TRAVELandSMILE, Lima, Peru – in the news!

Here’s part of an article published recently about Medical Tourism in Lima, Peru, featuring… yep, you guessed it – TRAVELandSMILE 

”Who would have thought quality dentistry at a fair price could be equally difficult to get in the so-called “free market” of the United States and the so-called “socialist” system of the United Kingdom. Both systems seem to let some people down… and even if they don’t… even if you can afford great treatment, you’re just as likely to be able to afford a life-changing couple of weeks travelling through the deserts, mountains and jungles of exotic Peru. Why not have your treatment done on the side and use the savings to pay for the flight over? More and more people are thinking the same.

Dental treatment lends itself well to being most people’s first step into the world of treatment abroad with most procedures being relatively minor. One dental clinic set up yo meet this ever increasing demand from patients who would otherwise have simply been called tourists is Travel and Smile.

“Combine a vacation with your dental work to see one of the 7 Wonders of the New World at the awe-inspiring lost Inca city of Machu Picchu, visit the world’s highest navigable lake at Lake Titicaca and fly over the ancient and mysterious Nazca Lines that still baffle scientists as to their purpose”, the clinic tells potential clients.

Set up by Dr. Enrique Yuen, the clinic offers the latest equipment and procedures, including high precision 3D CAD/CAM designed restorations, all conforming to European and American standards, if not surpassing them. “We are pioneers in this field in Peru and most established dental tourism firm with 6 years experience”, they explain. The ”dental tourism” orientated clinic also offers clients an English-speaking environment.

If the low prices were something that might cause alarm, these are explained. “We can boast world class dentistry at a great price due to services, property and living costs being much lower in comparison to many other countries. In fact, your treatment here can cost you up to three times less than identical treatments in Europe and the United States”.

In affect, the prices aren’t cheap, just reasonable, whereas the prices you might pay back home are exorbitant.”

See the full article written by Stuart Starrs, here, http://enperublog.com/2010/05/27/medical-tourism-in-peru/

Our Patients say it Best!

Our clients are the most important part of our business and their feedback is crucial to our dental clinic. Here are some snippets of what our patients think of us…

”I dreamed about restoring my smile for over ten years. In just a few days, you made my dream come true affordably with such care and sensitivity. The results are just amazing! And I was nervous about doing the dental tourism thing. Even after reading your informative website, even after seeing you’d been on TV many times, even after you returned my phone calls to answer all my questions. But when you responded with such patience, intelligence and integrity, the fear disappeared. Now I know I can trust you implicitly and feel as if you are my friends. Thank you’ doesn’t fully express my gratitude to all of you.” Steve Pollack, FL

”I was blown away with the standard of the clinic, and the care was out of this world. It made my home dentists(Scotland) look like a basic back street outfit!! Upon retuning home my own dentist was suitably impressed with the work done, and said to get that quality done in the UK I’d be thinking about remortgaging my house! I got root canal treatments, a crown, some 1/2 crowns, an extraction and a couple of fillings- so a real mixture of treatments, cannot recommend highly enough!!” Kirsty McCarroll, Scotland

”Thank you Dr Enrique Yuen for the unpainful root treatment and the new crown! Only two years ago my teeth were fixed in Finland but the filling came of somewhere between Argentina and Bolivia. When studying the teeth of the bolivian people I decided to wait until I got to Lima to visit a proper dentist. This turned out to be a splendid decision. Dr Yuens treatment was very professional, quick and pain free. The other nurses and the customer service worked without any doubt perfectly and were very kind and helpful. The new crown in my teeth can barely be noticed, so well done. Thankfully,” Suvi Kinos, Finland

”Dr Yuen & Staff, I have always been afraid of dental work and after my experience with Dr Yuen and his staff I know longer have my fear of dental work. I had no pain ever. Lloyd is the travel coordinator who made every part of travel in and around the area easy. I will never have dental work done anywhere else.” Scott Mulligan, USA

”Dear Dr Yuen & Team, I sincerely want to thank all of you for giving me the best dental experience of my life and a smile more beautiful than I ever could have imagined! From the first contact with Lloyd – the International Coordinator – to the final appointment with Dr Yuen, everything was top drawer. The treatment I received was far advanced compared to anything I had received in the US. I will not be having any further treatment in the US. From now on it’s only Dr Yuen. THANK YOU” Robert W Sefton, USA

”Dr Yuen and his wonderful staff are professional to the extreme. His office and practice is state of the art and having been in dental offices in the U.S, I had very high expectations – they were definitely surpassed here, from attention to detail all the way to the painless anesthesia and the final excellent result. I couldn’t be more satisfied.” Alison Pollack, Florida

”Dear Lloyd, thank you so much for your assistance with setting up appointments with Dr. Enrique Yuen. I immediately felt at ease with Dr. Yuen and his staff. They were thorough and very professional. My teeth look natural and beautiful! Friends have noticed my teeth and I tell everybody about Travel and Smile at every opportunity. Hopefully everything is going well for you in Peru. So glad our family met and anytime you are in Ottawa look us up! You have a place to stay for your visit.” Carol Jones, Ottowa

”Hi Lloyd! Gracias por el correo y por tus atenciones. Por favor envia mis saludos al doctor Enrique y dile que estoy muy contenta con su trabajo. Ahora si puedo sonreir!  They look great! One more time…Thanks! Hopefully I will see you on my next trip to Lima in January. Sincerely,” Millie Moore

Reception (+511) 202 2222

US/Canada Direct 855 505 PERU
International (English) (+511) 202 2215

World Class Dental Treatment to suit any Budget

At TRAVELandSMILE we offer global solutions. We can assist you with nearby hotel recommendations and reservations. As a plus to our first class service, we will pick you up at the airport and take you to your hotel on arrival. We would also be pleased to provide you transportation to the clinic for your appointments from nearby hotels.

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Our practice specializes in complete dental restorations employing the ultimate in technology, the finest materials, state-of-the-art training and years of experience from our doctors and specialists assuring beautiful, long lasting oral restorations for our patients.

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Please do not hesitate to write by email or contact us on any of the numbers below with further questions.

I’ll be happy to assist you, and we will be more than happy to find a dental treatment plan which fits your budget and needs.

Reception (+511) 202 2222

US Direct 855 505 7378
International (English) (+511) 202 2215

Ask us About Improving Your Smile

Evaluating Your Smile

If you have recently taken a close look at your smile and do not like what you see, perhaps it’s time for a change. Thanks to the modern wonders of cosmetic dentistry, you can have whiter, straighter and more attractive teeth that will look completely natural.

Treatment Choices for a New Smile

In the last 30 years, cosmetic dentistry has made great gains. TRAVELandSMILE dental clinic in Lima, Peru brings you every option there is in modern cosmetic dentistry to improve your smile.

These new procedures and materials make it possible to have more natural-looking and attractive teeth.

An attractive smile can be the most eye-catching feature of your face and much more beneficial than many people realize. Seen as a symbol of vitality, health, success, youth and friendship, your smile is significant in your personal, business and social life. Therefore, it is important that you are happy with your smile. However, if you are like many people, you may not be.

But you soon could be – with cosmetic gum and enamel contouring, dental implants, crowns, veneers and teeth whitening.

To improve your smile, contact us today for a free quote estimate.

Reception (+511) 202 2222

US Direct 855 505 7378
International (English) (+511) 202 2215

Enamel re-shaping and Gum contouring

Subtle improvements in your smile can make a world of difference and often creates new found confidence giving you more direction in life to achieve those goals you always wanted to.

Some people however, have teeth that appear to be ‘short’ or ‘small’ in size. Others have had their gums retract leaving large spaces between teeth or even exposing the root surfaces. If this is the case for you, we have a solution to give you that smile you’ve always wanted. ‘‘Gum lifting’’ or ‘‘reshaping’’ with tooth enamel contouring may be the perfect solution.

One of the best things about this procedure is that it is usually completed in just one visit.

We will remove a small amount of your gum tissue and contour it to reveal more of your natural teeth. Surgical instruments or a laser may be used to complete the procedure. The results are instant and dramatic – showing more of the teeth and a healthy, fuller smile. If you think that you can benefit from gum reshaping, ask us if this procedure would improve your smile.

Dental Bridges

Dental Bridges are made of 3 or more teeth that are connected together, to ‘bridge’ the gap of one or more missing teeth. Bridges can complete a persons smile in some cases without the need of a dental implant being placed.

 

Smile Makeover

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This person used teeth whitening, crowns, veneers and dental implants to complete his new look and a spectacular change in his smile! You might even argue that it’s taken a few years off!

Low Cost, Full Dental Implants in Lima, Peru

There are many applications for dental implants. For full mouth implant patients (those without any teeth), implant dentures can be made that are fixed onto the implants as in the picture above, or they can be made where they are removable and snap onto a bar with attachments.

Full mouth dental implants with fixed, permanent teeth (not a denture) give the best, longest lasting and most comfortable treatment possible – plus, it’s the most natural looking. The investment is higher, but the overall results are typically worth it.

Costs can be given for this treatment after our specialist studies a panoramic x-ray. These are taken digitally in our clinic or, if you are abroad and considering treatment with us, can be taken by almost any dentist and then emailed to us for our analysis and diagnosis. You can expect to save at least 50% by travelling to Lima, Peru for this treatment rather than doing it in the US, UK or Canada.

 

Dental Crowns in Lima, Peru

Also known as ”Caps”, Dental Crowns are used when a tooth is damaged or cracked, but there is enough of its structure to save it without having to remove the entire tooth and root.

Firstly, the remaining good tooth structure is prepared in what is called a ”build-up”. Next, an impression is taken of the area and sent to the lab where they create the new crown. When this is ready, it is cemented and placed on to the healthy remaining tooth structure where it remains.

It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3.

How much do they cost?

Our crowns start from just US$295 and come with certification which very few clinics offer. That’s less than half the cost of the US and UK! It’s not to say we compromise on quality either – our crowns meet all European and US standards.

Sinus Lift

Reconstructive dentistry incorporates a variety of advanced dental procedures that employ state of the art materials and technologies. Successful use of these methods requires precision, attention to detail and true creative talent that only a well tenured dentist can perform.

Sinus Lift Procedure

This procedure involves elevating the sinus membrane and placing the bone graft onto the sinus floor, allowing implants to be placed in the back part of the upper jaw.

Ridge Augmentation

In severe cases, the ridge has been reabsorbed and a bone graft is placed to increase the ridge height and/or width. In other cases, a technique called osseodistraction can be used to increase ridge height.