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Thailand may be the perfect place to treat yourself to a wonderful holiday while simultaneously receiving treatment for whatever happens to ail you. This apparent contradiction is at the crux of the thriving medical tourism industry, and one particular subset has become highly popular due to its potential to save Western patients up to 70% off the price of the care they receive at home. It‘s fitting that in the Land of Smiles, dental tourism has taken off like it has, but why is it so prominent? For one thing, you can play golf, visit a historic Buddhist temple, or go parasailing with no worries after most dental procedures, which usually aren’t as debilitating as other common healthcare treatments, and far less often result in lasting discomfort. It may, in fact, be the ideal type of treatment for the medical portion of a healthcare holiday. What else makes dental tourism such a popular reason for visiting Thailand? Aside from the big-time savings and its compatibility with the practically endless vacation activities on offer, Thai dentists and clinics are some of the world’s finest. Dental practitioners are closely regulated and registered with the Thai Dental Council, and are licensed by the Dental Association of Thailand. In addition, a large number of Thai dentists have received training in the West, and many are American Board certified, maintaining the highest of Western standards in their practices. Their high-tech facilities employ the most modern technology and there is a wide variety of clinics - like the famed BIDC (Bangkok International Dental Center), who has received prestigious JCI accreditation - to cater to your dental needs. And, due to the prominence of overseas training among Thai dentists, many facilities offer advanced English-language support, adding to the high-level of service that you can expect from Thai medical providers. Patients often praise the kind, graceful, and sympathetic care they receive from dental professionals in Thailand, which comes as no surprise given the legendary Thai hospitality. And the array of dental treatments in Thailand is extensive. Ranging from the ordinary to the advanced, all procedures are delivered by expert providers, in modern facilities, at incredible prices. Two types of dental implants are available in Thailand, including - common among medical tourists - the immediate, or “same-day,” implants, which can occur right after tooth extraction. Veneers are thin layers of porcelain fitted over teeth to hide imperfections, and Thailand offers both porcelain and resin-composite types. As you would expect in the Land of Smiles, teeth whitening treatments are popular, the duration of which depends on the product you choose. Dentures, full or partial, are available in order to replace missing teeth, as are dental bridges. And all the ordinary procedures you’d expect like fillings, root canals, and crowns are of course possible, and so too are appointments for routine cleanings, scaling, and polishing, plus extractions, orthodontics, and much more. Thailand has it all, and is one of the few countries where people swear they’ve enjoyed a trip to the dentist. All of Thailand’s major vacation hotspots double as leading dental-tourism destinations. There is of course an absolute cluster of quality facilities in the sprawling capital Bangkok, where tourists find themselves on a virtual playground of shopping, nightlife, and culture, and nearby beach retreats like laid-back Hua Hin or party-town Pattaya provide a multitude of dental-care options as well. Phuket and Koh Samui, two island paradises in the south of Thailand, offer idyllic escapes for travelers, and a considerable number of state-of-the-art dentistry clinics to cover your needs as well. Finally, Chiang Mai, the culturally-rich Northern capital, with over 300 ornate Buddhist temples, busy arts scene, outstanding handicrafts shopping, and a little something for everyone, also has a host of dental facilities, too. Expertise, top-notch service, and affordability in exquisite locales: Thailand has it all for dental tourists. ThailandMEDTourism.com is the official website for Medical and Wellness Tourism in Thailand, operated by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). The site delivers comprehensive healthcare information, popular medical treatments and in-depth profiles of medical providers and healthcare facilities around the country for international patients travelling to Thailand for healthcare.
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