Wisdom Teeth Removing - Australia or China?

AussieBogan on 25/10/2019 - 21:57

Hi Ozbargainers,

I'm an international student from China. I've seen dentists in both China (a director of a public hospital in a small city) and Australia and all of them recommended to remove four wisdom teeth. However, there are two teeth very close to the nerve and all the doctors told me that it will be little bit difficult to remove those teeth and obviously there will be risks and it requires general anaesthetic. The price of the surgery in China is around $1000 AUD and in Australia is $2600 AUD. My Chinese doctor told me "don't trust" dentists in Australia because Chinese dentists will have more experience as there are huge number of patients, but Australian doctor recommended me to get it done in Australia. Anyone has idea where should I take the surgery?

Cheers

Health & Beauty Dental

Comments

  • The Wololo Wombat on 25/10/2019 - 22:06
    +9

    I'd assume safety standards are better here.

    Why do you want a Dentist who does more patients? Sure more experience is better… but more patients means the dentist is probably forced to rush their work. You want a dentist who will take the time to do a good job.

  • Cheeper on 25/10/2019 - 22:09
    +6

    It comes down to the ability of the dentist not the location IMO. You could get good or bad at either regardless of price.
    I had my wisdom teeth out at different times here, all but the last one was not pleasant. The last dentist was a master of his craft and I felt nothing. Then again it may have not been embedded as much as the others?
    Finding the master craftsman is your real problem.

  • kahn on 25/10/2019 - 22:16
    +7

    "don't trust" dentists in Australia because Chinese dentists will have more experience as there are huge number of patients

    Pull the other one, mate.

  • kirock81 on 25/10/2019 - 22:16

    I got mine pulled out for only a couple hundred each? Local dentist (no private health) and I I bought an insurance policy thingy from Smile.com.au, which gives you a discount on your out of pocket.

    Xrays were free, gave a local anesthetic, once mouth was numb each came out in a couple of twists.

  • [Deactivated] on 25/10/2019 - 22:32
    +5

    No, no, no. It's English dentists you can't trust.

  • Zonty on 25/10/2019 - 22:41
    -3

    China hum if something goes wrong at China can not complain anyone. Should,have ask hong kong peeps opinion 😂😂😂

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    • payton on 26/10/2019 - 00:11
      +4

      its extradition laws not extraction laws doe

  • Donaldhump on 25/10/2019 - 22:52
    +7

    They both recommend themselves, gee what a surprise.

    Fly back to China , visit ur family and save money

  • RiseAndRuin on 25/10/2019 - 22:53

    According to a number of my colleagues, Thailand is the favorite option

    • juki on 26/10/2019 - 00:38

      yeah or hungaria apparently.

      however not always, one european dentist friend was explaining some of their(thai or hungarian) savings come from using sub-standard/different supplies which dont have the same strength, long term effects.Nowadays their equipment might not be as hightech as a decade ago.

      in australia i found it to be the same deal as with GPs, a bit of a lottery.

      I had my wisdom pulled out with a bit of local and mini crowbars. I would try and avoid the risks associated with GA if possible

    • try2bhelpful on 26/10/2019 - 08:04

      I thought Vietnam was the current go to? Either way I doubt travel insurance will cover you if things go wrong.

  • nakahanap on 25/10/2019 - 23:00
    +1

    Cost in Australia will depend on dentist and type of removal and how complicated the removal is. No different to China in that respect.

    Getting them out in the chair (local anaesthetic) is much cheaper than under full anaesthetic.

    The public dental hospital may be cheaper again.

    Personally, I would rate the quality of care higher for an Australian dentist. I don’t think the Chinese dentist necessarily has more patients or more experience. There is more population density, yes, but also more dentists. It’s really all about finding a good one ….word of mouth, lol….and getting it over with.

    That and laying in a supply of your favourite comfort foods for afterwards.

  • Lexan on 26/10/2019 - 06:17

    Or in Vietnam. I got my cleaning done for $26. They speak English too. I reckon pulling out wisdom teeth will be cheap too.

  • try2bhelpful on 26/10/2019 - 08:16
    +1

    It all comes down to how well the procedure will be performed. How good is the dentist, how well is the industry regulated, what is included in the procedure, are you likely to be asked for more money if they “find” something else, are you likely to have complications afterwards. There have been cases where Hepatitis was transferred during dental procedures, Find people who have had similar done and see who they recommend. You are, quite literally, best going with word of mouth.

    Personally I got my two top wisdom teeth out and it cost me $8 each. I could’ve done $8 for two but I wanted to be able to eat on one side so I did two sittings. This was back in the 80s as a student, and I wouldn’t recommend that dentist, but the procedure was successful and no, long term, damage.

    • [Deactivated] on 26/10/2019 - 11:03
      +1

      wouldn’t recommend that dentist

      Wouldn't he have retired by now ?

      • try2bhelpful on 26/10/2019 - 22:15

        Presumably he is dead by now. He wasn’t a young man even then.

  • WreckTangle on 26/10/2019 - 08:44
    +1

    Teeth close to the nerve is an issue, as one slip and you’ll have nerve damage or facial paralysis. I imagine you’ll need a maxillofacial surgeon to do the job and not a dentist.

    Whoever you choose, make sure you choose wisely, this isn’t a situation cheapest is best

  • shaybisc on 26/10/2019 - 08:54
    +1

    You need an oral & maxillofacial surgeon. I can recommend a good one, at Port Macquarie.

  • lanjiao on 26/10/2019 - 10:44
    +1

    Trust surgeons here and trust surgeons there. Go back for a break and get them out there where you'll also have family to cook you congee

  • [Deactivated] on 26/10/2019 - 11:06
    +2

    China. Get the best/ most recommended Oral & maxillofacial surgeon you can find and enjoy the free TLC from your family and friends.

  • psdillon on 26/10/2019 - 12:19

    Do people in China still gift cash to doctors before a procedure to encourage a better result?

    Is/was it also customary for dental procedures?

  • chumlee on 26/10/2019 - 22:21
    -1

    In China you get value considering they will remove a kidney too free of charge

  • dust on 31/10/2019 - 09:53

    In high school my economics teacher told us "if in doubt, say China". Not sure if that also applies for dental work though.

  • DarthAntz on 11/03/2020 - 13:20

    I paid $45AUD in Japan last month to get one wisdom tooth removed, which was close to the nerve and required the general anesthetic. took 10 days to completely heal. That's with insurance from working here, and I paid $70AUD the day previous to get the x-ray and CT scans. Tooth was extracted in sections.
    I'm guessing your China price includes a hospital stay afterwards to recover and get checked up on, where Australia price is just for the procedure and you'll be sent home.

    I'd think about where you're going to spend that recovery time. I cant speak for having all 4 wisdom teeth removed at the same time, but for 10 days after, you wont want to do much.

  • Duckie2hh on 12/03/2020 - 08:36

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