I am thinking about getting treatment overseas. Is this a good idea?

Before embarking on a trip abroad for dental treatment there are a number of factors to consider.
It is important to do your research and familiarise yourself with the process in the country you are looking at having the treatment, as well as speaking about it with your dentist here first. The things you need to think about are:
Complications
Many people who are going abroad are wanting more advanced (higher cost) procedures which are more likely to result in complications. No matter how skilled the clinician, there is always a risk of treatment failure. If complications do arise once you are home, it will not always be easy to return to the clinic which provided the treatment, especially if there is an infection. Your insurance may not cover the travel costs involved in returning to the clinic, especially if you wish to return with a partner or friend. 
Fine-tuning
Procedures such as crowns, bridges, veneers and implants are not easily carried out rapidly. Expertis...