Is it feasible to take advantage of cheaper Orthodontics while I'm there teaching?
Is it feasible to take advantage of cheaper Orthodontics while I'm there teaching?
Good day folks,
I plan to come to Phnom Penh in 2025 to spread my linguistic expertise in the domain of English, and am hoping to take advantages of the more reasonable costs of services there, specifically in dental work. I'm almost in my late 20's and require two wisdom teeth extracted, and straightening of the teeth (braces I guess you could say), in hopes that it will cost me around $3500 USD or less.
I am mainly curious if anyone can think of issues that should impede or cause me to rethink this plan relating to:
- Difficulty acquiring braces due to being a foreigner (language barrier perhaps creating issues)
- Payments/plans
- Some kind of interference with my teaching
- Being confined to Phnom Penh because of frequent braces adjustments needed (not sure if you can go do this at any ortho dentist)
- Cautionary quality of orthodontic work there (?)
- Would I be better off to get them done in an adjacent country (like in Bangkok) and do periodic excursions there for my adjustments?
Or anything else you may think of...I value the opinions of expats since you guys likely have experience with the dental work in Cambodia. I got a cleaning and filling when I travelled to Bangkok and was super happy with the cost and service so this makes sense if I'm going to be living outside of the West for some time. All that said, if any of you have anecdotal experience or thoughts that may relate to this please chime in! THANKS
I plan to come to Phnom Penh in 2025 to spread my linguistic expertise in the domain of English, and am hoping to take advantages of the more reasonable costs of services there, specifically in dental work. I'm almost in my late 20's and require two wisdom teeth extracted, and straightening of the teeth (braces I guess you could say), in hopes that it will cost me around $3500 USD or less.
I am mainly curious if anyone can think of issues that should impede or cause me to rethink this plan relating to:
- Difficulty acquiring braces due to being a foreigner (language barrier perhaps creating issues)
- Payments/plans
- Some kind of interference with my teaching
- Being confined to Phnom Penh because of frequent braces adjustments needed (not sure if you can go do this at any ortho dentist)
- Cautionary quality of orthodontic work there (?)
- Would I be better off to get them done in an adjacent country (like in Bangkok) and do periodic excursions there for my adjustments?
Or anything else you may think of...I value the opinions of expats since you guys likely have experience with the dental work in Cambodia. I got a cleaning and filling when I travelled to Bangkok and was super happy with the cost and service so this makes sense if I'm going to be living outside of the West for some time. All that said, if any of you have anecdotal experience or thoughts that may relate to this please chime in! THANKS
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Re: Is it feasible to take advantage of cheaper Orthodontics while I'm there teaching?
The quality of dental work in Cambodia is second to none. And, very affordable.
I had about 2000USD of work done about 8 years ago. The same work done in Australia would have cost around 30,000AUD.
You can search this forum for Dentists to get the names of several recommended dental clinics.
I had about 2000USD of work done about 8 years ago. The same work done in Australia would have cost around 30,000AUD.
You can search this forum for Dentists to get the names of several recommended dental clinics.
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Re: Is it feasible to take advantage of cheaper Orthodontics while I'm there teaching?
You are better off traveling to Thailand for dental work. The dental work here is cheap, and you get what you pay for.
Re: Is it feasible to take advantage of cheaper Orthodontics while I'm there teaching?
I've had great services at Roomchang dental on Street 184 in Phnom Penh. Nowhere near the cheapest in Cambodia but still a fraction of the cost back in the West. If anyone in Cambodia is doing braces, it would be them.
Re: Is it feasible to take advantage of cheaper Orthodontics while I'm there teaching?
Do your feel they would offer quality service for dental Implants?Cooldude wrote:I've had great services at Roomchang dental on Street 184 in Phnom Penh. Nowhere near the cheapest in Cambodia but still a fraction of the cost back in the West. If anyone in Cambodia is doing braces, it would be them.
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I prefer Roomchang to the local dental practice back in the UK
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Re: Is it feasible to take advantage of cheaper Orthodontics while I'm there teaching?
Sure, why not fly to Cedars Sinai while you're at it?WildAlaskaKen wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 6:23 am You are better off traveling to Thailand for dental work. The dental work here is cheap, and you get what you pay for.
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Re: Is it feasible to take advantage of cheaper Orthodontics while I'm there teaching?
Do your feel they would offer quality service for dental Implants?
Yes.
Yes.
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Re: Is it feasible to take advantage of cheaper Orthodontics while I'm there teaching?
I used Roomchang dental back in 2008 for a lower front bridge<
still fine,,,,
had a Korean dentist
still fine,,,,
had a Korean dentist
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Re: Is it feasible to take advantage of cheaper Orthodontics while I'm there teaching?
Expensive dentist clinics here with amazing facilities and extraordinarily pretty staff and super wealthy clients may not provide the best service and certainly don't provide the best value for money. I'm specifically referring to Malis and Roomchang hereBlueJay wrote: ↑Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:35 pm Good day folks,
I plan to come to Phnom Penh in 2025 to spread my linguistic expertise in the domain of English, and am hoping to take advantages of the more reasonable costs of services there, specifically in dental work. I'm almost in my late 20's and require two wisdom teeth extracted, and straightening of the teeth (braces I guess you could say), in hopes that it will cost me around $3500 USD or less.
I am mainly curious if anyone can think of issues that should impede or cause me to rethink this plan relating to:
- Difficulty acquiring braces due to being a foreigner (language barrier perhaps creating issues)
- Payments/plans
- Some kind of interference with my teaching
- Being confined to Phnom Penh because of frequent braces adjustments needed (not sure if you can go do this at any ortho dentist)
- Cautionary quality of orthodontic work there (?)
- Would I be better off to get them done in an adjacent country (like in Bangkok) and do periodic excursions there for my adjustments?
Or anything else you may think of...I value the opinions of expats since you guys likely have experience with the dental work in Cambodia. I got a cleaning and filling when I travelled to Bangkok and was super happy with the cost and service so this makes sense if I'm going to be living outside of the West for some time. All that said, if any of you have anecdotal experience or thoughts that may relate to this please chime in! THANKS
Similarly; a perfectly ordinary little clinic may provide better dental care than any dental clinic on the NHS in the UK - OR - be a horror-show with some evil prick trying to damage your teeth with a dental pick in order to extract max value from you
I've experienced all three here and I have a nice and homely clinic I visit in Phnom Penh when I need dental work nowadays who charges so little it's almost free. She's pretty busy so no more sharing her clinic or name on forums or Facebook for me
That said, you don't need to stay in PP to have braces adjusted - it's a once a month thing iirc - and there are good dentists in every province now
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