Why choose Thailand for dental treatment?

Thailand is one of South East Asia’s largest countries and stretches from the mountainous border in Myanmar (Burma) in the north to the Malaysian Peninsula in the south, and is nestled next to Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam to the east. With delicious food, warm, smiling people, breathtaking beaches and glorious islands as well as a wealth of culture and history, it’s not surprising that Thailand has been a fashionable holiday destination for the British for many years, not least because return flights to this exotic location can be purchased from as little as £400. In addition, Thailand now attracts tourists from all over the world to take advantage of competitively priced private medical treatments. The medical standards are high in Thailand and clinics and bilingual staff are more often trained in the US, Australia or Europe. The lower prices combined with the favourable exchange rate means that dental treatment is extremely competitive in comparison to UK prices - allowing visitors to enjoy a wonderful holiday in a breathtakingly beautiful country – and give their teeth some first class attention.

Thailand is an incredibly scenic country with plenty of options for the visitor, pre or post dentistry treatment ranging from jungle trekking in Chiang Mai, languishing on stunning beaches in the south, to learning about the exotic culture by visiting the country’s fascinating temples and buildings. Start off in the inimitable, culturally rich capital city of Bangkok, otherwise known as the ‘City of Sin’ (or the city which never sleeps) then head to one of the southern beach resorts such as Phuket for some relaxation. Bangkok offers a constant reminder of the country’s rich cultural heritage, along with fabulous shopping opportunities and plenty of entertainment along the popular Khao San Road. The Chao Phraya river divides Bangkok from Thonburi and although the city is noisy and busy, there are plenty of peaceful escapes. Quiet sanctuary can be found inside one of the city’s 400 Wats (temples), most famous of which is Wat Pho (The Temple of the Reclining Buddha), the oldest and largest Wat in Bangkok. Shopaholics and bargain hunters should hit Khao San Road or visit the picturesque Thonburi Floating Market to barter till their heart’s content.

Southern Thailand offers spectacular scenery and tropical beaches on islands like Ko Samui, Ko Phang-Nga, Ko Tao in the south east and Phuket and Ko Phi Phi in the west. Phuket is an island joined to the mainland by a bridge and surrounded by many other islands which can be reached by a mere swim in the ocean, and with a fascinating marine life diving and snorkelling enthusiasts will be in their element. Wherever you decide to go in Thailand, tasting some authentic Thai cuisine should be high on your list. Thai cuisine involves around 30 different herbs and spices including a number of basil varieties and the ubiquitous lemongrass and ginger flavourings while the fresh fish and sea food is out of this world.

The Thai medical profession is well advanced, and medical tourism is expected to continue growing. Many private clinics offer complete cosmetic dental makeover packages and work with state of the art technology. As far as price comparisons go, Silom Dental Clinic in Bangkok for example charge between 6,000 (£86) to 14,000 THB (£200) for a crown and bridge (dependent on materials used and the number of teeth treated) and laser tooth whitening costs between 10,000 (£143) and 15,000 THB (£215), taking around an hour and a half to complete. Laser tooth whitening can cost between £700 and £1300 and a porcelain crown approximately £500 in a UK private dental clinic so very significant savings can be made.

The official language is Thai but English is widely spoken in cities and tourist areas. Thailand’s tropical climate is hot and humid, but there are regional and seasonal temperature variations. Bangkok is hot between March and mid-June – between 27 and 35 degrees Celsius, rainy between June and October – averaging 24 to 32 degrees Celsius and cool between November and February – 18 to 32 degrees Celsius. Chiang Mai in the north has a much cooler temperature. Temperatures in the south, for example, in Phuket are lovely and warm - 34 degrees Celsius in the hot season with the sea water never going below 20 degrees.

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