{"id":362,"date":"2019-02-05T20:41:59","date_gmt":"2019-02-05T20:41:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalcareva.com\/blog\/?p=362"},"modified":"2019-03-15T20:44:24","modified_gmt":"2019-03-15T20:44:24","slug":"cosmetic-dentist-reston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalcareva.com\/blog\/cosmetic-dentist-reston\/","title":{"rendered":"Cosmetic Dentist In Reston Discusses Risks of Overseas Dentistry"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premierdentalcareva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/image-2019-03-15-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Dentist working on a dental restoration\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.premierdentalcareva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/image-2019-03-15-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.premierdentalcareva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/image-2019-03-15.jpg 384w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>There you are in the breakroom at work when you hear a co-worker talking about the amazing deal they got on dental work on their last vacation. Maybe you need a dental crown or implant anyway but have been holding off due to the cost. And, hey, you could use a vacation anyway! But, although it may seem tempting, overseas dental care (or \u201cdental tourism\u201d) can have some serious negative consequences you may not have thought about. In this blog, you\u2019ll learn about the risks involved and why it\u2019s so important to get dental work from a qualified general and cosmetic dentist in Reston instead.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>What Are the Problems Associated With Dental Tourism?<\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s a good chance that the dentistry you receive in other countries will not be up to the same standard of care that we have in the U.S.<\/p>\n<p>Here, everything from sterilization requirements to materials and equipment is highly regulated to make sure it meets certain standards. Not to mention that dentists themselves must meet rigorous requirements to obtain (and maintain) their license to practice.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some other concerns to think about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>No recourse <\/strong>&#8211; If something goes wrong with your dental work here in the states, your dentist is accountable. However, if you\u2019ve had work done in another country, it\u2019s very difficult to have it addressed. You simply don\u2019t have any legal recourse when seeing a dentist in another country.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Water quality<\/strong> \u2013 Water will be coming directly into contact with open areas in your mouth such as an extraction site or the inside of a tooth after a cavity has been removed. This makes water quality very important, but it\u2019s difficult to know whether the water in another country is as clean as it needs to be. This can potentially lead to serious infections.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inferior techniques and materials<\/strong> \u2013 The material used for dental work like fillings, implants, crowns may not be as strong or durable as it needs to be. In extreme dental tourism cases, material that\u2019s toxic to the surrounding tissues may be used to fill a root canal, which can destroy the tooth and lead to an extraction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Although dental tourism <em>sounds<\/em> like a great way to save money, it can wind up costing a lot more down the road to fix these issues.<\/p>\n<h2>How Can You Find Great Dental Care In Your Area?<\/h2>\n<p>To find a high-quality <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierdentalcareva.com\/cosmetic-dentistry.html\">general and cosmetic dentist in Reston<\/a>, it\u2019s a good idea to start by reading through a dentist\u2019s website and looking at reviews. If they have a lot of 5-star reviews, that tells you something!<\/p>\n<p>In addition, check to see that they offer multiple services so that you can get all your needs met at the same office. It\u2019s also helpful to look at a dentist\u2019s \u201cbio\u201d page to see what kind of training and continuing education they\u2019ve received.<\/p>\n<p>Finding a great local dentist to care for your smile long-term is one of the best things you can do for your oral health. You\u2019ll know that you\u2019re getting excellent care and dental work that\u2019s done right \u2013 from the very beginning!<\/p>\n<h2>About the Author<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierdentalcareva.com\/farshad-bakhtyari-dmd.html\">Dr. Farshad Bakhtyari<\/a> (aka Dr. B) is a general, restorative, and cosmetic dentist in Reston and a graduate of Boston University School of Dental Medicine. With a commitment to professional excellence and a friendly chairside manner, he consistently provides top-notch dental care to his patients. If you have any other questions about dental tourism, he can be reached via his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierdentalcareva.com\/contact-us.html\">website.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There you are in the breakroom at work when you hear a co-worker talking about the amazing deal they got on dental work on their last vacation. Maybe you need a dental crown or implant anyway but have been holding off due to the cost. And, hey, you could use a vacation anyway! 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