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We could tell you how good our dental work is — but we think it means more when you hear it from the people who actually sat in the chair. These are real stories from dental tourism patients who came to Odontólogos y Sonrisas from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Their names and identifying details have been changed for privacy, but their experiences are genuine.
“I had been wanting veneers for years. Every time I got a quote in Phoenix — usually around $1,800-$2,200 per tooth — I would do the math and just give up. I needed ten teeth done, which meant $18,000-$22,000. That was just not happening.
A colleague at work had gone to Medellín for implants and would not stop talking about it. I was skeptical, but I did my research, reached out to Odontólogos y Sonrisas on WhatsApp, and within a day had a treatment plan and quote in my inbox. The total for ten E.max porcelain veneers came to just under $4,200 — including the digital smile design preview.
I went in January. Medellín was incredible — I stayed in El Poblado, ate at amazing restaurants every night, and visited the botanical garden on my day off. The clinic was modern and clean. The dentist was calm, precise, and genuinely invested in getting the result right. We spent real time on the shade selection and the mock-up before anything was prepared.
I have been home for six months now and I still catch myself smiling in mirrors. My dentist back home examined them and said the work was excellent. I saved over $15,000. I am already planning to go back to get my lower teeth done.” ★★★★★
“I had been wearing a partial denture for eight years. It was uncomfortable, embarrassing, and I avoided eating certain things in public. Three Canadian specialists gave me quotes for implants and full rehabilitation ranging from $45,000 to $65,000. My dental insurance covered almost nothing.
I found Odontólogos y Sonrisas while researching dental tourism and sent my panoramic X-ray via WhatsApp on a Tuesday. By Thursday I had a detailed treatment plan and a total cost that I honestly did not believe at first. I had a video call with the lead specialist to go through the plan, and he was so thorough that my remaining skepticism dissolved.
I made two trips to Bogotá — one in October for implant placement and provisional restorations, one the following April for the final crowns. Both trips were handled perfectly. The specialists coordinated seamlessly between appointments even across several months.
I now have eight implants and a full set of porcelain crowns. The total cost including both trips, flights, and hotels was less than $22,000 CAD. The equivalent in Toronto would have been $55,000+. I feel like myself again.” ★★★★★
“I was already planning a holiday to Cartagena — I had wanted to visit Colombia for years. When I discovered I could combine the trip with dental treatment, it felt like a no-brainer. I needed whitening and a couple of composite veneers to fix chips on my front teeth.
I contacted Odontólogos y Sonrisas and sent photos of my teeth. The response was fast and friendly — within the day I had a quote for the whitening and two composite veneers that came to about £280 total. In London, the whitening alone would have been £400-£500, and the veneers £800-£1,200 each.
I had two appointments during my first four days in Cartagena, then spent the rest of the week on the beach and exploring the walled city. The work was done well, the team was warm and professional, and I went home with a noticeably better smile and photos I actually like of myself. Would absolutely do it again.” ★★★★★
“I lost three teeth over about five years — one to a failed root canal, two to impact fractures. Every time I looked into getting implants in Miami, I would get quotes of $4,000-$5,000 per tooth and just put it off. Three implants meant $12,000-$15,000 minimum, and that was before crowns.
Flying to Medellín from Miami takes about three hours. I basically went for a long weekend for the first trip — implant placement — and came back five months later for the crowns. Total dental cost for three implants and three crowns: $3,100 USD. Including two round trips at $250 each, two stays of four nights each, and everything else, I spent about $5,800 total. Versus $15,000+ at home.
The clinic in Medellín was genuinely impressive. The implantologist explained every step before doing it. The post-procedure instructions were thorough. Recovery was straightforward. Everything healed perfectly. My dentist in Miami reviewed the final X-rays and said the placement was excellent.” ★★★★★
“I am a teacher. I stand in front of people all day, and for the past several years I had been self-conscious about my smile — worn teeth from years of grinding, uneven coloring, not terrible but not good. I had been quoted $14,000 in Vancouver for six veneers and whitening. I just kept putting it off.
A friend showed me photos of her result after going to Colombia. I did my research carefully — read forums, asked questions, sent several emails — and eventually connected with Odontólogos y Sonrisas. The digital preview they showed me before starting the work was incredibly reassuring. I could see exactly what my new smile would look like before they touched my teeth.
I went to Bogotá in July. Eight days, six E.max porcelain veneers plus whitening. Total: approximately $3,800 CAD. The result was everything I hoped for. I have been back to Colombia twice since — once for a check-up and once as a holiday because I fell in love with the country.” ★★★★★
“I had severe gum disease for most of my thirties that I did not address early enough. By the time I was 37, my upper arch was essentially unsavable. I was quoted $28,000-$35,000 in Houston for All-on-4 treatment on the upper arch. I did not have that kind of money.
I found multiple patients online who had gone to Colombia for All-on-4 and came back with results they were proud of. I reached out to Odontólogos y Sonrisas, sent my CBCT scan, and got a thorough written treatment plan and cost breakdown within two days. The total for All-on-4 on my upper arch was $7,200 USD — including the provisional arch on the same day as surgery.
I flew to Bogotá, had the surgery, wore the provisional arch for four months while healing, then flew back for the final zirconia arch. Both trips together, including all travel costs, came to about $10,800. The difference versus Houston: more than $20,000. My smile today is something I am proud of for the first time in years.” ★★★★★
Are these testimonials real?
These stories represent the real experiences of international patients who have been treated at Odontólogos y Sonrisas. Names and identifying details have been modified for privacy, but the treatment details, costs, and outcomes are genuine.
Can I speak with a past patient?
We respect the privacy of our patients, so we cannot facilitate direct contact. However, you can find patient discussions and shared experiences on expat and dental tourism forums, where Colombian dental experiences are widely discussed.
How can I see before and after photos?
Visit our Before and After gallery to see real clinical results across a range of treatments.
How do I get started?
Message us on WhatsApp with a photo of your smile or your existing dental records. We will give you a free treatment plan and cost estimate within 24 hours, with no obligation.
What is the most popular treatment among international patients?
Smile design with porcelain veneers and dental implants are consistently the most popular treatments among our international patients. Both offer dramatic results and exceptional savings versus home country pricing.
Visit our Dental Tourism Colombia hub for the full overview, or see our How It Works page to understand the process from start to finish.
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