Dental treatment in Croatia

After suffering for over 10 years of teeth problems because of lack of bone in my jaw and reseeding gums my only option from my dentist in the UK was having dentures or implants. Being a 38 year old mother of 3 young children, the last thing I wanted was to have 'false teeth'. The thought of having to take them out every night filled me with dread, and as far as I was concerned it wasn't an option! So I sought for help at an implant specialist in my town of Darlington, Co Durham. I was quoted £32000 to have a bone reconstruction (bone taken from my hip) on my top jaw and implants inserted £26000 and to have mini implants for my bottom jaw at a total of £8000. Bone grating alone would have taken a long time to heal before the implants went in, and obviously I didn't have £32000! so it looked like my dreams were dashed unless I could win the lottery.

Then I was watching GMTV one morning and listened to a man who had gone abroad to get dental treatment done and had saved a fortune, so I looked into it.

I searched the internet for information and came across Dr Popadic, so I emailed him for information and a quote. I couldn't believe the response I got, the quote for my top set would be €7000, also I wouldn't need a bone reconstruction and it would be done the same day! My dreams were restored! I  booked for an appointment after sending Dr Popadic an x-ray of my jaw in Feb of this year. His surgery is of the highest standard and my husband and I had a warm welcome from Dr popadic and his staff who all speak perfect English. He put me at ease straight away. (which is a good thing as I was a very nervous patient and have a very low threshold to pain!) I had my top teeth took out and had 6 implants fitted around my top jaw with a fixed full bridge of 12 teeth.

The surgery went well and I was completely amazed by the results, my confidence was restored. and after spending just 2 nights there, we flew back home. I am due to go back in a couple of weeks to have my bridge relined as my gums have gone back to normal after a little swelling.

 I am planning on going back early next year to get my bottom set of teeth done in exactly the same way.

For the cost of my treatment so far for my top jaw, (including flights and accommodation for myself and my husband)  it was about £5,500. I have yet to pay for my permanent bridge to go in. The amount I have saved is unbelievable, and without drastic bone reconstruction. I have felt so over overwhelmed at what has happened to me that I wanted to share my experience with people who had no idea that you can get your perfect smile without remorgaging your home, so I went onto a discussion forum on the internet and posted my message across.

Mrs Rachel Horn