Ortho in LOS?

[Amadeus 0]

Hey Poskat and others,

 

I've read a lot in a few books/articles/postings about the fact that there are some health services in Thailand that is quite good (ie, cosmetic surgery, etc.) I have to admit that this surprised me a bit because we Americans have been brainwashed to believe that our medial services are the best in the world (yes, I know..LOL) ...of course, that's just so they can charge a lot of money ...ahh, the good ole USA ...money money money ....BUT, I digress...

 

Anyway, I was just curious if orthodontics fell into this category as well. If so, any thoughts or links?

[poskat 0]

thai dentists are well trained, up to the standards of US dentists. I have quite a few friends who are faculty at Chula, Mahidol, and Thamassat Dental schools and visit those regularly on my trips, and the clinics are right up to speed. Many of the dental specialists, endo, perio, ortho etc... have recieved their advanced training in the US in fact.

 

Orthodontic treatment requires monthly visits to the dentist to adjust the forces placed on the teeth to keep them moving at the correct rate, as too much force can cause root resorption, while too little means the lenght of tx is extended.

 

So as should be obvious, ortho tx doesn't lend itself to being used by the "medical/dental" tourist.

[Amadeus 0]

Poskat, thanks .... although, when I asked my dentist if it would be ok to get the braces and then move (sometimes I have to move for my job) he indicated that anyone should be able to take over the monthly "maintenance". I don't know though -- perhaps it's just not that much of a good deal compared to what we have here in the states anyway if there's not a demand for it.

 

Also, in speaking of the "medical/dental" tourist -- what about hair restoration stuff ...like Bosley type things?