George Washington reportedly had wooden teeth. Is the cost of your dental work making that seem like a viable option for you too? Would a 40% discount on the dental work you need done make that new smile easier to enjoy?

As a revolutionary war hero, George Washington – who’s birthday is on the 22nd February – led the fledgling Continental Army against the cream of the British Empire in a struggle to set the colonies free and later became the first President of the new republic.

Losing teeth at an early age, Washington was nearly toothless when he became President. The main culprit was determined as mercury oxide, an oxidizing agent, which was used as a treatment for malaria and smallpox.

Washingtons’ dentist, John Greenwood, made at least four sets of false teeth in his lifetime and, sadly to refute the urban legend, they were not made of wood, but a combination gold, human and animal teeth and bone.

You too may have dental challenges as severe as George’s but the solutions today are infinitely better and far less painful, the only question is can you afford it?

Dr. Mario comes from a long family tradition of dentists. After 15+ years of practice he is acknowledged as one of the most experienced dentists in Costa Rica. Dr. Mario represents the third generation of a family steeped in a tradition of dental excellence that began with his grandfather, continued with his father and now includes not only Dr. Mario, but his brother and his wife, the lovely Dra. Priscilla.

No dental Johnny-come-lately’s here!

As I write this article Dr. Mario is breaking ground for a new state-of-the-art, stand alone dental facility that will have no match in Costa Rica. In a future article we will present the plans and architects rendering of Dr. Mario’s vision of dental paradise. But while we are here lets review some facts about Dr. Mario’s practice that some our newer readers may not know:

• Dr. Mario is one of only a handful of dentists in Central America who has been approved for the policyholders of Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Company through their international health subsidiary. After a very thorough review by BCBS reps that included a painstaking onsite physical inspection and validation of all educational, national and international accreditation Dr. Mario’s practice received the coveted insurance approval as a ‘preferred provider’.
• Dr. Mario is the gold standard when it comes to ‘almost like home’ dental care but for a lot less. Plus there is no dentist in the US that can offer you the opportunity to enjoy the natural wonders of one of the Earths’ most biodiverse locales… Costa Rica.
• The cost of airfare is always a consideration when traveling abroad. However, if you are a VIP Member of WeLoveCostaRica.com, you can qualify for up to a $500 airfare rebate if your treatment plan exceeds $8,000 and that is just the beginning.
• You come to an English friendly office where Vicki and Ana handle all your inquiries and appointments with effortless efficiency. It is very important to never underestimate the importance of an English-friendly office. With all things ‘dental’ you don’t want someone who can just ‘speak’ English but someone who can do so in a conversational manner which is absolutely critical. Dr. Mario and his staff are as at home with English as they are their native Spanish.
• Dr. Mario is a graduate of the University of Miami School of Dentistry specializing in Oral Surgery and performed his internship at Jackson Memorial Hospital, a teaching hospital that demands the highest degree of professional excellence and competence. Dr. Juan Jose, Dr. Mario’s protege, who assists with much of the cosmetic dentistry, also has a very easy English-friendly conversational style with a smile that is infectious and who is ready to trade jokes at the drop of a hat.

So you get in Dr. Mario, a highly qualified, English speaking, well trained dentist, peer reviewed, who has a dental practice that has passed the highest standards of US approval. He offers you the best in quality, affordable dental care, in a thoroughly professional English-friendly,state-of-the-art office with its own dental laboratory, at a 40% discount off your US or Canadian treatment plan, with an additional 5% further discount when paid in cash (personal checks accepted) and if your treatment plan exceeds US$8,000 you are eligible to receive up to a $500 airfare rebate.

Plus, if I may be so bold as to recommend myself, you have a US citizen who lives in Escazu and whose sole purpose is to accommodate you in every way while you are here in Costa Rica, including being my guest for dinner upon your arrival, walking tours around Escazu, escorting you to appointments and introducing you to the staff and available to you 24/7 while you are here in Costa Rica.

You save multiple thousands of dollars on costly dental procedures, have free time to enjoy a biodiverse paradise, have a ‘friend’ to count on while you are here and leave with a perfect smile at the perfect price.

All things being equal, if George Washington had it to do over, I think he would have canceled his appointment with Dr. Greenwood.

For more information about our Blue Cross recommended Dentist Dr. Mario, please contact Charlie using the simple form below:

Andrew Makarik

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Andrew Makarik is the main editor of WeLoveCostaRica, a fan of this sunny country. He is also a loving husband and a has a lovely daughter. By being a devoted family man and the biggest Costa Rica fan, he wants to make more people feel at home there. WeLoveCostaRica unites people and helps them find new home or a new travel destination. This website is a friendly community where everyone can find not only information, but also new friends and travel pals. Andrew is also passionate about IT and programming, so he himself maintains a friendly atmosphere in this cozy environment of WeLoveCostaRica.com.