Seniors, would you seek dental treatments outside of the USA or the UK?

Yes. I know many people who've traveled to other countries for dental work. It cost them less to fly, stay in a nice hotel, and receive good care, than it would have cost them for the same dental work in the US.

I noticed an article today on Yahoo news about many senior citizens in the USA going to Mexico for dental work because Medicare does not offer much in the way of dental care for those without private dental insurance.

I know when I was in the US I called a dental school and the wait time was so long they were not even taking appointments.

I now live in Hungary and am undergoing allot of dental work, getting what would easily cost more then $10,000 worth of treatments or more for just under $500.

Why does Medicare not care about the dental health of seniors with low incomes,dental health is an effective way to keep healthy.

My friend from the UK is even considering getting her dental implants done here in Hungary, they are under $1,000 each tooth.

I wouldn't because I don't like to travel, but my sister, who lives part of the year in Mexico has all her dental work done there. She says she has an excellent dentist who was educated in the U.S., and has a state of the art office, but only pays a fraction of what she would pay here. For example, she recently had a root canal and a crown, and the whole thing came to $150. That would probably cost about $2000 in my area.

No not unless I actually moved to another country permanently. I have dental insurance and I save money so that I can afford to have whatever dental work needs doing. Usually it's just regular six month check-ups. Otherwise if I need a cap replaced because it's worn out and cracked, I can deal with it.

Not at this point in my life. My teeth and gums are in pretty good shape and I take care of them so I'm not anticipating needing much dental work other then the usual cleaning.

Nope. The cost of traveling to another country for dental care seems counter productive to me.

As a diabetic I know the importance of good dental care.

It would cost too much to travel outside to get treated. One can always go to a county dental clinic. Maybe Mexico might cost less and one can drive there but to spend a lot on air fare elsewhere makes no sense.

I went to a dentist in Mexico before. It wasn't a great experience but it did save me lots of money. If I did so again, I would have to be highly recommended by someone. The medical profession lacks, so why not.

YES..Considered some good deals in HUNGARY..WAY cheaper than the rip off that is the UK.

yes. it is a fraction of the price. what you pay in the US for a replacement you will pay 20 times less abroad.