As you virtually stream your favorite show, do you ever wonder how much it costs to get a shiny Hollywood smile? While dental treatments can cost you a significant amount of money, combining expensive dental procedures will poke a hole in your wallet.
Four of the most expensive dental procedures include cosmetic dental procedures (e.g., porcelain veneers and Invisalign braces), dental implants, oral surgery (e.g., wisdom tooth removal), and dental crowns. Let us look at the average costs of dental implants, wisdom tooth removal, and dental crowns in Singapore.
#1: DENTAL IMPLANTS
Dental implants are metal fixtures that are surgically fastened to your jawbone below the gums, onto which artificial teeth can be mounted. Dental implants replace damaged or missing teeth with artificial teeth that look and function similarly to the real ones.
The average costs of dental implants (i.e., non-subsidized fees) in public institutions are:
National University Hospital
S$4,675
Changi General Hospital
S$5,500-S$5,700
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
S$3,800
The average costs of dental implants (i.e., non-subsidized fees) in private clinics are:
Glittz Smile Dental Surgery
S$4,500
Implantdontics Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry
S$2,140
Burlinson Dental Surgery
S$2,000
#2: WISDOM TOOTH REMOVAL
Wisdom tooth removal is a surgical procedure done to remove one or more wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth are permanent adult teeth, which are located at the back corners of your mouth. The problem with wisdom tooth is that it can ruin the alignment of your teeth. As they grow, they push against your existing teeth and cause a misalignment. Wisdom teeth can also grow underneath your existing teeth or inside your gums, which can be painful. The more complex the procedure is, the more costly it gets.
The average costs of wisdom tooth removal in public institutions are:
Changi General Hospital
S$998
Jurong Medical Centre
S$600
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
S$815
The average costs of wisdom tooth removal in private clinics are:
LQ Dental Pte Ltd
S$1,070 – S$2,140
Coast Dental
S$608 – S$942
Scotts Dental Centre
S$600
#3: DENTAL CROWNS
Dental crown is a type of dental restoration that completely caps a dental implant or a tooth. A crown may be necessary when a large cavity threatens the health of a tooth. Metal crowns are often the most effective as they rarely break or chip. A crown is not a permanent solution, but it can last for five to fifteen years.
The average costs of dental crowns in public institutions are:
National University Hospital
S$1,284
Changi General Hospital
S$758
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
S$600 – S$750
The average costs of dental crowns in private clinics are:
Glittz Smile Dental Surgery
S$1,050
Orange Dental Clinic
S$700
WH Dental Surgeons
S$400
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Note: The prices on this article may vary in time. Terms and conditions apply. Contact your preferred public institution or the private clinic to get more information.