It’s not easy to budget for dental care. Often, you’ll have to schedule an appointment with a dentist first to find out about the cost of certain dental treatments. At best, the clinic will offer a general estimate over a call without elaborating on the potential additional fees. Fret not. We’ve done the heavy lifting for you and compiled the cost estimates for every dental procedure you may need. Here, we break down the rates of both routine and specialised dental procedures, before going into more in-depth pricing details for specific treatments.
Routine dental procedures: An overview of the costs in Singapore
The type of dental procedure
Price range
General consultation and dental examination (At a polyclinic)
$15 to $27
General consultation and dental examination (At a private clinic)
$40 to $150
Scaling and polishing (At a public institution)
$40 to $130
Scaling and polishing (At a private clinic)
$60 to $150
Fluoride treatments
$15 to $50
Dental X-rays
$80 to $120
Dental sealant
$40 to $50
Dental bonding
$300 to $500 per tooth
Composite dental fillings
$100 to $500
Silver dental fillings
$50 to $300
Mini dental implants
$700 to $1,500
Your teeth and gums may appear to be in the pink of health to you, but dental issues such as tooth decay are insidious. Within a year, you could have developed two to three cavities, especially as a high-risk patient. And you wouldn’t have known if you didn’t go to the dentist. Experts recommend attending a routine dental check-up at least once a year. Besides a general consultation and a scaling and polishing session, it is good to include a fluoride treatment, which prevents cavities from forming.
Specialised dental procedures: An overview of the costs in Singapore
The type of dental procedure
Price range
Dental veneers
$200 to $2,500
Dental implants
$1,200 to $15,000
All-On-Four implants
$28,000 to $32,000
Dentures
$150 to $2,000 per arch
Braces (Orthodontics)
$2,000 to $15,000
Wisdom tooth treatment
$200 to $2,200 per tooth
Root canal treatments
$270 to $1,600 per tooth
In-clinic teeth whitening treatments
$778 to $1,300
Dental crowns
$600 to $3,000 per unit
Dental bridges
$650 to $1,800 per unit
For more serious dental problems such as chipped, missing or decayed teeth, you may consider getting an implant, a pair of dentures or a root canal treatment. Those looking for aesthetic improvements can also realign their teeth with braces or achieve a brighter smile with an in-clinic teeth whitening treatment. Perhaps the most popular procedure is the removal of wisdom teeth, which can cause extreme pain when they are misaligned or partially erupted.
Miscellaneous dental procedures: An overview of the costs in Singapore
The type of dental procedure
Price range
Bone grafting
$800 to $3,000
Sinus lifting
$1,000 to $3,500
Gum contouring
$200 to $700
3D CT bone scan
$350 to $500
Dental study model or intra-oral scan
$100 to $250
Intravenous sedation, or general anaesthesia
$700 to $1,200 per hour
Local anaesthesia
$50 to $500
Mouthguards
$300 to $500
When it comes to complex dental cases, you may be subject to additional procedures that will add up to a higher price. These include a variety of dental scans for different purposes, as well as surgical treatments that remove excess gum tissue and fix jawbone issues. Depending on the severity of the procedure, patients may opt for local or general anaesthesia as well.
Of course, the specific procedures involved in each dental treatment will vary. For example, surgical guides may be used in a dental implant, while the creation of dental wax-ups is key for dental veneers. The material used and the location of the treatment also influence how costly the treatment is. For a clearer idea of how much it would cost, we’ve detailed a breakdown of the rates for six specific dental procedures – dental veneers, dental implants, dentures, braces, wisdom tooth treatments, and root canals.
Dental veneers in Singapore: A more detailed breakdown of the costs
Types of dental procedures
Price range
Conventional dental mould impressions
$20 to $50
Lab fees for dental mock-ups
About $50
Dental wax-ups
$15 to $60
Temporary plastic veneers
$80 to $160
Porcelain dental veneers
$1,000 to $2,500 per tooth
Direct resin dental veneers (Or composite dental veneers)
$200 to $300 per tooth
Indirect composite dental veneers
$250 to $1,500 per tooth
Dental veneers are thin, tooth-coloured shells that cover the front of your teeth. They are most commonly available as composite or porcelain veneers, the latter of which takes more time to create, but offers more durability, comfort and a superior look.
Dental implants in Singapore: A more detailed breakdown of the costs
Type of procedure
Price range
3D CT bone scan
$350 to $500
Dental study model or intra-oral scan
$100 to $250
Surgical guides and computer-guided surgical planning
$250 to $800
Bone grafting and customised meshes or membranes
$800 to $3,000
Sinus lifting
$1,000 to $3,500
Dental implant crown, including fees for lab and prosthetic components (Low end)
$500 to $1,500
Dental implant crown, including fees for lab and prosthetic components (High end)
$2,000 to $3,000
Dental implant surgery (The fixing of the implant into the jaw)
$2,000 to $4,000
Medication
$35 to $100
Post-surgery review and review X-rays
$50 to $200
Soft-tissue gum grafting around the dental implant
$1,000 to $2,500
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root, composed of a titanium screw, a connector and an implant tooth. With a stronger bite force and an average lifespan of about 10 years, they are considered the gold standard for tooth restoration. However, it typically requires more than one visit to the dentist, stretched out over six months or so, to complete.
Dentures in Singapore: A more detailed breakdown of the costs
Type of procedure
Price range
Full metal dentures
$1,000 to $1,600 per arch
Full acrylic dentures
$1,300 to $2,500 per arch
Full ceramic dentures
$1,000 to $3,000 per arch
Partial acrylic dentures
$400 to $1,700
Partial metal dentures
$800 to $1,300
Temporary partial dentures
$500 to $650
A popular option for the elderly, dentures are removable artificial teeth that come in metallic, acrylic and ceramic forms. Patients who prioritise comfort may select dentures with soft, flexible frames, rather the usual plastic versions. Not everyone requires a full set of fake teeth either. Folks who have only lost a couple of teeth may settle for partial dentures.
Braces in Singapore: A more detailed breakdown of the costs
Type of procedure
Price range
Metal braces
$2,000 to $7,000
Ceramic braces
$4,000 to $8,000
Invisalign
$4,500 to $10,000
Self-ligating braces
$4,500 to $8,000
Lingual braces
$7,000 to $15,000
While metal braces remain the most cost-effective variety of orthodontics and are the go-to option for teenagers, working adults may prefer a more subtle and visually pleasing alternative like Invisalign products, lingual braces (which are attached to the back of your teeth, rather than the front), or tooth-coloured, ceramic braces.
Wisdom tooth treatments in Singapore: A more detailed breakdown of the costs
Type of procedure
Price range
Wisdom tooth treatment (At a private clinic)
$800 to $2,200
Wisdom tooth treatment (At a public institution)
$600 to $950
Simple extraction
$150 to $450
Surgical or impacted extraction
$600 to $2,000
Anaesthesia
$25 to $200
Wisdom teeth are molars that tend to emerge at the back of your mouth between the age of 17 and 25. Not everyone gets them though, and not all who do experience the extreme discomfort that we’ve grown to associate with wisdom teeth. For the less fortunate bunch, their wisdom teeth may be growing sideways or aren’t fully erupted, potentially leading to a host of issues such as dental decay and inflammation, which may require a pricier procedure to resolve.
Root canals in Singapore: A more detailed breakdown of the costs
Type of procedure
Price range
Root canal treatments (Incisors or canine tooth)
$270 to $850 per tooth
Root canal treatments (Molar tooth)
$400 to $1,600 per tooth
Root canal treatments (Pre-molar tooth)
$400 to $1,300 per tooth
Dental post and core
$150 to $350
Post-treatment reviews
$50 to $100
Root canal retreatments
$800 to $1,200
Also a daunting procedure, getting a root canal involves the removal of the pulp within the root of your teeth that has been infected by severe dental decay. Your root canal will also be cleaned and shaped before they’re filled and sealed. Price-wise, it varies according to the location of the teeth – a root canal treatment for your incisors is generally less expensive than one for your molars or pre-molars.
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Disclaimer: The costs listed in the tables in this article are rough estimates and do not reflect the prices of any particular clinic in Singapore.
