Dental work in the Philippines is a real value. I got my teeth cleaned today at the Japzon Dental Clinic in Catbalogan across from the Petron Station for 300 pesos. (aprox 6.50 USD)
After a quick inspection the good dentist Dr. Ruth Japzon found a cavity that needed attention and she went to work on that one straight away for 450 peso. (aprox 10 USD)
She gave me estimates on a couple of teeth that needed restoration due to my abusive lifestyle. Crowns and major repairs are done quite reasonably but cost more than normal fillings.
I had some work done on a tooth in Cebu a few years ago too. It required extensive drilling and the dentist worked on it for 2 hours 15 minutes solid before she was happy with it.
In that clinic they would do a temporary filling and have you come back in 2 weeks or so so they could complete the job. That had something to do with getting dentene to grow in the repair before putting in the permanent fill.
The final bill in that case was 900 peso and the dentist apologized for the high cost but she had to cancel 2 appointments just to have the time to complete the job.
They really try to do a good job instead of like in the west where you are often shuttled out the door as quickly as possible even if it is not quite right.
Another nice thing about the Filipino dental clinics is that they try to fit you in straight away so you don't have to wait for weeks with a toothache while they try to find a place for you in the schedule.
Philippines - Catbologan - Samar
Japzon Dental Clinic
San Fransisco St.
tel (055) 251 5588
Cell 0922-48099-83
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