Health

You’ve received the quote from your US dentist for All-on-4 implants, and your stomach dropped. A $30,000, $40,000, or even $50,000+ price tag feels less like a medical plan and […]

This is, without a doubt, the most frequently asked—and most critical—healthcare question from prospective North American retirees. The answer is simple, non-negotiable, and understanding it can save you from a […]

If you are doing deep research on dental implants, you may have come across the “3/2 rule.” It’s a technical term, and the information online can be confusing. As it’s […]

For the expat who has weighed the options and decided on the speed, quality, and flexibility of the private system, the next step is choosing a provider. This is a […]

The All-on-4 dental implant system is a revolutionary, life-changing procedure. It offers a permanent, fixed solution for people who have lost all or most of their teeth. But like any […]

Once you’ve decided to move, the health insurance question becomes paramount. This is especially true as Ecuador has laws mandating that residents carry some form of coverage. For most expats, […]

The term “dental work” can cover everything from a $150 cleaning to a $50,000 full-mouth restoration. So, when searching for the “cheapest dental work in the world,” the answer depends […]

One of the most profound and liberating shifts for North Americans moving to Ecuador is in healthcare financing. The costs in the private system are so remarkably low that many […]

The phrase “dental tourism” can sound complicated and abstract. What does the journey actually look like, day by day? The “best” dental tourism isn’t just a procedure; it’s a seamless, curated, and […]

If the IESS (public) system is a story of frustrating compromises, the private healthcare system is the “good news” article. This is the system that expats are actually talking about when they […]

The search for affordable dental implants is a global one. When a single implant in the United States can cost between $3,000 and $5,000 , it’s understandable why patients are […]

On paper, the Instituto Ecuatoriano de Seguridad Social (IESS) sounds like a healthcare dream, especially for a North American retiree. For a monthly “buy-in” premium of less than $95 for a couple, […]

You’ve seen the advertisements online: a full, permanent new smile with All-on-4 implants for $4,000, $5,000, or even less. When US dentists are quoting you $20,000 or more for the same procedure , […]

For the prospective North American expat, researching Ecuador’s healthcare system can feel like an exercise in contradictions. On one hand, you’ll see international rankings that are, frankly, mediocre. The 2025 […]