# Dental Clinics in Tiong Bahru

At CHAS private dental clinics, MOH benchmarks put a filling at $65–180 and a molar root canal at $872–1,400 before GST. Since 1 October 2025, CHAS Orange cardholders also get dental subsidies, and Blue cardholders get up to $584.50 off a molar root canal. Braces and Invisalign are not covered by CHAS.

## Key facts
- Listings: 6
- Median years in business: 7

## Prices in Singapore
MOH fee benchmarks for CHAS private dental clinics (excluding GST) and 2025 public hospital averages for unsubsidised patients. Non-CHAS clinics in prime areas often charge above these. Hospital figures exclude consultation, X-rays and scans.

| Service | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Consultation (CHAS clinic) | S$21–S$31 per visit |  |
| Scaling | S$35–S$60 per visit | Polishing is often billed separately at $26–38 |
| Filling, simple to complex | S$65–S$180 per tooth |  |
| Extraction (non-surgical) | S$70–S$164 per tooth | Back teeth cost more than front teeth |
| Root canal treatment, molar | S$872–S$1,400 per tooth | Front teeth $400–775 |
| Permanent crown | S$750–S$1,400 per tooth |  |
| Impacted wisdom tooth surgery (local anaesthesia) | S$794–S$1,407 per procedure | Public hospital averages; surgical removal is MediSave-claimable |
| Braces, both jaws (non-surgical) | S$3,921–S$6,400 full treatment | Public hospital averages |
| Invisalign / clear aligners | S$3,000–S$10,000 full treatment | Most full cases $7,500–10,000; retainers add about $600–1,000 |
| Implant with crown | S$4,835–S$6,168 per tooth | Public hospital averages; excludes scans and bone grafts |

## Licences
- **Outpatient Dental Service licence** (Ministry of Health (Healthcare Services Act), required): Every dental clinic must be licensed by MOH. Cone beam CT scanning is a separately approved specified service.
- **Dentist registration and Practising Certificate** (Singapore Dental Council, required): Dentists and oral health therapists must be registered with SDC and hold a current Practising Certificate. Check: https://prs.moh.gov.sg/prs/internet/profSearch/main.action?hpe=SDC
- **CHAS-participating dental clinic** (Ministry of Health, optional): CHAS dental subsidies for Blue, Orange, Merdeka and Pioneer cardholders apply only at participating private clinics. Check: https://www.chas.sg/

## How to choose
- CHAS cardholders should check the per-procedure subsidy before booking. From 1 October 2025, CHAS Blue gets up to $30 off scaling, $50 off a complex filling, $584.50 off a molar root canal and $615 off a crown. CHAS Green gets no dental subsidy.
- For basic care on a budget, SingHealth polyclinics charged adult citizens $52.60–89.20 for scaling and polishing (June 2026), but waits for non-urgent work can be long.
- For wisdom teeth, ask whether the removal is surgical. Surgical removal of an impacted tooth can be claimed from MediSave up to MOH's limits; a simple extraction cannot. Ask the clinic for the claimable amount in writing.
- For braces or Invisalign, ask whether the dentist is a registered orthodontic specialist and get an all-in quote that includes X-rays, scans, refinements and retainers.
- Seniors aged 60 and above can use Flexi-MediSave (up to $400 a year) for root canal treatment and permanent crowns at CHAS dental clinics and public institutions, from mid-2026.

## Red flags
- Pressure to commit to aligners, veneers or implants on the first visit, before X-rays and a written treatment plan.
- A quote that leaves out X-rays, scans, retainers or follow-up reviews, which are often billed separately.
- Large prepaid packages for routine care such as scaling.
- The dentist is not on SDC's register.

## Listings (top 6)
- [Teeth at Tiong Bahru](https://lookup.sg/biz/teeth-at-tiong-bahru), Tiong Bahru · Blk 11A Boon Tiong Rd, #01-12 · 3 min walk from Tiong Bahru MRT
- [Tiong Bahru Dental Surgery](https://lookup.sg/biz/tiong-bahru-dental-surgery), Tiong Bahru · 302 Tiong Bahru Road #02-143, Tiong Bahru Plaza, 302 Tiong Bahru Rd, #02-143 · 1 min walk from Tiong Bahru MRT · registered 2006
- [Greenlife Dental Clinic - Tiong Bahru](https://lookup.sg/biz/greenlife-dental-clinic-tiong-bahru), Tiong Bahru · 18 Jalan Membina, #01-07 · 1 min walk from Tiong Bahru MRT · registered 2019
- [Tiong Bahru Medical Centre](https://lookup.sg/biz/tiong-bahru-medical-centre-tiong-bahru), Tiong Bahru · 298 Tiong Bahru Rd · 1 min walk from Tiong Bahru MRT
- [Vivid Dental Surgeons](https://lookup.sg/biz/vivid-dental-surgeons), Tiong Bahru · 71 Seng Poh Rd, #01-43 · 4 min walk from Havelock MRT
- [Chua Kay Hian Dental Surgery](https://lookup.sg/biz/chua-kay-hian-dental-surgery), Tiong Bahru · 131 Jalan Bukit Merah, Block 131 · 8 min walk from Tiong Bahru MRT

## FAQs
### How much does scaling and polishing cost in Singapore?
MOH's benchmark for CHAS private clinics is $35–60 for scaling plus $26–38 for polishing, before GST. SingHealth polyclinics charged adult citizens $52.60–89.20 including GST in mid-2026. With a CHAS card, the subsidy is up to $30 for scaling and $20.50 for polishing (Blue), or $40 and $30.50 for Pioneer Generation. CHAS Green gets no dental subsidy.

### Can I use MediSave for wisdom tooth removal?
Yes, if it is a surgical removal, such as an impacted tooth needing bone removal or tooth division. Simple extractions are not claimable. The amount is capped by MOH's surgical table, so ask the clinic for the procedure code and claimable amount. For reference, public hospitals charged unsubsidised patients $794–1,407 on average for impacted wisdom tooth surgery under local anaesthesia in 2025.

### How much do braces and Invisalign cost in Singapore?
Conventional braces for both jaws averaged $3,921–6,400 at public hospitals for unsubsidised patients in 2025. Invisalign runs from about $3,000 to $10,000 or more, with most full cases at $7,500–10,000, and retainers add about $600–1,000. Orthodontics is not on the CHAS dental list and is treated as elective, so budget to pay in cash.

### What changed for CHAS dental subsidies in October 2025?
From 1 October 2025, CHAS Orange cardholders became eligible for subsidies on ten basic and preventive procedures, including consultation, scaling, X-rays, fillings and extractions. Limits for seven restorative procedures, such as root canal treatment, crowns and dentures, were also raised for Pioneer, Merdeka, Blue and Orange cardholders. CHAS Green is still not eligible for dental subsidies.

### How much is a dental implant in Singapore?
Public hospitals charged unsubsidised patients an average of $4,835–6,168 per implant with crown in 2025, excluding consultation, X-rays and scans. Private clinics vary widely, and bone grafts or sinus lifts add to the bill. Ask for an itemised quote covering the implant, abutment, crown, CT scan and reviews before you start.

## Sources
- MOH – Guide to Dental Treatment Costs (CHAS clinic benchmarks and 2025 public hospital fees): https://www.moh.gov.sg/managing-expenses/bills-and-fee-benchmarks/guide-to-dental-treatment-costs/
- CHAS – Strengthening support for oral health (changes from 1 Oct 2025): https://www.chas.sg/News-and-Events/strengthening-support-for-oral-health
- Nuffield Dental – CHAS dental subsidy table from 1 Oct 2025 (reproduces MOH Annex A): https://www.nuffielddental.com.sg/articles/tag/subsidies
- Nuffield Dental – MediSave for dental surgery: https://www.nuffielddental.com.sg/medisave-for-dental
- The Money Bees – Cheap dentists and polyclinic dental fees (June 2026): https://themoneybees.co/blog/cheap-dentists-singapore-dental-clinics
- SmartCalculator.sg – Invisalign cost Singapore 2026: https://www.smartcalculator.sg/articles/invisalign-cost-singapore-2026
- MOH Healthcare Services Act – Licensable healthcare services: https://www.hcsa.gov.sg/about-us/4-licensable-healthcare-services/
- MOH Healthcare Services Act – List of specified services: https://www.hcsa.gov.sg/about-us/5-list-of-specified-services/
- Singapore Dental Council – search registered dentists and oral health therapists: https://www.sdc.gov.sg/

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Source: Lookup (https://lookup.sg) · Data as of October 2026 · Listings compiled from Singapore government open data (data.gov.sg), OneMap and Overture Maps places. Free listings never show contact details; featured listings are labelled.