Orthognathic Surgery in Bangkok – Thailand

Orthognathic surgery in Bangkok, Thailand, can be considered by those seeking easy-on-the-pocket surgical solutions to misalignment of jaws and other problems.

These problems include an under- or over-bite, protruding or retruding upper and lower jaw and pain caused by Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) disorders.

Also known as corrective jaw surgery, orthognathic surgery in countries such as the US, Australia, and Canada can be quite cost-prohibitive.

However, even after adding airfare and lodging costs to the cost of corrective surgery in Bangkok, one still ends up paying only a small percentage of the US prices.

Is Bangkok the Right Destination for Jaw Surgery?

By choosing to have your orthognathic surgery in Thailand, you can look forward to the following:

• Indulge in sightseeing and enjoy a relaxing holiday
• Multilingual staff which helps cut down language barriers
• Pay only a fraction of the prices charged in Australia, the USA, and Canada
• Get treated at a well-equipped clinic in downtown Sukhumvit we work with
• Highly competent and well-experienced dental professionals we work with
• Prompt attention at the clinic and easy scheduling of surgery without any wait times

How Much You Save?

The following is a comparative table of the average cost of corrective jaw surgery in different parts of the world and how much you save by choosing Thailand as your surgery destination:

*Please note that the above-mentioned are without-insurance prices.

From the above table, it is quite obvious that traveling to Thailand for corrective jaw surgery is any day more pocket-friendly than getting treated at a dental office in your home town.

Did you know?

In the United States, almost 45 million Americans lacked dental insurance in 2011 (as per Centers for Disease Control). With self pay orthognathic surgery costs going almost through the roof, Thailand makes for a viable option.

Top Bangkok Dental Clinic for Your Surgery

Medical Tourism Corporation is committed to having you as a happy and satisfied client. And in its pursuit of high satisfaction rates, we have teamed up with one of the top dental clinics of Bangkok.

Some of the highlights of the clinic are as follows:

• State-of-the-art in-house lab
• European Society of Esthetic Dentistry membership
• The strictest sanitary and sterilization techniques followed
• Hi-tech equipment sourced from the USA, Switzerland, Germany
• Cutting-edge technology with a 3D CAD-CAM system and computerized X-ray
• Only Thai clinic to have both its dental facility and lab ISO 9001:2008 certified

What is Orthognathic Surgery?

• Orthognathic surgery is a combination of orthodontic treatment, such as braces, with surgery of the jaw(s) to correct misalignment and deformities of the teeth, jaws, and facial structure.
• You make a candidate for orthognathic jaw correction surgery if you face problems with any of the following:
  • Improper bite
  • Jutting out jaw
  • Problems with speech
  • Difficulty in swallowing
  • Difficulty in chewing and biting
  • TMJ (temporomandibular joint) pain
  • Sleep apnea and other breathing problems
• The procedure first involves the correct alignment of teeth through braces. This may take anything from a few months to over a year.
• After the teeth move to their correct position, the jaw is operated upon to reposition it and improve the facial structure.
• Orthognathic surgical procedures may take 2 to 4 hours.
• One may resume normal activity one to two weeks after corrective jaw surgery.

Your Orthognathic Surgery in Thailand – Useful Travel Info

Visa Requirements

Ancient Siam (Museum Park), Thailand

International Airport

The Thai capital is served by the Suvarnabhumi International Airport (IATA Code: BKK), which is located about 30 km (19 mi) from eastern Bangkok.

The majority of the national and international airlines use this airport except Nok Air, Orient Thai, and Air Asia which use Don Muang Airport (IATA Code: DMK), the old airport of the city.

Weather

• Hot season – March and April mark the summer season. The average temperature during this time of the year is 35°C (95°F). Mercury can also hit the 40°C (100°F) mark during this time of the year.
• Cool season – The period from November to February marks the cool season. The daytime highs average at 30°C (86°F). However, evenings can be very cool, with temperatures averaging 20°C (70°F).
• Rainy season – The period from May to October is the wettest part of the year. The months of September and October witness heavy downpours and are best avoided.

Best Time to Visit

Bangkok experiences a year-round tropical climate and can be visited any time of the year. However, the months of September and October experience heavy rains, which can be avoided.

The tourist high season runs from November to April.

Places of Interest

The Thai Capital abounds with architectural and cultural treasures. Add shopping to the equation, and you have the recipe for a perfect holiday. Some of the must-dos of the city are:

• The Grand Palace – An imposing palace complex built in the late 18th century
• Wat Arun or the Temple of Dawn – An ornate Buddhist temple with a 70m high spire
• Wat Pho, or the Temple of the Reclining Buddha – One of the largest temples of the Thai capital featuring the famous statue of the reclining Buddha
• Wat Phra Kaeo or Temple of the Emerald Buddha – The magnificent 14th-century statue of Buddha made from emerald is the highlight of the temple
• Jim Thompson House – A great tribute to the American who revolutionized the local silk industry after World War II, exhibiting magnificent pieces of Asian art
• Chatuchak Weekend Market – A large marketplace for bargain-hunting.