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bananahammock
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 Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 9:27 am Post subject: Dental work in the U.S. or Korea- which is cheaper? |
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| My boyfriend needs a lot of dental work done- a bridge, some crowns, etc. We are coming over in August or September to teach and I was thinking that maybe it would be cheaper to get it done in Korea. I think a job at a public school covers 50% of those type expenses? Has anyone had dental work done in Korea or knows how much the school covers and whatnot? |
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cruisemonkey
Joined: 04 Jul 2005
Location: Hopefully, the same place as my luggage.
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| Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 11:52 am Post subject: |
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You will pay 50% of the premiums for National Health Insurance, which covers the basics for dental work - it does not cover crowns, bridges etc. or anything considered cosmetic.
Prices vary on the material used and gold content, but the average crown is about W400,000; bridge W1,200,000; and an implant W1,800,000+.
I don't know about prices in the U.S., but dental work in Korea is much less expensive than in Canada. |
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roadwork
Joined: 24 Nov 2008
Location: Goin' up the country
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| Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 4:17 pm Post subject: |
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| cruisemonkey wrote: |
You will pay 50% of the premiums for National Health Insurance, which covers the basics for dental work - it does not cover crowns, bridges etc. or anything considered cosmetic.
Prices vary on the material used and gold content, but the average crown is about W400,000; bridge W1,200,000; and an implant W1,800,000+.
I don't know about prices in the U.S., but dental work in Korea is much less expensive than in Canada. |
I got a bridge last year for 650,000 won. Years ago I got a crown done and in the process, they filled two cavities for free. That cost 300,000. |
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loggerhead007
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| Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 4:45 pm Post subject: |
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| Korea, by far. AND better quality. |
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bananahammock
Joined: 26 Feb 2009
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| Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 8:57 am Post subject: |
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| cruisemonkey wrote: |
You will pay 50% of the premiums for National Health Insurance, which covers the basics for dental work - it does not cover crowns, bridges etc. or anything considered cosmetic.
Prices vary on the material used and gold content, but the average crown is about W400,000; bridge W1,200,000; and an implant W1,800,000+.
I don't know about prices in the U.S., but dental work in Korea is much less expensive than in Canada. |
thanks for the info! He would definitely want to use the material that resembles real tooth enamel and not gold or anything else. I'm sure that is the most expensive. He is considering veneers too, do you know how much it costs in Korea as well? |
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losing_touch
Joined: 26 Jun 2008
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| Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 4:30 pm Post subject: |
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I have my dental work done in Thailand. It has always been significantly cheaper than it is anywhere else I have been. It has been worthwhile for a lot of people I know to take a trip there just for their dental work or medical treatment. In fact, the country is quite popular for medical/dental tourism. I haven't had any of these major concerns, but a quick look at prices at an expensive dentist shows it may be cheaper.
http://www.bangkokdentalclinic.com/df.htm |
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