Reviews of Goodness Dental Costa Rica.

looks great. The office was very clean, and all of the staff were very professional. I highly recommend this dental clinic. Costa Rica is a great place to vacation and have dental work done at a much lower cost than in the U.S. I stayed at the Vista Canyon Inn, which was one of the places recommended by the dental clinic. It was a wonderful place to stay. The place is small, has beautiful canyon views, and the staff is so welcoming. The breakfasts are so good. The staff helped us with booking tours and the tour busses picked us up at the hotel. I would not change a thing about my dental vacation in Costa Rica.

worth making the trip. We even took a vacation to the Arenal Volcano before hand. We met several fellow implant patients at the hotel from the US and Canada and made fast friends! I am hopeful you will have a great experience and save a TON of money in the process. Good Luck :)

he quality of work was poor and that he would require a full correction by another provider to repair the damage that was done. This caused him unnecessary pain, stress, and created an additional financial burden for our family. When we attempted to resolve the issue directly, communication was inconsistent and no meaningful solution was offered. We were left without support, accountability, or a plan to fix what had happened. As a result, I disputed the charge with my credit card company. The dispute was reviewed and approved, and the payment was successfully reimbursed due to services not rendered and services not as promised. In addition to our experience I am in communication with several others that are in worse situations than we were. I would strongly caution others to thoroughly research and consider alternative providers before trusting this business. Our experience was painful, disappointing, and avoidable. If you’re considering this business please reach out to me directly and I’m happy to share the details. EDIT: The bank has closed our refund request as of 02/01/2025 and have given us our money back. The response from Goodness dental shows exactly how you are treated when you say that something is wrong. They downplay your pain, dismiss your concerns and when they are met with pushback they beg you to come back and call it “warranty work.” There is nothing warranty about placing crowns incorrectly it’s poor workmanship and should be handled with care. You can see the flood of positive reviews from people following our review but I have been in contact with 5 people since we left that are all experiencing similar or worse issues than my partner did. Please feel free to reach out to me and I’ll help you sort this out. Rely on positive reviews at your own risk to base your decision off of. Unfortunately they are not accurate or reflective of current results from actual patients. **********************************************

matching to make sure everything felt right. The team’s professionalism and warmth are top-notch. That said, my experience wasn’t completely seamless, and I think it’s helpful for future patients to understand both the strengths of this clinic and some realities of the process. My initial plan was to complete the work in two visits, as is typical for implants. During my first visit, I received a retainer for the healing phase. At the trial appointment the day before final fitting, everything looked fine. However, on the final fit day, the retainer I received was very different from the test version. It covered more than half of my natural teeth with gum-colored plastic, making my teeth appear extremely small. I was told at that point that no adjustments were possible. Because the retainer was not usable, I requested to stay an additional week so a new one could be made. The clinic kindly accommodated this at no extra dental cost, but I did incur an extra week of lodging, flight changes, and missed work. The second retainer turned out perfect, better than the teeth I had replaced, and it showed me how capable the team truly is when everything goes as planned. About three months after receiving my implants, I noticed redness around one implant. A local dentist recommended I return to Goodness Dental to address what looked like an infection. The clinic quickly scheduled me within a week and replaced the implant at no dental charge. While I believe this kind of complication can happen anywhere and wasn’t necessarily their fault, it did require an unexpected second trip to Costa Rica, with added travel, accommodations, and time away from work. On my third and final visit, everything went very smoothly. The team handled scheduling and accommodations seamlessly, and they took great care in delivering a natural, aesthetic result that matched exactly what I had hoped for. In the end, I am extremely pleased with my teeth. The quality of the final work is excellent, and the cost is far more reasonable than what I would have paid in NYC. For me, the result was worth the extra time and effort. I would absolutely recommend Goodness Dental for their skill, kindness, and value. I would just encourage future patients to plan for the possibility that the process may take longer than expected and to budget time and flexibility for potential adjustments along the way.

r to finish the work and they welcomed me back with open arms. If you're thinking about international dentistry I highly recommend this location.

and appearance—and the results exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend this practice to anyone considering dental implants or complex dental treatment.

and settled in until my appointment the next day, at the clinic. At my appointment, they took X-rays and I had my second consultation where the doctor made a diagnosis to extract the tooth and put in an implant. After this meeting, I had time to grab a bite and walk around the area. The next day was my procedure where they removed my tooth and placed an implant! No pain!! No swelling!! Nothing but relief!! GOODNESS DENTAL staff, from the start, has been Professional and caring!! They did an excellent job and I will be going back again in a few months to get the crown placed in! I highly recommend GOODNESS DENTAL!! Earlier, I mentioned my last name is “GOODNESS”…. As I was sitting in the lobby, talking with other patients who were also happy with their treatment at GOODNESS DENTAL, a lady asked my name - I told her what my name was and she said -“ Ohhhh you must get preferential treatment because you’re a “Goodness”!” I chuckled a little and replied - “Actually, everyone gets the same Exceptional service!” Goodness knows!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

al that it was just part of recovery, but it kept getting worse. Eventually, I went to a licensed dentist in South Carolina because I needed answers. What that dentist found was devastating. There was ongoing decay, improperly seated crowns, teeth that did not touch causing food to pack between them, and areas of active decay beneath work that was supposed to be complete. I was experiencing sharp, shooting pain when chewing. These findings were confirmed through examination and X-rays. Hearing that was crushing. I had already gone through the procedure, the travel, the expense, and the hope that this chapter was behind me. Instead, I was told I would need corrective work to fix what had been done. This was not routine post-treatment sensitivity. It was real damage that required real correction. Returning internationally for warranty work was not realistic for me. I have dependent children who rely on me, and I could not leave them again or absorb the cost of more travel. More importantly, another dentist confirmed that the work itself had failed to resolve the problems and had created new ones. When I raised these concerns, I expected to be heard. I expected compassion. Instead, my experience was minimized and dismissed. My partner paid for the services and only disputed the charge after it became clear that no meaningful solution or accountability would be offered. The credit card company reviewed the documentation and agreed that the services were not rendered as promised, approving the reimbursement. I am sharing this because no one should feel unheard or belittled when they are in pain and asking for help. Dental work is not cosmetic for everyone. It affects how you eat, how you sleep, how you function, and how you show up for your family. This is my experience, and this is what happened to me. I hope it helps someone else ask harder questions, seek second opinions, and protect themselves.

stress-free. My dentist took the time to explain every step of the process in a way that was easy to understand. The gentle touch, attention to detail & reassuring words turned what could've been a nerve-wracking appointment into an uplifting & even inspiring experience. The clinic's modern equipment & meticulous cleanliness gave me complete confidence in the quality of care I was receiving. But what truly stood out was the way they treated me as a person, not just a patient. I left with more than just a beautiful smile; I left with a renewed sense of motivation to prioritize my health. Thank you Goodness Dental!

like a TRILLION dollars. I feel so BLESSED to have found Goodness Dental..If you don't come to Goodness Dental in Costa Rica you should never smile next to me ...you will be so jealous...GOODNESS DENTAL works together out of the GOODNESS of their hearts.....