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To see a dentist during your visit to Brazil, send your dates and photos before the trip, book the in-person assessment for the first days, organise sessions around your calendar and leave a margin before your flight home. What fits depends on the treatment and is only defined at the exam; healing and implant integration cannot be shortened. Before leaving, ask for written instructions and a treatment summary. Dr. Cléo Salustiano's office (CRO-SP 170844), in Mooca, is open every day from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., including Sundays and holidays.
Short answer: to have dental treatment during a visit to Brazil, start before you travel: send your dates and photos of your smile for initial guidance, book the in-person assessment for the first days of your stay and have the sessions organised around your calendar. What fits in the visit depends on the treatment and is only defined after the exam; some procedures have healing times that cannot be shortened. In Mooca, Dr. Cléo Salustiano's office (CRO-SP 170844) is open every day from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., including Sundays and holidays, which helps fit appointments around the rest of your trip.
Many people use a holiday with family to look after their teeth: a check-up, replacing old fillings, solving a nagging problem or planning cosmetic treatment. The challenge is the short time and the follow-up once you are back home. This guide shows how to organise each phase. The service overview is on dental care for Brazilians living abroad.
This content is for information only, does not replace an examination and follows CFO/CRO rules: no prices, no guaranteed timelines and no promised results.
This article comes from Dr. Cléo Salustiano's dental office in Mooca, São Paulo (care in English, Portuguese and Spanish). See the general dentistry page to learn how the treatment is done here and book your assessment.
Step by step
- Write as soon as you know your dates. On WhatsApp +55 (11) 97409-7834, tell us when you arrive and leave and what you would like. The earlier, the easier it is to hold times during your visit, especially in holiday seasons.
- Send photos for initial guidance. Photos of your smile from the front and both sides, or of the tooth that bothers you, allow initial guidance. It does not replace the exam, but helps you see whether your goal is likely to fit the time available.
- Gather exams and reports from home. Recent X-rays, scans and reports from your dentist abroad help with planning and may avoid repeated exams. Send them by message or bring them.
- Book the assessment for the first days. The in-person assessment confirms the plan. Doing it early leaves the following days free for sessions and any adjustments.
- Leave a margin before your flight home. Avoid packing procedures into the last day. Ask the dentist what interval they recommend between the last appointment and travelling, especially after surgical procedures.
- Agree on follow-up before you leave. At the final appointment, ask for written instructions, a summary of what was done and how to stay in touch. Define what is left for the next visit, if any steps are pending.
What usually fits a short visit and what depends on time
It depends on the treatment and your case. There is no standard timeline. Check-ups, cleanings, small fillings and some cosmetic adjustments usually need few appointments. Multi-step treatments, such as extensive rehabilitation, may be split across visits. And some biological times cannot be shortened: healing after an extraction and an implant bonding to the bone, for example. None of these timelines is promised before the assessment.
Veneers. Composite veneers are built directly on the tooth, and the number of sessions depends on how many teeth are involved and the preparation needed. Porcelain veneers go through a lab, which adds steps. Before any cosmetic work, gums and cavities must be under control; see oral health before cosmetic dentistry.
Implants and prostheses. An implant has a surgical phase and a prosthetic phase separated by months of bone integration, so it is usually planned over more than one trip. The first trip may cover the exam and planning; the rest is organised around your return to Brazil. See dental implants.
Aligners. Treatment with aligners and braces requires regular check-ins over months. For people living abroad this must be discussed openly at the assessment, because how often you need to come back and what can be followed remotely vary from case to case.
A written plan. Ask for the plan with the steps, number of appointments, interval between them and what is left for later. That is what lets you organise your trip with confidence. More in how a treatment plan works.
| Phase | What to do | What to bring or ask for |
|---|---|---|
| Before the trip | Send dates, photos and your goals on WhatsApp | Recent exams and reports from your dentist abroad |
| First days | In-person assessment and plan confirmation | Photo ID and list of medicines |
| During the visit | Sessions organised within your available time | A margin of days before your flight home |
| Before you leave | Final appointment and instructions | Written instructions and a summary of what was done |
| After you return | Messages and photos; local dentist if an exam is needed | Details of materials used, if there are prostheses or implants |
Follow-up after you return and what to do if a problem appears
Remote contact. Once you are back, you can send photos and questions on WhatsApp. Remote guidance helps decide whether something can wait for your next visit, but it does not replace an exam: if the problem needs to be seen, go to a dentist where you live.
Take your records with you. Patients have the right to information about their own treatment. Ask for a summary of what was done and, if there are implants or prostheses, details of the materials used. This makes it easier for a dentist abroad to step in if needed.
Emergencies. If something happens while you are in São Paulo, the office is open every day until 10 p.m.; see emergency dentist in Mooca. If it happens after you return, with severe pain, swelling or bleeding, seek local care without waiting and let the office know so follow-up can be aligned.
Maintenance on future trips. Check-ups and maintenance can be combined with your trips to Brazil, as long as the interval suits what your case needs.
Where we are. Rua Hipódromo, 1141, Mooca, São Paulo, about a 6 to 7-minute walk from Bresser-Mooca metro station (Line 3-Red). Private care by appointment in Portuguese, English and Spanish, useful when a spouse or children do not speak Portuguese. If a family member is a foreign visitor, see dental care for foreigners in São Paulo.
Can I start planning before I arrive in Brazil?
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Yes. On WhatsApp you send your dates and photos of your smile and receive initial guidance. The final plan is only made at the in-person assessment.
How many days do I need to stay in São Paulo for treatment?
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It depends on the treatment and your case. This is defined during planning, based on your available dates, and explained before you decide. There is no standard timeline.
Can I get veneers in a single visit?
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It depends on the number of teeth, the material and the preparation needed. Composite veneers usually have fewer steps than porcelain ones, which go through a lab. The assessment defines what fits your stay.
Can I get an implant during a holiday?
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An implant has phases separated by months of bone integration, so it is usually planned over more than one visit to Brazil. The schedule is discussed at the assessment.
What should I bring to the first appointment?
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A photo ID, a list of medicines and allergies and, if you have them, X-rays, scans or reports from your dentist abroad.
What if I have a problem after I go back?
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Message us on WhatsApp with photos for guidance. If an exam is needed, or with severe pain, swelling or bleeding, see a dentist where you live without waiting.
Is the office open in the evenings and at weekends?
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Yes. Appointments run every day from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., including Sundays and holidays, always by appointment.
