated and he couldn’t have everything done on this trip anyway, so in that short 15 minute spell, I booked a new flight home and hotel for the remaining days. My husband was happy as we have even more time to explore this beautiful city.
So I went in again, she numbed the front of my mouth and then she injected the anaesthetic, it wasn’t so painful even though Dr Oros warned it will but that would be the most pain I feel from the surgery. She also warned about the teeth being a little sensitive once the crowns are in and for a few weeks after as my mouth gets used to it. She began by shaping my teeth for the crowns, this was actually not so back but OMG the smell of teeth being chiseled away was truly awful. But once that was over, I was fine, no pain. She gave me temporary crowns in the shape of my original teeth for the next few days. Its has slightly larger gaps but it’s only for another 3-4 days and I have to be very careful when eating as my temporary teeth might fall off (lol).
I thought I would be on a liquid diet but i have managed to eat a Pasta Salmon dish at the hotel with no problem, however breakfast this morning was tricky. So I basically gave up. I am still not experiencing any pain, I thought I would once the anaesthetic wore off. The thing that is weird it the edges of my temporary teeth, i can feel them as my tongue rests. The best explanation I can give is that it feels like I haven't brushed my teeth in weeks. You know that feeling of waking up and your teeth feeling bit ugh with, multiple that by 20. A thick layer of ugh on your teeth. It also feels as if hey could lift if I played with them too much (which at the moment I cannot help myself)
Nothing more to say until I have the crowns fitted on Thursday to check shape and size, colour etc, I will try to take a photo if possible.
Replies (3)
November 21, 2015
Any luck? How did it go?
UPDATED FROM Charysma The Health Tourist
2 days post
First check of Crowns, fit and colour
Charysma The Health TouristNovember 11, 2015
Today I received a call to ask if I can attend the SODC clinic to check on first stage fit and colour. I believe Dr Oros stated it was the first layer of porcelain.
I thought it looked great, I was so anxious about it and I hoped it wasn't going to be too big as I think I have baby teeth. But the crowns looked a perfect match. Dr Oros appears to be a perfectionist (my kind of Dr) she wasn't so sure initially about the colour as she thought it may have looked a shade white than my own. However my husband and I thought it looked great. Dr Oros also advised after the second and/or third coat of porcelain if its a shade too white it can be darkened.
I'm a big foodie, she stated after they have been glued I can eat pretty much anything but I cannot bite through nuts or anything extremely hard with my front teeth as it may crack :(
My husband took the photos on his camera phone (his phone is better quality than mine as you will be able to tell).
Let me know what you guys think.
I thought it looked great, I was so anxious about it and I hoped it wasn't going to be too big as I think I have baby teeth. But the crowns looked a perfect match. Dr Oros appears to be a perfectionist (my kind of Dr) she wasn't so sure initially about the colour as she thought it may have looked a shade white than my own. However my husband and I thought it looked great. Dr Oros also advised after the second and/or third coat of porcelain if its a shade too white it can be darkened.
I'm a big foodie, she stated after they have been glued I can eat pretty much anything but I cannot bite through nuts or anything extremely hard with my front teeth as it may crack :(
My husband took the photos on his camera phone (his phone is better quality than mine as you will be able to tell).
Let me know what you guys think.
Thanks for much for sharing your story. I look forward to your updates. Please let me know how this community can provide support to you during your journey.