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 ;)

[Sheryl]

6 hours ago, Phil Conners said:

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?

Leaving in 2 weeks, probably not enough time to do a root canal much less get the subsequent crown.

 

I've had a number of root canals over the years,  all involved 3 - 5 sessions each at least a week apart, followed by insertion of post and fitting for a crown.  Over a month for the whole thing. 

[Phil Conners]

Hi Sheryl, I'm really surprised to hear that. I have had at least two root canals done years ago, and IIRC it was just 3 visits over about a week total. One to kill the root,  one to clean up  and build up for a crown and then the crown itself.  This was also more or less what the dentist I saw already suggested when trying to plan it.   

If this is indeed the case I guess my only option now is just to have a new permanent crown fitted and take my chances. I'm honestly not really sure why they are so keen on doing the root canal when there are no problems at this time. The cavity has been cleaned up and cause no pain, so should be possible to build on for a permanent crown.  If one day it turns out to cause pain or problems I can always proceed with the root canal then.