Dental treatment

Who this page is for

For people who come to Georgia specifically for dental treatment, and for those who suddenly get a toothache while travelling.

And for foreigners who live here and are looking for their own dentist they can trust.

Our role

We are not a clinic and we do not give medical advice. Diagnosis and treatment are set by a licensed dentist.

We help you choose a clinic and a dentist, arrange the visits, an interpreter, transfers and accommodation, and we take no commission from clinics.

Why Georgia

Dentistry is one of the most popular areas of medical tourism in Georgia.

The usual reasons are experienced dentists, quick appointments and the chance to combine treatment with a holiday.

We always start the decision with a realistic plan, not with advertising alone.

Online consultation

Many dentists will give an online assessment before you arrive, based on X-rays and photos.

This helps you know in advance roughly how many visits and how many days you will need.

The final plan is still only confirmed after an examination in person.

What to send us

A recent panoramic X-ray of your teeth is often the most useful thing.

Photos, your previous dentist's report and your treatment history save the dentist time.

Please also list any chronic conditions, allergies and the medication you take.

Choosing a clinic

We check the clinic's licence, its equipment and its experience with foreign patients.

We look at real patient reviews, not only at advertising photos.

We always offer several options, and the choice is yours.

Choosing a dentist

Implants, orthodontics and cosmetic work are often done by different specialists.

At the first consultation it is worth asking how many times the dentist has done this treatment and what the alternatives are.

We prepare the list of questions together with you beforehand.

The treatment plan

Before any major treatment we ask for a written plan: stages, number of visits, timing and price.

The plan should show what is done on this trip and what on the next.

We read the plan with you and put our questions to the clinic before anything starts.

Alternatives

The same problem often has several solutions, with different timing and different levels of intervention.

Sometimes a tooth can be saved, and sometimes extraction and an implant is better - the dentist decides.

We always ask for the alternatives to be explained so that your choice is an informed one.

The first visit

At the first visit the dentist examines you, takes images if needed and explains the plan.

Hygiene or simple treatment can often start the same day.

We book the first visit for your second day, so you are not arriving tired.

Diagnostics

Before an implant the dentist often needs a CT scan to assess the bone.

Many clinics have their own equipment and the scan is ready the same day.

We send you the images digitally so that you have them at home as well.

Implants

An implant is one way to replace a lost tooth, and it often needs several stages.

Between the stages the bone needs time to heal, and that time is the dentist's decision.

So an implant often means two trips, and we plan for that from the start.

Bone grafting

Sometimes the bone has to be rebuilt before an implant, which makes the treatment longer.

This often only becomes clear after the CT scan.

That is why, after an online assessment, we only give approximate timing in advance.

Temporary teeth

Between stages the dentist often fits a temporary tooth or denture.

This keeps your appearance and daily life normal until the permanent tooth is fitted.

The dentist explains how to look after it, and we write the instructions down in your language.

Crowns

A crown restores the shape and function of a damaged tooth.

It is made in a laboratory and often takes several days.

The dentist recommends the material and chooses it together with you.

Veneers

Veneers change the shape and colour of the front surface of a tooth.

In some cases part of the tooth has to be ground down, and that cannot be undone.

So we always ask the dentist how necessary this is and what the alternative would be.

Whitening

Professional whitening at a clinic is often done in one visit.

The result is not the same for everyone and depends on lifestyle too.

Sensitivity sometimes follows, and the dentist explains this beforehand.

Fillings and root canals

Treating decay is often quick and simple.

A root canal sometimes takes one visit and sometimes several.

If your time is short, we ask the dentist what really has to be done now.

Extraction

After an extraction the wound needs to heal, and the first days call for some care.

Some extractions, wisdom teeth for example, are more complex.

We ask the dentist in advance about flying after an extraction.

Hygiene

Professional cleaning is the first step of a lot of treatment.

It is often done in one visit and fits well into a short trip.

Foreigners living here often make it a regular appointment.

Orthodontics

Straightening the bite is a long process that needs regular check-ups.

So it suits people who live here or come often.

If you continue orthodontic treatment at home, we set up contact between the two dentists beforehand.

Clear aligners

Clear aligners are in some cases an alternative to braces.

They need fewer visits but ask for discipline.

Whether they suit you is for the orthodontist to judge.

Children's dentistry

A child at the dentist needs patience and a calm setting.

We choose a paediatric dentist who works with children and speaks your language.

When travelling with a child we book the visit for the morning, when the child is rested.

Fear and anaesthesia

Plenty of adults are afraid of the dentist too, and that is normal.

We tell the dentist in advance, and they explain the options for anaesthesia and a gentle approach.

Some clinics also offer sedation, but the dentist decides that based on your health.

Emergency dental care

Toothache or a dental injury can ruin a whole trip.

In that case we arrange a visit to a dentist as quickly as possible, the same day where we can.

Facial swelling, a high temperature or difficulty breathing are an emergency, though - call 112 first.

Number of visits

Simple treatment often needs one or two visits, complex work many more.

There is often a gap of one or more days needed between visits.

We set the schedule with the clinic and put it in your calendar.

How many days you need

The number of days depends on the treatment and on the laboratory's timing.

An overly tight schedule sometimes gets in the way of quality.

So we always recommend two or three spare days.

Two trips

Implants and major reconstruction often need two trips, with healing time in between.

The dentist sets the time between the first and second trip.

We agree the second trip at the very first visit so you can book your ticket in good time.

Flying after treatment

After some surgical treatment, some time has to pass before you fly.

We plan your return date on the dentist's advice, not on the price of the ticket.

That is why we often recommend a flexible ticket.

Food and daily life

After treatment you sometimes need soft food and should avoid hot drinks.

So we do not plan a wine tour or a Georgian feast right after treatment.

We put tours before the treatment or after the final visit.

Pain and swelling

Mild pain and swelling after some treatment are normal.

Painkillers and any other medication are decided by the dentist.

If the pain gets worse or a temperature appears, we contact the clinic straight away.

Chronic conditions

Diabetes, heart disease and blood-thinning medication affect surgical dental treatment.

We always tell the dentist beforehand, and if needed they ask to consult your own doctor.

Only a doctor decides whether to stop or change a medication.

Pregnancy

During pregnancy some treatment and imaging is postponed, while some is actually needed.

We always tell the dentist about a pregnancy in advance.

The dentist and your obstetrician assess the plan together.

Language and interpreter

Many dentists speak English or Russian, but not all of them.

A medical interpreter translates the terms and the risks accurately.

We translate the consent form before you sign so that you understand every point.

Documents for your dentist

After treatment we ask for a report, the images and details of the implant and materials used.

Your dentist at home needs these, especially for follow-up care.

We send you the documents in your language or in English.

Guarantee

Some clinics give their own guarantee on certain treatment, on their own terms.

We ask for the guarantee terms in writing before treatment begins.

We check what happens if a problem appears after you are back home.

Complications

Every medical procedure carries some risk, and we say so honestly.

If there is a complication, we contact the clinic and the dentist first and arrange an urgent visit.

If you are already home, we keep in touch with the clinic and pass the documents to your dentist.

Follow-up at home

Regular check-ups at home are needed after treatment too.

Your dentist should have all the information about what was done here.

Some clinics also offer follow-up consultations online.

A second opinion

For major or expensive treatment, a second dentist's opinion is normal practice.

We arrange a second consultation in person or online, based on the images.

It often either confirms the plan or shows a less invasive route.

Gums

Gum inflammation is often painless, and people notice it late.

Before an implant or a crown the dentist often asks for gum treatment first.

It adds time but makes the result last, which is why we include it in the plan from the start.

Removable dentures

For some patients a removable denture is an alternative to implants.

Making and fitting it takes several visits.

Getting used to it takes time, and adjustments are often needed in the first weeks.

Older patients

Older patients often have chronic conditions and take regular medication.

We plan short visits at the best time of day, without tiring anyone out.

We check the clinic entrance, the lift and the transfer in advance.

Confidentiality

We share medical information only with the clinic that needs it.

We show your photos and images to no one without your consent.

We never name clients, not even in examples.

Insurance

Travel insurance often covers only emergency dental care, not planned treatment.

Before treatment we ask the insurer what it covers and what documents it needs.

We explain insurance in detail in the insurance section.

Accommodation

During treatment it is better to stay somewhere quiet near the clinic.

For longer treatment an apartment with a kitchen is often more practical, because of soft food.

We explain the options in the accommodation section.

Transfers

On the day of surgical treatment a transfer to the clinic and back is often the easiest option.

If needed, we arrange the transfer straight from the airport.

We explain transport in detail in the transport section.

Treatment and a holiday

Many people combine treatment with seeing Tbilisi or Batumi.

Light excursions between visits are often possible if the dentist agrees.

We explain our tours in the tours section.

Season

Dental visits are possible all year round.

Clinics are sometimes closed on public holidays, and laboratory times get longer too.

We pick dates around the clinic's and the laboratory's schedule.

Common mistakes

Starting treatment without a written plan and a price.

A return ticket for the day after the final visit, with no spare day.

Old X-rays and your dentist's report left at home.

What we need from you

What is bothering you, what you would like and whether you have a recent X-ray or photos.

Chronic conditions, allergies and medication.

Your travel dates, how many days you have and which language you want to speak with the dentist in.

Cost

The price of treatment is set by the clinic, and you pay the clinic directly.

The interpreter, transfers and accommodation are separate items.

Our coordination is agreed in advance, and we take no commission from clinics.