Dentistry And Consumer Rights

[d3773]

Two weeks ago I had four teeth coated with sealant, due to loss of some tooth structure. Now, two weeks down the track, the sealant is starting to come off, and I have the remains of last nights dinner stuck under the coating, which is impossible for me to get out.

Obviously, the dentist didn't do a very good job, or they used a cheap substance for the coating. I would've prefered to have paid more money, and just have to deal with it once.

However, where do I stand? Where I am from, the dentist would be expected to do the job again properly, and at the dentist's expense. How does this work in Thailand???

Many thanks,

d3773.

[dr_Pat_Pong]

Two weeks ago I had four teeth coated with sealant, due to loss of some tooth structure. Now, two weeks down the track, the sealant is starting to come off, and I have the remains of last nights dinner stuck under the coating, which is impossible for me to get out.

Obviously, the dentist didn't do a very good job, or they used a cheap substance for the coating. I would've prefered to have paid more money, and just have to deal with it once.

However, where do I stand? Where I am from, the dentist would be expected to do the job again properly, and at the dentist's expense. How does this work in Thailand???

Many thanks,

d3773.

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Before you do go down that route, go and talk to the dentist. Failure to do that leaves you in a lose lose situation ... anywhere in the world

[lopburi3]

In that short a time I expect the Dentist will replace the coating at his expense. But I would not be shouting consumer rights.