Dental Work

[Spaniel]

I went to the dentist today for a routine cleaning and x-ray and was told that I had a cavity on the tooth under my bridge. She told me the bridge would have to be removed, the cavity repaired and a new bridge made. This would cost B 18,000 per cap for a total of B 54,000. This is for porcelin. Does this seem high? I'll get a second opinion next week from another dentist.

[Sheryl]

Where are you located? (as prices run higher in Bangkok than upcountry)

[Spaniel]

I'm in Bangkok

[maxme]

It can be confirmed by an x-ray. Did she take one? If so,ask for it and show it to another dental clinic. Which clinic quoted that price anyway?

[Spaniel]

It can be confirmed by an x-ray. Did she take one? If so,ask for it and show it to another dental clinic. Which clinic quoted that price anyway?

As I mentioned in my OP she took a x-ray which showed the problem. The clinic was Amput Clinic.

[mogandave]

If you have to pull the bridge, spend the extra dough and get an implant.

[Sheryl]

See this post for the price at Dental Hospital on Soi 49, seems higher than what you were quoted

If you want the lowest cost without scarificing quality (which c an easily occur if you shop around for the lowest private price) go to the Mahidol Dental Hospital (government facility) near Victory Monument. Service will be slow with a lot of waits but you'll pay much less and unlike many cut rate private dentists it won't be a substandard quality of care.

[maxme]

You mean Sompop Amput at Charn Israsa 2 Tower? Thats kinda expensive.

[Spaniel]

You mean Sompop Amput at Charn Israsa 2 Tower? Thats kinda expensive.

Yes, that's the clinic but they have another branch located in the Vongvanij Building on Rama IX. I thought they were expensive too, that's why I'm looking for alternatives.

[maxme]

I have switched to Bangkok Smile Dental Clinic for years and been happy ever since. Its still a bit more expensive than Thailand standard but cheaper than that you went to. I dont really mind paying a bit more for reliable and hygienic service if its not too much. Dr. Sunisa is the one who takes care of my teeth and she is one of the best.