Looking for a dentist in bangkok

[xilef]

I'll be in Bangkok in a few days and want to get some major dental work done. I've seen the websites that tout to US clients, but they seem expensive by Thai standards. Does anyone have any recommendations for a dentist that does implants or similar?

[simagu]

Bumrungrad clininc is still one of the best/safest, but their prices are almost western-like (depending on where you're from). My advice would be to look at a official lists of dentists recommended by governments and embassies, so while you may end up paying a bit more, the risk factor should go down as well. For example, Canada's list is here: http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/thailand-thailande/consular_services_consulaires/dental-dentaires.aspx?lang=eng

[nickadams]

Bumrungrad is probably the best quality, but if you are o.k. with giving up the five stay hospital atmosphere for something that is still better than most dental clinics, Bangkok International Dental Clinic (BIDC). There is a small branch in one of the malls, Emporium mall I think, but I've always gone to the main clinic. It is in a large modern building with multiple dentists all under one roof. You can take the subway to the Thailand Culture Center stop, then it is about a 15-minute walk. Slightly hard to find the first time, easy to find on return trips. Or just take a cab there from near Asok intersection.

[leocom6]

I also need dental work done and will scoping out places on my next trip in Nov I have heard that The dental Hospital is good in the Sukhumvit area  www.dentalhospitalbangkok.com and Smile Dental is good also I have heard

Edited August 7, 2014 by leocom6

[willow]

I have used 2 dentists in BKK the first time from neccesity the second out of choice both were very good and compared to western prices very cheap. When I lost a filling fearing the worst I went to a Dentist near Soi 33 Sukhumvit I asked to look to look round first and I have to day I was impressed by how modern all the equipment was. The dentist was a stunning Thai girl who spoke perfect English and the receptionist/nurse was equally cute looking. You would have paid money just to be seen with her! She fixed my missing filling and suggested she replace a couple more and give my teeth a clean and the bill was just over 3000B (800B a filling and it was white). I went back again a year or so later jst for a clean but it had closed down there was a sign in the window that I did not understand.

 

A helpful Thai saw me looking and suggested another dentist. Went there and it was packed with locals ok not as modern but very clean and the male dentist  was very good. He did a full check up with a xray and after doing the clean pointed out that the  broken back tooth that was years old and has never given me any problems should really come out. He could see i was not sure but assure me from looking at the xray I was likely to have a problem soon. I agreed and before I realised the tooth was out  no pain and hardly any bleeding - this bloke was bloddy good. He showed me the broken tooth and i could see the roots were black and rotting. The cost was under 2000B I could not believe it.

[bob_ny]

I have used 2 dentists in BKK the first time from neccesity the second out of choice both were very good and compared to western prices very cheap. When I lost a filling fearing the worst I went to a Dentist near Soi 33 Sukhumvit I asked to look to look round first and I have to day I was impressed by how modern all the equipment was. The dentist was a stunning Thai girl who spoke perfect English and the receptionist/nurse was equally cute looking. You would have paid money just to be seen with her! She fixed my missing filling and suggested she replace a couple more and give my teeth a clean and the bill was just over 3000B (800B a filling and it was white). I went back again a year or so later jst for a clean but it had closed down there was a sign in the window that I did not understand.

 

A helpful Thai saw me looking and suggested another dentist. Went there and it was packed with locals ok not as modern but very clean and the male dentist was very good. He did a full check up with a xray and after doing the clean pointed out that the broken back tooth that was years old and has never given me any problems should really come out. He could see i was not sure but assure me from looking at the xray I was likely to have a problem soon. I agreed and before I realised the tooth was out no pain and hardly any bleeding - this bloke was bloddy good. He showed me the broken tooth and i could see the roots were black and rotting. The cost was under 2000B I could not believe it.

Where was this second dentist located?

[willow]

Near to On Nut. Come out of the BTS and walk back towards the city staying on the same side of the road as the train stops. On the corner of a small Soi you will see a dentist the Soi has several massage places and leads to the Big C supermarket. The small soi  is before you get the main road Thanon On Nut

[bob_ny]

Near to On Nut. Come out of the BTS and walk back towards the city staying on the same side of the road as the train stops. On the corner of a small Soi you will see a dentist the Soi has several massage places and leads to the Big C supermarket. The small soi is before you get the main road Thanon On Nut

Thanks. I'll report back and give an update before the end of the year.

[bob_ny]

Near to On Nut. Come out of the BTS and walk back towards the city staying on the same side of the road as the train stops. On the corner of a small Soi you will see a dentist the Soi has several massage places and leads to the Big C supermarket. The small soi is before you get the main road Thanon On Nut

Thanks. I'll report back and give an update before the end of the year.

[Hampi]

At Siam there is a good dentist. The location is siam but already can see MBK. next time i will check the name of it. At this i always see foreigner and thais as well. The price is more up, than upcountry dentists, but the work so far is good and fast.

[swoods4211]

I can recommend Bangkok Smile near Asok. Excellent service.

[khagai]

I would go to the Asavanant Dental Clinic on the corner of Thonglor and Sukhimvit  www.asavanant.com/

It is across the street from the Thonglor BTS station.  A few years ago, I cracked a first molar in half below the gum line, and cracked the 2nd molar as well during the Songkran holiday.  So, the above-mentioned clinic was closed for 4 days.  I was in pain so I went to the Bumrungrad Clinic.  The dentist who met me there, examined me an walked me through what treatment might be needed (possible root canal, gum and bone surgery if I wanted to save the first molar and do an inlay or cap, the long prep for the cap on the second molar). 

 

I asked her if I should do it starting now at Bumrungrad, or wait for my regular dentist.  She asked who my dentist was, and I mentioned the Asavanant Clinic, she looked around and said, do it at Asavanant, they are more skilled, have a larger staff and better facilities, and they had their own lab, so I wouldn't have to go through temporary caps and wait a few weeks for the permenants.  After preparation, usimg Cerec methodology and equipment, they would measure the required cap, generate NC files to their lab downstairs and cut the cap or inlay, and I would have it in my mouth 20 minutes late, permanently, no return visit.

 

She also mentioned that she moonlighted there 2 days a week and that was how she could attest to their quality.  Everything she said basically came to fruition except I did not need the root canal.  Also, they helped me write up a letter describing the dental emergency so that I could submit it to my dental insurance back in USA (they covered almost the entire amount) which was close to $1,000 (this included 2 sessions of gum and bone surgery and all the restoration work).  I showed the work to my dentist at home and he said between himself and associated apecialists it would have run me about $5,000 back in USA, with the insurance picking up a much lesser share.  He was also jealous of the Cerec system they had as he said he would love to have one but they cost $500,000, and only the University (huge famous dental school) had one.

 

Their clinic has a small store front, but as soon as you go up the elevator it spreads out to several large floors of patient and operating rooms.  They also use it as a teaching dental hospital with large observation rooms--you will be impressed at the size and the equipment.  Most of their staff have dental degrees from US or English universities, and they have a variety of specialists onsite 7 days a week.  You can look at their website and they go through their procedures, including implants (what you are interested in).  They all speak English  They used to have their pricing on the website as well but I haven't checked lately.  You can pay via credit card as well.  They take appointments and fit in walk-ins as best they can.