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New Year, New Smile A new year has arrived which means it’s time to put your best foot forward with your resolutions - why not start with improving your health. Voted the Best Dental Clinic in Europe, Kreativ Dental can help you achieve a healthy and happy smile. Here, Tina Koumarianos, Ireland’s famous agony aunt and panelist on TV3’s Midday, shares her experience at the clinic
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ost people set New Year resolutions to be healthy, happy or to travel more. With a visit to Kreativ Dental Clinic in Budapest, Hungary, you can tick all three off your list. Kreativ Dental have over a decade of experience in dental tourism with more than 700 European/USA patients visiting the clinic every month, many of which are Irish. Tina Koumarianos, Ireland’s famous agony aunt, etiquette expert and TV3 Midday panelist, was extremely impressed by her first visit to Kreativ Dental when it was recommended to her by a friend ten years ago. Now, she regularly makes trips overseas for dental check-ups. “Everything about my first visit to the clinic was exceptional and I am so pleased with the super-efficient treatment I have received since,” says Tina. “I initially wanted silver fillings at the back of my mouth removed and replaced with white fillings but my dentist at Kreativ, Ivan, explained that this would weaken my teeth. “I asked him what my options were and he suggested crowns. He gave me my dental plan and cost of the procedure. Then he advised me to go upstairs to the Sky Café, which beautifully overlooks the city of Budapest, and think it through before committing. I found it impressive that there wasn’t any pressure put on me to accept the treatment.” Tina, who runs her own advice website partyandwhine.com, advises people who are considering treatment not to hold back. With Kreativ Dental, you don’t need to be cautious due to a certain post-Christmas debt hangover you may be experiencing, as treatment is inexpensive. Plus, any fear of dentists will slowly be forgotten! “When you arrive, you are met at the Kreativ Dental airport desk and are driven to your hotel free of charge,” explains Tina. “Consultation and OPG X-ray are also free. I was astounded by the overall cost of my treatment, particularly for the amazing quality of work being done. The cost of three or four crowns plus a filling was worth the price of having just one crown fitted here in Ireland.” Tina believes that first impressions count in life and a great smile makes a lasting one. “I had a gap in my front teeth for years and I didn’t like it,” she admits. “When I had the crowns fitted to my molars, the gap somehow closed up and now it’s perfect. It looks a lot better and I feel much more confident about it. If you’re unhappy with your smile and it’s this affordable to get fixed, then you should go for it.
“I’ve never had any problems with my crowns and when I returned for my free annual check-up, the staff tell you honestly if you need anything done or not. A lot of people dislike trips to the dentist because you know it’s possibly going to be a painful experience but at Kreativ, you don’t feel any pain.” With equipment such as the Wand Plus System, a small hand piece as opposed to an injection used to numb the mouth, Kreativ Dental will ensure you have a pleasant experience in the surgery. Kreativ Dental also have an in-house training centre that provides continuous professional development for their staff. Each dentist specialises in their own area including oral maxillo surgeon and periodontal specialist. Treatments offered throughout the clinic include dental implants, teeth whitening and root canal treatments. You can also have your smile designed by the clinic with their highly-advanced Smile Design System. Once you have your new, sparkling smile, Tina highly recommends exploring the city to mark a new place off your travel bucket list. “Budapest is truly a fabulous city with lots of sightseeing, plenty of entertainment and of course shopping,” she says. “The clinic is not very far from the city and there are buses and trains to take you there immediately – you are never left waiting around long.” “I am fascinated to see that the same staff are there ten years later, and I do think that’s the sign of a good employer and a good business,” says Tina. “The treatment, staff, prices and clinic are all exceptional and, of course, their Irish Agent Mary Flanagan has been extremely helpful in all aspects of my visit.” To organise a visit to Kreativ Dental Clinic, contact Irish Representative, Mary Flanagan. Mary, who was also a previous patient ten years ago, will accompany you on your trip and is there at all times in the clinic, to help and support you, with aftercare dentists in Ireland. For more information, contact Mary on 01 8055526/086 0299998 or visit kreativdentalclinic.eu
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Everything about my first visit to the clinic was exceptional and I am so pleased with the super-efficient treatment I have received since