A holiday on the island of Majorca will cost you three times more for food and drink than in Bulgaria.

A family of four heading to Palma Nova, Majorca, would splash out £100.70 for drinks, dinner with wine and lunch compared with a total of £35.73 at Black Sea resort Sunny Beach.

A price barometer reveals savvy holidaymakers can help their pounds stretch further at the bargain Black Sea resort of Sunny Beach, where a meal and drinks for four is around £28.77 – compared with £89.91 in Corfu.

According to the Post Office Travel Money report, hotspots like Majorca and Italy will also burn a hole in pockets for everyday food and drink such as a cup of coffee, soft drinks and snacks.

Majorca is more expensive for family holidays (Image: Getty)
A family of four heading to Palma Nova, Majorca can expect to splash out £100.70 for drinks, dinner with wine and lunch compared with a total of £35.73 at Sunny Beach.

And they will pay four and a half times more at the picturesque Italian resort of Sorrento where the bill for a day of eating out is a budget busting £163.20.

The shocking gap in value for money is highlighted in a cost of holiday living comparison across 15 destinations popular with Brits which found overall Sunny Beach the cheapest while Sorrento was the dearest.

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Sunny Beach on the Black Sea (Image: Getty)
It revealed lunch for a family of four cost a rock bottom £3.36 in Bulgaria, £8.98 in the Algarve, Portugal and £11.70 on the Costa del Sol rising to £14.20 in Majorca, £15.20 in Cyprus, £16.20 in Corfu and a hefty £21.58 in Italy.

Portugal had the cheapest cup of coffee at 63p compared with £3.25 in Limassol, Cyprus while a bottle of beer was just 72p in Bulgaria but cost £3.15 in Corfu.

Andrew Brown of Post Office Travel Money said: “The best advice to families heading overseas is to do their homework on prices and set a realistic budget for the resort they are visiting.

“Buy currency before leaving home to avoid poor airport bureau rates and take enough to avoid incurring hefty charges for using credit and debit cards abroad.”

Cost of holiday living

Cup of coffee, bottle of beer, glass of wine, can of Coke, three course meal for a family of four with a bottle of house wine and soft drinks, snack lunch of a family of four:

• Sunny Beach, Bulgaria – £35.73
• Costa del Sol, Spain – £58.15
• Algarve Portugal – £61.62
• Costa Blanca, Spain- £78.41
• Sliema, Malta – £79.40
• Porec, Croatia – £80.55
• Crete, Greece – £81.39
• Limassol, Cyprus – £82.06
• Marmaris, Turkey – £83.71
• Paphos, Cyprus – £88.35
• Palma Nova. Majorca – £100.70
• Corfu, Greece – £116.91
• Nice, France – £138.13
• Ibiza – £144.86
• Sorrento, Italy – £163.20

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Why is the dental tourism so popular in Bulgaria?

Dental tourism is an increasing trend with more and more foreigners who combine a holiday to Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast with a visit to the dentist. Bulgaria, especially the bigger cities along its Black Sea coast, has started to cash in from a growing number of foreigners, the majority of whom Britons and Greeks, who cannot get treatment on the NHS or cannot afford to pay huge bills for going private, doctors say.

There are 8 reasons why you should take a look at travelling to visit a dentist in Bulgaria:

• You want to receive higher quality dental work
  Perhaps you need implants, but can only afford dentures at home. Or you would prefer to have full porcelain crowns, but can only afford metal crowns at home. By traveling abroad, you can receive implants and full porcelain crowns for less than the cost of dentures and metal crowns at home.
• You can’t afford your dental treatment
  Dental care costs too much in the United States and large number of countries in Western Europe. If you need major work done, and can’t afford the price your dentist quoted you, you could be a good candidate to save money by traveling abroad. Expect to save up to 70% on the total cost of dental by traveling to Bulgaria.
• You need dental implants
  One dental implant can cost up to $6000 in the US and Western Europe for the implant, the abutment, the crown, and all the x-rays and appointments. The total cost for one dental implant can cost as little at $600 – $1000 in another country. The dentists use the same materials and technology as back home. You can potentially save multiple thousands of dollars by receiving implants abroad without sacrificing quality of care.
• There is no dentist in your area
  If you live in a rural area, you may have to travel for quite a distance to have specialized dental work done. Your general dentist may not be able to perform the treatments you require. If you are travelling anyways, why not spend a few extra hours on the road or in the airport and save a significant amount of money?
• You need a vacation
  Has it been too long since your last vacation? Plan on getting some dental work done while you travel and you may be able to cover some of the costs of your vacation. The amount of money that you can save by having a teeth cleaning and a few fillings in Bulgaria can cover the cost of your airfare or hotel.
• You don’t have dental insurance
  If you don’t have dental insurance, the cost of even a few simple procedures can run into the thousands of dollars. Stop avoiding going to the dentist out of fear of what it may cost. Stop needlessly dealing with persistent tooth pain. Get treated by a dentist abroad with savings up to 70% and take care of your dental needs before they get out of control.
• You do have dental insurance
  Even if you do have dental insurance, benefits and maximums rarely cover more than $1000 – $2000 worth of dental treatment in one year. You can easily spend that much money on a procedure for one tooth! Luckily, your dental insurance company will most likely reimburse you for any dental work done abroad. That $1000 can buy you a lot more dental care abroad than it can at home.
• You are tired of paying for your dentist’s yacht
  Let’s face it: your dentist makes a lot of money. He/She probably works four days a week and never in the evening or on the weekend, when it might be convenient for you to visit. Stop overpaying your dentist. Vote with your feet. Outsource yourself and pay a fair price for your dental care.

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Dental treatment in Bulgaria

Combine having a holiday in Bulgaria and solve your dental problems.

If you decide to combine having a holiday in Bulgaria with solving your dental problems you will get a highly professional dental services at considerably lower prices compared to those in the UK, the USA and a large number of countries in Western Europe. In many European countries dental treatment is very expensive, especially cosmetic and prosthetic dentistry. Dental tourism is the best way to combine your holiday with your dental treatment.

The Bulgarian school of dentists is among the best in the world for several reasons. First, there is a high standard of teaching at medical academies and faculties of dental medicine, as well as clinical experience with patients gained by students while studying. In fact, even the youngest dentists have had plenty of practical experience before they graduate, and because of this can start their own dental practices right away after graduation. Second, the big competition among the numerous dental practices guarantees a very high standard of dental service. Third, Bulgarian dentists are highly experienced due to a high and clinically varied flow of patients.

Dental materials and equipment are of paramount importance for the successful treatment of dental and gum diseases as well as in aesthetic dentistry. Bulgarian dental practices use well tested materials produced by renowned companies such as 3M ESPE, Dentsply, Degussa, HERA CERAM, GC.

Using high quality materials we achieve exceptional durability, natural opalescence, excellent corrosion stability, biocompatibility, and maximal aesthetics.

A large number of dental practices have dental equipment which allows modern painless treatment and physiotherapy.

Those who travel to Bulgaria on holiday or business can also use these dental services.

All Bulgarian dental practices are registered and rigidly controlled by the state, which guarantees a good and competent standard of service.

Dentists in Bulgaria are members of the Bulgarian Dental Union, the Bulgarian Dental Association and other professional organisations, as well as many international organisations such as ADA (American Dental Association), FDI (World Dental Federation), GDC (General Dental Council), etc.

Why should I choose AllDental Travel ?

Travelling to Bulgaria for dental treatment is not a decision to be taken lightly. Choosing the best dental clinic in Bulgaria is very important.

As a client of AllDental Travel you can take advantage of the professionalism of the largest Bulgarian agency offering a full range of services in dental tourism. You will receive our assistance before, during and after your dental treatment, including personal adviser and phone or email consultations.

Your preferable location determines the dental clinic in Bulgaria that you are supposed to visit.
We have dental clinics in all big cities in Bulgaria – dental clinic in Sofia, dental clinic in Varna and dental clinic in Bourgas.
Some patients fly into the capital city airport whilst others fly into Varna and Bourgas. Alldental Travel do offer complimentary airport transfers to our international patients.

As soon as you arrive by plane at the airport you will be greeted by our representative who will be waiting with a sign with our logo and your name clearly written. You will then be transported to your hotel accommodation. Our practice is to give a mobile phone to our patients so they can be in touch with us throughout their stay in Bulgaria if they have any questions or need assistance. You get all with no extra charge for the agency !

Let us help you set your smile free!

Want to make a great first impression? Start by polishing up your best accessory – your smile.

If you have missing, damaged, or cracked teeth, give us a call and let’s discuss what dental treatments are right for you. At all AllDental Travel clinics in Bulgaria, it would be our honor to help you set your smile free.

 

 

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Food and Diet After Dental Implants

After restoring your shining smile with dental implants, one of the first things you might want to do is to go out for a festive meal at your favorite restaurant. But not so fast – oral surgery is serious business, whether you were anesthetized/sedated or not, and adjusting your diet during the recovery period is one of the most important things you can do to help your mouth heal. You should eat a soft food diet for 5 to 7 days after having tooth implant surgery.

At AllDental Travel Ltd., our world-class professionals will revive your bright smile, but it’s up to you to ensure your recovery is comfortable, swift, and free of complications.

Day of dental implant surgery

During the first 24 hours, confine your food intake to liquids, such as smoothies and milkshakes, but DO NOT use straws – sucking can dislodge blood clots and cause more bleeding. Also, avoid carbonated beverages and very hot foods or drinks. Have juices, milk, broth, protein shakes and even meal replacement shakes.

Foods to eat on the day of the clinical procedure:

• Water
• Juice
• Milk
• Coffee/tea (not hot)
• Broth
• Non-chunky soup such as tomato
• Protein shakes
• Meal-replacement shakes

First few days after the clinical procedure

You can transition to pureed foods after the first day of recovery, but it’s still important to avoid using straws and consuming extremely hot foods. To avoid any unwanted complication, it is better to try out the following:

Foods to eat during the first few days after dental implant surgery:

• Yogurt
• Pudding
• Oatmeal/Cream of Wheat
• Custard
• Mashed potatoes
• Jell-O
• Ice cream
• Applesauce
• Cottage cheese
• Chunkier soups pureed in a blender
• Applesauce

Two weeks after dental implant surgery

You will feel better so you can move onto soft chewable food. But remember that not all soft foods are advisable. Rice, quinoa and other small grains can get lodged in the surgical areas, and of course, stay far away from anything crunchy like nuts and chips that can cause trauma to your gums. If the list of recommended soft foods sounds too confining it might be helpful to chop heartier food into small pieces or puree in a blender.

Foods to eat up to two weeks after the clinical procedure:

• Scrambled eggs
• Soft bread
• Steamed vegetables
• Soups
• Forcemeat
• Baked or broiled fish
• Broiled or stewed chicken (finely chopped)
• Pasta
• Tofu
• Soft fruits like bananas, mangoes, peaches and pears

Foods to AVOID for the first week following surgery:

• Spicy foods
• Crusty breads, bagels, cookies
• Foods that are difficult to chew (steak, poultry, deli meats)
• Popcorn, pretzels, potato chips
• Alcoholic beverages
• Fruits with seeds (raspberries, strawberries, etc.)

Foods to eat during your recovery from dental implant surgery

Don’t skip meals. If you’re diabetic, talk with your doctor about specific dietary recommendations. Changing your entire diet for a couple weeks might seem daunting, but keeping nourished is crucial to your recovery. Proper nourishment will help you feel better, gain strength and heal faster, so eat up and save that festive dinner for later.

Considering dental implants?

Dental implants is the best alternative to overcome your natural tooth loss. Improve your self-confidence by replacing your missing teeth by this safe and modern treatment procedure. Results of this treatment last lifelong, providing you with the true value for your money.

At AllDental Travel Ltd., we’ve been performing dental implant procedures for more than decade and we can answer all your questions, whether you’re just beginning to consider dental implants or you’re ready to book an appointment. If you want to boost your smile give us a call!

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