"emergency" Orthodontist (braces) Repair

[geriatrickid]

I've looked at the forums and can't find an answer, so hopefully someone with a girlfriend or kids that has had this problem will know what to do.

Is there anyone on Phuket that can repair a broken dental brace, i.e. replace the piece and reglue it?

My friend broke one of his braces on a chicken bone 2 days ago. He has tried 3 dental clinics, including the Smile place not too far from Central. According to all of the dentists/orthodontists, they will charge to do everything again, so he should return to his orthodontist in Hat Yai and get it fixed there. Seems rather stupid to me as we're talking about one of the small braces that is glued to the tooth,not redoing the mouth. I can't believe this because I remember breaking my braces as a teenager a few times and I was able to get it repaired from alternative orthodontists rather than driving all the way back home. It's bad enough he's a 30 year old with braces, but jeez having to take a long trip to glue a stupid piece of metal on his tooth doesn't make sense. Even if he had to pay more , it would be worth it to avoid the trip. He has to take time off from work to do this, so its even more of a hassle and he's right in the middle of a major project, plus his girlfriend is giving him grief etc.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. thank you.

Edited July 2, 2009 by geriatrickid

[sportsman69]

I've looked at the forums and can't find an answer, so hopefully someone with a girlfriend or kids that has had this problem will know what to do.

Is there anyone on Phuket that can repair a broken dental brace, i.e. replace the piece and reglue it?

My friend broke one of his braces on a chicken bone 2 days ago. He has tried 3 dental clinics, including the Smile place not too far from Central. According to all of the dentists/orthodontists, they will charge to do everything again, so he should return to his orthodontist in Hat Yai and get it fixed there. Seems rather stupid to me as we're talking about one of the small braces that is glued to the tooth,not redoing the mouth. I can't believe this because I remember breaking my braces as a teenager a few times and I was able to get it repaired from alternative orthodontists rather than driving all the way back home. It's bad enough he's a 30 year old with braces, but jeez having to take a long trip to glue a stupid piece of metal on his tooth doesn't make sense. Even if he had to pay more , it would be worth it to avoid the trip. He has to take time off from work to do this, so its even more of a hassle and he's right in the middle of a major project, plus his girlfriend is giving him grief etc.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. thank you.

Don't know that I can help much as I haven't even got any, ( had them ALL out at age 22 ).

However I happen to know whom I regard as the best tooth doctor in Phuket, if not in Thailand. Even my family, even the ex, come from OZ for their dental health. How I met him is a long story and has nothing to do with my mouth full of plastic. He has a clinic in Phuket town and also one in Rawai. If anyone is interested just PM me and I'll endeavor to help with contact details etc; and make sure you talk to the man himself.

[Franzphuket]

Hi, my answer is late, I was out of Internet due to CAT for almost two weeks. Happy to be back!

I had my daughter some years ago and now again a friend with a very good dentist specialised on braces in Phuket.

Allways very good.

His name is Dr. Montree. Sorry, I do not have more details about him at this time. He is located at Thepkassatri Road, in Phuket Town, not far from Phuket City Hotel. His clinic is just opposite of a furniture company.

PM me, I will try to explain.