Should You Travel Alone:

It’s exciting to travel to Costa Rica…even for dental care! If you are considering traveling alone, please consider the following.
If you are coming for simple dental procedures like dental crowns or
veneers, you may not need any assistance. These procedures do not require
sedation and are not physically strenuous or taxing. However, if you are
planning to receive extensive dental care in Costa Rica, like a full mouth restoration, dental implants or an All on 4 dental implants procedure, where conscious sedation is often required, it may be advisable to travel with a
friend or family member.

If you are over the age of 70, it may also be advisable to travel with someone else to help provide basic care during your dental experience in Costa Rica. Dental implants and full mouth restorations that require conscious sedation often require several days of rest following the
procedure. It’s helpful to have someone with you that can help with your
medications, food and other basic needs.

Goodness Dental staff are available to assist with your needs while at the clinic. But while you recover at your hotel or Goodness House, our luxury private villa for Goodness Dental patients, it may be beneficial to have someone to help with your recovery and healing.  If you have any questions
about your procedure and your healing timeline and recovery needs, please
discuss with your patient coordinator. We look forward to seeing you soon at Goodness Dental in Costa Rica.

How to Prepare for Your Dental Vacation

Planning and preparing for your dental vacation is easy once you know what to do. That’s why we’ve developed a quick checklist to help you get prepared for a successful dental experience in Costa Rica.

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Have a valid passport.

Your passport should be valid for at least another 6 months from your date of travel. If it is about to expire…get it renewed before you travel. If you are coming from the US or Canada, there is no need for a visa to visit Costa Rica.

Purchase travel insurance.

Travel insurance protects you against unseen events, like hurricanes, cancelled flights, delayed flights, lost baggage, theft, etc. The cost for good travel insurance is generally worth the sense of security it provides.

Consider medical tourism insurance.

Some patients prefer to insure their travel for complete safety and peace of mind. Many affordable medical tourism insurance options are available.

Pack for all kinds of weather.

Costa Rica is a warm weather destination – with some surprises. We suggest packing shorts, a sweater or sweatshirt, comfortable clothes, sandals, tennis shoes, swimming suits and plenty of sunscreen. Layers are key for getting along here. If you forget anything…don’t worry. Shopping in Costa Rica is like shopping in the US or Canada. We have it all. Make sure to bring your camera to record your incredible experience in Costa Rica! A travel guide book is also helpful to help you get acquainted with the charms of our amazing country.

Currency to bring.

US Dollars are accepted everywhere in Costa Rica – but Colones are the national currency.

ATMs are plentiful throughout the tourist areas. It’s very easy to withdraw cash at these locations or to pay with your credit card.

Documentation needed.

Bring important dental documents with you, such as x-rays, dental reports, and any important information that your doctors and dental team should know.

A medical summary is very helpful to pack in case of any emergency during your travels. (A medical summary is actually a good thing to carry with you whenever you travel…not just on dental vacations!)