I've been told by my dentist two of my baby teeth remain, and no adult teeth have ever grown. These two baby teeth can fall at any time, and I will need dental implants to replace them.
Implants cost $7,000 each. My Medibank policy covers $1,200 - this is the most any Medibank policy provides.
Has anyone been through this before? How can I save money?
Or India… even cheaper…
Italy.
I had trouble with my wisdom teeth, was quoted around $9,000.
Mates Rates got me $4,000.
Got it done in China for less than $1,000 with extra stuff and the professional bleaching kit.
Basically a holiday that paid for itself.
Out of curiosity, what was wrong with your wisdom teeth and what treatment did they want to do that costed $9000?
Both bottom 2 wisdom teeth were growing horizontally instead of vertically.
That was causing an impact of the bottom row of teeth.
Dentists said it was too deep, they wanted to cut away/open my bottom jaw.
And then remove the teeth from the jaw.
Then reattach the jaw back to my body.
Chinese dentist said it was difficult but he could get it without hacking my jaw off.
Guess its just the smaller fingers.
He said he would also remove the top wisdom teeth as well, just in case.
So he did all 4 wisdom teeth, then did a crown on a front (dead)tooth, and gave me bleaching kit.
And this was done in a specialists dentist in China.
Was the au dentist a maxillo facial surgeon, oral surgeon or just a general dentist?
Usually a maxillo facial surgeon would charge more.
On the other hand, I had all 4 wisdoms taken out by a M.F surgeon for $1.6k, and 2 of the bottom ones were horizontal.
"they wanted to cut away/open my bottom jaw.
And then remove the teeth from the jaw.
Then reattach the jaw back to my body"
Wasn't that some Asylum horror movie I watched last weekend…
Thailand is more reputable then most Australians realise until they see and experience it for themselves. My Thai dentist went to uni of melbourne and charges about half. That would be a big saving on 14k.
+1 for Thailand, just got a tooth pulled out over their last week for 600 baht or about $25 better than nearly $200 in sydney
Did the process affected your holiday I mean after pulling your teeth how long till you recover and can eat and go out enjoying holiday?
All as expected, took the gauze out n hr later, a bit uncomfortable when the needle wore off for that day but next day back to normal minus 1 tooth.
Where did you go? As in the dentists name, surgery, location? Cheers
udonthani, I don't know the exact address but across the road from a big university and in the area where all the government buildings are.
My husband has the same thing with one tooth. The dentist said the tooth was demineralizing from the inside out and would crack. I think the quote was $5000 for the implant, maybe 5 years ago. The baby tooth is still going strong, so we're waiting for it to go before doing anything.
I was told it would be similar costs to have it done in the Philippines.
A cheaper alternative, if you can find a dentist who will do it, is to get a partial denture. Not sure how much those are and they're falling out of style due to the risks of swallowing them.
I would recommend Thailand over the Philippines for dental surgery.
Any recommendations over there? Seriously thinking of doing this. I have a requirement for an implant of a molar.
My husband has the same thing with one tooth. The dentist said the tooth was demineralizing from the inside out and would crack. I think the quote was $5000 for the implant, maybe 5 years ago. The baby tooth is still going strong, so we're waiting for it to go before doing anything.
Good for you/him!
When my wisdom teeth started erupting our family dentist of 20+ years tried to book me in for extraction of all of them. I asked if there was actually any need to extract them if they weren't problematic. He said that it was best to take them out in case they pushed around my other teeth.
I haven't been back to him since and am the proud owner of 4 fully erupted healthy functional wisdom teeth.
You have no teeth? How bizarre.
some private insurers will cover over seas work e.g. reputable/recognised medical providers.
There's also travel insurance….
Travel insurance cracked down on this years ago. They either have very low development limits or emergency only coverage.
Nice post. few family members together need a surgery for dental implant 3 teeths, 7+ fillings, crown, teeth grind mouth guard etc etc etc Very very expensive here
For suggestion going Thai or China to do their teeth implant. How do you know which to go for surgeon or dental practice, is good or not??? Also, obviously you need a period of time to live there… at least like 3-4 months+ for whole treatment.
How are we going to cope with the cost if compare the final price with doing it in Australia???
Appreciate comments
just book 1 month and then return after 6mths + for another 1 month like the following year. the longer the wait the better as implants take time to fuse with the bone especially if u need bone grafting like me . read up on the complications and processes as the condition of you jaw bone may be different
I too have 2 baby teeth with no adult teeth behind them. Why replace them?
The worry is that they'll come out at some point. The space that frees up will mess with your bite as the other teeth move to fill in the space over time.
I too have 2 baby teeth with no adult teeth behind them.
Out of interest, which teeth are they?
I call them Gary and Suzanne.
but the dentist says they are the lower pre-molars.
it occurs in about 3% of the population and is directly linked to having a high IQ and good looks.
Better not take them out then…
I will be going to Thailand for dental work at the end of the year,I know living costs much cheaper than here . Have a look at the THAI VISA website they are expat group and have a list of recommended Doctors and Dentist.
This has been covered a zillion times here before. Search for 'dental implants'.
http://www.bangkokdentalcenter.com/ is one I can remember being recommended.
I remember that one as well, among others. For a clean, scale, polish and x-ray it could cost more than a Groupon dentist in Sydney (http://www.bangkokdentalcenter.com/thailanddentist/fees.html vs https://www.groupon.com.au/deals/manly-dentistry-3). I don't know the extra charge in Bangkok for a fluoride rinse either (it's often charged separately). Of course Groupons are usually single use only and don't include all the things you would actually fly to Asia for.
550 baht or about $20 for clean and fluoride. I don't know about the x Ray price, but yes had to ask to add fluoride.
rich and greedy Europeans tend to go to Hungary. German trained quality surgeons at very reasonable cost.
I asked around in China and Taiwan but was not impressed with their quality or hygiene. Thailand was good in the past but now they know what it cost here.
I was told that the local uni has started doing it and the dean doing cash deals 3k instead of 6k each.
Highly recommended is the city of Prag. Not only one of the most beautiful cities it has some very reasonable priced master craft dentists.
Also well rated is Israel, but you need to convince them that you are Jewish and in need else you might be out of luck.
Just checked that bangkok dentist website, that's very very expensive over their, go to any dentist will be cheaper than that, seems to be set up for overseas visitors
If you don't want to get the work done overseas, shop around! $7000 for each implant is outrageous. When I was shopping around for implants, I was getting prices in the $3500 range.
If you live in Sydney you might want to try this guy! http://www.drpaulopinho.com.au/. His surgery is in Macquarie Street Sydney. You pay as you go and his fees are VERY reasonable. He is very good at what he does. Implants overseas carry a greater risk of failure and shouldnt be done in one hit. Mine was done over 6 months. I am extremely happy with the result and it was an eye tooth (next to front tooth)/ He also does wisdom teeth for an all inclusive set price!
Looks good, to my surprise. Macquarie St + reasonable fees looks like an oxymoron but the figures are there on the page. Have they lowered the rents on Macquarie St?
Interesting, I'd consider flying to Sydney for that price. But I must ask - how is theirs so cheap?
He has rooms in Melbourne too if that helps!
Yes. I personally think that 'Immediate loading' is very risky.
It depresses me how expensive it is to have dental treatment here.
^^^this.
when I lived in Japan I had a bridge put in for ~$120, multiple fillings for ~$40 each. it was good.
I have had 2 done, and 1 to go. Implants are a major procedure. If you get an infection in the jawbone, then you will have to have an even bigger procedure to have the implants removed. Beg, borrow, or steal, and have them done in Aust.
I am with Peck.
Had two implant done locally instead of going back to my home country.
- Cost wise, one needs to factor in airfare, hotel, days off from work, food while away….
- other factors of course is confidence and after service. I just couldn't stomach the risk that f failure once I find out what's involved. It's a MAJOR procedure! And once you come back, where do you go for your annual checkup?
Do remember after the implant is put in, you need to maintain it. I have mine checked and cleaned twice or three times a year.
At this point perhaps do not rush to pull it out immediately. Let nature takes its course. You might get a few years more.
go to thailand and have a holiday for 1 month and return in 6 mths+ under $1,200 each