Dentists in Phuket: Typical Costs, Clinics and What to Ask

Hospital clinic or local dentist?

Bangkok Hospital Phuket publishes an estimated price list for its dental centre, and its cleaning is listed at 1,500 to 2,000 baht with a check-up consultation at 500 to 2,000 baht. Hospital dental centres and dedicated international clinics charge more, while local clinics in Phuket Town and elsewhere can charge much less for routine work. Guides say that the spread in both price and quality is wide, and that expat areas such as Bang Tao, Rawai, Kata and Phuket Town have English-speaking dentists.

Typical price ranges

Published ranges from local guides and clinic lists vary by clinic. They are rough estimates, not quotes:

• Scale and polish: about 600 to 2,000 baht depending on clinic.
• Composite filling: roughly 800 to 4,000 baht.
• Simple extraction: roughly 500 to 2,500 baht.
• Root canal treatment: roughly 4,500 to 15,000 baht.
• Porcelain or ceramic crown: roughly 8,000 to 22,000 baht, with higher prices at premium clinics.
• Single dental implant with crown: guides quote from about 35,000 to 80,000 baht depending on clinic and brand.
• Veneers: roughly 8,000 to 20,000 baht per tooth.
• Braces or clear aligners: roughly 80,000 to 200,000 baht.

Some clinics advertise lower prices in US dollars, so check whether a quote includes all stages and lab fees.

How to choose a clinic

• Ask who will do the treatment, and what their training and experience are.
• Ask for a written treatment plan with the price for each stage, and what happens if something fails.
• For implants and crowns, ask which brand and materials are used, and whether there is a warranty.
• Ask about sterilisation and whether the clinic follows international standards.
• Look at before-and-after photos, and read independent reviews rather than only the clinic's own.
• Do not feel pressured into a large package on your first visit, and get a second opinion for expensive work.

Complex cases, such as implants and orthodontics, are often best handled by a specialist clinic rather than a general one.

Insurance and payment

Many health policies exclude dental or cover only emergencies, so check before you book. Clinics usually take cards and cash, and may ask for a deposit for larger work. Ask for a receipt and treatment record, which you can show a dentist at home. The health and insurance guide explains how to compare cover.

Dental holidays

Visitors sometimes combine treatment with a holiday, and some clinics help with transfers and accommodation. Plan enough time for healing, lab work and follow-up visits, because implants and crowns are done in stages. Do not book flights home before the dentist confirms the schedule, and keep your records for follow-up care.

Other clinics and checks

Eye tests, skin checks, physiotherapy and general practice clinics are common too. For hazards such as dengue and sun, see the health hazards guide, and for hospitals and childbirth see the pregnancy guide.