Last fact-checked: 20 July 2021

Travelling abroad for dental care to countries like Spain can make perfect sense if you’re struggling to find a dentist back home and want to make some decent savings at the same time.

Keep on top of your oral health in the Murcia Region of Spain with dental fillings or other important restorative and preventative treatments.

Last fact-checked: 20 July 2021

Travelling abroad for dental care to countries like Spain can make perfect sense if you’re struggling to find a dentist back home and want to make some decent savings at the same time.

Keep on top of your oral health in the Murcia Region of Spain with dental fillings or other important restorative and preventative treatments.

When bacteria enter a tooth, it can become infected, leading to root canal or eventual tooth loss, among other more serious issues. This is why it’s so important not to put those fillings off, nor is it a good idea to avoid getting regular check-ups where dentists can easily diagnose small issues and often treat them on the spot.

Think of it as peace of mind… without the hefty bill at the end.

What Type of Fillings Are Available in Murcia?

Our partner dentists use the same high-quality materials and techniques for fillings; however, it is less common nowadays for patients to have gold fillings. So, if bling is your thing, you might need to make a special request in advance.

Fillings are typically made from:

Dental amalgam

Zirconia

Precious metals

Composite

Ceramic

Find out more about receiving fillings as a dental tourist in Spain.

Depending on your particular circumstances, your appointment in Spain may involve:

• A full examination and consultation.

• A full mouth clean with scaling/polishing to remove tartar.

• X-rays to determine the extent of the decay.

• Removal of the decay from the tooth under local anaesthetic.

• Insertion of the filling material which quickly hardens, before being filed down.

In Murcia, you can expect to pay just EUR 50 for a composite filling. That works out to be around GBP 45 (for one tooth surface).

Prices are estimated at the time of writing; clinics may offer different brands, which are subject to change.

If you’re looking to maximise your savings in Spain, our fillings dentists in Spain also offer a range of other services costing between 50% and 70% less than back home:

Dental veneers

Professional cleaning, polishing and scaling

Laser teeth whitening

Dental crowns

Bonding

Inlays/onlays

Sealants

Dental bridges

Diagnostic tests, such as CT scanning

Nightguards

The historic city is packed full of eclectic architecture dating back hundreds of years, with interesting walking tours taking you to some of the most iconic buildings and areas, such as Plaza Cardenal Belluga, the magnificent Cathedral de Santa Maria and Romea Theatre.

Best explored at a leisurely pace, this is a destination where you won’t exactly feel guilty about taking a long afternoon nap (or siesta)... waking up just in time to see the city really come to life as the locals start to fill countless tapas and wine bars across the city.

As well as the provincial capital, the region is home to a number of other worthwhile coastal destinations, such as the popular port city of Cartagena and its Roman ruins; the charming fishing village of San Pedro del Pinatar; and Los Alcázares, which boasts miles of almost deserted sand.

How Do I Get to Murcia? Can I Fly?

Patients can fly directly to Murcia from across Europe and the UK; another option is to fly into nearby Alicante (as this airport receives more daily flights), and catch a bus, train or taxi from there (approximately one hour).

Cities in the UK that currently offer direct flights to Murcia are:

• London (Gatwick)

• Birmingham

• Bristol

• Manchester

• Glasgow

The average flight time is 2.5 hours.

How Much Do Flights to Murcia Cost?

At the time of writing, flight prices published on comparison sites Skyscanner and Kayak are between EUR 100–150 (London to Murcia return).

Where to Stay in Murcia?

The city center of Murcia is dotted with affordable boutique hotels costing around EUR 50–80 per night.

As with any major Spanish city, cheaper single rooms from as little as EUR 20 are available, while at the other end of the spectrum, five-star resorts can cost upwards of EUR 300 or EUR 400 per night.

For more a beach holiday, consider staying in one of Murcia’s top coastal cities, towns or villages, such as:

• Cartagena

• Águilas

• San Pedro del Pinatar

• Santiago de la Ribera

• Mazarrón

• Cabo de Palos

• Los Alcázares

What Else Is There to Do in Murcia?

Top things to see listed on TripAdvisor (Murcia) are given below:

• Plaza Cardenal Belluga

• Santa Clara Monastery & Museum

• Carrascoy and El Valle Regional Park

• Cathedral de Santa Maria

• Romea Theatre

• Santuario Ntra. Sra. de la Fuensanta

• Real Casino de Murcia

Take a look through our verified clinic listings in Murcia for fillings; compare prices, see photos, read patient reviews, and once ready, book your free appointment through our site, with no credit card details needed.

You can also arrange your trip to Spain for dental care via our Customer Care page here.

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