Dental work; root canal, post and crown.

[The Fugitive 140]

Yesterday given quote of 14,000 baht at a High Street clinic for root canal, post and crown. Thai Mrs went ballistic and wants me to have an extraction. Any members with experience of this? Is the quote reasonable? Could the dentist's at our local hospital perform this work? Thanks in advance.

[lopburi3 9,897]

Seems quite reasonable, and expect it is not the high grade gold which would have really caused a scene (crown only could easily be more than 20k).  

 

This is often used as a reference for price range at high street clinics:

https://www.bangkoksmiledental.com/prices.php#prices_prosthetics

 

Suspect hospital dentists could do the work - crown may have to be ordered from outside so probably not too much cost savings on that but have no real world knowledge.  I use a hospital but it is a very expensive dental service at private facility here in Bangkok and expect you are asking about a government type facility.  

[The Fugitive 140]

21 minutes ago, lopburi3 said:

Seems quite reasonable, and expect it is not the high grade gold which would have really caused a scene (crown only could easily be more than 20k).  

 

This is often used as a reference for price range at high street clinics:

https://www.bangkoksmiledental.com/prices.php#prices_prosthetics

 

Suspect hospital dentists could do the work - crown may have to be ordered from outside so probably not too much cost savings on that but have no real world knowledge.  I use a hospital but it is a very expensive dental service at private facility here in Bangkok and expect you are asking about a government type facility.  

Most helpful, thank you very much!

[Curt1591 4,529]

41 minutes ago, The Fugitive said:

Thai Mrs went ballistic and wants me to have an extraction. 

Tell her you'll pay ...

[teacherclaire 1,855]

51 minutes ago, The Fugitive said:

Yesterday given quote of 14,000 baht at a High Street clinic for root canal, post and crown. Thai Mrs went ballistic and wants me to have an extraction. Any members with experience of this? Is the quote reasonable? Could the dentist's at our local hospital perform this work? Thanks in advance.

Seems to be the normal price.

 

Typical Thai thinking not to spend "so much of your own money" on something that has to be done.

 

The crowns are usually made somewhere else and all need to make some money. 

 

   Next time you'd just go and get the next one extracted? 

[connda 17,428]

Your teeth, your money, your decision.

14K THB for the whole sheebang is extremely reasonable.  Get it taken care of.  Needless extractions can compromise the structure of the rest of the teeth, gum, and bone structures in your mouth.

[The Fugitive 140]

6 hours ago, teacherclaire said:

Seems to be the normal price.

 

Typical Thai thinking not to spend "so much of your own money" on something that has to be done.

 

The crowns are usually made somewhere else and all need to make some money. 

 

   Next time you'd just go and get the next one extracted? 

Certainly don't want any extractions if can be avoided. Maybe have to put up with it until can go back to U.K. without restrictions. You're correct about the thinking of course. Mrs would never buy new tyres for her car (for example).

[The Fugitive 140]

5 hours ago, connda said:

Your teeth, your money, your decision.

14K THB for the whole sheebang is extremely reasonable.  Get it taken care of.  Needless extractions can compromise the structure of the rest of the teeth, gum, and bone structures in your mouth.

Agree and will do! Last extraction I had not too long ago (in U.K.) was barbaric. Took so long wrenching that the dentist told me to go back and sit in the waiting room whilst we both recovered enough to continue.

[OneMoreFarang 26,461]

A couple of weeks ago I started a similar thread. Maybe look it up, there were good answers.

Summary: 14k is pretty reasonable.

[bkk6060 13,041]

I am always amazed by how many here seek the "cheapest" dentist.

It is only one of the most important parts of your body unhealthy/improper dental care/work can actually lead to serious medical conditions.

Your price seems reasonable I would ask a few more questions regarding his experience with your procedure and any risks.

Good luck.

 

PS: Sorry,  I would not listen to the Mrs,  many Thais will also seek the cheapest alternative regarding dental problems.

Edited November 17, 2020 by bkk6060

[connda 17,428]

3 hours ago, The Fugitive said:

You're correct about the thinking of course. Mrs would never buy new tyres for her car (for example).

Of course not.  But then Mrs worn tires suffer a catastrophic failure and Mrs becomes one of the 21,000 fatality on Thai roads. 
Mrs chooses to have teeth pulled but then suffers from problems associated with loss of teeth such a gum and bone problems and digestive problems.

Be smart.  Keep good rubber on your vehicle.  Keep good teeth in your mouth.  Don't be like the Mrs.

[BigStar 1,752]

10 hours ago, The Fugitive said:

Thai Mrs went ballistic and wants me to have an extraction.

Thais typically just go for the extractions. Cheap, permanent solution. So it's merely one more step towards going fully native. 

[connda 17,428]

17 hours ago, BigStar said:

Thais typically just go for the extractions. Cheap, permanent solution. So it's merely one more step towards going fully native. 

You can go native and have all your teeth yanked out, but you'll still never be accepted here.  You'll just be a toothless farang.
So, we're all suppose to be rich, right.  All long as farangs are considered permanent outsiders then we might as well keep up the appearances. 

"Rich" farang outsider:


Native Thai:


 

[Lacessit 22,777]

The cost is reasonable. Bear in mind if you need to replace the tooth after an extraction, an implant will set you back 50K - 60K.

I'm somewhat bewildered by the input of the Mrs, my GF knows what I choose to spend on myself is none of her business.

[DavisH 4,009]

21 hours ago, The Fugitive said:

Agree and will do! Last extraction I had not too long ago (in U.K.) was barbaric. Took so long wrenching that the dentist told me to go back and sit in the waiting room whilst we both recovered enough to continue.

Was it a wisdom tooth? Other's should post no problems. I had a bad molar removed in Bkk, no issues and no pain aside from the injection. In a couple of weeks, I get ym implant completed.

 

14K for the root canal post and crown is good. I alot depends on the number of roots needed to be removed (doepends on which tooth), and the equality of the crown material. I have an 80% gold crown (cant see the gold lol), and that was about 16K baht alone. I have another basic crown for 8K. The implant will be abput 60K all up.