Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. However, it is better to restore the tooth with a crown to provide extra support and strength to the tooth.

Root canal treatment is a routine dental procedure, which your dentist will be happy to do for you.

Root-treated teeth should be treated just the same as any other tooth. Remember to clean your teeth at least once a day, preferably with a fluoride toothpaste. Cut down on sugary snacks, and keep them only to mealtimes if possible. See your dentist for regular check-ups.

Hybrid dental tourism is the combination of an exciting city break along with dental treatment at a low sustainable cost. First you will visit our practice in Andover, Hampshire (UK) for an initial consultation. This gives us an opportunity to learn more about your needs and what you would like to change about your smile. Following treatment planning and consultations you will travel to Mumbai, India where the work will be carried out. When the first treatment stage is complete you will have between 3 and 5 days to yourself to explore and enjoy Mumbai, before heading back to the practice to complete your treatment.

Operational costs in India are much lower than those in the UK. This includes the general price of materials, which is reflected in the price. We strive to use state of the art technology and the best quality materials, so you can rest assured that we will never compromise on the outcome of your work.

Treatment in our India practice costs 50-60% less than in the UK. This makes it particularly appealing to patients who are intending to have treatments such as dental implants or smile makeovers, as they will make big savings to their treatment costs by undergoing the procedures in Mumbai, India.

1. Initial assessment (held in the UK)- £250 2. Composite fillings- £45 (£95+ in the UK) 3. Laser whitening- £250 (Enlighten whitening £595 in UK) 4. Smile design (per veneer)- £350 emax veneer/£200 porcelain veneer (£695 emax veneer in UK) 5. Smile design package (10 veneers)- £3500 6. Dental implant including post and crown- £599 (£2500 in UK) 7. Bone grafting- £125 (£350 in UK) 8. Zirconia crown- £175 (£595 in UK) 9. FAR (full arch rehabilitation)- £5000 (£10000 in the UK) The accommodation package is priced at £1200*. This includes your accommodation for 10 days, breakfast each morning and internal travel (airport transfers and practice transfers). The package can be personalized to meet your needs with additional services available as ‘add-ons’, this can be arranged with your trip coordinator. *Based on one person in a single occupancy room, staying for up to 10 days. 1. One individual in a single occupancy room - £1200 2. One individual in a twin occupancy room - £700 We would highly recommend that you book your flights through us, so that we can ensure that we all travel together and reach Mumbai as a group. While flights are not included in your package, we estimate the price to be around £500 depending on season, airline and the class you wish to travel in. We advise all patients to fly with British Airways which we will book on your behalf through Southall travel.

It is perfectly normal to consider carefully the cost of any serious investment. It is a lot to spend on your mouth and it is down to each individual patient to decide if the improvements to the quality of life, function, confidence and appearance are worthwhile. We only ever prescribe treatment that is necessary and would like to reiterate the fact that we are always there for you for the very important after care and maintenance of the implant treatment which is very important.

Yes, of course! Please speak with the trip coordinator to arrange for him/her to join your package. We can add one person onto your accommodation package for an additional £200.

Treatment costs are fixed; however, the flights and accommodation prices vary according to the season. The average cost of the travel package is £1200, but this will be clarified at the time of consultation as our trips are always planned 3-4 months ahead.

The trip is scheduled to be 10 days. The schedule for the trip may vary from case to case, but a draft schedule of the days can be seen below. We have allowed for additional time in case of the unlikely event that treatment completion is delayed. We have also allocated a day of rest before the sightseeing begins, to allow you to recover from your treatment. It is worth mentioning that everybody reacts differently to treatment, so while one person may not need any recovery time another may need a day or two. Therefore, it is important to prioritise your own needs and ensure that you take time to rest and recover before heading out to enjoy the history and culture of Mumbai. Day 1- we will arrive in Mumbai. You can take some time to settle in before treatment starts. Day 2-3- two days set aside for treatment, where the preparation for your new smile begins. Day 4- we are confident that your treatment preparation will be complete, but we’ve kept a day spare in case of any unexpected delays with treatment. This will also be an opportunity for you to recuperate following the treatment before you can start to enjoy your trip to Mumbai. Day 5-7- this is your opportunity to explore Mumbai! Day 8-9- the final two treatment days where your treatment will be finished. You’ll leave with your fantastic new smile. Day 10- we’ve saved this as another buffer day. We are confident that your treatment will be complete and that you’ll be happy with your smile, but we’ve kept a day spare in case of any unexpected delays with treatment.

Any surgical procedure can have complications and dental implants are no exception. At the assessment stage, we look into all the potential side effects and complications if any and those are explained to the patient. If there are any contraindications present, we may defer or cancel the treatment. When an implant is placed, your bone then needs to grow onto and fuse to the implant, in a process known as Osseo integration, if it is to become a firm foundation for a crown. In the unlikely event that your bone fails to grow onto an implant, we offer the choice of either a 50% refund, or to replace the implant completely free of charge one more time. We have usually found that patients wish to try again and that a second failure is exceptionally rare. We do regularly audit our success rates and have seen about a 95% rate in the last year which is a very impressive figure. Trained and experienced surgeons, dentists, co-ordinators and nurses help in providing a quality treatment which should last a long time.