Most Americans don’t carry dental insurance coverage, so when those teeth start to hurt, most of us just bite the bullet. However, did you know that a tooth abscess or cavity can wreak havoc on not only your dental health and comfort, but your overall physical health as well? Many people don’t realize that you can get very sick if dental health is ignored, especially if you’re experiencing pain, swelling or difficulty eating or speaking.

Travelers to India save hundreds if not thousands of dollars on treatments performed in India, and not due to lack of quality materials, equipment or expertise. Treatments are cheaper because of a different health care delivery system, coupled with much lower demand for medical malpractice insurance.

My Dentist, located in Mumbai, India, offers a number of dental packages for travelers, including:

• Laser smile designing – US$300 to $600
• Laser Flap surgery – (Full Mouth) – US$1,000
• Laser Bonding with cosmetic filling (per tooth) – US$300
• Laser Periodontal surgeries (Quadrant) – US$300-400

Compare these prices with those in the U.S. and you’ll likely be surprised at how affordable thorough and experienced dental care can be, especially if you’ve been diagnosed with severe or complicated oral or dental issues. Other services provided by My Dentist include:

• Flap surgery
• Bone grafting
• Guided tissue regeneration (GTR)
• Connective tissue graphing
• Sinus lift operations
• Ridge augmentation
• Full mouth rehabilitation

So what are you waiting for? Take the vacation of a lifetime, see the world (and India), and take care of your poor, aching mouth at the same time, for all-inclusive costs that are drastically lower than treatments in the U.S. alone.