Guide to dentists and dental services in Chiang Mai

Dentists in Chiang Mai – dental clinics

Cheaper dental work and check ups are popular with visitors
Cheaper dental work and check ups are popular with visitors

Chiang Mai is fast becoming a destination for those looking to have work done on their teeth. All sorts of work is undertaken in the Chiang Mai top dental surgeries and many of the best dentists in Chiang Mai have been trained abroad, offering a professional, good value service.

The dentists in Chiang Mai are widely advertised in local media and offer everything from teeth cleaning and whitening to root canals, dental crowns, and even implants, done for a fraction of the cost in the US and the UK. Dental clinics in Chiang Mai are also cheaper than those in Bangkok. For example, a regular check up will cost no more than US$20, perhaps double if you require a filling or extraction, while the latest UV bleaching teeth whitening costs no more than US$200 and is over in two half hour sessions.

There are dozens of dentists in Chiang Mai, some have made a big effort to target visitors and expat families, with services that meet foriegners expectactions, and English speaking staff (most doctors and dentists in Thailand speak English or were trained in this language). They have modern, clean dental clinics, with state-of-the-art equipment and cutting edged technologies. Dentures are also produced locally in laborotories and can be available within days.

When visiting Chiang Mai it’s certainly a good idea to plan a visit to the dentist for you and your family, and spoil yourself on teeth whitening or crowns, since it’s all much cheaper than back home.

Teeth whitening in Chiang Mai

Teeth whitening, also known as bleaching, is one of the most common aesthetic teeth treatments in Chiang Mai. There are a few different methods for whitening the teeth, including gels, special whitening toothpaste, laser and professional dental products. The fastest and most expensive teeth whitening option, however, is to visit a Chiang Mai dentist and have laser tooth whitening performed for about US$300. Another new technology is UV bleaching which is cheaper at $200, as effective and over in an hour. You can also opt for the gel and gum guard version costing $150, a do-it-yourself treatment over a dozen consecutive ‘sleeps’.

Dental crowns in Chiang Mai

Dental crowns are also known as dental caps and are used to cover teeth. Dental crowns in Chiang Mai are made of either plastic or porcelain and can last for a number of years. The pricing for a dental crown in Chiang Mai is very competitive and a fraction of the price in the West.

Chiang Mai dental clinics and dentists

Chiang Mai has many accomplished dentists and many have been trained in the UK or the US. The best Chiang Mai dentists have excellent facilities, equipment and a range of services, and prices are cheaper than in Bangkok to boot.

Fortune Dental Clinic
The Fortune Dental Clinic is one of Chiang Mai’s most popular dental clinics, especially with expats and medical tourists, with its excellent range of services and comfortable surroundings. Prices are steep for Chiang Mai yet still way below what you would pay back home. There are two city centre branches; one on Charoen Maung Road and the other along Huay Kaew Road, tel: +66 53 281 881; +66 81 993 1993, info@fortunedentalclinic-thailand.com, www.fortunedentalclinic-thailand.com.

Grace Dental Care Clinic
The most expensive and capable dental clinic in Chiang Mai is highly praised for its excellent work and attention to detail. All dental staff have received post graduate training in the US and the clinic has the latest equipment. Prices are inline with Bangkok. 45, Soi 11, Nimmanhemin Road, Amphur Muang, Chiang Mai, tel: +66 53 894 568, Gracedentalcare@hotmail.com.

Chiang Mai Dental Clinic
One of the best in Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Dental Clinic has an excellent team of accredited dentists doing everything from general dentistry to cosmetic dentistry and orthodontics. Although more expensive than most Chiang Mai dentists, the equipment here is top notch, all dentists speak English and there is even a free taxi service. 617 Charoenmuang Road, Chiang Mai 50000, tel: +66 53 266 557, info@dentalchiangmai.com, www.dentalchiangmai.com.

Chiang Mai Dental Hospital
This is one of the longest established dental surgeries in Chiang Mai and one of the best priced. There are several dentists here and they all speak English and undertake all major and minor types of dental work. 1/42, Moo 3, Chiang Mai/Lampang Road, Tambon Changphuak, Chiang Mai 50300, tel: +66 53 411150, dental@chiangmaidentalcenter.com, www.chiangmaidentalcenter.com.

Big Smile Dentist
A small but reliable dentist, skilled at surgery and with up to date teeth whitening which they claim is the cheapest in Chiang Mai. Dr Supachai Jantranuson has been practicing since 1997. Arak road, near Buak Haad Park.

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