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How Much Does It Cost To Visit A Dentist In Singapore?
By Seedly  •  September 4, 2019

Visiting the dentist is — for me at least — an experience I limit to a biannual affair. It’s not my fault I dislike having my teeth scrutinised and prodded at.

Then there’s the shocker of the bill, which isn’t always claimable by MediSave.

A recent visit to a dental specialist drained me of a painful $395, no thanks to high consultation fees and three x-rays…

…but that’s a story for another day.

Source: tenor

Thankfully, there are affordable alternatives for those on a budget.

Here’s everything you need to know about subsidies and treatment costs at dental clinics in Singapore.

General Dental Practitioners (GDP) Versus Specialists

You may not be aware of the differences between a GDP and a specialist.

While all dentists receive basic general dentistry training, specialists undergo an additional two to four years of postdoctoral training, with a focus in one of these fields:

Endodontics (For root...
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Launched in 2016, Seedly helps users make smarter financial decisions with its budgeting app which allows its 40,000 users to sync up their financial accounts and better manage their cash-flow. Last year, we introduced a new community feature which allows users to crowdsource knowledge from peers before making a financial decision.
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  1. Shannon says:

    The main reason people don’t visit the dentist is the price and it’s truly a shame in my opinion. However, if I had to choose between public or a private dental clinic. I would choose private due to shorter waiting times and sometimes, the quality of work provided. You can also use Medisave and Child Development Account (CDA) under the Baby Bonus scheme, or receive Pioneer Generation and CHAS subsidies at private clinics too.

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