North Pacific Dental
North Pacific Dental
4.8 | 25 verified patient reviews
Dentistry, Dental Implants, Whitening Center.
- Bone Graftfrom US$600
- CEREC Dental Restorationsfrom US$425
- Dental Bridgesfrom US$990
- 3-Unit Bridgefrom US$990
- All on 4from US$14500
- Dental Checkup
- Dental Crownsfrom US$295
- Porcelain Crownfrom US$425
- Zirconia Crownfrom US$425
08.01.2016 - Del Verified userThe results are meticulous and fantastic
I couldn’t be happier!Dr. Diego is a bright young Doctor meticulous in his work, who speaks excellent English and does everything in his power to make the experience hassle free. He arraigned transportation from the airport, and to and from each visit. Talk about making it easy.My work was porcelain crowns on my six upper front teeth, and five upper implants. Monday: Transport to Santa Cruz for a CAT scan, two hundred bucks. Try that in the US. On to the office where Dr. Diego reviewed the CAT scan, examined the teeth, and came up with a treatment plan to which I eagerly agreed. I would note that on one side of my upper, I have only one remaining molar (for now). My US Dentist wanted to pull that tooth and put in an implant. Dr. Diego pointed out that the jaw on that side would be able to collapse in the six month before the implants were crowned. Good catch doctor.Tuesday: Dr. Diego prepared my upper front teeth for crowns, made impressions, and fitted temporaries. The guy is a wizard with the needle, even the palate shot didn’t hurt. I asked why he was being so meticulous with the forming of my teeth. He pointed out that the upper front teeth have to be perfect on the curve, or they look terrible. He certainly did mine right as the results are fantastic.Thursday: Dr. Diego brought in a surgeon for the five implants. Another late thirties doctor with good English that knows what he is doing. A little more than an hour later, I was done. No pain, none, for the first three days, then aspirin level tenderness for two days. Following Wednesday: The new crowns were put on, and I was done for now. You just can’t know what it means to me to be able to smile again.In six months, back to have crowns put on the implants.Cost: Less than half of what my dentist in the US proposed.The experience was a little different than with a dentist in the US. When you call, you reach the doctor. No receptionist, no assistant, just the doctor who has everything he needs within reach. Not bad, just not what we are used to in the US.As to the area, Tamarindo is a beautiful long beach that attracts surfers from all over the world. It is not as cheap as other places in Costa Rica, but the view, and compact little town are worth it. For a beach front hotel, I paid about what I would pay for a regular, in town hotel in the US. It is the food that is a little pricy unless you go to a Soda (Café). The food is great to fantastic either place.Would I do it again with Dr. Diego, in a heartbeat. Back down for the new crowns in six months, and I am so happy, I may have him crown my lower front teeth. Professional office, everything he needed was within reach. As I noted, the doctor took care of everything, and answered himself whenever I called. It is not a bad thing when you reach the doctor directly, instead of going through a receptionist.
We are very happy that your dental experience was successful, we look forward to see you soon,
18.01.2013 - Tom Verified userPrice and treatment were fair and professional
Price and treatment were fair and professional.
18.11.2021 - Frank Burkeen Verified userI would highly recommend it
I had a wisdom tooth pulled at North Pacific Dental.Dr. Diego Vernava performed the procedure and I am very happy. I would highly recommend it.
Thank you sir, we hope to see you again soon.
10.02.2022 - John Gorican Verified userHe fixed my tooth painlessly and professionally
Chipped my front tooth during a vacation in Guanacaste. I contacted Dr. Diego at 10am Wednesday morning and he had me booked in later that day at 2pm. Other dentists I contacted said they couldn’t assess the tooth until the next week. Dr. Diego understood the urgency in my situation and made room for me in his schedule right away and I’m truly thankful.From the moment I walked into Dr.Diego’s office, I felt at ease. He walked me through exactly what was needed and gave his professional advice. He fixed my tooth painlessly and professionally.Since my experience was incredibly seamless and professional, I decided to book Dr.Diego to complete a full crown for me (which I had been delaying on in Canada). I am now revisiting Dr.Diego later this month to complete the rest of my dental work!I absolutely recommend Dr. Diego
21.06.2014 - Charlene Verified userA very pleasant overall experience
3 implants, cleaning, whitening I was very pleased with the dental treatment I received. Treatment was painless and conditions very pleasant. I am a coward when it come to seeing a dentist, but this was an exceptional visit. No pain at all, just a very pleasant overall experience. Very friendly.
15.05.2017 - Edward Verified userHe is a considerate and conscientious dentist
I had many teeth missing from my mouth. I contacted Dr. Diego and provided him a full CT scan of my mouth. He reviewed it and devised a treatment plan to stabilize my mouth and provided a complete estimate of the costs. It was considerably lower than those I had received in the U.S. After reading online about other patients experiences with Dr Diego, I decided to go forward with the recommended procedure. I chose Dr Diego and North Pacific Dental because of the online reviews, the cost of the procedure and the location of the clinic. He is a considerate and conscientious dentist with full experience of implant procedures. His English is very good and his oral surgeon Dr. Alejandro who performed the initial surgery and extraction was very professional. I would recommend Dr Diego without reservation. I would like to give him 5 stars however I am having some difficulty with my bite on the lower left which pinches my cheek a little. The ultimate responsibility to be fully informed lies with the patient. Be sure you understand what Dr Diego is proposing and the possible outcomes from the procedure.
19.06.2017 - Chris Verified userI had a comfortable experience
Diego is a great dentist who understands the need for a patient to know the price of services before you start your treatment. I had a fast, easy , and comfortable experience at NPD.
26.07.2014 - Linda Verified userbut I am very pleased with them
4 implants,6 direct veneers and 5 root tips removed,extractions I highly recommend this office and Dr. Diego! Bonus, he's near the beach!I spent weeks online learning as much as possible about procedures, prices and clinics. That left me totally confused! I met with 2 good clinics in Tamarindo and happy with my choice. I wanted to be on the beach to also have a vacation. Dr Diego worked around My schedule! I had a lot of work done in just 2 appointments. First visit I decided on 6 direct veneers that could be done immediately (plus cheaper) instead of porcelain. Dr. Diego said he would do one tooth to see if I liked it because I was convinced I had to have porcelain, but I am very pleased with them.He gave me a couple beach days then called in his surgeon from San Jose, Dr Alejandro Marin. Within about 2.5 hours, they had done 4 implants, 5 root tips removed,extractions with no pain! He provided transportation back to the condo and told me to rest, but I felt fine. Next day I was back on the beach!So far, so good. I do have to return next year for the crowns and 2 bridges. I saved a lot of money by having all this dental work done in Costa Rica and combined it into a vacation. Why go to the city when Tamarindo has professionals too and you can re-coup on one of the most remarkable beaches I have ever seen?!
Thank you, we are very happy that your dental vacation as a complete success , we hope that you are doing great, have a nice, Dr Diego
26.11.2014 - Kai Verified userPerfect
Perfect.
08.01.2014 - Barb Verified userVery professional and friendly
6 crowns I highly recommend this clinic. Dr Deigo was very professional and friendly. I will be sure to tell all my Canadian friends to come here for all there dental needs. Thanks so much for everything you did. I love my new teeth.Thanks again, Rocky
Thank you for trusting in us, we are very happy and very proud of Rock's new smile
Tamarindo, Royal Palms Plaza # 13, Guanacaste,
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Tamarindo, Royal Palms Plaza # 13, Guanacaste, 4
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Dr Diego Vernava
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Dr Karol Trejos
Dentist
Conservative Dentistry, Special Care Dentistry