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Dental clinic just for a high quality cleaning? I had one here already but found it surprisingly mediocre in quality so want to get another.
I had one here recently at a dental shop that a frie… Coming from the US I'm used to regular cleanings that are very thorough -- and no I'm not referring to a deep cleaning -- just a regular cleaning.
I had one here recently at a dental shop that a friend recommended -- it had good reviews and the cleaning was done by a dentist -- but it was very brief and not good quality at all.
She didn't go every every tooth, and just ran some power tool over the front 8 teeth on the front side, top and bottom. Didn't do the backs or the rest of the teeth. She said that was all I needed.
Maybe cleanings here don't mean the same thing as they do in the US but I'd like a full cleaning, scraper over every tooth, polishing tool over every tooth, etc.
Anybody had a great cleaning experience here with a clinic they could recommend?
honestly that sounds like the "express cleaning" some places do for tourists, real quick cash grab. try smile dental on ekkamai soi 10, it's a bit out of the way but they're thorough as hell. the dentist there spent a solid 45 mins on me, hand scaled every single tooth and even pointed out a bit of buildup i missed flossing. runs about 1,800 baht which is more than BIDC but for me the extra attention was worth it. just book with dr. somchai specifically, he's the one who actually does the full job not the junior staff.
I think BIDC is good but if you want another option, try Bangkok International Dental Center on Ratchadamri. I've had a cleaning there and they did the full thing with hand scaling on every tooth, took about 40 minutes. Cost around 1,500 baht. Just tell them you want the complete scale and polish, they get it.
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best som tam in Bangkok? Krua Dok Mai Kao 2026
Krua Dok Mai Kao is solid but I've always found their som tam a bit tame on the pla ra. If you want the real funky version, try the shophouse spots along Soi Udomsuk 26, near the night market end. They pound it fresh with fermented fish that'll clear your sinuses, and it's like 60 baht. Different style from the On Nut places, more Lao-leaning.
for som tam specifically i'd say the Isaan spots in Chatuchak are underrated, weekdays only though since the weekend crowd ruins the vibe. there's a stall near gate 2 that does tam pa with fermented bamboo shoots, super sour and funky, not something you see much in On Nut. if you're already heading north for Or Tor Kor anyway its worth the detour.
honestly the som tam at Krua Dok Mai Kao is good but what got me hooked is their nam prik pla raa dip with the raw veggies, that funk hits way harder than the papaya does. think most people sleep on it cuz they just order the som tam and gai yang. also pro tip, go before noon on weekdays, after that teh pla ra gets milder cuz they batch it for the lunch rush