root canal & crown

Posted by panalee (87 days ago)

Hi I need to get a root canal but am on a tight budget! Can anyone recommend a decent dentist who can do this for me and give me an approximation of the costs? Thanks!!!

(I am based in Hong Kong)

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Posted by adele78 (87 days ago)

Most dentists are quite comfortable performing a straightforward root filling and crown, so unless your case is particularly complicated then your regular dentist should be able to help you and you won't need to see an endodontist and prosthodontist. The cost will depend on if it is an incisor (one canal) or a molar (4 canals) and whether there is infection that has to be treated before the root filling can be done. Only your dentist can properly diagnose your case and advise you as to whether you are a candidate for a root filling or not, for example if you have advanced gum disease or a crack in the root then you would not be a candidate for a root filling and would have to opt for an extraction and then replace the tooth with a partial denture, crown and bridge or an implant.

Good luck.

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Posted by panalee (87 days ago)

Thanks! My only problem is...I'm still rather new to HK and don't have a dentist here yet. Any recommendations so I have somewhere to start?

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by adele78 (87 days ago)

Well, I'm moving to HK in 6 weeks so I'm of no help at all! Hopefully someone else will be able to steer you right. If you were in melbourne I could reccoment my mum as your dentist and my dad as your endodontist but I guess that doesn't help you much!!?

Good luck

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Posted by DMFT (81 days ago)

dear panalee,

if you're on a budget, i think you should to good general dentist instead of a specialist. Perhaps you can try Dr. Daniel Choy at Bayley and Jackson. Cost for root canals go from 7000+, and the crown can cost 4000+ Heres the address
Rm 210-218, 1 Connaught Road, Jardine House, Central. telephone # is 2526 1061

good luck

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by panalee (80 days ago)

Thanks so much!!!

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Dipster (5 hrs ago)

Can anyone suggest a Govt clinic and doctor for a Root canal job...

(I am based in Hong Kong)