Root canal treatment

[Phil Conners]

I've been going to the same dentist in Pattaya Tai for over 20 years, and recently, I went in to have a lost cap refitted. She noticed some decay in the tooth and suggested a root canal treatment. After taking X-rays, she mentioned that she couldn’t see the roots clearly and recommended that I see a root canal specialist.

I then tried two different clinics in Pattaya that claim to specialize in this, but both rely on specialists coming down from Bangkok. Long story short, I couldn’t manage to schedule a consultation.

Right now, I have a temporary cap on the tooth and no pain at all. I have X-rays of the tooth, both with and without the cap, and they show a little decay. Obviously, I’m not a dentist, but to my untrained eye, the cavity doesn’t seem anywhere near the pulp. That said, I’m willing to go with the doctor’s opinion and get the root canal done, followed by a new cap. The only issue is that I might run out of time since I’m leaving in two weeks.

I’m open to going to Bangkok for the procedure—does anyone have recommendations for a good, reliable clinic?

[TimBKK]

Dr. Warin on Pattaya Klang seems a popular, well regarded dentist:

 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/Y5wZia1Ay2Zn7Tid9?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

[Phil Conners]

13 minutes ago, TimBKK said:

Dr. Warin on Pattaya Klang seems a popular, well regarded dentist:

 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/Y5wZia1Ay2Zn7Tid9?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

 

Thanks but we already called Dr Warin.  He didn't have time until Feb. 28. :/

[impulse]

Not as a recommendation but a point of information...  I had 2 root canals done on an emergency basis (a couple of months apart) at Bumrungrad and they each cost about $1000 USD all in.  But they were emergencies with a lot of pain, so I gladly paid because they got me in same-day. 

 

That didn't include any permanent crowns because I wasn't in Bangkok long enough for the 2-3 sittings.

 

You can obviously find cheaper root canals.  This is just a heads up for anyone in a dire rush...

 

[Phil Conners]

34 minutes ago, impulse said:

Not as a recommendation but a point of information...  I had 2 root canals done on an emergency basis (a couple of months apart) at Bumrungrad and they each cost about $1000 USD all in.  But they were emergencies with a lot of pain, so I gladly paid because they got me in same-day. 

 

That didn't include any permanent crowns because I wasn't in Bangkok long enough for the 2-3 sittings.

 

You can obviously find cheaper root canals.  This is just a heads up for anyone in a dire rush...

 

Yeah like you already suggest, for that price I might as well have it done in Europe ;)