A dentist who listens?

[Pleng]

Can anybody recommend a dentist who will understand the following and act accordingly:

"This tooth hurts, and I want it out. The filling is broken, it has broken twice before. Even with the filling in, it still hurt. I want it OUT"

I don't want a dentist who's going to proceed to put a filling in another tooth, and take an hour to finish the procedure. I don't want a dentist who's going to tell me no worries, it can be fixed with a crown. I don't want a dentist who's going to tell me about other procedures that I am just not interested in.

And most importantly, and to be fair I've never been able to find one of these in the UK either, I need a dentist who understands that my mouth will only open so god damned far no matter how many times they loose their rag with me and snap "open wider" at me

Ideally, is there anywhere I can have my tooth out under general anaesthetic, so I don't have to face the procedure awake?

[MrPlum]

Can't blame them for trying to gin up extra business. If you politely insist on a removal, they will do it for you.

'Perfect Smile' opposite Market Village gave me good treatment. I had the same pressure over a molar that had been ruined by needless fillings over the years and asked for removal. Since it was one of my major masticating teeth, I changed my mind and chose to try and save it, opting for a root canal and the 5 visits necessary. The dentist was pleasant and skilled and it was altogether a different and better experience over UK dentistry. Not that I enjoyed the chemicals, x-rays and inhaling dust and debris. The end result is a veritable work of art.

Just a couple of thoughts that probably only I consider. A root canal leaves you with what is effectively a dead tooth in your mouth. Not exactly natural. Gold and Mercury together in the mouth can cause 'electrical' problems.

[Pleng]

There's no way I'm going for 5 sessions of that hell for root canal treatment!

The tooth in question is right at the back, so it can be lived without. I do blame them for trying to get extra business when it leaves me in just as much pain as I was in before I came (minus 1000bt, thank you very much)! And I was told that I couldn't have a standard extraction, I needed an 'impaction'. I asked how it was different and was originally told 'No really different'. I then politely pointed out that an extraction was listed at 500-600bt and impaction was listed at 1500-3500 so if there was no difference then I'd really rather go for the extraction. The receptionist then explained to my girlfriend that it was all to do with the angles at which the roots of the teeth at the back of the mouth lie at.

I don't know enough about teeth to verify that, but a quick look at impaction on Wikipedia seems to talk about something completely different.

Anyway, the point is that having a tooth out is never a pleasant experience. It was made all the more unnerving by the fact that I had recently lost my wallet, and I therefore had to wait 3 days for a money transfer so I could actually afford the extraction in the first place. Having 3 days to 'look forward' to an extraction is not particularly nice. Yesterday I was not feeling great before going into the dentist. And by the time I came out I was feeling even worse. And now I have to go through it all again when I finally find somebody who will take it out!

[Homer]

'Perfect Smile' opposite Market Village gave me good treatment.

+1

The woman dentist there (can't remember her name) is more thorough than any dentist I've seen since leaving the US in '08. She is the only one who responded to my complain of minor sensitivity to pain in one tooth when drinking ice water with three questions.

Every other dentist asked one question - does the pain happen when you're not drinking ice water?. I said no and that was the end of that. She asked the same questions the others did, then asked 'have you tried toothpaste for sensitive teeth?' Yes, I said. 'Can you drink ice water while using such toothpaste'. Yes, I said. She then explained that means the pain is external. Internal that would have meant a serious problem.

[moja]

Try Hua Hin dental surgery on Petchkasem Road on the corner of Soi 104. The Lady dentist there speaks good English so you can explain your feelings to her.

[usual suspect]

Pleng..I've the same dilemma somewhat..I need a filling please .."yes but this other tooth need big crown fitting" ... Can I have this tooth filled?.."What without doing this crown?" Please..I KNOW THAT tooth could do with a crown, but there's no pain, it's no problem to me, THIS one here DOES need a filling please .. "Ah..You want appointment for filling before we do crown yes?".. AGH..

[poosmate]

Pleng. Sounds like the tooth is a wisdom tooth that is growing towards the next tooth. To extract it will either requires surgery to cut the gum to reveal the root or cutting the top of the tooth to gain enough room to be able to pull it out. Another easier method is to extract the next tooth also - quicker and possibly cheaper.

[MrPlum]

There's no way I'm going for 5 sessions of that hell for root canal treatment!

It wasn't 'hell'. After the root is removed there is no pain.

I do blame them for trying to get extra business when it leaves me in just as much pain as I was in before I came (minus 1000bt, thank you very much)!

Understandable. I hope you find a dentist you are happy with. Mine was very good even though she did try and gin up new business. In her defence, she was right about what else was needed but I saw that as 'nice to have' and not 'need to have'. Had she NOT pointed out the other teeth, needing attention, I might come onto the forum and publicly roast her for being hopeless and missing the other problems!

Anyway, the point is that having a tooth out is never a pleasant experience.

No. If it's okay with you and you aren't going to jump down my throat, for the crime of caring and sharing, I did enjoy once having a wisdom tooth out. The dentist brought in a pair of pliers, asked me to open wide, then laughed at my look of horror. It took some of the tension out of the experience. I did enjoy plunging my tongue into the empty socket for days afterwards. Should qualify me for one of MrS fetish clubs.

If a dentist upsets you, you might draw some comfort knowing many die early from stress. The assistants also die young and infertile, from handling mercury, (which strangely stops being toxic when it's put in your mouth).

It was made all the more unnerving by the fact that I had recently lost my wallet, and I therefore had to wait 3 days for a money transfer so I could actually afford the extraction in the first place. Having 3 days to 'look forward' to an extraction is not particularly nice. Yesterday I was not feeling great before going into the dentist. And by the time I came out I was feeling even worse. And now I have to go through it all again when I finally find somebody who will take it out!

I absolutely sympathize. I had an infection in my tooth and was in serious pain for days. I made it worse by dithering about spending the money, so stalled while I mulled over extraction vs root canal. Until the pain got so bad, I went to the dentist saying..

'Take it out!', 'Take it out!'.

'Are you in pain?'

'Aaarrggghhhhh....!!! Damn right!'

'Sorry. We can't treat you if you are in pain'

"WHAT!!???"

I ended up going back, still in pain but said I wasn't. They ended my ordeal and I still have a tooth to gnash on.

Anyway. Best of luck in your search.

[dtaai-maai]

'Sorry. We can't treat you if you are in pain'
"WHAT!!???"

Bizarre, isn't it? I've had that a couple of times. I think the argument is that if you're in pain, then you have an infection and that should be cleared up before any further action is taken.

Bugger that, say I...

[Pleng]

Pleng. Sounds like the tooth is a wisdom tooth that is growing towards the next tooth. To extract it will either requires surgery to cut the gum to reveal the root or cutting the top of the tooth to gain enough room to be able to pull it out. Another easier method is to extract the next tooth also - quicker and possibly cheaper.

No this is not a wisdom tooth. This is a tooth that I have had for an awful long time. It was chipped some 5 years ago and needed a filling. The dentist then told me if the filling didn't work it would need to come out. It has generally been problematic and painful since that time. The filling finally broke about a year ago. At that time I only had access to an emergency NHS dentist; and all she did was fill in the broken part, so in effect had 2 fillings stuck together. The (presumably) newest part of the filling came out when munching on popcorn in Montri t'other Saturday.

There is actually some space next to this tooth as I had to have some teeth out when I was younger to make way for braces.

There's no way I'm going for 5 sessions of that hell for root canal treatment!

It wasn't 'hell'. After the root is removed there is no pain.

I'm not talking about the pain to the tooth. I'm talking about being sat (may as well be strapped) in a chair for an hour at a time, with no way to move and make yourself comfortable, with your jaw open to an uncomfortably wide position (which is still never wide enough!) inducing major jaw ache. I'm talking about the discomfort of having your mouth plied with countless machines including the seemingly opposed vacuum to dry your mouth and drill that washes water around, from time to time hitting the back of your throat and nearly chocking you!

What is the point in the water on the drill anyway? I remember one time when I was young I asked the dentist to drill without the water and there seemed to be no problem....

Anyway, the point is that having a tooth out is never a pleasant experience.

No. If it's okay with you and you aren't going to jump down my throat, for the crime of caring and sharing, I did enjoy once having a wisdom tooth out. The dentist brought in a pair of pliers, asked me to open wide, then laughed at my look of horror.

That doesn't sound very enjoyable at all!...



Additionally, To the people who suggested 'Perfect Smile' opposite Market Village; how long has it been since you went there? Are you sure it still exists or hasn't moved? I've searched along the other side of the highway and can't see any dentist!

[MrPlum]

Additionally, To the people who suggested 'Perfect Smile' opposite Market Village; how long has it been since you went there? Are you sure it still exists or hasn't moved? I've searched along the other side of the highway and can't see any dentist!

The pain is clouding your vision. I passed it about 10 minutes ago. Still there. I heard the cries of pain coming from inside.

The dentist I saw was a specialist called K. Supansa. You ask to see her but she's only available at certain times and you may have to wait a week. For extraction you will probably see K. Pinpinut.

[Pleng]

Right, so looking directly opposite Market Village there is a small restaurant(good Penaeng curry there, btw), and some other small shops (I think a hair dresser or salon, all the writing is in Thai). No dentist.

If you look to the right a fair bit further than the eye can probably actually see, there is another small arcade of shops again no dentist there.

If you look to the left I think there's not too much, a 7-eleven and some trees? and obviously the U-turn. Unless it's past the u-turn, on the way to Grand Market, I just don't see it.

My girlfriend also could not see it.

[MrPlum]

From MV about 50 metres, heading towards town, (where cars turn and double back towards Khao Takiap). Opposite the Salesian School entrance., next to a massage shop. There is also a 7-11? 10 yards away.

Call 032533444

[moja]

It used to be the TT&T office if that is any help!

[Big Boy]

I know that nobody seems to see or use it, but there's a footbridge right outside as well.