Dentists & how long for root canal?

[thecyclist]

You don't need a specialist for root canals. It's a standard procedure that virtually every dentist can do. Standard is 3 sessions over 2 to 3 weeks. All depends on how infected your tooth is. Occasionally 2 sessions, sometimes 4 are needed. Out of around 15 root canals I have undergone, 2 subsequently got either reinfected or more likely the original treatment didn't go deep enough and required a second root treatment, which was more expensive and took months. So might not be a good thing to rush the treatment. Get an x-ray done in Australia and Sent it to the dentist of your choice, and who might be able to tell you whether it can be done in 8 days. 

[kokopelli]

I have used AdenZa Dental in Pattaya. Dr. Tapasit  speaks English like an American as he spent many years there. He has another dentist who does the actual root canal. I recall two days with the specialist and another day with Dr. Tapasit for the fillings. No crown was necessary.  Reasonable prices which I forget just how much.  Highly recommended. If you don't have transportation then use Bolt Taxi which you can download the app. Very inexpensive.

 

http://www.adenzadental.com/

Edited June 11, 2022 by kokopelli

[wn2c]

54 minutes ago, thecyclist said:

You don't need a specialist for root canals. It's a standard procedure that virtually every dentist can do. Standard is 3 sessions over 2 to 3 weeks. All depends on how infected your tooth is. Occasionally 2 sessions, sometimes 4 are needed. Out of around 15 root canals I have undergone, 2 subsequently got either reinfected or more likely the original treatment didn't go deep enough and required a second root treatment, which was more expensive and took months. So might not be a good thing to rush the treatment. Get an x-ray done in Australia and Sent it to the dentist of your choice, and who might be able to tell you whether it can be done in 8 days. 

smart dentists do not do root canals, this is a speciality and so many dentists are too stupid to do it properly, even at the most famous hospital in Pattaya.... So idiot that I had to visit another dentist to fix their stupid work !

 

[wn2c]

9 hours ago, law ling said:

2. Bangkok Hospital Pattaya does boast having specialist dentists and machines for root canals - you could try and ring them.

I will never try them again...

[connda]

13 to 15k THB.  If it's a non-complicated (no infection) its maybe 10 days from the first appointment to the crown. 

[Tropposurfer]

11 hours ago, Onerak said:

Does not Australian universal health care provide dental treatment? Are not dental insurances available in Australia? Just curious. As an Americans, we don't have universal health care so I have no knowledge of how universal health care works. 

Australian Medicare does provide free treatment ... but at bare-bones level.

It also takes a long time to get appointments on the Medicare free system as sadly the free, and once great Medicare system has been deliberately degraded and underfunded for a decade by our Republican government (Liberal Party).

 

Private healthcare (depending on age and coverage levels) does provide immediate availability of treatment with dentist of choice.

 

Like the US Australian dentists are vey expensive (not as expensive but still crazy expensive) if you don't have lots of money or very good high level private healthcare.

A crown can easily $2500 to $4000 in Oz. Cosmetic crowns (as in front teeth for a great smile) easily cost this in Oz.

I've been going to Dr Lily at 'Bangkok Dental Spa' Soi 19 Asok, off Sukhumvit Rd for year and she is a superb dentist.

As to the O/P's questions; 

I would suggest a good week for such work as sometimes days need to be left between work to allow the teeth to settle and to close off the roots after cleaning out the nerves before closing the canals off. If they are back molars then maybe removal and implant is an option - consult with a good dentist about this option.

Remember that to have poorly done root canal work will bring terrible pain, and if not thoroughly done most likely nasty painful abscesses so chose carefully your dentist for such work. Flying so close after such work is a risky business also for producing pain.

 

My honest advice would be to allow longer stay (2 weeks) and go to  Dr Lily in Bangkok (about 2500 baht for door to door limo delivery from Pattaya).

There are nice hotels in the street right near her surgery can be had at about $50 a night) unless you get advice from a known pal in Pattaya about whom they have gone then to go to Lily.

Edited June 11, 2022 by Tropposurfer

[sawadee1947]

First of all you should buy an oral irrigator as Water Pik and use it regulary every day. Mouth wash will do a good Job in addition.

And some experts here will find a specialist (actually every dentist should be able to fix your Problem)☺️

[Lacessit]

IMO 8 days is not enough for a proper root canal treatment, it needs 2 or 3 visits to ensure the nerve is killed and all infection is removed. IIRC, about 12,000 baht.

Forget about implants, a proper one takes about 3 months. The quick ones have a 50% failure rate.

[The Hammer2021]

I have had root canals done in Kuwait,  Saudi,  Portugal, Thailand and UK.

Here dental  services are good and inexpensive compared to UK.

I used to have a lot of faith in BPH but it depends on the individual dentist. 

I use a dentist in Pattaya- very good- saved me a fortune in work that BPH said need doing but didn't. My other Pattaya dentist left town. My friends swear by their dentist.

In your case you need an assessment to determine length  of treatment  and cost.

Then get a second  opinion. 

It's gonna take two weeks minimum I think.

 

[Davejf2017]

Try Pattaya Dentist Clinic on Pattaya Tai they done my root canal and crown which was made same day at their practice in ONE day with 2 visits to their practice.The best in Pattaya.Great price and very good English spoken by the Dentist.Search for them on facebook or google.

[jacko45k]

15 hours ago, thecyclist said:

You don't need a specialist for root canals. It's a standard procedure that virtually every dentist can do.

Given the right equipment.......... ain't got it, can't do them. 

[Tony125]

If you are planning to fly after your tooth extraction, it is best to wait at least 2 days or more before boarding a plane. Why? Because the changes in altitude and air pressure can cause you to have an unpleasant and uncomfortable experience. Not to mention the potential for a dry socket.

 

https://quickdentalanswers.com/flying-after-tooth-extraction-safe/

 

Should plan for longer than 8 days. If your job doesn't want to give you the time off they may have to if haveing surgery. I extended my Thai vacations  I think 3 times having Wisdom teeth extracted just before flying back. US airline wouldn't have me fly right after extraction as they don't want you to bleed out from the additional air pressure. They changed my flites for free since I had a copy of oral surgery done. My supervisor knew what I was doing said to me you are going to be toothles if you keep going there. Told him only pulling the wisdom teeth.

[The Hammer2021]

On 6/11/2022 at 5:58 AM, Onerak said:

Does not Australian universal health care provide dental treatment? Are not dental insurances available in Australia? Just curious. As an Americans, we don't have universal health care so I have no knowledge of how universal health care works. 

It usually does not cover  full dental. Look at a Brit smiling.

[BonMot]

Tooth extraction (root canal gone bad) and post /replacement in Bangkok?? Anyone?

[Yellowtail]

If you will not need a crown after the root canals, eight days is likely enough. 

 

If the teeth are broken or decayed such that you will need crowns, eight days is likely not enough. 

 

While any dentist can likely do a root canal, I would liken this to any tradesman being able to paint trim. 

 

Some root canals are simple, some are not. 

[CLW]

As already mentioned, 8 days is a quite tight, if not impossible, schedule.

I read you are based in Pattaya, but if you are concerned about the cost AND have time, I suggest you the Dental Teaching Hospital / Student-Post-Doc treatment at Chulalongkorn Dental Hospital in BKK.

I have been with them for more than 6 years for 2 root canal extractions and several fillings.

Absolutely satisfied and recommend it

[Yellowtail]

23 minutes ago, CLW said:

As already mentioned, 8 days is a quite tight, if not impossible, schedule.

I read you are based in Pattaya, but if you are concerned about the cost AND have time, I suggest you the Dental Teaching Hospital / Student-Post-Doc treatment at Chulalongkorn Dental Hospital in BKK.

I have been with them for more than 6 years for 2 root canal extractions and several fillings.

Absolutely satisfied and recommend it

What is a root canal extraction? 

[Brahmz]

You will save about 50% getting it done here.

 

However 3-5 visits over a few months are required.

1. Preliminary work
2. Drilling out roots, may take several visits
3. Measure up for crown
4. Making crown and fitting it.

[DavisH]

On 6/11/2022 at 6:55 AM, law ling said:

1. I doubt eight days are enough. In my experience, two or three visits can be needed for the root canal, and then another visit for fitting the crown.

 

2. Bangkok Hospital Pattaya does boast having specialist dentists and machines for root canals - you could try and ring them.

 

3. Good luck.

Yes I recommed staying a month, if possible. Rent cheaply, if you have the time and money available. My root canals have taken a  few visits. You could contact them prior to arrival amd make sure the specialist is available on that day (they often rotate among private/government clinics. Once I got an implant, there is no goign back to root canals (more expensive but the outcome is more predictble (the dentist's words). Especially for molars that take a lot of biting force. 

[whaleboneman]

On 6/10/2022 at 6:47 PM, bbko said:

Root canal specialist?  It's a pretty standard procedure for any dentist with more that 2 years experience. I agree with @scubascuba3, Dr Warin is my go-to guy, but his popularity means a long wait time, maybe stop by and see if he can fit you in. 

8 days will be a tight fit/rushing it.  My last root canal was done over several weeks.

Endodontists are specialists in saving teeth and doing root canals.

[soi3eddie]

Filling, Root Canal, Endodontist, Extraction and Implant. My experience in Thailand and UK.

I am 54 and have a history of grinding teeth at night (worn nightguard for 23+ years). One of my molars LL6 has had some issues for a while. A part chipped off in 2021 and I had a filling at my usual good dentist in Bangkok. Never felt right since but not their fault. A few months later got infection while in UK so took antibiotics, again in Nov 2021 and then again in Feb 2022. Went to see them in March 202 and they x-rayed and said root canal needed with 2 visits 6 weeks apart. As I was coming back to UK delayed treatment. 

Once back in UK went to dentist, was referred to endodontist. Too late for root canal and unlikely succesful anyway. As expected there was a hairline crack down the whole tooth and likely had been for years. Treating the infection simply delayed the inevitable. Was then refered to implant specialist. The x-rays and scan were not good. Tooth was beyond saving. Had it extracted last week and booked for implant consultation in 2 months time. Lesson to me is don't delay treatment and expert advice whether in Thailand or overseas. Costs? £45, £150 and £250 so far. Implant estimate is £2,800 in UK. 

 

[SAFETY FIRST]

On 6/17/2022 at 2:41 PM, Yellowtail said:

What is a root canal extraction? 

A root canal extraction is a failed root canal, which is what will happen to the OP if he tries to have a root canal procedure in 8 days.

 

He will be having the tooth extracted once he's back home in Australia.

 

Save your money, forget about the RC, get the tooth ripped out. 

[BritManToo]

On 6/18/2022 at 3:08 AM, soi3eddie said:

Too late for root canal and unlikely succesful anyway. As expected there was a hairline crack down the whole tooth and likely had been for years. Tr

Had a cracked tooth age 40, dentist said leave it alone until it hurts. 

Age 52 it became infected, root canal 5,000bht. Didnt bother with a crown. 

Age 66 a few chunks have broken off the sides, still good enough. 

 

I've always found UK dentists unscrupulous and quick to make money from unnessicary work. 

 

Back to op, root canal in Thailand was 4 visits over 3 months. 

[MeaMaximaCulpa]

Let me indulge in a bit of "mansplaining" (yes, my pronouns are he/him/his ????). Root canals, especially done by non-experts can trap very aggressive anaerobic bacteria which can later (often many years later) leak out and get into the bloodstream. In turn these bacteria can lead to serious infections in the heart and possible other organs.

 

I would rather extract the tooth, and then either do without it (if far at the back and still provides functional chewing) or go for an implant some months later, if needed with a bone graft. If sensitive to titanium there is a ceramic called zirconium that is totally inert (I believe both implant and crown can be made with this material), but it is somewhat brittle and possibly more expensive and harder to find here.

[Yellowtail]

35 minutes ago, MeaMaximaCulpa said:

Let me indulge in a bit of "mansplaining" (yes, my pronouns are he/him/his ????). Root canals, especially done by non-experts can trap very aggressive anaerobic bacteria which can later (often many years later) leak out and get into the bloodstream. In turn these bacteria can lead to serious infections in the heart and possible other organs.

 

I would rather extract the tooth, and then either do without it (if far at the back and still provides functional chewing) or go for an implant some months later, if needed with a bone graft. If sensitive to titanium there is a ceramic called zirconium that is totally inert (I believe both implant and crown can be made with this material), but it is somewhat brittle and possibly more expensive and harder to find here.

Yeah, implants, especially done by non-experts never fail. 

[Digitalbanana]

Mine involved 4 trips over 5 weeks to a dentist for 10k Baht - 4 x roots on one molar one root per visit. Then a crown fitting for 20kTHB++ a few weeks later. Had bad tooth ache before, 5 years later still good as new.

Edited June 25, 2022 by Digitalbanana

[gk10012001]

Make sure you find a dentist that makes the crown on site, i.e. a cool new ceramic type of thing that machines the crown right there.  No longer need to wait a few days after the root is dug out, a temporary crown installed, a mold sent out to some place to be made, then returned.  My dentist in San Diego has that and it is the bee's knees.  literally same day or next day service depending on how your tooth root canal looks.