I am thinking of going to Vietnam for Dental work

Mexico did work on me 8 years ago and it didn't last 2 years. It was also a dirty place and not that cheap.

I am considering for dentures and implants. I need my smile back because people look at me now and they see me with no teeth and too young for that. I have no appearance and no appeal.

While in Vietnam i need to see a Dermatologist to remove some tags and moles, I imagine it won't be that expensive.

and also, I am curious if they have any surgeries for snoring, I inherited from my father and mother. My neighbors on the 2nd floor can hear me.

Mexico did work on me 8 years ago and it didn't last 2 years. It was also a dirty place and not that cheap.
I am considering for dentures and implants. I need my smile back because people look at me now and they see me with no teeth and too young for that. I have no appearance and no appeal. - @Alexandersalvia1

Don't sell yourself short. You're at least doing the right research.

Chin up, young man.

While in Vietnam i need to see a Dermatologist to remove some tags and moles, I imagine it won't be that expensive.and also, I am curious if they have any surgeries for snoring, I inherited from my father and mother. My neighbors on the 2nd floor can hear me. - @Alexandersalvia1

Adenoid and tonsil removal helps with snoring. Had a friend whose wife insisted he have both done. Worked wonderfully.

...A friend of mine stated that the dentist cannot use an anaesthetic as they have to know when the nerve has been reached?😬 - @Lotus Eater

Your friend is woefully misinformed. No anaesthetic would require the patients head to be immobilised in a vice, and their jaw locked open

Is your friend a fan of the movie "Marathon Man" LOL!

@Aidan in HCMC

Is your friend a fan of the movie "Marathon Man" LOL!

Earlier in this thread I might have made a comment that was somewhat misleading regarding root canal treatment.

I would like to clarify this with my friends verbatim response who has authorized me to do so:

"The normal dentist couldn't get at the third root as was a spiral shape, so had to go to specialist dentist.

Was very sensitised so pain was primed!

The specialist gave me gum injected anaesthetic and then drilled a bit, when hit nerve cavity injected more anaesthetic direct. Then more drilling until hit unanaethsatised nerve again so more injection to numb.

By the end I had to be scraped off the ceiling! 😩

Most root canals much simpler. Mine cost over a grand but at least I have some gold in there if run out of money 😂 "

He is definitely not a fan of the movie 'Marathon' man after the above treatment 🤣

@Alexandersalvia1

I had a couple of crowns done in Vietnam by a dentist I know. I had absolutely no worries about the work, not just because I knew the dentist but because nearly every dental clinic, I have been to in Vietnam has the latest equipment and they use the latest technology. To get that level of service, I would have to go to an expensive clinic back home. The gap I’d have to pay would be more than I pay here.

When I lived in Saigon, I used to go to Starlight in District 3: https://www.starlightdental.net/centers … r-dist-3/. No doubt more expensive than a local butcher, but plenty modern and lots of expat clients (English spoken). I had a couple of crowns done, including a root canal, for far less than it would have cost in Australia, and they're still fine seven years later. My young teenage daughter, normally petrified of dentists, was fine with them too. The head honcho, Dr Philippe Guettier, is regarded as one of the best dentists in VN among French expats, but his local staff are good too. On my last visit, I met an American patient who just had massive work done, perhaps similar to what you're after. Yes, he had to spend a few weeks in Saigon, but he was happy with the results and reckons he still came out far ahead financially of having it done in the States. Your mileage may vary, but I've be happy to go there again (well, no-one is happy to go to the dentist...).

@robvan

Impressive looking office (and quite a fancy-dancy website).

Is the water feature seen through the practice windows known as "Turtle Lake"? Looks familiar.

Yes, Turtle Lake is a circular construction with seats around it. Nothing special as such, but a city landmark: https://govntravel.com/turtle-lake-saig … stination/

What is still on my mind is the cost. I am still worried that when they see a tourist the price gets inflated. I am

having bad luck with savings, Tampabay just went thru 2 hurricanes back-to-back, and they both affected me

personally, a great deal and i had to spend allot of money in loss furniture, lost my car and much more. and it

looks like I'll be single soon because my wife is not supportive much these days. Thank you for advice

What is still on my mind is the cost. I am still worried that when they see a tourist the price gets inflated. I am
having bad luck with savings, Tampabay just went thru 2 hurricanes back-to-back, and they both affected me

personally, a great deal and i had to spend allot of money in loss furniture, lost my car and much more. and it

looks like I'll be single soon because my wife is not supportive much these days. Thank you for advice - @Alexandersalvia1

Why haven't you mentioned Periodontal Disease?

Because I don't have Periodontal Disease

Because I don't have Periodontal Disease - @Alexandersalvia1

Then you are very lucky...or maybe you've been seeing dentists who prefer not to address the issue (which usually isn't a moneymaker) but instead provide highly profitable dental restoration treatments.

It seems highly unlikely (given the personal history you've shared) that you aren't also dealing with periodontal disease.

AI (GROC) agrees:

"Given the scenario described, it is highly unlikely that a 54-year-old man would require such extensive dental work, including bone grafts, crowns, and implants, without an underlying periodontal disease condition. Here's why:

"Periodontal Disease and Bone Loss: Periodontal disease is one of the primary causes of bone loss in the jaw. When periodontal disease progresses, it can lead to the destruction of the bone that supports the teeth, necessitating procedures like bone grafts to restore bone volume for implant placement or to stabilize existing teeth. The failure of a bone graft could indicate that the periodontal condition was not adequately managed or that the disease progression continued despite the intervention.

"Need for Extensive Restorative Work: The need for multiple crowns and implants suggests significant tooth damage or loss. Periodontal disease, especially if it has reached advanced stages like severe periodontitis, can cause teeth to become loose or fall out, thus requiring crowns to stabilize weakened teeth or implants to replace lost ones. The prevalence of periodontal disease increases with age, and without proper management, it can lead to extensive dental issues.

"Symptoms and Treatment: The symptoms described, including the need for bone grafting and subsequent issues, align well with the clinical manifestations of advanced periodontal disease. These include deep periodontal pockets, bone loss, and tooth mobility, all of which would be expected in a scenario where someone requires multiple crowns and implants. The treatment for severe periodontal disease often involves not just managing the infection but also addressing the structural damage it has caused, which can include the procedures mentioned.

"Age and Dental Health: At 54 years old, one would expect some degree of dental wear and tear, but the extent of work described typically correlates with long-standing or poorly managed periodontal conditions. Age-related physiological changes, combined with the cumulative effects of past dental diseases, are significant factors in how dental health deteriorates, particularly in relation to periodontal health.

"Thus, while there could be other contributing factors like severe decay or trauma, the scenario described strongly suggests that underlying periodontal disease is likely a significant factor in the dental problems this individual is facing. It would be prudent for the individual to have a thorough periodontal evaluation to confirm this and to ensure that any further dental work addresses both the symptoms and the root cause of the disease".

Please don't misunderstand me: I can't diagnose your current condition.

But my point is, neither can a dentist in Vietnam give you a fully informed estimate of the total cost of your care without knowing about all contributing factors.

I'd hate to know that you came all the way to Vietnam on the promise of low-cost dental care without expected complications, only to discover on arrival that you require major treatment for periodontal disease before the dentist can even begin doing restorative dental work.

I truly do wish you well with your plans.

What is still on my mind is the cost. I am still worried that when they see a tourist the price gets inflated. I am
having bad luck with savings

- @Alexandersalvia1

Well, I've been out of Viet Nam a couple of years but in my limited experience with medical and dental work, the price was never inflated. This included having an ear infection treated at a local clinic that my xe om driver took me to at negligible cost + $40 to the pharmacy for 2 rounds for the antibiotics, and a benign cyst removed from my elbow at a private clinic for 100 bucks, both in Sai Gon. A Viet Khieu who grew up in America asked me in the waiting room "How did you get here?" as I was the only foreigner there. The moneychanger I used had just had a cyst removed from her hand and she gave me the doctor's number after I noticed and asked about it.

In Vung Tau, I had one tooth extracted, a root canal and a zirconium crown, which is still there after about 8 years; I believe the cost was $310 total; several teeth cleanings for 99,000 vnd ($4); and a wart laser beamed off my arm for maybe $10 at the local hospital. When I had venous insufficiency causing venous ulcers in my right leg, I went to a small private clinic and paid 100,000 vnd for the consultation, 100,000 for the ultrasound scan and then another 100,000 for a week's worth of the three prescribed medications. So, that was like $12. Of course, I had to get refills for a number of months but the pharmacies I went to never overcharged me.

I also had a number of pairs of glasses with bifocal lens made for around $75.

My understanding is that in Viet Nam, the level of competition in medical services is high, so prices are low.

OK so here is the Reason why I need such dental work

I was in the Army and the Dentist notified me that in the next couple of years I needed to have my wisdom teeth removed because my mouth didn't have room for them and they would push my Molars and teeth against each other, I was 19 years old then. I got out of the army and forgot the advice that was given to me. What has ended up happening is that my molars have crack from the pressure of the wisdom teeth. I have been removing the badly cracked ones throughout my life. At the beginning of this year, I paid a local dentist 9,000 dollars to start the work to redo my mouth, Things went wrong, and I was lied to. So now I need to start over.

Thank you all for taking the time to answer, I hope to be in Vietnam in a couple of months.