Dental care is infamously pricey in many Western countries, whereas procedures like implants, veneers, crowns, and full-mouth restorations can cost a fraction abroad. High demand due to the prevalence of dental issues and cosmetic desire for “perfect smiles.” Dentistry-seekers in the U.S. and Canada especially head to Mexican cities like Cancún, Tijuana, and the country's northernmost town, Los Algodones (in Baja California just across the border from Yuma, Arizona and known as the "dental capital of the world," with more dentists per capita than anywhere else, and 3,000 medical tourists per day). In Europe, Budapest is the continent´s top dental hub, with a long history of dental tourism since its transition to democracy in the 1990s. Europeans also favor Turkey, especially for affordable implants and veneers with fast turnaround. In Asia, Bangkok and Phuket are top dental destinations. Savings of 50 to 80 percent or more are routine; examples: a simple implant with crown can cost $3,500 to more than $6,000 in the USA, compared with $700 to $2,000 in Mexico, while a full "smile makeover" with all-on-four full-arch implants $20,000 to $30,000-plus vs. $8,000-$12,000.
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