Lost a filling need a dentist in Sri Lanka is dental care any good and where do I go and what does it cost
I have lost a filling and I am panicking a little Can I see a dentist here is dental care any good and safe where do I go (private clinics in the cities) do I need an appointment what is the standard like and what does it cost compared to Europe I just need this sorted without it ruining my trip Anyone who saw a dentist in Sri Lanka please reassure me and tell me where to go
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Nurse so do not panic this is very sortable Is dental care good YES the PRIVATE dental clinics in the cities and towns (Colombo Kandy Galle Negombo and the larger centres) are good modern and professional many dentists are well trained (some overseas trained) the private clinics are clean and well equipped a lost filling is a routine quick fix you will be fine Where to go a PRIVATE dental clinic (not the government hospital which is for locals and emergencies and will have long waits) ask your hotel or guesthouse to recommend a reputable nearby private dentist (they will know a good one) or search the private hospitals and dental clinics in the nearest city the private hospital groups have dental departments Appointment for a simple thing like a lost filling you can often be seen SAME DAY or next day a quick call or walk in to a private clinic usually gets you in fast it will not eat your trip Standard for routine work (fillings cleaning extractions simple stuff) the standard at a good private clinic is reliable and professional use a recommended reputable clinic and you can be confident Cost the BIG good news dental care here is a FRACTION of European prices a filling cleaning or simple treatment is very affordable (often a small fraction of what you would pay at home) so it is genuinely cheap to get sorted (this is partly why dental tourism exists here) you will be pleasantly surprised What to do now call or visit a recommended private dental clinic in the nearest city explain you lost a filling and need it replaced they will fit you in quickly fix it cheaply and professionally and you carry on with your trip so do not panic at all Sri Lankan private dental care is good professional and remarkably cheap go to a recommended private clinic (ask your accommodation) you will likely be seen the same or next day and a lost filling will be sorted quickly and affordably
Had a dental cleaning and a small fix on a trip here the private clinic was spotless and the dentist excellent and it cost a tiny fraction of home do not stress it is one of the easier travel mishaps to fix in Sri Lanka
I can vouch for the private clinics in Colombo modern and professional and the cost is so low compared to Europe that friends have even had bigger dental work done here while visiting your guesthouse will point you to a trusted local dentist quickly
Good professional and remarkably cheap go to a recommended private clinic likely seen same or next day and a lost filling sorted quickly and affordably this is exactly the reassurance I needed I will ask my guesthouse for a clinic thank you so much
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