Centro de Salud el Carmen works with a number of specialized health professionals in Alajuela – just outside the Costa Rican capital of San Jose – With a team of skilled and experienced dental professionals, Centro de Salud El Carmen offers a wide range of treatments and services, including preventive dentistry, restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and oral surgery for international patients visiting Costa Rica.
The clinic prioritizes patient comfort and satisfaction, providing a welcoming and friendly environment for individuals of all ages. Whether it's routine check-ups or more complex dental procedures, such as All-on-4 dental implants, Centro de Salud El Carmen aims to meet the oral health needs of their patients while maintaining a strong emphasis on professionalism and excellence in care.
Dentists
The dental team at this clinic consists of a number of highly qualified professionals with extensive experience in several fields.
-- Dr. Carolina Ovando Chajón received her degree in Dentistry in 2002 and graduated as a Dental Surgeon from the Universidad Latina de Costa Rica in 2003. With more than 21 years of experience, she is highly experienced in delivering comprehensive patient care.
-- Dr. Daniel Molina graduated as a Dental Surgeon from the Universidad Latina de Costa Rica in 2014. He also holds a specialization in Periodontology and Oral Medicine from the Universidad del Bosque in Colombia, and he joined the University of Costa Rica in 2021.
-- Dr. Karen Mora Ballestero obtained her degree in Dentistry with a focus on periodontology in 2019 and graduated as a Dental Surgeon from the University of Costa Rica in 2020.
-- Dr. Carlos Ortiz earned his degree in Dentistry in 2015 and graduated as a Dental Surgeon from the University of Costa Rica in the same year. He further specialized in endodontics, and he completed his studies in 2019.
Treatments
Centro de Salud El Carmen offers a range of cosmetic procedures and dental services, including:
- Teeth whitening
- Composite fillings
- Deep cleaning, scaling & root planing
- Extractions
- Temporary crown/veneers
- Zirconia crowns
- Zirconia veneers
- Full and partial dentures
- Single X-ray (bitewing or periapical) and panoramic X-rays
- All-on-4/6 full-arch restoration
- Zirconia crown on implant
- Orthodontics
- Frenectomy
- Gingivoplasty/gingivectomy
- Night guards
- Bone grafting
- Root canal therapy
Location
Centro de Salud el Carmen is located in downtown Alajuela (known as “The City of Mangoes”) just 10 minutes from the airport, close to good transportation links, hotels, restaurants, and amenities, for patients and loved ones who may join them.
Costa Rica’s capital San Jose can be reached within approximately 20 minutes from the clinic in Alajuela.
How to Schedule Your Appointment
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Procedure | Price | Duration |
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All-on-Five System with fixed acrylic bridge | SGD 17,957 - SGD 20,522 | |
All-on-Six System with fixed acrylic bridge | SGD 19,240 - SGD 21,805 SGD 38,479 | |
All-on-Six System with fixed Porcelain bridge | SGD 20,522 - SGD 23,088 | |
Bone graft (large) | SGD 1,283 - SGD 1,539 SGD 2,565 | |
Implant Supported Overdenture, removable (with 2 implants) | SGD 5,772 - SGD 7,055 SGD 8,850 | |
Implant Supported Overdenture, removable (with 4 implants) | SGD 8,337 - SGD 9,620 SGD 15,777 | |
Implant Supported Overdenture, removable (with 6 implants) | SGD 9,620 - SGD 10,903 SGD 22,703 | |
Implant Supported Overdenture, removable (with 8 implants) | SGD 10,903 - SGD 12,185 SGD 29,501 | |
Implants Supported Porcelain Bridge, Full Arch (with 4 implants) | SGD 17,316 - SGD 19,240 SGD 30,784 | |
Implants Supported Porcelain Bridge, Full Arch (with 6 implants) | SGD 22,446 - SGD 24,370 SGD 35,914 | |
Implants Supported Porcelain Bridge, Full Arch (with 8 implants) | SGD 28,860 - SGD 32,066 SGD 41,045 | |
Mini Implant | SGD 770 - SGD 898 SGD 1,411 | |
Porcelain metal Crown on implant (including abutment) | SGD 1,154 - SGD 1,283 | |
Sinus lifting | SGD 2,565 - SGD 5,131 SGD 5,131 | |
Snap on Denture supported over 4 implants | SGD 17,316 - SGD 19,240 | |
Snap on Denture supported over 6 Implants | SGD 22,446 - SGD 24,370 | |
Standard Implant Crown (including abutment) | SGD 1,283 - SGD 1,411 SGD 4,938 | |
Standard Titanium Dental Implant (implant only) | SGD 1,283 - SGD 1,539 SGD 2,822 |
Procedure | Price | Duration |
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Composite Veneer (direct bonding) | SGD 160 - SGD 192 SGD 321 | 1 - 2 days |
Full Porcelain/Ceramic Crown | SGD 525 - SGD 625 SGD 1,347 | 3 - 5 days |
Porcelain Veneer | SGD 525 - SGD 625 SGD 1,906 | 3 - 5 days |
Temporary Crown/Veneer | SGD 78 - SGD 90 SGD 192 | 1 day |
Zirconia Crown | SGD 525 - SGD 625 SGD 2,052 | 3 - 5 days |
Zirconia Veneer | SGD 525 - SGD 625 SGD 1,796 | 3 - 5 days |
Procedure | Price | Duration |
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Full Denture Metal (upper or lower) | SGD 508 - SGD 549 | 3 - 5 days |
Full Denture, Acrylic Teeth (upper or lower) | SGD 400 - SGD 410 SGD 2,309 | 3 - 5 days |
Full Denture, Immediate or Healing (upper or lower) | SGD 241 - SGD 257 SGD 1,924 | 3 - 5 days |
Full Denture, Porcelain Teeth (upper or lower) | SGD 1,283 - SGD 1,796 SGD 2,822 | 5 days |
Partial Denture, Acrylic Frame | SGD 834 - SGD 936 SGD 1,539 | 3 - 5 days |
Partial Denture, Flexible Frame | SGD 834 - SGD 936 SGD 1,796 | 3 - 5 days |
Temporary Partial or Flipper | SGD 385 - SGD 513 SGD 577 | 1 day |
Temporary Partial or Flipper (Clinic Lab) | SGD 385 - SGD 513 | |
Temporary Partial or Flipper (Outside Lab) | SGD 241 - SGD 257 | 3 - 5 days |
Temporary plate | SGD 241 - SGD 257 | 3 - 5 days |
Procedure | Price | Duration |
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Post/Core Build-up | SGD 154 - SGD 192 SGD 513 | 1 day |
Root canal (molar) | SGD 641 - SGD 770 SGD 1,732 | 1 day |
Root canal (anterior tooth) | SGD 641 - SGD 770 SGD 1,026 | 1 day |
Root canal (any tooth) | SGD 641 - SGD 770 SGD 1,523 | 1 day |
Root canal (premolar) | SGD 641 - SGD 770 SGD 1,475 | 1 day |
Root Canal Treatment (including post/core & standard crown) | SGD 1,154 - SGD 1,283 SGD 2,822 | 3 - 5 days |
Procedure | Price | Duration |
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Composite Filling | SGD 76 - SGD 141 SGD 259 | 1 day |
Deep Cleaning, Scaling & Root Planing (per quadrant) | SGD 321 - SGD 577 SGD 257 | 1 day |
Extraction (simple) | SGD 128 - SGD 192 SGD 224 | 1 day |
Extraction (surgical or impacted) | SGD 321 - SGD 359 SGD 721 | 1 day |
Extraction (wisdom tooth) | SGD 359 - SGD 410 | 1 day |
Inlay/Onlay | SGD 475 - SGD 500 SGD 1,154 | 1 day |
Laser Teeth Whitening | SGD 321 - SGD 577 SGD 636 | 1 day |
Regular Teeth Cleaning | SGD 257 - SGD 385 SGD 162 | 1 day |
Teeth Whitening | SGD 257 - SGD 513 | 1 day |
Teeth Whitening, take home kit | SGD 257 - SGD 385 SGD 353 | 1 - 2 days |
Procedure | Price | Duration |
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CT Scan/3D X-ray | SGD 103 - SGD 128 SGD 641 | 1 day |
Panoramic X-Rays | SGD 38 - SGD 51 SGD 180 | 1 day |
Single X-Ray (bitewing or periapical) | SGD 27 - SGD 38 SGD 45 | 1 day |
Procedure | Price | Duration |
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Amalgam Filling | SGD 67 - SGD 71 | 1 day |
Extraction ( Primary tooth) | SGD 90 - SGD 103 | 1 day |
Frenectomy | SGD 449 - SGD 577 | 1 day |
Gingivectomy | SGD 770 - SGD 898 | 1 day |
Gingivoplasty | SGD 770 - SGD 1,154 | 1 day |
Night guard (hard plastic) | SGD 257 - SGD 321 SGD 962 | 3 - 5 days |
Night guard (soft plastic) | SGD 257 - SGD 321 SGD 770 | 3 - 5 days |
Preventive resin restoration (P.R.R.) | SGD 67 - SGD 71 | 1 day |
Prophylaxis | SGD 90 - SGD 103 | 1 day |
Pulpotomy / Pulpectomy | SGD 257 - SGD 385 | 1 day |
Reconstructive SurgeryAdditional NotesProcedure can be done 3-5 hours. Recovery is 7 days. | SGD 1,539 - SGD 1,924 | |
Resin Composite Filling ( Primary tooth) | SGD 77 - SGD 90 | 1 day |
Sealant | SGD 51 - SGD 64 | 1 day |
Space maintainer | SGD 257 - SGD 321 | 1 day |
Procedure | Price | Duration |
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Retainers | SGD 192 - SGD 257 |