How Much Does the Dentist Cost in Singapore? (2026 Guide)
One of the most common questions we hear at our clinics — usually asked a little nervously — is "roughly how much will this cost?" It's a fair question, and we believe patients deserve straight answers before they sit in the chair. So here's an honest guide to what dental treatment costs in Singapore, using our own published prices as reference points.
Routine care: the cheapest dentistry is prevention
A scaling and polishing at Smile Central starts from $80, and for eligible CHAS, Pioneer Generation and Merdeka Generation cardholders, subsidies bring that lower still. Done every six months, professional cleaning is the single best-value treatment in dentistry — because it prevents the expensive problems: gum disease, deep decay and extractions.
Fillings and simple extractions are similarly modest; a simple extraction starts from around $150. Your dentist will always quote you before treatment begins.
Wisdom teeth: the Medisave surprise
Surgical wisdom tooth removal in Singapore typically runs from $650 to $1,420 per tooth, up to around $2,900 for all four. Here's what many patients don't realise: because it's a surgical procedure, the entire surgical cost can be offset with Medisave — meaning your out-of-pocket cash can be zero. Most clinics, ours included, handle the claim paperwork for you.
Implants: bigger numbers, bigger help
A dental implant package — implant, surgery, components and crown — starts from $1,950 at our clinics using Neodent implants from the Straumann Group. Implants are also Medisave-claimable, and for eligible cases the package can be 100% payable by Medisave with no cash outlay.
Compare that against a lifetime of a missing tooth: neighbouring teeth drifting, bone loss, and chewing on one side. Priced over the decades an implant lasts, it's often the economical choice, not the extravagant one.
Cosmetic treatments
In-clinic LED teeth whitening is $599 (+GST) for a one-hour session at our clinics — up to 8 shades lighter in a single visit. Braces and clear aligners are quoted after an orthodontic assessment, since fees depend heavily on case complexity; expect a treatment journey of 18–24 months.
The bottom line
Between CHAS subsidies for routine care and Medisave claims for surgery, dental care in Singapore is more affordable than most people fear — especially if you go regularly rather than only when something hurts. If you'd like an estimate for your own situation, WhatsApp us with what you need and we'll tell you honestly what to expect.