The Dental Concierge

01/05/2025

All-On-Six Versus All-On-Floor Dental Implants

When you get dental implants or a smile restoration at our Costa Rica or Cancun clinical locations, you will probably have some different questions about implants. There are many different kinds of implant situations where cosmetic dentistry may replace either one tooth or the entire set of teeth. When you get a full smile restoration, you’ll either get an all-on-four or an all-on-six set of implants. There are distinct differences between the two.
All-On-Four Dental Implants
all-on-four implants have several different benefits available to patients and have been perfected in the short amount of time that they’ve been on the market. Sometimes, depending upon where you go, all-on-four implants don’t require the length of time and the final procedure can be done in as little as two hours. All-on-four implants are also more advantageous than replacing individual teeth since it costs slightly less than multiple single implant procedures.
For some patients, an all-on-four implant might require less grafting. All-on-four implants are also very easy to maintain after you get them.
All-On-Six Dental Implants
Many patients will benefit from all-on-six dental implants. All-on-six implants involve six abutments rather than four to anchor your teeth. They may require some bone grafting and other tissue enhancements. All-on-six implants are often an attractive alternative because they provide more security for your jaw if your bone is weak from years of missing teeth.
What Are the Parts of a Dental Implant?
There are three different parts of an all-on-four or all-on-six dental implant that reinforce your jaw and hold your replacement teeth in place. Since dental implants are a complicated procedure, your smile is mapped out before work is started. There are three primary parts of a dental implant.
The Fixture
The fixture is the most important part of your implant set. It holds your new teeth in place and also provides a structure for your jaw. The fixture is essentially the artificial “root” of your implant and is the screw-like structure that secures your implants to your jaw.
The Abutment
The abutment is the actual cylindrical component that connects the implant to the replacement tooth. With an all-on-four or all-on-six set of implants, the abutment will hold a certain number of teeth and be angled in different directions to best support your new smile and make it look more natural.
The Crown
The crown is the actual dental prosthetic. When you get your initial images taken along with a mapping of your bite, each crown will be made in a laboratory that will make sure that your implants are the right width and height.
What Is the Dental Implant Procedure Like at The Dental Concierge?
Some cosmetic dentists will rush your implant procedure in a shorter amount of time. At The Dental Concierge, you will have ample time for any of your bone grafts and tissue grafts to heal and take hold. During your first procedure, you will get an image taken of your mouth. This image will allow for your complete set of implants to be made at a state-of-the-art lab. During your first procedure, we’ll take care of getting the grafts right and getting you a set of temporary dentures.
Your second visit will be in about six to twelve months, depending upon how far along your grafts are. During your last visit, you’ll get your permanent implants fitted. You will leave with a permanent set of implants to help enhance your smile.
What Are the Benefits of Getting All-On-Four/All-On-Six Implants in Cancun or Costa Rica?
Getting your implants done abroad will generate considerable cost savings for you. Depending upon the type of implants you need and the complexity of the service, you could save up to 70% on implants abroad than you would in the United States.
One of the other benefits of dental tourism is convenience. At The Dental Concierge, you will be able to send in an existing dental image to see if you are a good candidate for implants. You can then schedule your sessions at either one of our locations in Cancun or Costa Rica at your convenience.
At The Dental Concierge, you will find that our cosmetic dentist was the first AACD certified dentist in Costa Rica and also has additional postgraduate training in implant dentistry. In the United States, you might not find a cosmetic dentist with the level of credentials found at our Costa Rica or Cancun locations.
What Do You Need To Do Before Getting Dental Implants In Costa Rica or Cancun?
If you are considering dental implants, you will need to get a comprehensive dental examination with imaging. This helps the cosmetic dentist find a cosmetic therapy that is right for your individual needs.
Scheduling downtime and aftercare is an important thing to do. After your two procedures, you might want to take a few days off of work and make sure that you have someone to take care of responsibilities around the home for you.
The right clinic will also make your trip super easy. At The Dental Concierge, we will make arrangements to have you picked up at the airport and taken to your appointments. You will also be able to find discounted lodgings within a short range of our clinics.
Get Your Implants Through the Dental Concierge
At The Dental Concierge, you will get the benefits of cost savings as part of your all-on-four or all-on-six implant procedure. You will also get access to a world-class dental expert that you won’t find anywhere else.

06/16/2024

Happy Father's Day to All

02/15/2024

How Cosmetic Dentistry Can Boost Your Self Confidence

Cosmetic dentistry refers to all dental operations performed to enhance the appearance, as opposed to the health or function, of your smile. Cosmetic dentistry may not be necessary for oral health, but it may have a significant influence on your mental and emotional health, allowing you to feel more confident and at ease.
Here is how cosmetic dentistry may improve your self-esteem:
Overall Appearance

We live in a culture that is preoccupied with aesthetics, for better or for worse. It is believed that a beautiful grin indicates health, youth, and vigor. Cosmetic dentistry will enhance your look, perhaps erasing years and allowing you to present your best self in any circumstance.

Cosmetic dentistry initially enhances the look of the smile. There are several benefits to doing this, including appearing better to others, but it goes far deeper than that. Positive self-perception tends to manifest itself externally through body language and poise.

Your better look will increase your confidence while meeting new people, making it simpler to establish friends. This may even boost your chances of earning a work promotion or securing a date with someone fresh if you are seeking one. Knowing that you look your best will boost your self-esteem, as you will no longer be inclined to conceal your brilliance due to perceived flaws.
Social Life

As social beings, humans are susceptible to despair and anxiety when isolated. Those who have not been afforded access to cosmetic dentistry may feel too self-conscious to attend parties or go out with friends. Although this is simply one of the numerous advantages, it is a big component that many individuals enjoy. Thanks to the cheaper prices of cosmetic dentistry in Cancun and Costa Rica than in the U.S., these services are available to a much wider range of people.

Most individuals gain the most from an enhanced look in their social life because it helps them to have more fun on the weekends and during social activities. If you can communicate with others on a deeper level, your general quality of life can vastly increase over time. Cosmetic dentistry may enhance your social life by allowing you to speak, eat, laugh, and smile without hiding your teeth. As you become more outspoken, everyone around you will respond positively to your new perspective, increasing your self-confidence even further.

Professional Consequences
In certain aspects of life, notably employment, an individual’s look will be of paramount importance. This is especially true for careers that entail interpersonal connections or public visibility. If you are self-conscious about your teeth, it may eventually affect your success at work, particularly if you have many face-to-face interactions.

Whether you are interviewing for a new job or meeting with clients, a self-assured, affable grin may assist you in establishing crucial work connections. Smile freely, and you will appear more genuine, trustworthy, driven, loyal, and committed. When you feel self-conscious about your teeth, you may refrain from smiling or offer just a tight grin, which might appear false.
Conquering Previous Trauma

Some people have trouble with their smiles because of a congenital deformity or a traumatic experience. In these instances, addressing and overcoming the trauma is frequently facilitated by cosmetic dental techniques that help you cure these obvious flaws, therefore boosting your confidence and enabling you to tackle prior concerns.

For more information on the benefits of cosmetic dentistry in Cancun and Costa Rica for your confidence and self-esteem, as well as information on any of our general dental treatments, contact www.thedentalconcierge.com today. We are proudly AACD accredited.

02/15/2024

Why Americans Are Flocking To Central America for Dental Tourism
More people are electing to get cosmetic dentistry services than ever before. According to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, 500,000 people get dental implants each year. With rising costs of restorative and cosmetic dentistry in the United States, let’s take a look at why Cancun and Costa Rica are popular destinations for procedures like dental implants.
Dental insurance just doesn’t cover cosmetic dentistry
The typical dental insurance plan costs around $31 per month. You may get things like free cleanings and discounted fillings, but the annual maximum doesn’t even come close to covering the cost of dental implants. The average dental insurance plan will cover the $2,000 maximum of your dental visit costs annually. The average full-mouth restoration could cost anywhere from $50,000 to $70,000. Since dental insurance will not cover the full cost of dental implants, you can save money by going to Costa Rica or Cancun, where the cost could be 50% to 70% less.
Dental tourism is extremely safe
While the savings are there, the next concern people have is safety. Here are some things to keep in mind when considering Cancun or Costa Rica for your dental implants:
• Costa Rica and Cancun are among the safest travel destinations in the world.
• According to TripAdvisor, the most common second language in Central America is English. If people don’t speak English, they are friendly with foreigners.
• Our cosmetic dentist in Cancun and Costa Rica is an American doctor accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
• The Dental Concierge partners exclusively with a clinic in Costa Rica and Cancun led by an American-educated dentist.
Another aspect of dental tourism that is extremely safe is that you get an upfront consultation. The consultation with the dentist is 100% free of charge. During the consultation, you will get an individualized treatment plan and the dentist will educate you about any potential health risks if there are any.
Dental tourism is convenient
When you plan on getting dental implants in the United States, you have to adjust your work and life schedule when the clinic can fit you in. With The Dental Concierge, you can schedule your two appointments when it is convenient for you.
Another aspect of dental tourism that is convenient is that all of your transportation is arranged for you as part of the service. You get the most convenient air travel from your location to Costa Rica or Cancun, and someone is available to take you to and from your appointments.
Additionally, the flight won’t be all that long either. A direct flight from San Francisco to Cancun is just under five hours, while a flight from Miami to Cancun can be done in just over an hour.
Work with The Dental Concierge
The Dental Concierge makes cosmetic dentistry affordable and convenient, with a focus on quality. If you are thinking of getting dental implants, work with us to get the best possible treatment in Costa Rica or Cancun.

01/10/2024

08/15/2023

All-On-Six Versus All-On-Four Dental Implants

When you get dental implants or a smile restoration at our Costa Rica or Cancun clinical locations, you will probably have some different questions about implants. There are many different kinds of implant situations where cosmetic dentistry may replace either one tooth or the entire set of teeth. When you get a full smile restoration, you’ll either get an all-on-four or an all-on-six set of implants. There are distinct differences between the two.
All-On-Four Dental Implants

all-on-four implants have several different benefits available to patients and have been perfected in the short amount of time that they’ve been on the market. Sometimes, depending upon where you go, all-on-four implants don’t require the length of time and the final procedure can be done in as little as two hours. All-on-four implants are also more advantageous than replacing individual teeth since it costs slightly less than multiple single implant procedures.
For some patients, an all-on-four implant might require less grafting. All-on-four implants are also very easy to maintain after you get them.

All-On-Six Dental Implants
Many patients will benefit from all-on-six dental implants. All-on-six implants involve six abutments rather than four to anchor your teeth. They may require some bone grafting and other tissue enhancements. All-on-six implants are often an attractive alternative because they provide more security for your jaw if your bone is weak from years of missing teeth.
What Are the Parts of a Dental Implant?

There are three different parts of an all-on-four or all-on-six dental implant that reinforce your jaw and hold your replacement teeth in place. Since dental implants are a complicated procedure, your smile is mapped out before work is started. There are three primary parts of a dental implant.

The fixture is the most important part of your implant set. It holds your new teeth in place and also provides a structure for your jaw. The fixture is essentially the artificial “root” of your implant and is the screw-like structure that secures your implants to your jaw.

The abutment is the actual cylindrical component that connects the implant to the replacement tooth. With an all-on-four or all-on-six set of implants, the abutment will hold a certain number of teeth and be angled in different directions to best support your new smile and make it look more natural.

The crown is the actual dental prosthetic. When you get your initial images taken along with a mapping of your bite, each crown will be made in a laboratory that will make sure that your implants are the right width and height.
What Is the Dental Implant Procedure Like at The Dental Concierge?
Some cosmetic dentists will rush your implant procedure in a shorter amount of time. At The Dental Concierge, you will have ample time for any of your bone grafts and tissue grafts to heal and take hold. During your first procedure, you will get an image taken of your mouth. This image will allow for your complete set of implants to be made at a state-of-the-art lab. During your first procedure, we’ll take care of getting the grafts right and getting you a set of temporary dentures.
Your second visit will be in about six to twelve months, depending upon how far along your grafts are. During your last visit, you’ll get your permanent implants fitted. You will leave with a permanent set of implants to help enhance your smile.
What Are the Benefits of Getting All-On-Four/All-On-Six Implants in Cancun or Costa Rica?

Getting your implants done abroad will generate considerable cost savings for you. Depending upon the type of implants you need and the complexity of the service, you could save up to 70% on implants abroad than you would in the United States.
One of the other benefits of dental tourism is convenience. At The Dental Concierge, you will be able to send in an existing dental image to see if you are a good candidate for implants. You can then schedule your sessions at either one of our locations in Cancun or Costa Rica at your convenience.
At The Dental Concierge, you will find that our cosmetic dentist was the first AACD-certified dentist in Costa Rica and also has additional postgraduate training in implant dentistry. In the United States, you might not find a cosmetic dentist with the level of credentials found at our Costa Rica or Cancun locations.
What Do You Need To Do Before Getting Dental Implants In Costa Rica or Cancun?

If you are considering dental implants, you will need to get a comprehensive dental examination with imaging. This helps the cosmetic dentist find a cosmetic therapy that is right for your individual needs.

Scheduling downtime and aftercare is an important thing to do. After your two procedures, you might want to take a few days off of work and make sure that you have someone to take care of responsibilities around the home for you.
The right clinic will also make your trip super easy. At The Dental Concierge, we will make arrangements to have you picked up at the airport and taken to your appointments. You will also be able to find discounted lodgings within a short range of our clinics.
Get Your Implants Through the Dental Concierge

At The Dental Concierge, you will get the benefits of cost savings as part of your all-on-four or all-on-six implant procedure. You will also get access to a world-class dental expert that you won’t find anywhere else.