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Dev
Joined: 18 Apr 2006
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 Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 5:10 pm Post subject: Dentists here VS Dentists at home. |
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I've got a tooth that's starting to bother me a bit. I'm going home in a couple of weeks for a trip.
I'm just wondering about price VS quality.
I imagine dentists here are cheaper than in North America, but do they do quality work? |
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Oreovictim
Joined: 23 Aug 2006
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I went to a dentist about six weeks ago. Here's a few things that I noticed that they do differently than back home (United States).
1. The dentist and his assistant didn't use latex gloves. It was pretty disgusting of him not to wear any, really. I kept pointing to his hands, but he didn't understand me.
2. They only use cold water. A lot of people are sensitive to cold water; I was surprised that they didn't have slightly warm water.
3. The dentist and his assistant didn't bother to floss me after the cleaning.
I'll have to find a new dentist. My director said that this guy is an excellent English speaker, but he only knew about half a dozen words. I got a discount because the two are friends. Instead of $60.00, I think that it set me back $30.00. I'd rather pay more for better work.
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ajgeddes
Joined: 28 Apr 2004
Location: Yongsan
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| Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 5:58 pm Post subject: |
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| Oreovictim wrote: |
I went to a dentist about six weeks ago. Here's a few things that I noticed that they do differently than back home (United States).
1. The dentist and his assistant didn't use latex gloves. It was pretty disgusting of him not to wear any, really. I kept pointing to his hands, but he didn't understand me.
2. They only use cold water. A lot of people are sensitive to cold water; I was surprised that they didn't have slightly warm water.
3. The dentist and his assistant didn't bother to floss me after the cleaning.
I'll have to find a new dentist. My director said that this guy is an excellent English speaker, but he only knew about half a dozen words. I got a discount because the two are friends. Instead of $60.00, I think that it set me back $30.00. I'd rather pay more for better work.
Good luck |
Why did you go to a dentist so early into your stay in Korea? Just curious.
1. My dentist at home didn't use latex gloves either.
3. They didn't always floss me either. |
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rocklee
Joined: 04 Oct 2005
Location: Seoul
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Dentist are suppose to be exhibit some level of hygiene while operating on their patients (this includes wear a mouth cover and gloves. You wouldn't want to be dealing with someone with a cold or hands that handles money as well.
Dev, go and find a dentist and deal with the problem early. Some practices are cheaper because they employ less people or uses older equipments. Just don't go into one that looks like part of a back alley. |
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Dev
Joined: 18 Apr 2006
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| Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 6:28 pm Post subject: |
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| Hmmm? Maybe it's better to stick with the familiar and get my work done at home. Getting work done on your teeth is significantly different than getting your haircut. |
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jdog2050
Joined: 17 Dec 2006
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| Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 7:35 pm Post subject: |
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| Oreovictim wrote: |
I went to a dentist about six weeks ago. Here's a few things that I noticed that they do differently than back home (United States).
1. The dentist and his assistant didn't use latex gloves. It was pretty disgusting of him not to wear any, really. I kept pointing to his hands, but he didn't understand me.
2. They only use cold water. A lot of people are sensitive to cold water; I was surprised that they didn't have slightly warm water.
3. The dentist and his assistant didn't bother to floss me after the cleaning.
I'll have to find a new dentist. My director said that this guy is an excellent English speaker, but he only knew about half a dozen words. I got a discount because the two are friends. Instead of $60.00, I think that it set me back $30.00. I'd rather pay more for better work.
Good luck |
...yeah, you're going to a pretty crappy dentist. No gloves? WTF. |
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jdog2050
Joined: 17 Dec 2006
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| Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 7:38 pm Post subject: |
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| ajgeddes wrote: |
| Oreovictim wrote: |
I went to a dentist about six weeks ago. Here's a few things that I noticed that they do differently than back home (United States).
1. The dentist and his assistant didn't use latex gloves. It was pretty disgusting of him not to wear any, really. I kept pointing to his hands, but he didn't understand me.
2. They only use cold water. A lot of people are sensitive to cold water; I was surprised that they didn't have slightly warm water.
3. The dentist and his assistant didn't bother to floss me after the cleaning.
I'll have to find a new dentist. My director said that this guy is an excellent English speaker, but he only knew about half a dozen words. I got a discount because the two are friends. Instead of $60.00, I think that it set me back $30.00. I'd rather pay more for better work.
Good luck |
Why did you go to a dentist so early into your stay in Korea? Just curious.
1. My dentist at home didn't use latex gloves either.
3. They didn't always floss me either. |
What? Oh my god. Are you guys going to dentists out in the sticks? Come into Kangnam where there's some civility.
On that note, there is a definite difference in dentists.
Korean dentists are *really* scared to do anything tricky or out of the ordinary. I have a temporary crown that needs to be made permanent. Only problem is that the gumline needs to be cut away because the stump is too short. Korean dentist won't touch it with a ten foot pole. My American dentist would do it in a second. Overall, when it's too tough, a Korean will just yank it, even a good one, whereas a half-decent American dentist will do all they can to save your original tooth.
Korean dentists are vastly cheaper though, even without insurance. |
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Oreovictim
Joined: 23 Aug 2006
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Why did you go to a dentist so early into your stay in Korea? Just curious. [/quote]
Why so early? It was just that time of year for me. Right before I came over here, I was rushed with all of the last minute stuff and didn't have time to go to a dentist. That be all. |
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tzechuk
Joined: 20 Dec 2004
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| Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 8:06 pm Post subject: |
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| ajgeddes wrote: |
| Oreovictim wrote: |
I went to a dentist about six weeks ago. Here's a few things that I noticed that they do differently than back home (United States).
1. The dentist and his assistant didn't use latex gloves. It was pretty disgusting of him not to wear any, really. I kept pointing to his hands, but he didn't understand me.
2. They only use cold water. A lot of people are sensitive to cold water; I was surprised that they didn't have slightly warm water.
3. The dentist and his assistant didn't bother to floss me after the cleaning.
I'll have to find a new dentist. My director said that this guy is an excellent English speaker, but he only knew about half a dozen words. I got a discount because the two are friends. Instead of $60.00, I think that it set me back $30.00. I'd rather pay more for better work.
Good luck |
Why did you go to a dentist so early into your stay in Korea? Just curious.
1. My dentist at home didn't use latex gloves either.
3. They didn't always floss me either. |
Yeah, same here. My dentist back home in the UK doesn't wear gloves and doesn't floss me.
Both here and there, though, the dentists wash their hands very thoroughly, in front of me, before they start working on my teeth.
As for flossing - I don't know that I would want someone to floss my teeth, to be honest. I'd feel too much like a baby! |
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slow_life
Joined: 29 Dec 2006
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| Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 8:13 pm Post subject: Re: Dentists here VS Dentists at home. |
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| Dev wrote: |
I've got a tooth that's starting to bother me a bit. I'm going home in a couple of weeks for a trip.
I'm just wondering about price VS quality.
I imagine dentists here are cheaper than in North America, but do they do quality work? |
Hey Dev.....go to Kangnam Station....and then to the New York Bakery bldg...catch the elevator in the back and I think the dentist I love is on either the 3rd or 4th floor. This guy was trained in Japan, speaks just a little English, but it's no problem. He uses gloves and is very gentle and kind. I highly recommend him if you are nearby. |
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heydelores
Joined: 24 Apr 2006
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| Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 3:24 pm Post subject: |
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I've been having some complicated work done on a tooth over the past 6 weeks, and I am very pleased with the quality of dental care here. The office looks/feels very much like a dental office in the US. In fact, I can't point out any significant differences. I guess it largely depends on where you go.
I've had a total of 8 appointments and have paid W41,000 total.
When I was home in the US last week, I had a dentist there check everything out, just to make sure it was okay, and both dentists in the office said the work looks great. My one appointment in the US cost $49, and they didn't actually do anything but look at it.
If you're in the Anyang/Gunpo area (just south of Seoul on the blue line), I highly recommend Kim and Lee Seoul Dental Clinic in TodayMall. PM me if you need directions.
Unlike other posters have said, the dentist and dental assistants have worn gloves every time I've been there. |
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Meggiebea
Joined: 20 Oct 2006
Location: Uijeongbu, South Korea
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| Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 1:14 am Post subject: |
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Can anyone tell me the average costs for:
a cleaning?
a cavity?
whitening procedures? (i am going to a wedding in a few months and would love bright shiney white teeth) |
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crazylemongirl
Joined: 23 Mar 2003
Location: almost there...
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| Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 1:18 am Post subject: |
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| Meggiebea wrote: |
Can anyone tell me the average costs for:
a cleaning?
a cavity?
whitening procedures? (i am going to a wedding in a few months and would love bright shiney white teeth) |
Depends where you go and if you are covered by health insurance. I've paid 7k for a cleaning and x-ray, 50k to have my old amalgam fillings replaced by porcelain ones. |
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hogwonguy1979
Joined: 22 Dec 2003
Location: the racoon den
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| Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 2:55 am Post subject: |
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I go to a dentist near Seoul city hall, speaks good english, wears a mask and gloves to work on me, will do gingivectomies (the cutting away of the gum to do a crown) and is reasonable. I can even email him for an appointment.
Only downside I've found with Korean dentist is they can be pretty stingy with the novacaine. I was having a root canal done and he didn't numb me enough. OUCH!!!!
He knew much better this past week when he did another root canal  I was so numb I was able to work out after he was finished |
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Wrench
Joined: 07 Apr 2005
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| Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 4:52 am Post subject: |
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| I had stuff done by a dentist here and never again. I had stuff done in thailand its cheaper and better. |
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