A small but real local dental scene
Unlike some services that only really exist in Hat Yai, Songkhla town has its own genuine dental scene: Dr. Paitoon Dental Clinic, Teeth Memory Dental Clinic in Khao Rue Chang, and Dr.Oui Dental Clinic in Bo Yang all operate real, address-verifiable practices. Between them, routine consultations, cleanings, fillings, extractions, root canals, crowns and even implants and orthodontics are covered locally. For advanced specialist work or a genuine dental emergency, Hat Yai -- about 30km / 30 minutes away -- has a considerably larger concentration of clinics plus hospital-grade dental departments. This guide covers Songkhla's real clinics, what things cost, and when to make the drive to Hat Yai. For area and healthcare context, use the BAANLYY Songkhla hub and Songkhla healthcare guide.
Clinics in Songkhla town
Dr. Paitoon Dental Clinic
A private dental clinic at 70th Road, Songkhla 90110, open daily 09:00–20:00. Offers a broad general-dentistry range -- consultations, fillings, extractions, root canals, dentures, crowns, implants, braces and teeth whitening -- with a track record of patient reviews via the WhatClinic directory.
Teeth Memory Dental Clinic (คลินิกทันตกรรม ทีธ เมมโมรี่)
Located at 131/175 Moo 8, Samesip Meter-Thao Sa-an Road, Tambon Khao Rue Chang, Mueang Songkhla 90000 (tel. 09 3554 1454, Line @teethmemory1). Services include root canal treatment, teeth whitening, orthodontics, fillings, crowns and gum-disease treatment.
Dr.Oui Dental Clinic (คลินิกฟันหมออุ๋ย)
Located at 94 Phatthalung Road, Tambon Bo Yang, Mueang Songkhla 90000 (tel. 074-311-896) -- the same Bo Yang subdistrict as the town's Old Town core, making it an easy option for anyone living around central Songkhla.
Complex care & specialists
Songkhla's local clinics cover routine and much restorative dentistry well, but for advanced implant work, orthodontic specialists, oral surgery or a genuine dental emergency outside clinic hours, most residents make the roughly 30-minute drive to Hat Yai -- home to Bangkok Hospital Hat Yai's dental department and Prince of Songkla University's Songklanagarind teaching hospital, plus a much larger concentration of private clinics.
What dental treatment costs
Pricing at Songkhla's local clinics runs broadly in line with provincial Thailand generally -- meaningfully lower than Bangkok or Phuket's international dental-tourism-oriented clinics. Guide ranges in THB:
| Service | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Routine consultation & check-up | THB 200–500 |
| Teeth cleaning / scaling | THB 500–1,200 |
| Simple filling | THB 500–1,500 |
| Tooth extraction (simple) | THB 500–1,500 |
| Root canal treatment (per tooth) | THB 3,000–8,000 |
| Porcelain crown | THB 8,000–18,000 |
| Teeth whitening | THB 3,000–8,000 |
| Dental implant (per tooth, all-in) | THB 35,000–70,000+ |
Costs vary by clinic, material choice and case complexity -- always confirm a written quote before treatment, especially for crowns, implants or root canals.
Specialist care, emergencies & the Hat Yai backup
None of Songkhla town's clinics run 24 hours, and complex cases -- advanced implant work, orthodontic specialists, oral surgery -- are better handled by a larger facility. For those, and for genuine after-hours emergencies, Hat Yai -- about 30km / 30 minutes by car -- has a considerably larger concentration of private clinics plus Bangkok Hospital Hat Yai's dental department and Prince of Songkla University's Songklanagarind teaching hospital. See the BAANLYY Hat Yai dental care guide for that city's fuller clinic directory, full price table and insurance notes.
Songkhla dental care questions
Are there real dental clinics in Songkhla town, or do I have to go to Hat Yai?
Songkhla town has its own genuine local dental scene -- Dr. Paitoon Dental Clinic, Teeth Memory Dental Clinic in Khao Rue Chang, and Dr.Oui Dental Clinic in Bo Yang all operate real, address-verifiable practices covering routine and much restorative dentistry. For advanced implant work, orthodontic specialists, oral surgery, or a true after-hours emergency, most residents make the roughly 30-minute drive to Hat Yai, which has a considerably larger concentration of clinics plus Bangkok Hospital Hat Yai's dental department and the Songklanagarind teaching hospital.
How much does dental treatment cost in Songkhla?
Pricing at Songkhla's local clinics runs broadly in line with provincial Thailand generally: a routine consultation typically costs THB 200–500, a filling THB 500–1,500, a root canal THB 3,000–8,000, and a porcelain crown THB 8,000–18,000. These are meaningfully lower than Bangkok or Phuket's international dental-tourism-oriented clinics -- always confirm a written quote before treatment.
What should I do for a dental emergency in Songkhla?
Call one of Songkhla town's local clinics first for anything during normal hours. None run 24 hours, so for a genuine after-hours emergency, Hat Yai's fuller-service private clinics and Bangkok Hospital Hat Yai's dental department, about 30 minutes away, are the realistic backup -- worth identifying and saving a contact for one before you need it.
Is dental tourism a thing in Songkhla, like Phuket or Bangkok?
Not really -- Songkhla town's clinics serve local residents and long-stayers rather than international dental-tourism patients. Hat Yai, 30km away, does see some cross-border dental-tourism demand from Malaysia and Singapore given its size and hospital-grade dental facilities; Songkhla itself is a smaller, local-focused market.
Where can I find dental care details for Hat Yai instead?
See BAANLYY's dedicated Hat Yai dental care guide, which covers English-speaking private clinics, Bangkok Hospital Hat Yai's dental department, the Songklanagarind teaching hospital, a full price table, insurance, and dental care for DTV, LTR and retirement visa holders.
This guide is general information for relocation planning, not medical or dental advice. Clinic services, costs and availability change -- confirm current details directly with the clinic before booking treatment.
Dental clinics near Songkhla
Dental clinics in and around Songkhla, ordered by distance from the city centre and sourced live from Google Maps. Ratings and review counts update automatically — tap any name for directions, hours and contact details.
Distances are straight-line from the city centre, for rough comparison only. Listings are provided by Google and are not endorsements. BAANLYY does not manage these businesses.
Sources & References
- Ministry of Public Health, Thailand
- Dr. Paitoon Dental Clinic — WhatClinic listing (address, hours, reviews)
- Teeth Memory Dental Clinic (คลินิกทันตกรรม ทีธ เมมโมรี่) — Facebook page
- Dental care in Hat Yai — BAANLYY guide
Primary and official sources are cited above. Government rules, fees and procedures in Thailand change over time and vary by office; always confirm current requirements with the relevant authority before relying on them. BAANLYY never takes paid placement in editorial content.
Settling in and need dental care?
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