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eclectic · Joined: 09 Nov 2006 Posts: 1122

I heard from a colleague in Muscat, Oman, that root canals and other bridge-work/dental work is difficult to obtain in KSA. I wasn't planning on any dental work, but wondered if up to date dental work is readily available and affordable in KSA?

Whaddaya say, vets, have ye had any work on the Chompers lately? Not braces or retainers or anything, but simple cleanings or even fillings of relatively "manageable" cavities?

If a root canal should become necessary, can they perform it in a modern way, such as without the use of a major nerve blocker into the jawbone?

What about things like chiropractic care?

trapezius · Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 8:00 pm Post subject:

12 Monkeys · Joined: 06 Apr 2009 Posts: 82 Location: paradise lost

Trap wrote:

johnslat · Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 9:47 pm Post subject:

Dear 12 Monkeys,
As his avatar may indicate, getting trap to adopt a "kinder, gentler" writing style could, perhaps, be likened to "pulling teeth."
Regards,
John

mouse5 · Joined: 11 Jan 2006 Posts: 142

There of plenty of well trained dental specialists in KSA. I got root canal treatment, a bridge and two crowns done. No complaints. And all for free. Three Egyptian dentists worked away on me for 3 hours. My local dentist told me it would have cost a fortune in Europe.

eclectic · Joined: 09 Nov 2006 Posts: 1122

That colleague of mine tends to be a swine windbag, as well as a great spinner of doom-and-gloom tales, so it doesn't surprise me to hear of the great dental care available there, in contradiction to what he claims.

Yeah European dental care would cost an arm and a leg (how the hell would THAT happen? WOuld the dental drill penetrate to the femur or fibula? Laughing

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Maude Edithe · Joined: 07 Jun 2009 Posts: 5 Location: Paris

The American Dental Center in Riyadh..at least 15 years ago...was top notch.

Kipling · Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 2:12 pm Post subject: Hovering on the brink of Infinity

tillymd · Joined: 07 Apr 2009 Posts: 114

Yikes!

I wouldn't have dental work done in another country again. I tried to save money by having eight cavities filled all at once in Costa Rica. The dentist was lovely, but the results were questionable.

eclectic · Joined: 09 Nov 2006 Posts: 1122

Kip I am indeed in Oman in Mind, but man oh man, am I minding the midday sun! While a wilting fifty-five degree wallop would be well, had I a half a ham-hock, I'm minding the blinding fun in the sun!

InterRick · Joined: 18 Jul 2009 Posts: 86

sirius black · Joined: 21 Nov 2011 Posts: 41

Rather than start a new thread. I did a search and found this one since its the same topic.

This thread is over 2 years old though. Although I would imagine the state of dental care to stay the same and even improve, I have an additional question. What about costs? Compared to the typical dental health plan in America? What about costs compared to Korea if anyone knows? I will need some major dental work done (root canals, etc.).

Related but will add to this, how expensive is medical treatment comparatively as well?

Thanks in advance for your answer.

BretHarte · Joined: 17 Aug 2011 Posts: 94

A teacher at my job had the dentist destroy his teeth. He left the country to get dental work, so ask at work for referrals.

AirHorn · Joined: 16 Jan 2009 Posts: 20

I had a huge two sided filling crumble and I went to Obaeid Specialized Hospital in Riyadh. The Syrian Dentist did a great job and a filling that would have cost me $600 or more in the U.S. was $18 here.

cmp45 · Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Posts: 1475 Location: KSA