Front tooth decay treatment

[georgegeorgia]

Ok last time I was in Pattaya 

I went to see a dentist in the day night area 

I had a front lower tooth which is had decayed from the bottom of the tooth.

I could see the yellow decay at the bottom 

 

Now I knew something was wrong when I laid in the chair and all he did was "cover" the decay with the white plaster !!! 900 baht and 5 minutes 

 

I'm thinking isn't he supposed to drill out the yellow decay ....then put the white plaster filling in?????

 

So let's fast forward a few months the white plaster has come off with brushing and the decay is still there at the bottom of the front tooth ,all he did was COVER the tooth 

 

Now I will have to go back to another dentist on my next visit 

 

I need to know the treatment for a front lower tooth that has a decay at the very bottom of it 

 

Isn't the drill used to take out the decay ? Then they put the filling in?

1/ x-ray 2/ drill 3/ white filling 

[NowNow]

I did something quite controversial when I needed more detail about a procedure that I wanted done. I called the practitioner and actually spoke to them! Radical, wasn't it?

Still with the same dentist many years later.

[phetphet]

1 hour ago, georgegeorgia said:

Ok last time I was in Pattaya 

I went to see a dentist in the day night area 

I had a front lower tooth which is had decayed from the bottom of the tooth.

I could see the yellow decay at the bottom 

 

Now I knew something was wrong when I laid in the chair and all he did was "cover" the decay with the white plaster !!! 900 baht and 5 minutes 

 

I'm thinking isn't he supposed to drill out the yellow decay ....then put the white plaster filling in?????

 

So let's fast forward a few months the white plaster has come off with brushing and the decay is still there at the bottom of the front tooth ,all he did was COVER the tooth 

 

Now I will have to go back to another dentist on my next visit 

 

I need to know the treatment for a front lower tooth that has a decay at the very bottom of it 

 

Isn't the drill used to take out the decay ? Then they put the filling in?

1/ x-ray 2/ drill 3/ white filling 

Maybe ask here on AN for recommendations for a good dentist in your area first, pick one, then go and discuss with them your options.

[BigStar]

Irreparable in that location. Only choice is pull out the tooth, leave space.

[NowNow]

1 minute ago, BigStar said:

Irreparable in that location. Only choice is pull out the tooth, leave space.

 

Of course not true.....

[Lacessit]

Spend up big. 55 K - 65K baht for extraction and an implant.

 

Yellow teeth are the result of smoking.

 

If you really had decay at that level of the tooth, it would be hurting like hell.

[bkk6060]

That decay or possible infection can get into your brain.  

Do you have any of these symptoms?

Symptoms of Tooth Infection Spreading to Brain

The bacteria from your dental infection can travel and reach your brain. This spread is called a brain abscess. It is a life-threatening condition. It is rare, but it brings the worst imaginable health results if it happens. A tooth infection spreads via the bloodstream. Some signs include:

• Constant and severe headaches painkillers are unable to relieve.
• Chills and sweating with high body temperature.
• Extreme amount of stiffness in your neck muscles.
• Nausea accompanied by vomiting.
• Elevated sensitivity to light.
• Feeling dizzy, confused, or irritated.
• Depending upon where the abscess is situated. There can be particular neurological symptoms like numbness, fatigue, or trouble speaking.

[georgegeorgia]

1 hour ago, NowNow said:

I did something quite controversial when I needed more detail about a procedure that I wanted done. I called the practitioner and actually spoke to them! Radical, wasn't it?

Still with the same dentist many years later.

Maybe you can speak Thai ?

His English wasn't the best 

 

[Pattaya57]

Why do you not go see a dentist in Australia as you're not in Pattaya. Are you going to wait 6 months until your next trip?

[GammaGlobulin]

On 9/26/2024 at 11:56 AM, georgegeorgia said:

I'm thinking isn't he supposed to drill out the yellow decay ....then put the white plaster filling in?????

 

I don't think, even in Pattaya, that dentists use plaster to fill a carrie.

 

Or, .....

 

Do they?

 

This is why I don't live in Pattaya, I guess....among other obvious reasons.

 

Here where I live, in CM, they use plaster for filling holes in walls, and for plastering ceilings.

 

Next time you visit your dentist, why not insist upon the use of CERAMIC material for filling your carries?

 

I highly recommend it.

 

Hope this is helpful.

 

 

[georgegeorgia]

It's no use just putting the white filing OVER the yellow hole 

 

He was supposed to drill the yellow part out ,then fill it ,even I know that 

 What  a stupid dentist opp Tukcom 

[petermik]

4 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:

It's no use just putting the white filing OVER the yellow hole 

 

He was supposed to drill the yellow part out ,then fill it ,even I know that 

 What  a stupid dentist opp Tukcom 

It wasn`t the dentist that was stupid....it was the person that went to this particular one...next time do a bit of research beforehand....many good dentists here if folk would only take their time to seek them out 👍

[NowNow]

2 minutes ago, petermik said:

It wasn`t the dentist that was stupid....it was the person that went to this particular one...next time do a bit of research beforehand....many good dentists here if folk would only take their time to seek them out 👍

 

I'd guess that @georgegeorgia didn't want to pay for a crown, so the dentist just did something temporary. The 500 baht price says something about that...if the story is at all true.