Dentistry in Thailand

[Guest LastSamurai]

I've been told that dental treatment in Thailand is of high standard and relatively inexpensive. In Japan, fees are so exhorbitant. Though I have insurance in Japan that will cover 70% of costs, I'm wondering if it might be still cheaper to have dental work done in Pattaya, even without any insurance coverage.

 

OK, I suspect there aren't too many dentists on this board. Even if there were, without an examination, it is baffling to ask for an estimate of costs. So, let me "self-diagnose." I'm convinced that what I require is full extraction of all remaining teeth (too many gaps for implants or bridges to work ) and installation of dentures which, preferably, resemble natural teeth of a 60 year old male, rather than something recognizably artificial at a distance of 6 metres.

 

Does anyone have Thai experience with this sort of dental procedure? Can you give me a probable cost estimate? (Of course, I will negotiate this with the dentist prior to undergoing treatment.) Do you think this treatment can be completed in the span of a 20 day soujourn? (I assume Pattay dentists with a farang clientelle do not have long waiting lists.)

 

Thank you.

[Guest fountainhall]

Yes, it is of a high standard - and yes, it is relatively inexpensive. I can't estimate your specific requirements, but I can tell you that for crowns, bridgework etc. you're far better off having them done here. I should know - I've had most of my teeth fixed here!

[Guest lvdkeyes]

My bf had 2 teeth extracted and 3 treatments for gingivitis and cleaning for a total of 6300 baht or about $180 USD. This should give you a basis of comparison.

[Guest fountainhall]

As another guide, crowns should now be between around Bt. 10,000 and Bt. 15,000 (US$285 - US$425) in Bangkok depending on quality - probably cheaper in Pattaya. Check the internet because some clinics and hospitals post their prices.