A dentist in Bangkok charges roughly 900-1,500 THB for teeth cleaning with a dental check-up, and from 29,900 THB for a dental implant only (no crown), or 39,990 THB for a dental implant with crown; simple treatments like teeth cleaning, tooth fillings, and teeth whitening fit into a single visit, often on the day you land.
This article is sponsored by HeySmile Dental Clinic. All prices are HeySmile’s published list in Thai baht.
Here’s a little Bangkok secret that a lot of expats already know: this city is a seriously good place to see a dentist. Clinics along Sukhumvit are used to international patients; appointments come fast, and you can fit a cleaning in between a morning at the market and sundowners on a rooftop.
We highly recommend getting dental treatment done in Bangkok, as long as you plan it properly. That’s exactly what this guide is for.
Below you’ll find real prices in Thai baht, what to check before you book, how long each treatment takes, and how to build a proper city trip around your appointments. Fair warning: you might come home with a brighter smile and a list of new favourite cafés.
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How much does a dentist in Bangkok cost?
A dentist in Bangkok charges roughly 900-1,500 THB for teeth cleaning (teeth scaling and polishing), 900-1,500 THB per tooth filling (composite filling), 3,590-7,900 THB for in-clinic teeth whitening, 7,000-9,000 THB for root canal treatment on a front tooth, 15,000 THB per tooth for porcelain veneers (ceramic veneers) and from 29,900 THB for a dental implant only (no crown), or 39,990 THB for a dental implant with crown, at an independent clinic such as HeySmile Dental Clinic on Sukhumvit 21 (Asok).
Dental prices in Thailand are set by each clinic, not the government, so prices vary widely across the city. Hospital dental centres publish their own lists and usually add facility fees.
Treat every number here as a starting point. According to HeySmile Dental Clinic, all its prices are starting prices, and the dentist confirms the exact price after the examination. The same list applies to Thai and international patients, so there’s no “tourist price” to worry about. Two things cost nothing at HeySmile: the dental check-up, which is free with every visit, and the implant consultation, which is also free.
Dental prices in Bangkok at a glance
| Treatment | Price (THB) | Visits | Time in Bangkok | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teeth cleaning (teeth scaling and polishing), with dental check-up | 900–1,500 | 1 | 1 day | Can be done on arrival day |
| Tooth filling (composite filling) | 900–1,500 per filling | 1 | 1 day | Can be done on arrival day |
| Teeth whitening (in-clinic) | 3,590–7,900 | 1 | 1–2 days | Avoid staining food and drink for 48 hours |
| Wisdom tooth extraction | 1,500–2,500 | 1 plus a check | 3–5 days | Plan the check before you fly |
| Impacted wisdom teeth removal (surgical extraction) | 3,500–6,000 | 1 plus a check | 3–5 days | Do not fly within 24–48 hours of a surgical extraction |
| Root canal treatment (front tooth) | 7,000–9,000 | 1–2 | 3–7 days | A crown afterwards adds one lab cycle |
| Metal crown / bridge | 9,000–14,000 per unit | 2 | 5–7 days | Preparation on day 1, lab 4–5 working days, fitting on the last visit |
| Porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) crown / bridge | 14,000–16,000 per unit | 2 | 5–7 days | Preparation on day 1, lab 4–5 working days, fitting on the last visit |
| Porcelain crown / bridge (all-ceramic) | 16,000–18,000 per unit | 2 | 5–7 days | Preparation on day 1, lab 4–5 working days, fitting on the last visit |
| Porcelain veneers (ceramic veneers) | 15,000 per tooth, or 12,000 per tooth for 6 or more teeth | 2 | 5–7 days | Preparation on day 1, lab 4–5 working days, fitting on the last visit |
| Acrylic denture | 2,500–3,000 for the first tooth, plus 500 per additional tooth or clasp | 2–4 | 7–10 days | Impressions, try-in, delivery |
| Full denture | 20,000–24,000 per arch | 2–4 | 7–10 days | Impressions, try-in, delivery |
| Dental implant only (no crown), Osstem or Dentium | 29,900 | 2 trips | About 7-14 days now, then about 7-14 days after 3-4 months | Crown on trip two once healed |
| Dental implant with crown (abutment, zirconia crown and X-ray) | Dentium 39,990, Osstem 45,900, Hiossen 59,900, Straumann 75,000 | 2 trips | About 7-14 days now, then about 7-14 days after 3-4 months | Crown on trip two once healed |
| Invisalign clear aligners | from 48,000 | Scan plus reviews | 2–3 days to start | Reviews every 6–10 weeks or by photo |
What should you check before booking a clinic?
Check five things before you book: the clinic’s Ministry of Public Health licence, the dentist’s Thai Dental Council registration, that the dentist (not just reception) explains your treatment in English, a written itemised quotation, and whether the location and opening hours suit your trip. Asok, Phrom Phong and Thonglor have the highest concentration of English-speaking clinics.
- Clinic licence. Every dental clinic in Thailand must display its Ministry of Public Health licence at reception. You can ask for the number by message before booking.
- Dentist registration. Dentists hold a Thai Dental Council licence. Clinics that publish names and qualifications online make this verifiable.
- English communication. The dentist, not just the receptionist, should explain diagnosis, options and price. Ask for a written treatment plan.
- A written, itemised quotation, including X-rays, anaesthetic, lab fees and follow-up visits. Headline web prices rarely include all of these.
- Location and hours. On a short trip, a clinic near your hotel that opens seven days saves half a day of travel per visit. Asok, Phrom Phong and Thonglor have the highest concentration of English-speaking clinics.
Insider tip: Asok, Phrom Phong and Thonglor all sit on the BTS Sukhumvit line, so an appointment slots neatly into a day of exploring. Staying nearby? Our Sukhumvit travel guide has ideas.
Independent clinic or hospital dental centre: what is the difference in practice?
Both are licensed by the Ministry of Public Health, and both employ Thai Dental Council-registered dentists. The differences are practical. A hospital dental centre suits you when you need hospital backup, general anaesthetic, or direct billing. An independent clinic suits you when you want list prices in writing before you sit down and a shorter path to the dentist.
- A hospital dental centre makes sense when a medical condition needs hospital backup, when general anaesthetic is required, or when an insurer direct-bills hospitals only.
- An independent clinic makes sense when you want list prices in writing before you sit down, and a shorter path to the dentist: one reception, no hospital registration queue, appointments within the same week.
- A fair comparison: ask both for a written quotation for the same treatment, including X-rays, anaesthetic, lab fees, and follow-up visits.
How far ahead should you book on a short trip?
Book 1–3 days ahead for cleaning or whitening. Plan 5–10 days in Bangkok for veneers or crowns. Book the dentist before booking flights for anything needing two visits, and tell the clinic your departure date so lab scheduling works around it.
Which treatments fit into one visit, and which do not?
Teeth cleaning, dental check-ups, tooth fillings, and teeth whitening fit into one visit, often on arrival day. Wisdom teeth removal and root canal treatment need 3–7 days. Dental crowns, porcelain veneers, and dental bridges need two visits over 5–7 days because of the lab. Dental implants need two trips, the second one 3–4 months after the first.
- Teeth cleaning, dental check-up, tooth fillings: 1 visit, 1 day. Can be done on arrival day.
- Teeth whitening: 1 visit, 1–2 days. Avoid staining food and drink for 48 hours.
- Wisdom teeth removal: 1 visit plus a check, 3–5 days. Do not fly within 24–48 hours of a surgical extraction.
- Root canal treatment: 1–2 visits, 3–7 days. A crown afterwards adds one lab cycle.
- Dental crowns, porcelain veneers, dental bridges: 2 visits, 5–7 days. Preparation on day 1, lab 4–5 working days, fitting on the last visit.
- Dentures: 2–4 visits, 7–10 days. Impressions, try-in, delivery.
- Dental implants: 2 trips. About 7- 14 days now, then about 7-14 days after 3-4 months. Crown on trip two once healed.
- Invisalign clear aligners: scan plus reviews, 2–3 days to start. Reviews every 6–10 weeks or by photo.
What does a first visit include?
Arrive 5–10 minutes early, show your passport, and complete a short medical history form in English. The dentist examines teeth and gums and takes X-rays only if they are needed for the treatment you asked about. Cleaning or whitening is normally done in the same visit.
Anything involving a laboratory or surgery gets a written plan with price, number of visits, and dates before you decide. At HeySmile, a first visit including cleaning takes about 45 minutes, the dental check-up is free with every visit, and the dentist explains diagnosis and prices in English. Thinking about an implant? The implant consultation is free too.
“The dentist, not only reception, explains diagnosis and prices in English.”
HeySmile Dental Clinic
How do you pay, and what is not covered by travel insurance?
Independent clinics accept cash in baht and major credit cards; HeySmile, a dentist clinic in Bangkok (Asok), also accepts bank transfer. Card payments in Thailand sometimes carry a small surcharge, so ask.
Most international health plans reimburse rather than paying the clinic directly. For a claim, you need an itemised English receipt with the clinic licence number, the dentist’s name, the tooth numbers treated, and the procedure codes, plus a short treatment report. Travel insurance usually covers emergency pain relief only, not planned cosmetic work.
How do you combine dental treatment with a city trip to Bangkok?
Book the dentist first and build the trip around the lab. Cleaning, fillings, and whitening take one visit, so they fit into a long weekend. Veneers and crowns need 5–7 days with 4–5 lab days in between, which leaves plenty of time for temples, street food, rooftop bars and a day trip out of the city.
This is where Bangkok shines. Few cities make waiting for a dental lab this much fun. Here’s how we’d plan it.
The long weekend: cleaning or whitening
- Day 1: land, check in on Sukhumvit, and get your cleaning or whitening done the same afternoon. It can be done on arrival day.
- Days 2–3: enjoy the city. After whitening, avoid staining food and drink for 48 hours, so Thai iced tea, coffee, and red curries can wait. Khao man gai (Hainanese chicken rice) and a fresh coconut are your friends.
One week: veneers or crowns
- Day 1: preparation at the clinic.
- Lab days (4–5 working days): this is your Bangkok holiday. Close to Asok, Benjakitti Forest Park is great for a morning walk, and Terminal 21‘s food court is a cheap, tasty lunch stop. Hop on the BTS to Phrom Phong and Thonglor for cafés, or go further with a day trip to Ayutthaya or a floating market. Our Bangkok Tours and Excursions article has the details.
- Last day: fitting on the last visit, then a celebration dinner with your new smile.
Implants: two trips, two holidays
Dental implants take 2 trips: about 7-14 days now, then about 7-14 days after 3-4 months, with the crown on trip two once healed. We like to think of it as an excuse for two Bangkok holidays instead of one.
Three travel rules for dental trips
- Do not fly within 24–48 hours of a surgical extraction, so schedule extractions early in your trip, not right before a flight or an island hop.
- Tell the clinic your departure date so lab scheduling works around it.
- Stay near the BTS Sukhumvit line so every appointment is a short ride away.
Our verdict: Is it worth seeing a dentist in Bangkok?
Yes, and we highly recommend it. Bangkok makes dental treatment easy to plan: prices are clear in baht, simple treatments fit into one visit, and the lab days for crowns and veneers turn into a proper city break. Do your homework: check the licence, ask for an itemised quote, know the limits of each treatment, and book the dentist before the flights.
Message HeySmile Dental Clinic with your travel dates first, then book your flights.
FAQs: Dentist in Bangkok
How much is teeth cleaning in Bangkok?
Roughly 900–1,500 THB for a check-up with cleaning at an independent clinic.
How much does teeth whitening cost in Bangkok?
In-clinic whitening costs 3,590–7,900 THB and takes 1 visit. Avoid staining food and drink for 48 hours afterwards.
How much is a dental implant in Bangkok?
From 29,900 THB for a dental implant only (no crown), or 39,990 THB for a dental implant with crown (abutment, zirconia crown and X-ray), at an independent clinic. Implants take 2 trips: about 7-14 days now, then about 7-14 days after 3-4 months, with the crown on trip two once healed.
Can I get veneers in Bangkok in one week?
Yes. Porcelain veneers (ceramic veneers) take 2 visits over 5-7 days: preparation on day 1, lab 4-5 working days, fitting on the last visit. They cost 15,000 THB per tooth, or 12,000 THB per tooth for 6 or more teeth.
Do dentists in Bangkok speak English?
Asok, Phrom Phong and Thonglor have the highest concentration of English-speaking clinics. The dentist, not just the receptionist, should explain diagnosis, options, and price.
Does travel insurance cover dental treatment in Thailand?
Travel insurance usually covers emergency pain relief only, not planned cosmetic work. Most international health plans reimburse rather than paying the clinic directly.
Can I fly after a tooth extraction?
Do not fly within 24–48 hours of a surgical extraction.
This article is sponsored by HeySmile Dental Clinic, operated by HEYSMILE CO., LTD. All prices are HeySmile’s published starting prices in Thai baht; the dentist confirms the exact price after the examination.
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