Inspire Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Thailand Tales – a trip to the dentist This blog has been provided by Stephen Terry BLOG for Inspire. One pesky molar that I’ve had filled several times, started to play up real bad a week ago. Frankly, there’s not much of the tooth left, and for awhile I was contemplating extraction, along with suicidal tendencies (alright, I can be a drama queen). Then it started to settle down with liberal use of Sensodyne toothpaste. It didn’t go away, and I couldn’t bite on it. So my honey arranged an appointment at short notice, Friday at 9:30. One hour’s drive away. Also, a good opportunity to top up my grocery cupboard (a large blue plastic box on the floor in my kitchen) at TESCO – yep, they’re everywhere. 9:25. ‘Take a seat,’ said the dentist’s wife, receptionist, pre-examiner, assistant, pharmacist, cashier, and child-minder. Busy woman. Modern surgery, clean toilet, comfortable sofas, large screen TV with English films, magazines dated 2005, and one other woman waiting. Then the door-bell rang – a matchstick man entered and sat down. 9:50. I heard drilling from the surgery. Let me explain. There is one dentist – he must be in his fifties – and he accommodates two patients at a time. The surgery room is split – one patient has an injection, and while it is taking effect, he can adminster another. You get the picture; maximise time, maximise earnings. Busy man. And rich. 10.00. The door-bell wakes me up from a snooze. A man with his young daughter enter and he converses with the woman who has returned to her reception duties. I get the gist that his daughter has a toothache. Full story: http://www.inspirepattaya.com/lifestyle/thailand-tales-trip-dentist/ -- © Copyright Inspire Pattaya 2017-12-10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko kok prong Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Jeez this guy wants to grow a pair ,what's wrong with a bowie knife and rusty pliers,then swill out your mouth with whisky,good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smotherb Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Dentists or doctors, always get a woman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 9 minutes ago, smotherb said: Dentists or doctors, always get a woman. I have a male dentist and he is terrific... though not the new car smell you like so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonray Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 21 minutes ago, kenk24 said: I have a male dentist and he is terrific... Ok we get that but how is his dental work. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiSePuede419 Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 My Thai dentist told me my teeth didn't need cleaning and I didn't need x-rays. That would never happen in America, as they want to run up the tab, ka-ching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tryasimight Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Had a wisdom tooth extracted recently. All up 500 baht including anaesthetic and obligatory paracetamol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 1 hour ago, tonray said: Ok we get that but how is his dental work. ? He does dental work too? I didn't know that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gandalf12 Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 6 hours ago, Inspire said: "So my honey arranged an appointment at short notice, Friday at 9:30." What the h**l is a "my honey"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 2 hours ago, SiSePuede419 said: My Thai dentist told me my teeth didn't need cleaning and I didn't need x-rays. That would never happen in America, as they want to run up the tab, ka-ching. Soon after I arrived in Thailand I went to see a dentist in northern Bangkok and he told me I needed three teeth extracted. I didn't believe that and deferred. The pain I had proved to be temporary and I've still got all my teeth. All he wanted was my money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuaBS Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 I haven't been to the dentist in 11 years . That drilling sound and that smell >> torture ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactus99 Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Been to the BIDC in Bangkok several times for dental issues. Clean, modern, organized & reasonably priced. Recommended! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonray Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 26 minutes ago, BuaBS said: I haven't been to the dentist in 11 years . That drilling sound and that smell >> torture ! Are you sure you're not confusing it with some dodgy place in Nana plaza ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonray Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 25 minutes ago, Cactus99 said: Been to the BIDC in Bangkok several times for dental issues. Clean, modern, organized & reasonably priced. Recommended! Agree 100 % Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreasyFingers Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Went to a dentist in Lomsak last week to replace a veneer. Did a good job, fixed the next tooth that was chipped as well for 800 baht. For the same work in Samui 1500 baht, Darwin Australia 7000 baht. Country life is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smotherb Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 6 hours ago, kenk24 said: I have a male dentist and he is terrific... though not the new car smell you like so much. I wouldn't try to smell a male, dentist or not, but up to you if you do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrPhibes Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 For exam, cleaning, and a filling, can't ask for more for the small price here in CM at the Dental Hospital. However, for a crown at the DH in CM, they wanted actually more than what I can get it done in the US. Was kinda strange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samsensam Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 8 hours ago, smotherb said: Dentists or doctors, always get a woman. had excellent male and female doctors and dentists, for a decent hair cut a guy every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smotherb Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 1 hour ago, samsensam said: had excellent male and female doctors and dentists, for a decent hair cut a guy every time. Haven't had a haircut from a male in 40 years; see no reason to. I have gone to the same barber shop for ten years now, on my third barber, all women. I go every week or so, for haircut, braiding, beard-trim, shave, manicure, pedicure, massage and usually a gin bloody Mary or gin salty dog or three; in an air-conditioned private room. Very pleased with the service. No need to get my hair washed, I wash it daily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieAus Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 8 hours ago, smotherb said: Haven't had a haircut from a male in 40 years; see no reason to. I have gone to the same barber shop for ten years now, on my third barber, all women. I go every week or so, for haircut, braiding, beard-trim, shave, manicure, pedicure, massage and usually a gin bloody Mary or gin salty dog or three; in an air-conditioned private room. Very pleased with the service. No need to get my hair washed, I wash it daily. I have received excellent treatment from the local dental clinic I attend here in the North, the place is spotless and the equipment very modern. I have had root canal therapy and recently a crown fitted, the standard is as good as anything I ever received in Sydney. The only difference is that the cost is substantially cheaper and the dentists are mainly females, very efficient and attractive though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieAus Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 8 hours ago, smotherb said: Haven't had a haircut from a male in 40 years; see no reason to. I have gone to the same barber shop for ten years now, on my third barber, all women. I go every week or so, for haircut, braiding, beard-trim, shave, manicure, pedicure, massage and usually a gin bloody Mary or gin salty dog or three; in an air-conditioned private room. Very pleased with the service. No need to get my hair washed, I wash it daily. I agree I only have my hair cut by a female here, the men are ok if you want the standard Thai razor job haircut, not for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denby45 Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 On 12/10/2017 at 9:59 AM, marko kok prong said: Jeez this guy wants to grow a pair ,what's wrong with a bowie knife and rusty pliers,then swill out your mouth with whisky,good to go. whisky????? Noooooo Detol and a wire brush does the trick. Den Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denby45 Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Went to the dentist last week. He told me my teeth are fine but my gums have to come out. Den Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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