If you have discoloured or chipped teeth, you may be considering porcelain veneers. They are long-lasting and can transform your smile. However, many Australians are concerned about the price of dental veneers locally and look abroad. 

Although dental veneers Thailand may seem cost-effective, there are several risks involved. When you include travel and accommodation costs, you’ll find that it’s better to stay in Australia for your dental work. 

What Are Dental Veneers?

Dental veneers are thin layers of composite resin or porcelain that your dentist bonds to the front of your teeth. They can conceal discolouration, chipping, gaps, and other cosmetic flaws, giving you a beautiful, blemish-free smile.

Porcelain veneers are the most durable type of veneer and can last ten years or longer. You’ll usually require two procedures to receive porcelain veneers. First, your dentist will shave some enamel from your tooth to prepare it for the veneer, and create an impression of your tooth.

They’ll then send the impression to a laboratory who will create a customised porcelain veneer for you. At your next appointment, your dentist thoroughly cleans your teeth and may need to grind them more for a successful procedure. Then, they’ll bond the veneers to your teeth using dental cement. The procedure will likely only take two hours.

Dental Veneers in Thailand: The Risks

Getting dental veneers in Thailand entails taking risks, and could result in a need to redo the procedure once you return home, costing you more money. 

•  Travelling

  Some patients imagine flying to Thailand, hanging out on the beach, and just popping in for a dental procedure.

Flying to Thailand can be expensive, and involves a long plane journey. Many travellers fall ill after plane rides. While a cold may not interfere with a holiday, it could delay your dental treatment, meaning you’ll need to extend your trip or make a second journey, increasing the overall cost of treatment. 

• Language Barrier

It’s critical that you understand everything involved in a dental procedure. Porcelain veneers can last for a long time, and you want to be sure that you’re happy with how they look. 

Although many Thai dentists speak English, their first and primary language is Thai. You may encounter difficulties or misunderstandings when speaking with the dentist, assistants or receptionist. 

Your dentist in Thailand will not have access to your dental or medical records, resulting in complications or allergic reactions to medication, if you cannot communicate your medical needs. 

In Australia, all dentists must pass an English language test before starting work. This test means they can communicate perfectly in English, and understand and answer your questions without issue. 

• Different Training and Requirements

With dental work, often lower costs mean inferior products or insufficient training. In Australia, every dentist is heavily regulated by the Dental Board of Australia. They have strict requirements for education and further training. To offer certain services, dentists must have extra qualifications to ensure quality. They must also follow strict hygiene requirements to protect you from infections. 

Thai dentists may not follow the same hygiene requirements and may have fewer qualifications. It can be challenging to confirm your dentist’s qualifications because of the language barrier, and you won’t know how clean the clinic is until you arrive.

Price of Dental Veneers

When you look at the prices of dental veneers in Thailand, it doesn’t include your accommodation or travel. You may also need to get certain vaccines or pay for a passport and travel insurance. 

Your health insurance company may not cover dental work abroad, meaning you’ll need to pay out of pocket. At Dental Spot, we work with multiple health insurers and have a flexible payment plan option to allow everyone access to quality dental work. 

Another hidden cost of dental veneers in Thailand is the potential for mistakes. In Australia, if a dentist makes a mistake, you have legal avenues of recourse. However, in Thailand, as a non-resident, you will find it challenging to receive compensation for any errors.

You may need to pay a local dentist to fix your porcelain veneers. If you contract an infection abroad, you could need time off work to heal. 

Stay Local with Dental Spot

If you want a beautiful, natural smile without the risks, contact Dental Spot today. We are qualified, experienced dentists who can help you obtain your dream smile. Instead of risking dental veneers Thailand, stay local and call us on (02) 9158 6115 to set up your appointment. 

We also offer various general and cosmetic dentistry services, including dental crowns, implants, and tooth fillings.