Top 5 Frequently asked questions about Veneers in Costa Rica:

How much of my tooth will be affected?  As little as possible of your natural enamel with be affected prior to placing the Veneer, in fact we want to keep as much of your nature enamel as possible.  

How long will it take? A Veneer Restoration can be completed in as little as 10 business days.  

Should I get a whitening treatment prior to Veneer placement? In some cases, yes it is recommended to do a whitening treatment prior to the restoration to get the best increase in color shades especially if the color change is dramatic. 

How many Veneers will I need? The number of Veneers depends on patient desire and smile expectations, each case is different and depends on how big your smile is, most patients average and opt for a minimum of the front 8-12 Veneers. 

Do I need to get both arches done?   You can decide to do both, or just one arch, this depends on each patient case and your restoration goals.

The Costa Rica Dental Restoration Vacation experience with Dr. Del  

5 top reasons to take a Dental Restoration Vacation.   

1.       Well, Because You Deserve it…Right!

2.       Time spent in rejuvenation, restoration and exploration of nature has proven to lead to a brighter smile and a new appreciation of living.

3.        A healthy new smile is a gift that just keeps on giving. Patients can experience frequent fits of laughter and smiling, ease of tensions and stress, better sleep, healthier lifestyles and habits, and an increased overall state of wellbeing.  

4.       Savings of over 50% when compared to North American and European nations. That adds up to a LOT of savings.

5.       High Quality Care and Technology. North American Patients tell us our technology, imaging and expertise far exceeds what they can get locally.   

 You can easily combine an amazing vacation experience and a new lease on life with great oral health restorations and care at a fraction of the cost you would pay at home.   

Costa Rica is known globally as one of the most beautiful countries in the world to explore. Rich in Biodiversity, culture, flora and fauna, glorious beaches, and sunsets, these are just the tip of what Costa Rica has to offer.  

At DaVinci’s Dental Care we take your Restoration Vacation to the next level. We want your dental restoration to be an amazing life event experience that you will be smiling about for a long, long time to come.  DaVinci’s Dental Care is a 5 Star Boutique Style Clinic where you are treated as the #1 VIP, you will experience the highest in 3D Dental Smile Design Imaging and technology and get the best in cosmetic restoration results all at great value.  

What people had to say about their restoration vacation with Dr. Del. “ Thank you so much for your assistance in making the trip worthwhile for me.  I appreciated your kindness, you really helped to put me at ease.  I quickly learned to appreciate the country and the people.  I look forward to returning to San Jose.  I want to encourage others in my Florida area to seek your care. Please thank Dr. Delfin and the entire staff for their kindness and hospitality.  It meant the world to me!  Best regards.

Want to experience your most amazing vacation …. Experience the DaVinci’s Difference!   

For more information about your Costa Rica Dental Restoration Vacation of a lifetime contact clinic@davincisdentalcare.com

Phone/ Text 011 506 7131 0458   WhatsApp 011 506 8884 4815

High Quality Affordable Implants with Dr. Bernal Soto in Costa Rica    

Single Implant, Multiple Implants, All on 4, All on 6, All on 8   

Steps to complete an Implant procedure If you need an implant that means you have at least 1, or more, missing teeth and you are looking for the best way to restore your smile.   Our Implants are completed two stages, these are usually 4 to 6 months apart. Stage 1 or surgical phase in which the implant is placed Stage 2 or the restoration phase in which the implants are attached to the final cosmetic option.

 Important factors with implant placement are patient health, adequate jawbone levels and creating a natural looking cosmetic restoration.

The importance of 3D imaging is to determine if there is enough bone for the implants, our Xmind Trium 3D tomography equipment gives our patients the most accurate information, and the high accuracy of this technology gives our dental team the most advanced information on patient care, bone height and width, where nerves and sinus are located and allows us to create a 3D surgical guide for exact implant placement.

3D technology is used to plan the entire treatment case, starting with 3D X rays, 3D dental impressions and a 3D Digital Smile Design Analysis are completed. This technology is then combined to create a real Mockup of the final smile restoration for the patient. It is an important factor for our patients to have a clear vision of the final cosmetic smile outcome prior to starting treatment.   

Porcelain Veneers with Dr. Bernal Soto   

A noninvasive cost-effective way to change the shape, size and color of teeth, Porcelain Veneers can be used when people are not happy with their current smile, perhaps certain antibiotics as a child led to staining,  or a fall led to a chipped front tooth, perhaps it is to even out a smile and correct minor deficiencies, or defects, or perhaps teeth have changed  in shape and color with age.   

Veneers are the best first step in a patient makeover process and can dramatically help the patient look and feel 10 years younger, they can noticeably change patient outlook and confidence levels.   

“My philosophy, or protocol, is always a conservative, noninvasive highly cosmetic and natural approach to each cosmetic case.”  Dr. Bernal Soto, DDS, Masters in Restorations over complex cases.

A recent transformation performed by Dr. Bernal Soto.

Patient feedback.. "Everyone is amazed by Doc Soto's work"

Experience the DaVinci's Difference!

Book your smile design consultation clinic@davincisdentalcare.com Whatsapp 011 506 8884 4815

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“Dr. Soto, Dr. Daniel, the staff, and Lori are AMAZING! This was my first time being out the country and I was very hesitant. Everyone at Davinci's are all so kind, accommodating, comforting, and helpful. They put me at ease immediately! I was a complex case and they made it as easy as possible. I started the process before Covid and was suppose to finish in May of 2020. Unfortunately, the virus delayed my ability to finish treatment until March 2021. My temps held up marvelously! Thanks to Dr. Soto! I would recommend if you need crowns, implants, bone graft, sinus lift, veneers, etc....GO TO DAVINCI'S!

Even with travel expenses, it is more affordable than the states! So much so, that you can even enjoy a vacation while you are in beautiful Costa Rica!”

A New Smile in process! Planning a new smile after gum and oral health stabilization.

Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Covid 19 and Stress and your Oral Health.  

The American Dental Association recently conducted a tracking poll and reported that a vast majority of dentists in the USA indicated stress-related oral health conditions among their respective patients has increased since the COVID-19 pandemic began. 

Tightness in the jaw can cause pain or discomfort in many parts of the body, including head, ears, teeth, face, and neck. The intensity of the pain can vary, and is often described as aching, throbbing, tender, or severe. These feelings may become worse while chewing or yawning. The exact location of the pain can also vary, with discomfort on one or both sides of the face, jaw, nose, mouth, or ears. 

Clenching or grinding may also be caused by stress, genetics or dental problems, such as misaligned teeth. Clenching and grinding can occur during sleep, or when awake, although you may not be consciously aware of it. Clenching and grinding can cause tightness or feelings of soreness in the face, neck, and upper or lower jaw. It can also cause headaches or earaches. 

Tips to relieve Jaw Stress  

Exercise - Small mouth-opening and mouth-closing movements several times as a warm up. Then, place your fingers on the top of your front four bottom teeth. Slowly pull down until you feel slight discomfort on the tight side of your jaw. Hold for 30 seconds, and then slowly release your jaw and relax . 

Jaw joint stretch This exercise helps stretch the muscles of the jaw and neck. Press the tip of your tongue onto the roof of your mouth, directly behind your top front teeth without touching them; then use your tongue to apply gentle pressure to slowly open your mouth as wide as you can, then slowly close. 

The  smile stretch helps eliminate stress in the facial muscles, upper and lower jaw, and neck. Start by smiling the widest smile you can without feeling tightness or pain. While smiling, slowly open your jaw an additional 2 inches. Inhale deeply through your mouth, then exhale while letting go of the smile. Repeat these exercises up to 10 times. Stop at the point if you feel pain.  

Mouth guards - Are beneficial especially if jaw tightness is caused by clenching or grinding teeth while asleep. They help reduce contact between the upper and lower teeth. This helps reduce wear and tera and fractures on the teeth and can help to eliminate jaw tightness, pain and headaches. 

Massage – Is often recommended to help increase blood flow and reduce muscle tightness. You can try this by opening your mouth and gently rubbing the muscles next to your ears in a circular motion. This is the area where the temporomandibular joints are located. Try this several times a day, including right before bed.

Today, having a mouth free of biological and functional problems is not enough! Patients want beautiful smiles that are integrated with their physical characteristics, but also in harmony with its emotional aspects.

Digital Smile Design(DSD) presents a new face of dentistry, more human, emotional and artistic, further enhancing our noble profession in society,  using video and natural settings we can clearly see because after all there are not many things in this life that are more important than a healthy, natural, confident and beautiful smile!

The DSD concept aims to assist the dentist and patient alike in 3 aspects:

Improved Planning and Design of an Aesthetic Smile.

Improved communication between the dentist and the patient; thereby increasing the participation in the design process of your own smile.

Educate patients about the benefits of treatment.

For decades, dental clinicians have sought to harmonize the shapes of the teeth with the entire face based on parameters such as gender, personality, and age; however, truly successful results have been elusive. Modern dentistry has to be modernized in order to meet the aesthetic expectations of our most demanding patients.  To achieve this type of result, the modern dentist needs to go beyond just being a good professional.

With the DSD concept each patient goes through a quick study process taken by video and pictures in our onsite dental studio, we study the results of the patient talking and acting naturally with the patient and  then based on this we make a mold of their mouth from a wax up, at this time we choose the form and size of the new teeth through Visagism - The Visagism concept helps dental clinicians provide restorations that account not only for esthetics, but also for the psychosocial features of the created image, which affect patients’ emotions, sense of identity, behavior, and self-esteem. These factors, in turn, affect how observers react to patients following treatment.

Then we try the new smile proposal in the mouth, the patient can smile, talk, and evaluate if the new smile is filling their esthetic expectations or if changes need to be made. At this moment all is completely reversible, because we are not touching the real teeth. We do this with acrylic over your real and natural teeth. Digital Smile Design brings true visualization into focus for the patient allowing them to see in real time the final result of the restoration before the dental treatments commences.             

DSD looks at the patient, the personality as well as the entire structure of the face to ensure the result matches with the aesthetic look of the face as well as the personality of the patient.