Frequently asked questions

Where is your dental clinic in Ireland?

Hungarian Dentists Wexford Town is based in Wexford, Ireland.

We arrange free dental consultations and panoramic X-rays, appropriate extractions, and follow-up appointments with the visiting dental team from Hungary.

Where is Perfect Smile Dental Implant Center Hungary?

Our partner clinic, Perfect Smile Dental Implant Center Hungary, is located in Hódmezővásárhely, approximately two hours by road from Budapest Airport.

This is where patients receive their restorative dental treatments.

Where are dental treatments carried out?

Dental implants, crowns, bridges, veneers, root canal treatment and other restorative dental procedures are performed at Perfect Smile Dental Implant Center Hungary.

In Wexford, patients can attend consultations, panoramic X-rays, appropriate preparatory extractions, reviews and aftercare appointments.

Do you arrange accommodation in Hungary?

Yes. Patients can stay in clinic-owned apartments or at the nearby Ginkgo Hotel, both within walking distance of Perfect Smile Dental Implant Center Hungary.

Accommodation is arranged by Angelika, who also helps organise taxi transfers in Hungary. Patients book and pay for their own flights.

Accommodation costs should be confirmed when booking.

How long have you been helping Irish dental patients?

We have been supporting patients from Ireland for more than 24 years, helping them arrange professional dental treatment in Hungary and local follow-up care in Wexford.

Do you provide dental aftercare in Wexford?

Yes. Our visiting dental team returns to Wexford approximately every four weeks for consultations and appropriate follow-up appointments.

Patients can receive aftercare in Wexford following dental treatment at Perfect Smile Dental Implant Center Hungary. If a concern requires further treatment in Hungary, the dental team will advise on the appropriate arrangements.

Do you offer free dental consultations?

Yes. We offer a free dental consultation and panoramic X-ray in Wexford with the visiting dental team.

Following the consultation, the clinical findings are reviewed in Hungary and an individual treatment plan can be prepared.

To enquire about the next appointment, call Fintan on 087 349 0104.

Is dental treatment cheaper in Hungary?

Many dental treatments can cost considerably less in Hungary than in Ireland, partly because of differences in operating costs.

However, savings depend on the treatment required. Flights, accommodation and any additional appointments should be included when comparing the total cost.

For example, a complete single implant with a porcelain-fused-to-metal crown at Perfect Smile currently costs €1,190, including the implant, abutment and crown. A zirconia crown option brings that example to €1,290.

What are dental implants?

Dental implants are artificial tooth roots, commonly made from titanium, that are surgically placed in the jawbone to support replacement teeth.

Depending on the patient’s circumstances, they may support a single crown, a bridge or a larger restoration.

How long does the dental implant process take?

The treatment timeline depends on the patient’s oral health, bone condition and proposed restoration.

After implant placement, a healing period is usually needed before the final restoration can be fitted. Some patients may require preparatory treatment or bone grafting.

Read more about dental implants and gum disease.

Are dental implants painful?

Dental implant placement is normally performed using local anaesthesia to control pain during the procedure.

Some swelling, soreness or discomfort afterwards is common. Your dental team will explain suitable pain management and recovery instructions.

What are dental crowns?

A dental crown is a custom-made restoration that covers a prepared tooth to help restore its shape, strength, appearance and function.

Crowns can also be fitted onto dental implants.

How long do dental crowns last?

Many crowns last around 10–15 years, although some last longer and others need replacement sooner.

Their lifespan depends on the crown material, oral hygiene, biting forces, tooth condition and regular dental care.

How much do dental crowns cost in Hungary?

At Perfect Smile Dental Implant Center Hungary, a porcelain-fused-to-metal crown costs €265, while a zirconia crown costs €365, according to the current clinic prices.

Any additional treatment needed to prepare or restore the tooth may be charged separately.

What are dental veneers?

Dental veneers are thin restorations, usually made from porcelain or composite material, that are bonded to the front surfaces of teeth.

They can improve the appearance of selected teeth affected by discolouration, chips, uneven shape or minor alignment concerns.

How long do dental veneers last?

The lifespan varies according to the material, the condition of the teeth and how well the veneers are cared for.

Porcelain veneers can often last 10–15 years or longer, but they may need repairing or replacing over time.

What is gum augmentation?

Gum augmentation generally refers to procedures that add or reposition gum tissue, often to address gum recession or improve tissue coverage around teeth.

Gum contouring or reshaping is a different procedure that adjusts the shape of the gum line, sometimes by removing excess tissue.

The appropriate procedure depends on the clinical problem and the dentist’s assessment.

Is gum augmentation painful?

Gum procedures are commonly performed using local anaesthesia. Some tenderness, swelling or discomfort may occur afterwards.

Your dentist will explain the expected recovery, aftercare and appropriate pain relief.

What is root canal treatment?

Root canal treatment is used to try to save a tooth when the tissue inside it becomes inflamed, infected or damaged.

The dentist removes affected tissue, cleans and seals the root canal system, and then restores the tooth as needed.

Is root canal treatment painful?

Root canal treatment is normally performed under local anaesthesia to minimise pain during the procedure.

Some tenderness or discomfort can occur afterwards, but this usually settles as the area heals.

How much does root canal treatment cost in Hungary?

At Perfect Smile Dental Implant Center Hungary, root canal treatment costs €45 per canal.

The final cost depends on the number of canals treated and whether a filling, core build-up or crown is required.

See our guide to root canal and crown costs in Ireland and Hungary.

Will it become possible to regrow missing teeth?

Researchers are investigating treatments that might stimulate new tooth development. However, this remains experimental and is not an established dental treatment available to patients.

Predictions that routine tooth-regrowth treatment will be available by a particular year should be treated cautiously.

For patients with missing teeth today, established treatment options may include dental implants, bridges or dentures, depending on their needs.