Impression study models that the orthodontists makes by making a mold of your teeth. This is done by adding a plasticine tray into your mouth and biting down. The mold hardens and becomes a template to form the actual model. This way the Orthodontist, studies your teeth and plans your treatment.
Q: How much does braces cost in Singapore?
A: It cost around SGD$4000 - SGD$4500 (see also Ministry of Health’s average cost for institutions)
Q: What method can I use to straighten my teeth?
A: We recommend wearing braces (orthodontic treatment).
Q: Does Singapore dentists carry Invisalign®? How is it compared to braces?
A: Yes, Singapore dentists do carry Invisalign®. Invisalign® is transparent brackets instead of metal braces that align your teeth when worn. It is removable unlike the metal braces that are bonded to your teeth. It also cost slightly more than normal braces
Q: How much would Invisalign® cost?
A: It would cost around SGD$5500 onwards depending on the amount of movement your teeth requires.
Q: How long do I need to wear braces?
A: It will depend on individual; majority of patients take two years to complete the treatment. Q: Does the Singapore dentist let me pay by installment? A: Yes, most dentist in Singapore would allow you to pay by installment. The first deposit would be half of the entire payment and subsequent visits would be SGD$100 - SGD$200. Q: What is the procedure for braces going to be like? A: 1st consultation: Take a study model of your teeth and do an X-Ray 2nd consultation: Put in the separators (give space for the band) 3rd (2 days later): Insert the molar bands 4th (2 weeks later): Insert the entire band Subsequent monthly visits: Tightening of the wires so that your teeth get to huddle together more and more
Q: Do I need to do an extraction before my orthodontic treatment?
A: The orthodontist will advise you whether there is a need to extract your tooth. If you need to do an extraction, the oral surgeon will be the one performing the extraction.
Q: How many types of braces materials are there?
A: There are two types; Ceramic and Metal. Ceramic braces are more popular with working adults as they have an almost natural tooth colored shade brackets that can blend into your natural teeth color. Metal braces are more popular with teens and kids as they can put real cool colored rubberbands on the brackets depending upon the mood of the month.
Q: Will my teeth have a relapse if I stop wearing retainer?
A: There is a high chance that it would relapse. But It also depends on your teeth’s current condition.
Q: What is the age recommended to wear braces?
A: The age recommended is 14 years and above.
Q: What is Invisalign®?
A: Invisalign® is the “clearer” way to straighten teeth without braces, using Aligners. Aligners are made of a clear, thin medical-grade polymer that is virtually invisible when worn. Thus the “invisible-aligners” called Invisalign®.
Thks! Very helpful!
Now to find me a braces-doctor! And look like TERMINATOR for the next 2 year… |8-#|
hee hee:P
Braces is one of the most common treatments that teens in Singapore are getting, in fact it have even become such a fashion statement that if one of them get it, their friends also would want to. Let’s face it, majority of the population’s teeth aren’t straight, so braces is something for almost EVERYONE.
Thought it’s an interesting point to add. Thinking of getting braces done myself.
Thanks great info here!
Be prepared to endure the pain–cuts and scratches to your inner cheeks and gums during the first few weeks. And choose your dentist wisely. I made the foolish choice of choosing Pristine Dentalworks in Kembangan which I regretted now. Dentist works only three days a week, and she’s always overbooked and is never punctual for appointments. This is unpleasant especially for orthodontic treatment like braces where you will be visiting the dentist regularly for the long haul (1-3 years).
I’m considering putting on metal braces but i’m having hard time looking for a good package that includes retainer, moulding, consult, extraction. Any recommendation that i can go for.
i will opting for installment.
Hi Apple(don’t think that’s your real name), but I know along town got a lot of orthodontist that are good.
My cousin had a bad experience at one orthodontist along the Sengkang area, they put the braces on and never take out any teeth and were quite cheap. Then after 2 years his teeth were very straight but sticking out at an angle.
So he went to a clinic in town and insisted on a specialist. The specialist recommended that she extract 4 teeth as there was not enough space. So he had to wear braces for another 2 YEARS!!!!
So better go somewhere where they know what they’re doing, else you might end up with paying more and suffering more! Very jia lat..
Like what the army say, do it once, do it good.
i wanted to know how much must i pay total for my braces. then first visit pay how much, what abut the following months. how much? how long must i put? ty.:)
Hi Qinghui, most dental clinics in Singapore would ask you to pay roughly half first (around $2000) then after that, each month that you’ll need to go back for tightening your bands (happens 3-4 weeks) you pay another $100-$150 per month until the end of your treatment.
Also, remember to ask if the total cost of the braces includes the retainer fees which is around $450. (Retainers are worn after your finish your treatment because your teeth have a certain “memory” and want to go back to before).
Most people put on their retainers for 24 months depending on the amount of correction.
Hope that helps! Thanks for your comment!
Does the braces package (SGD$4000 - SGD$4500) include extracting overcrowding teeth? Do I need to make a separate payment?
Hi Elaine! The cost mentioned do not include extractions. Depending on your situation, you might not even need extractions.
Extraction can cost around $50 - $120. For overcrowding cases, most of the time, 4 teeth are taken out to give allowance and space for the remaining teeth to fall neatly into place.
Payment depends on the clinic; they may choose to combine both payments. But most of the time you’ll have to pay for your extractions separately, especially if your orthodontist refers you to a dental surgeon for the extractions.
Also take note that prices reflected is the general market rate so it might vary slightly above and below. There are some General Practitioners that charge below $4000, around $3700. There are also some Specialists that charge above $4500, around $5000.
All the best for your braces and journey towards your perfect smile!
Hi! Any recommended clinic which are affordable and good?
do you know if anyone does braces only on one jaw, like say only on the upper jaw?
erm are you only allowed to do your braces after all your milk tooth has dropped, i have 6 milk tooths and im 14 years old now. They are still in good condition, what should i do? Do you know any good clinics that offer braces about 3000+, my cousin went to the general hospital to do her braces but she had to queue for a year before it was her turn. How about National hospital? & what do you recommend me because they say when you are older it is more painful to do braces and if i have to extract my milk tooth, it will take a very long time to grow again. & I HAVE TO EXTRACT THE ADULT ONES! i hope you understand
Hi Ashley, if you’re concern about price and don’t mind the wait, you could opt for NDC’s which cost around $3,000.
Or if price is an issue to you, could go to NUH (National University Hospital) as ask for a dental post-graduate that is currently studying to be an orthodontist. The price is around $2,500 and the waiting period is about 6 months. They are dentist that already gotten their basic BDS (Bachelor in Dental Surgery) and want to further their studies in Orthodontics to become a specialist.
But if you want to do it in a private clinic, it really depends if you want it done by a GP, or a Specialist (orthodontist). The price would vary for both.
I will be compiling a list of clinics that offer braces and whose prices are competitive. Keep a look out Ashley!
bunny: Yes, there are people that do only 1 side. Say you top teeth are overcrowded, and your bottom is perfect. You’d only need to straighten your top.
Which jaw will you be doing?
hey editor, that would be great if you could list it down.
because i want to do braces for my teeth and i have no idea what is the procedures, costs and hidden costs of doing braces.
so any place to recommend to do braces which are good and affordable? as in choosing between government dental or private clinic. i would like to get the braces done asap!
i look forward to your advice. thank a million!
Hi Kim Meng, most of the time, during the consultation, if you ask the dentist about all the cost, he would let you know. I’ll name a few for you here.
1. Consultation
2. X-Rays (Lateral Ceph + OPG)
3. Study model (to study your situation and plan the appropriate treatment
4. Braces cost: most of the time broken up to half the full payment up during the time of putting on the braces (approx $2000) and you pay around $100-$150 per visit until you’ve complete the treatment (around 24 months)
Also, depending on the kind of braces you would like to use, prices could vary from normal metal ones ($4000) to ceramic ($5000) to Invisalign ($5500).
5. Retainer: This is the tricky part where dental clinics might not too transparent about it. So you’ve got to ask when you call for a quote if it’s inclusive of the retainers. Retainers cost around $500.
6. Scaling & polishing after taking out of the braces. This is optional and could be thrown in depending on the dentist.
7. Remainder consultations: to review your situation with the retainers. Is there any discomfort or shifting of teeth.
This is a rough guide, I’ll be posting one that is more thorough so keep a look out Kim Meng.
And you’re most welcome!
Hi editor,
I just went to see a dentist today she mention i got a root canal infection on my front tooth? May i know how this infection occur. Also how much is the surgery cost?
If i didn,t go for the surgery to remove the infection what will happen to my tooth.
Please advice. Thanks!
hi editor,
just called up AH and NUH for their prices as they are the nearest to my place. its 3.6k onwards and 4-4.5k onwards respectively.
besides the cost factor, what do i have to consider?
pls advise. thanks in advance!
I definitely recommend private clinic for braces but make sure you know the doctor well. My cousin did hers last year and there were a lot of problems. The doctor was not a very good one. The original cost was SGD$3000 but she ended up paying SGD$4500 because of the many “hidden” costs and correcting procedures (her teeth went too inside).
Anyway, I am very happy with my doctor. I went to Dr Hong Yong Huat’s Clinic in Malaysia. Cost me RM6000. My friend went to his clinic in Singapore at Orchard Rd Intl Building near Shaw House. I think she paid SGD$3500 but fees will vary depending on your teeth situation.
He is the most professional doctor that I have met. Very prompt. If you go to his Singapore clinic you won’t have to wait very long for your queue.
By the way, before I went to see him I had a big front chipped tooth (from falling) and he corrected it free of charge. I didn’t even asked him to. How great is that?! If you want to wear braces I recommend you to make an appointment with him. He shares a clinic with another doctor in Singapore: http://www.embrace.com.sg/profile.htm.
If you want save a few hundred bucks and don’t mind the annoyance of going down to JB then head down to his clinic in JB at Jalan Harimau Tarum.
Kim Cher:
Decay is the No.1 cause of root canal infection. When decay hits the pulp chamber of the tooth, where your roots/ blood vessels & nerves are, bacteria enters and starts to cause root canal infection. You might feel discomfort or you might not feel anything at all and the nerves can die slowly over time. That’s why dental X-Rays are important during your check ups, they help your dentist check in pulp of your teeth.
Another cause is a tooth fracture caused by grinding, clenching, chewing ice (sure you’ve got friends that still chew ice, ask them to STOP!), eating hard foods. Hairline fractures develop which opens the door to bacteria entering your pulp and infection occurs.
Third cause or root canal infection is trauma where you got hit in the mouth (sports or work related injuries). This could damage the nerve and cause infection. Other causes could be decay underneath a filling and gum disease.
Signs to look for include prolonged sensitivity to heat or cold, pain, tenderness to chewing and touch, swelling and discoloration of the tooth.
Sometimes, there are no symptoms.
If you don’t undergo root canal treatment (RCT), the infection might continue to cause much pain and discomfort and the infection might spread to the bone supporting that tooth. It’s all downhill from there.
Your only other alternative is to do an extraction on that tooth. But it being a front tooth, your facial aesthetics would be compromised. Which I don’t think you want to happen at all!
So see a dentist and get the root canal treatment done. Charges could range from $400 (G.P.) - $600 (Specialist) for the front tooth.
Hi editor,
I just had my X-ray done. My dentist would like to defer my case to the specialist to decide on surgery to remove the infection or other choice. But my gum on that front tooth had already change to dark pink colour.
I’d made another appointment with the polyclinic to have another check but the delay will it affect my condition further? As i heard from my friends that private dental charge higher if they defer you to the specialist. whereas polyclinic will charge a cheaper price. Is that so? Please advice.
So do i have to redo my root canal again after they have remove the infection? Lastly, can i use medisave to claim for the treatment as the treatment is quiet costly.
Once again thanks for the trouble. :p
Hi Kim Cher, don’t wait anymore!
If your dentist has advised you to do so, it is wise to follow. As for price, poly will definitely be subsidized rates compared to private. So if you’re going by the poly route, they would most prob refer you over to NDC (National Dental Centre) for your RCT.
You only need to redo your root canal treatment if there is another infection of the roots. It’s called a “RCT Retreatment” and sometimes after a couple of years, patients do have to go for retreatment due to infection, improper oral care etc. Retreatment cost would be around the same as the actual RCT as the entire procedure is similar.
Lastly, Medisave cannot be used for such a procedure as it’s not a surgery. Unlike wisdom tooth surgery, jaw surgery, implant surgery (do you see a pattern ending with surgery?)
Hope you had a great new year and may 2009 be a toothache-less one!
Hello editor!
would like to ask u some questions about Invisalign®..
Hope that u can answer my doubt.
1. does Invisalign® work the same way as retainer? or is it a just a retainer? because
- i had a convo with one of my friend who used to wear metal braces and when i told her that i want to try the transparent and removable braces, her reaction was “that is not braces, it is a retainer..”
2. is it true that Invisalign® result is not as good as metal braces?
3. is everybody suitable for Invisalign®? are there any condition which makes a person cant wear Invisalign®?
Thank u very much.
Hi Jeh, glad to help!
1. Invisalign® looks & functions almost EXACTLY like a retainer: both transparent, both cover your teeth fully, both can easily be taken out (when eating, brushing, kissing?). But the difference is the function: Invisalign® is worn to shift teeth position, like normal braces, while a retainer is worn to hold teeth in the perfect position.
2. Invisalign® is one of the latest breakthroughs in Orthodontics and is fast growing and popular especially for working adults that want to straighten teeth but yet not want to “look” like they have braces on. Results are similar. But…
3. Not everyone is suitable for Invisalign®. For the majority of crooked teeth problems including, underbites, overbites, crossbites, crowding and gaps between teeth, Invisalign works very well. However when treating more severe orthodontic cases where teeth extraction may be required or a lot of movement is needed to shift teeth, Invisalign may not be appropriate.
4. I thought it’d be helpful for you, so I put up a list of Orthodontist that do Invisalign®. Some Orthodontist “float” around dental clinics and that’s why you can see a few dental clinics under their name. Click Invisalign dentist list to find out more.
Hope that helped Jeh!
thank you for the gr8 infos!
Hi Editor
Can u recommend any orthondontist that only does the upper row of teeth? I have straight teeth, but my upper row is sightly “overbite”. I called up 2 clinics, but both were not willing to quote for just one row. Many thanks.
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