Don’t Leave US for Tooth Ache
Sunday, May 6th, 2007More and more Americans are leaving the US, not for good, just for health care. Saving thousands of dollars for hip replacement surgery and various dental procedures many US citizens are choosing countries like Mexico and Hungary for affordable health care.
While vacationing in Hungary, one couple saved nearly $10,000 to have full-blown dental work done on each of them. Is this what we as Americans are faced with, traveling abroad to a third world country to find affordable dental care as well as major surgeries.
While most doctors in the US are apprehensive about choosing this as an option, the thousands that have decided to take this path have had a very positive experience.
While the American Medical Association made a statement that your health is the most important factor in your life and choosing the right environment to have a major surgery should not be taken lightly.
Studies have estimated anywhere from 150 thousand to a half million citizens will or have traveled outside of the United States for some form of health care. These travelers are having all types of procedures done, from major surgeries to dental care of some sort.
So why travel across the world for health or dental care? Those traveling overseas either do not have health insurance or dental insurance of any kind. Some have insurance but are having procedures done that are not covered by their health plan or dental plan. Most insurances are not covering things like braces, cosmetic surgery or even joint replacements. So the answer for some that want to have these procedures done is to find a country that is reputable and safe and most importantly affordable.
With some 46 million American not having Dental Insurance, dental care is currently the most common procedures being sought out abroad. One couple traveling to Hungry on vacation had seven crowns between them for a cost of $2,100 almost the cost in the US for two crowns.
While health insurance is not readily affordable in the US, a discount dental plan or dental insurance alternative is available to the masses at affordable prices. Becoming a member of AmeriPlan will save you up to 80% on dental care. The average cost for a crown is just over $500, about 50% of the national average.
Tim Somers
eDental-Plan-Plus.com
Tim is an AmeriPlan (IBO) Independant Busienss Owner, helping consumers save money on Dental, Vision, Prescription and Medical Benefits. AmeriPlan is a great Dental Insurance Alternative.