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Reviews of Dr. Esteban Urzola, Urzola Dentistry.
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out of 5, from 77 reviews
Without question, the best dentist i have ever been treated by. He is very skilled, highly professional, and very personable as well. The facilities and staff there are on par with Dr Urzolas example of highest caliber of treatment and service. Here, you will feel valued as all will be explained, and all questions will be answered. I hope that if you are contemplating dental work, you will find…
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your way to Dr Urzola. You will not be disappointed.
I had full mouth implants 3 years ago. I had a problem with my upper bridge and it needed repair. I contacted Dr Urzola and he informed me that the implants had a lifetime warranty. I made an appointment and Dr Urzola fixed the upper bridge. He had to make a complete new bridge. He also found a problem (an infection) in my lower bridge and corrected the problem. All this at no cost to me and…
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the new bridge was even better than the original. The whole staff was friendly and very professional. Dr Urzola stands by his work and I highly recommend him.
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Dearest Cecil, Dr. Esteban Urzola and our Urzola Dentistry family wish to thank you for entrusting us with your pivotal transformation and know that your connection with our team and with Costa Rica will endure throughout your entire lifetime. Onward and upward!
I had a great experience here with Dr Urzola. He is very kind and knows his stuff!
Very professional, great care and quick! Great experience and would recommend to anyone looking for dental work.
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Dearest Jonathan, Dr. Esteban Urzola and our Urzola Dentistry family wish to thank you for entrusting us with your pivotal transformation and know that your connection with our team and with Costa Rica will endure throughout your entire lifetime. Onward and upward!
Dr. Urzola is the consummate professional. He is not only skilled in his excellent work but he is great in providing personal interactions. He becomes a friend instantly and goes the extra mile to accommodate his patient's needs, working late at night at times if necessary. I recommend his artistry to everyone!
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Dearest Phillip, Dr. Esteban Urzola and our Urzola Dentistry family wish to thank you for entrusting us with your pivotal transformation and know that your connection with our team and with Costa Rica will endure throughout your entire lifetime. Onward and upward!
Dr Esteban Urzola combines deep technical knowledge with great care for his patients. He also has a unique gift for patience in dealing with patients’ concerns and preferences and an artist’s hand in making sure any work he does is second to none. I am delighted to say that Dr. Urzola is the best dentist I have ever had, and it is a pleasure to be a regular customer of this excellent practice…
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and its team. I would recommend Dr Urzola and his team for their professionalism, quality of care & outstanding premises. Elliot V.
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Dearest Elliot, Dr. Esteban Urzola and our Urzola Dentistry family wish to thank you for entrusting us with your pivotal transformation and know that your connection with our team and with Costa Rica will endure throughout your entire lifetime. Onward and upward!
Great! Superb! Really, REALLY happy! Can’t wait to return for the final stage!
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Dearest Jennifer, Dr. Esteban Urzola and our Urzola Dentistry family wish to thank you for entrusting us with your pivotal transformation and know that your connection with our team and with Costa Rica will endure throughout your entire lifetime. Onward and upward!
I lost most of my teeth many years ago except for 5 on the bottom. I had a set of dentures on the top and partial dentures on the bottom that I got used to wearing. I hated the look of my face though, the shallow old man look and my wife was constantly complaining that I was sucking my teeth. However, I got a new set of dentures that fitted me perfectly and I was really happy. I kept thinking…
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g though about getting implants and how it would feel to be able to feel my palate again at the top while I was eating, especially at times when the dentures became loose and needed to be re-glued. Over the past 5 years I had done a lot of research into implants. Clicking on the links that offered free flights and hotel and luxury cars etc. I looked at everywhere except the UK and Ireland where the prices were very high. I looked at Turkey, Hungary, Croatia, Costa Rica and even India. They all promised to place various numbers of implants in my mouth and various types of teeth on the implants at various prices. Turkey seemed to be the cheapest. I had more than a dozen detailed quotes and I chose Turkey. I went to Antalya with the cash in my pocket but after a last minute phone call from my wife who had read about some implant horror story, I chickened out and spent the money on fake watches and handbags for the family. I was quite happy with my new dentures anyway. A year passed and I was now in the USA where I received a nice email from Christina at Urzola Dentistry, asking how I was getting on with my implant search. I told her that I was still looking and she convinced me to get a panoramic x-ray to show to Dr. Urzola. I went to another famous and very expensive dentist in Florida for the x-ray, his opinion on what was needed and a quote. His opinion was that the bone in my upper jaw was far too thin to hold implants and that I was need a special fitting that screwed on the side of the bone to hold new teeth. The bottom was ok. The quote was $50,000+. I sent this x-ray to Dr. Uzola who told me that he was sure there was enough bone in the upper jaw for the implants and more than enough in the bottom. The price was a lot cheaper for the whole thing. I would have to go there for an examination to be sure. I took the plunge and went to Costa Rica after researching other Costa Rica dentists and finding that they were at least 50% more than Dr. Urzola. It also helped to know that one of Dr. Urzola's patients was President Biden's brother. I was still very apprehensive. I shouldn't have been. Dr. Urzola is extremely professional as is his staff. His surgery is modern and clean. I went under general surgery and woke up a few hours later with 9 implants including 4 on the top where the other guy said couldn't be done. I was fitted with really nice temporary teeth and they look brilliant. Feel natural. I go back in a couple of months for the final zirconium teeth and a Hollywood smile. It's really tough finding the right implant surgeon. They are doing it all over the world and promise you the earth but Dr. Urzola is the real thing. Great work, great price. 5 stars. See you soon for my final fitting and thank you.
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Dearest Michael, Dr. Esteban Urzola and our Urzola Dentistry family wish to thank you for entrusting us with your pivotal transformation and know that your connection with our team and with Costa Rica will endure throughout your entire lifetime. Onward and upward!
Dr Urzola, Christina, Beatriz, everyone is very caring and supportive. I accompanied a friend there. I was hoping to get an estimate so I could save to get the work done next year. Before I knew it I was scheduled for my first phase that week! Dr Urzola took all the time I needed to understand his proposal. I am back in the US healing and can’t wait to return for my final phase! Thank you so…
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much Urzola Dentistry! See you in a few months!
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Dearest Deana, Dr. Esteban Urzola and our Urzola Dentistry family wish to thank you for entrusting us with your pivotal transformation and know that your connection with our team and with Costa Rica will endure throughout your entire lifetime. Onward and upward!
I am really impressed with Dr Urzola And the dental assistance, back in October 2023 I went to his office had surgery that morning, and four days I had new teeth top and bottom. I had some removed as well during the surgery. In my past, I have had injuries to my face. I never thought my teeth would be the same again, but this dentist is very impressive and I am very proud of my smile today. Thanks…
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to him and his crew!! Before and after smile photo
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Dearest Julie, Dr. Esteban Urzola and our Urzola Dentistry family wish to thank you for entrusting us with your pivotal transformation and know that your connection with our team and with Costa Rica will endure throughout your entire lifetime. Onward and upward!
Let me tell you about Urzola Dentistry. OMG!! The People here are wonderful, I contacted Dr. Urzola back i April 2023! He was on a vacation at the time, and he took the time personally, to talk to me and reply to the email while on vacation! He made me feel calm and took the time to listen to me about my issues!! I scheduled my Time for May 20th 2024, when i arrived in Costa Rica they made sure…
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e there was a driver waiting for me at the airport to take me to the hotel!!! The next day i had an appt for a 3D face scan at 11am. They were very kind and gentle as my mouth was very sore from really bad teeth!! The Monday following was surgery day, and it went well, they were very kind and professional, They are very LGBTQ friendly and never misgendered me one time and were very respectful to me being a member of the community! To me this important! Throughout the week they let me heal and we did various test fitting's, i wasn't able to get my top permanent prosthesis that week, as i have to heal on top before they can attach it. I did get my bottom prosthesis and a top denture temporarily, i have to go back in September to get the top installed after my upper jaw has healed for a bit. They are covering my hotel and the top is already paid for. Additionally they made the denture at no extra cost to me, and Dr. Urzola also repaired a tooth for my wife, and gave her a cleaning for no charge!! He also installed 2 more implants on top for no extra charge as well so i have 8 instead of six!!! My overall experience with Dr. Urzola and his staff was amazing!! His patients love him as he came out in the waiting room and greeted everyone in between patients, and they all stood up to hug him and shake his hand etc.. It was Truly amazing to see because this doesn't happen in the states!!! He is certainly loved by all, and now he is loved by Me!!!! I highly recommend Urzola Dentistry! I cannot wait to go back in September to see him and the staff again, they truly made the visit memorable and the best part was no judgement from anyone. If your looking for a Dr. who truly is a caring and honest person who will give it to you straight, and not beat around the bush, this is the place to go! You will truly get the best service, in the states the service and affordability is not there. but in Costa Rica they have it all, affordable, reliable , honest and professional. Save your money and go here!!! Thank you Dr. Urzola for such a wonderful experience and being truly honest with me, I cannot wait to see you in September! Thank you for being a kind soul! Thank you for having someone like Cristina in your office!! Thank you so much for being an outstanding person! But most importantly thank you for restoring my smile! Having a smile is truly life changing !!!
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Dearest Lexi, Dr. Esteban Urzola and our Urzola Dentistry family wish to thank you for entrusting us with your pivotal transformation and know that your connection with our team and with Costa Rica will endure throughout your entire lifetime. Onward and upward!
I am beyond thrilled with the services my wife and I received. My wife had a full set of implants and very much loves them! I was to have a crown that my local dentist told me I needed. Turns out that I only needed a top tooth to be smoothed a bit to stop damaging my bottom tooth! I would absolutely travel to Urzola again to have ANY work done. If I could give more stars, just from their…
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communication and caring demeanor alone, I certainly would.
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Dearest Crystal, Dr. Esteban Urzola and our Urzola Dentistry family wish to thank you for love, care and support for Lexi and know that your connection with our team and with Costa Rica will endure throughout your entire lifetime. Onward and upward!
Great friendly people. Made it very easy. Set up our hotel and transportation. And much more affordable than any dentist in the USA.
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Dearest Jeff, Dr. Esteban Urzola and our Urzola Dentistry family wish to thank you for entrusting us with your pivotal transformation and know that your connection with our team and with Costa Rica will endure throughout your entire lifetime. Onward and upward!
OMGOODNESS I can’t say enough about this office. They amazing from Dr. coordinator. Cristina, to his whole staff. They fully take care of you from the time you arrive at the airport to the hotel to the office.. They make sure everything is completely worry free. You know what the complete $cost is no surprise later. Everything is very professional. They speak very good English so please do not…
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be rude take your time and enjoy.
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Dearest Medea, Dr. Esteban Urzola and our Urzola Dentistry family wish to thank you for your love, care and support for Ricky and know that your connection with our team and with Costa Rica will endure throughout your entire lifetime. Onward and upward!
Amazing Dentist!! I had a fabulous experience with Dr. Urzola. He is truly a remarkable man. I traveled by myself from Orlando and was very nervous to go to a different country for a medical procedure, especially alone! Dr. Urzola’s staff helped with accommodations, transportation and anything I needed during the week I was there. I highly recommend Dr. Urzola and I am happy to chat with anyone…
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interested and have questions or concerns if you are thinking about going to Costa Rica for dental work!
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Dearest Kristi, Dr. Esteban Urzola and our Urzola Dentistry family wish to thank you for entrusting us with your pivotal transformation and know that your connection with our team and with Costa Rica will endure throughout your entire lifetime. Onward and upward!
The whole experience from first contact through my temporary teeth has been awesome. Having an extensive medical history, I have experienced a lot of doctors, nurses etc. The respect, friendly, truly compassionate staff including. Dr. Urzola, Cristina, Beatriz and staff were beyond what I could have ever expected. Researching such an extensive treatment was daunting at best. (a lot of information,…
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prices, procedures etc.) Dr. Urzola personally reached out to me upon reviewing my x-rays and gave me a clear and concise treatment plan. Christina (patient coordinator) went well beyond expectations to make me feel comfortable in all the details of accommodations, air travel, hotels etc. Iam so appreciative of my all on 6 treatment. It makes me emotional thinking of the truly caring, friendly team Dr. Urzola and staff has provided me with a long term solution that is beyond dollars and the treatment offered by dentists in the US. Sidenote: Upon arriving for my first appointment a patient of Dr. Urzola approached me, showed me his teeth and bragged about what a positive experience he had. (I am one of those guys too). I Had a question after I got home and called their office, Dr. Urzola personally answered my call and had the answer immediately. Tony Butler
I was just in Costs Rica this past December for dental work with Urzola dentistry. Dr. Urzola and his entire staff are very accommodating, professional, and sincerely caring. I was referred to Doctor Urzola by a family friend. He was so pleased and enthusiastic with his experience that I decided to check into it. I am so happy that I did so. Now, I too am happy to refer anyone who has any…
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questions. The ease of the entire process made it enjoyable, It was only a 2.5 hour flight from Southwest Florida to Costa Rica. The convenience was priceless. They set up everything from the hotel and airport pick ups, transportation to and from the clinic, as well as suggesting sightseeing and excursions. I had implants done after losing a bridge. The surgery took 30 minutes and there was very little pain or discomfort pre and post surgically. Everything is top notch and current technology. Dr. Urzola is very experienced and knowledgeable as you can see from his vitae. The best part is the price point of all procedures…what would have cost me $30.000 in the United States was a small fraction at $6000! So there you go! I saved approximately $24,000 and had a fabulous vacation too! I highly recommend you to consider this incredible option for your dental needs. Thanks to Dr. Urzola and his staff I now smile with confidence again! I will see you all again in May 2024! P.S. Frank Biden (President Biden’s younger brother) is their current patient…this may either convince you or, at the very least, inform you of the caliber of this dental practice.
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Dearest Stephanie, Dr. Esteban Urzola and our Urzola Dentistry family wish to thank you for entrusting us with your pivotal transformation and know that your connection with our team and with Costa Rica will endure throughout your entire lifetime. Onward and upward!
Dr. Urzola and his staff are the best. I came from California. Dr. Urzola spoke with me on the phone before, explained every detail and answered every question. He had someone pick me up at the airport. His staff is warm, kind and knowledgable. I had six implants, a bridge, veneers and more. I recommend more than highly. You will feel welcome, comfortable and leave with perfect teeth.
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Dearest Simma, Dr. Esteban Urzola and our Urzola Dentistry family wish to thank you for entrusting us with your pivotal transformation and know that your connection with our team and with Costa Rica will endure throughout your entire lifetime. Onward and upward!
Caring and professional practice, latest technology, clean an English-speaking staff I have recommended Dr. Urzola too many friends and family. My husband got a full mouth restoration. We were met at the airport provided transportation to and from the dentist office.
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Dearest Avis, Dr. Esteban Urzola and our Urzola Dentistry family wish to thank you for your love, care and support for Alton and know that your connection with our team and with Costa Rica will endure throughout your entire lifetime. Onward and upward!
Was very impressed with Dr. Urzola and his staff. The were very professional and had a good command of English so I could understand what their plan was to fix my dental problems. I received way more attention from Dr Urzola than from any dentist in the United States. Dr. Urzola understood that I was on a budget and also made sure I received quality material so that these "new teeth" will last for…
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decades. I loved how quickly and efficiently everything was done. Dr. Urzola made sure I was pleased with the finished product before I departed for the USA. Thank you Dr. Urzola!!! On the logistics of the trip their staff helped also with me making good choices on where to stay. I stayed at the Hotel Christina where their staff could speak a little English, was within walking distance to the dental office, was in a safe neighborhood, and had Netflix for entertainment as most of the stations were in Spanish. Urzola's staff also offered me a ride to and from the airport since the driving can be pretty hectic at times. Again, very pleased with the process and save thousands of dollars.
We’re from Atlanta Ga and have been coming to Dr Urzola for the last couple of years and always a great experience. He always does great work and has a great staff! We’ve had several friends go and are pleased as well
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Dearest Michelle, Dr. Esteban Urzola and our Urzola Dentistry family wish to thank you for entrusting us with your pivotal transformation and know that your connection with our team and with Costa Rica will endure throughout your entire lifetime. Onward and upward!
I was so anxious about leaving the country to get implants, but the cost was 25% of what my dentist wanted to charge me in the states. I did my research and couldn't have been happier. The entire staff was amazing and made me feel comfortable. I love my implants. I got full implants top and bottom and couldn't be happier. I would recommend Dr. Urzola to anyone needing any dental procedure. And the…
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bonus was a beautiful vacation in Costa Rica.
I first heard about Dr. Urzola by a random person in Tamarindo so I did some research and found that he has good reviews. I contacted Urzola's office and got very quick responses and quickly noticed that they seem to be very organized. That kind of organization lets me feel a bit more at-ease. I had already gotten a couple quotes from other implant places in the US so I was aware of US prices…
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es and being quoted 1/3 what the US price is for the dental work made it a top contender. Shortly thereafter I talked with Dr. Urzola personally about my personal case and my existing implants and he really made me feel at ease. I flew to San Jose, CR late February and spent a week there. They put me under with anesthesia and it was an excellent choice. It's a general anesthesia but not as deep as going in for a surgery. I had no issues with coming out of the anesthesia which was amazing because I have a history of not remembering where I am or having a difficult time coming out of anesthesia. It was a fantastic experience. I had them do full upper and lower implants which meant removing all my existing teeth but leaving in place my current implant posts so they could be reused into the overall mouth reconstruction. After removing my teeth they made me the temporary set which is essentially a type of dentures that is not removable. I left there with TEETH. Going in I had one tooth on the top of my mouth and I left with teeth! So amazing! My mouth surprisingly didn't hurt so much the first week. Granted, I was on pain killers but I expected more pain. One thing I found really interesting is that Dr. Urzola stitched my gums together after placing some implants under the gums and that seemed to *really* help with healing and keeping food and bacteria out of the sockets. I went back 2 weeks ago and got the finals and WOW! Let me tell you their zirconia finals are GORGEOUS. Seriously terrific! I'll be honest, my second trip hurt more than the first because they had to open up the gums to get to the implants placed under the gums and those hurt because of inflammation when they tighten the implants down to it. It's to be expected and I had them put them on without anesthesia so that I wouldn't be bothered with numb lips. Basically, I didn't have to hurt if I wasn't being vain but I really wanted to see my smile with lips that moved freely. I'm glad I did it this way because it allowed me to feel really comfortable with the fit and really lowered my anxiety even if it hurt (A LOT). If you don't like pain... just have them numb the gums and you'll be far better off. They offered several times... I just turned it down. I did get to see the lab while I was there and I'm really impressed. It really is right next door to their office and the lab is outfitted with everything needed to do the zirconia including the initial blank cutting and the baking of the teeth at 938 degrees F. It was really great being able to see the lab, especially because I'm into 3D printing and I understand how the tooling the lab has works. The whole staff at Urzola Dentistry is fantastic and I'd be very happy to share before and after pics with anyone that wants to see them. Send me a message and I'll send you the pics. Kevin
For very professional and considerate for your well-being. Highly recommend. Definitely be coming back to them again
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