Dental Tourism Checklist for US and Canadian Patients

Traveling from the United States or Canada for dental care is straightforward when you prepare. Use this checklist before your trip to Costa Rica dental tourism with America Dental.

1. Clinical Prep

• Send panoramic X-rays or CBCT if you have them
• List medications, allergies, and medical conditions
• Confirm treatment goals (implants, All-on-4, zirconia, mercury removal, etc.)
• Ask for a written estimate and trip length before booking non-refundable flights

2. Travel Documents and Flights

• Valid passport (check expiration)
• Return flight with buffer after your clearance appointment
• Travel insurance that covers medical emergencies abroad
• Screenshots of clinic address and hotel confirmation offline

3. Hotels and Transport

Stay near Escazú for easy clinic access. We can suggest accommodations used by international patients. Arrange airport transfer for arrival day so you are not navigating taxis after a long flight.

4. Packing for Dental Recovery

• Soft foods ideas for the first days (yogurt, eggs, soups)
• Prescribed or recommended pain relief as advised by your doctor
• Ice pack, lip balm, and button-front shirts if facial swelling is expected
• Phone charger and WhatsApp ready for clinic messages

5. Money and Timing

Confirm what is paid before surgery vs at the clinic. Budget extra days if your plan includes surgical recovery. Compare savings with a personalized implant cost estimate.

6. After You Fly Home

Follow soft-diet and hygiene instructions, keep follow-up calls, and plan the second visit if your case needs a final prosthesis. Your US or Canadian dentist can often handle routine hygiene between trips; we coordinate when specialist follow-up is needed.

Want help building your itinerary? Talk to our patient care team—we work daily with US and Canadian travelers.