7 Affordable Dental Clinics in Singapore for Scaling, Polishing and More

We’ve all had it hammered into our heads that we should see the dentist once every 6 months for regular checkups. But if we followed that advice down to a T, we’d be walking around with holes in our pockets—cheap dentists in Singapore aren’t exactly easy to come by.

If you’re taking particularly good care of your teeth, you can stretch it to once in 18 months or 2 years. However, it pays to visit regularly as you want to catch problems like tooth decay early. Let them fester, and they’d cost a lot more to solve.

So there’s no way around it—you should see a dentist regularly to do a basic check-up and teeth cleaning (scaling and polishing). Here are 7 of the most affordable dental clinics in Singapore where you can do that.

7 Affordable Dental Clinics in Singapore

1. SingHealth, NHG, NUP polyclinics ($18.60 – $34.00)

2. NTUC Health Denticare ($92.65 – $196.20)

3. The Dental Studio (From $84)

4. Advance Dental Group ($90 – $140)

5. Newport Dental (From $95)

6. TS Dental Care ($90 – $130)

7. Azure Dental ($160 – $220)

8. More ways to save on dental treatments

7 affordable dental clinics in Singapore

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1. SingHealth, NHG, NUP polyclinics ($18.60 to $34.00)

You don’t really need to go to a dental clinic if you’re just looking for a simple check-up and scaling & polishing job. 

SingHealth, National Healthcare Group (NHG), National University Polyclinics (NUP) polyclinics offer dental services at selected clinics, and it’s easy to make an appointment online so you don’t spend all day waiting in line.

Consultation fees for Singapore Citizens:

• SingHealth Polyclinics: ​$18.60 – $33.30 (Singaporean adults); ​​$9.60 – $17.30 (children and elderly)

• National University Polyclinics: $19.30 – $34.00 (Singaporean adults); $11.70 – $19.00 (children and elderly)

• National Health Group Polyclinics: $19.30 – $32.50 (Singaporean adults); $12.30 – $19.50 (children and elderly)

How do I book a dental appointment at a polyclinic?

You can book dental appointments at polyclinics via the HealthHub app. Simply go to My Appointments > click on your NRIC > select Make new appointment. Then, it’s just a matter of choosing the clinic you wish to visit and the service you want to make an appointment for. If all the slots at the polyclinic you want are already taken up (they’re often snapped up as soon as they are released!), you can always submit a request for dental services using their online form.

Only 4 SingHealth polyclinics offer dental services:

• Bedok: 11 Bedok North Street 1, Heartbeat@Bedok #02-01/#03-01, Singapore 469662

• Eunos: 1 Chin Cheng Avenue, Singapore 429400

• Punggol: 681 Punggol Drive, Oasis Terraces #02-01, Singapore 820681

• Tampines: 1 Tampines Street 41, Singapore 529203

The following NHG polyclinics offer dental services:

• Ang Mo Kio: 21 Ang Mo Kio Central 2, Singapore 569666

• Geylang: 21 Geylang East Central, Singapore 389707

• Hougang: 89 Hougang Avenue 4, Singapore 538829

• Toa Payoh: 2003 Toa Payoh Lor 8, Singapore 319260 

• Woodlands: 10 Woodlands Street 31, Singapore 738579

Only 3 National University polyclinics offer dental services: 

• Bukit Panjang: 50 Woodlands Rd, 03-02, Singapore 677726

• Jurong: 190 Jurong East Avenue 1, Singapore 609788

• Queenstown: 580 Stirling Road, Singapore 148958

Tel: 6643 6969 (SingHealth) / 6355 3000 (NHG) / 6663 6847 (NUP)

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2. NTUC Health Denticare ($85 to $180)

Formerly known as Unity Denticare, NTUC Health Denticare has a history of being a household brand for cheap dental care as part of NTUC Health (Singapore’s largest healthcare cooperative) since 1971.

The group has 18 dental clinics and 2 mobile dental clinics, so it won’t be a problem finding an outlet that’s convenient for you.

Consultation costs $27.25 – $43.60, while scaling and polishing ranges from $65.40 – $152.60. So, your total bill should fall within the range of $92.65 – $196.20.

Subsidies are available if you hold CHAS, Pioneer Generation or Merdeka Generation Cards:

Source: CHAS

Note: CHAS subsidies are only applicable for up to 2 scaling and 2 polishing sessions each year. CHAS Orange cards only grant subsidies for dentures, crowns, root canal treatment, and not scaling and polishing.

Locations: 19 clinics islandwide

Tel: 6336 6222 / Make an appointment online.

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3. The Dental Studio (From $84)

You might be surprised to learn that you can get scaling and polishing done for just $84 nett in Paragon. But thanks to a welcome promotion, that’s the price The Dental Studio is quoting for their scaling and polishing package.

To enjoy the promotion, quote SAP1 when you make your appointment.

This is probably a one-time or limited-time promotion, but if you might as well make use of it. Who knows, you may find the dentists here great and want to return even at their normal prices.

Location: Orchard, Tanjong Pagar, Tai Thong

Tel: 6836 0050 (Paragon, Orchard Road) / 6221 1395 (OUE Downtown Gallery, Tanjong Pagar) / 6836 5000 (Potong Pasir, Sennett Estate, Tai Thong)

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4. Advance Dental Group ($90 – $140)

From having started with just one clinic in 1986, Advance Dental Group has come a long way taking care of its patients’ dental health. It is now a growing chain of 13 dental clinics that offers a full range of treatments to attend to all dental needs on site. 

Fees are $20 to $40 for general consultation (< 10 minutes) and $70 t0 $100 for scaling and polishing. All in all, that’s $90 – $140 for your full visit. Subsidies are available if you hold blue CHAS, Pioneer Generation or Merdeka Generation Cards.

Location: Over 20 clinics islandwide

Phone: +65 6233 2199 / WhatsApp: +65 3138 5321

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5. Newport Dental (From $95)

Newport Dental is a dental clinic with 2 dental surgeons, located in Kallang Wave Mall next to Stadium MRT (Circle Line).

The location is a little out of the way unless you live in the Kallang and Marine Parade area, but the payoff is that prices are quite affordable. The full consultation plus scaling and polishing will set you back by $95. Patients may also add a stain removal procedure with the prophyjet, which brings the total cost to $130. 

Prices differ if you buy insurance from selected companies or are under the employment of SMRT or Sports SG. 

Location: 1 Stadium Place, Kallang Wave Mall #01-08, Singapore 397628

Tel: 9863 6462

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6. TS Dental Care ($90 to $130)

If you live around Jalan Besar, Kallang, or Lavender, try TS Dental Care at Kitchener Complex. Prices are transparent, with routine scaling and cleaning ranging from $90 to $130 before subsidies.

Location: 809 French Road #02-52 , Kitchener Complex, Singapore 200809

Tel: +65 6298 4863

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7. Azure Dental ($160 to $220)

Bringing your kid to the dentist is usually a recipe for disaster, so we have a soft spot for Azure Dental for making the whole experience a pleasant, stress-free one. It is child-friendly, with booster seats for little ones to sit comfortably. There’s also free all-you-can-drink coffee and tea in the waiting area, which is great for parents while they wait for their kids’ appointments to be over. 

Those taking public transport will find its location very convenient—it’s just next to Sixth Avenue MRT Station.

Price-wise, prices start at $40 for consultation and from $120 for scaling and polishing. If your dental hygiene isn’t the best and they need to do more complex cleaning, expect prices to go up to $180 for complex scaling and polishing procedures. In total, that’s $160 to $220 for the entire visit, depending on the state of your teeth and gums. 

Location: 781 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 269759

Tel: 6463 6318

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8. More ways to save on dental treatments

Sure, one sure-fire way to save money on dentist visits is to hop across the border and get your teeth done in Malaysia. But not all of us fancy needing a passport just to get our teeth cleaned. Here are some ways to keep those costs down.

CHAS, Pioneer or Merdeka Generation Cards

Singaporeans with one of these subsidy cards can get discounted treatments at participating dental clinics as well as GPs:

• CHAS Blue

• Merdeka Generation

• Pioneer Generation

• CHAS Orange (for denture, crown & root canal only)

Look for the CHAS decal on the dentist’s website or storefront. You can find a list of CHAS dental clinics here.

Dental insurance benefits (if any)

Can you claim dental treatments under insurance? For Singaporeans with MediShield Life or an upgraded Integrated Shield Plan, the answer is generally no. Nor can you use Medisave to pay for routine dental checkups.

These schemes are meant for surgical procedures under pretty extreme circumstances, e.g. if you get in an accident and need to undergo dental surgery.

However, some workplaces do offer dental benefits under their group insurance policy, and these often cover basic procedures like checkups and scaling & polishing. So check the details of your corporate health insurance plan before you pay out of pocket.

Paying with the right credit card

You can earn points or cashback on your dental treatment with the right credit card. Unfortunately, most banks do exclude medical expenses from their list of exclusions. Once upon a time, the UOB Absolute Cashback Card let you earn 1.7% cashback even on dental visits, but it’s getting nerfed real soon.

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• 1.7% limitless cashback on everything, including groceries, insurance, school fees, wallet top-ups, healthcare, Utilities & Telco Bills and Rental

• No minimum spend

• No minimum spend

• At MoneySmart, we strive to keep our information accurate and up to date. This information may be different from what you see when you visit a financial institution, service provider, or specific product site. MoneySmart shall not be liable to compensate the Customer should the information is not as updated as our Partner.

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• 1.5% unlimited Cashback on all subsequent eligible purchases with no minimum spending and no earn cap.

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• Earn 8% cashback on online/ contactless mobile transactions in SGD

• Earn 8% cashback on Foreign Currency transactions

• Earn 2% bonus cashback at selected Green Merchants: SimplyGo, BlueSG, Scoop Wholefoods and more.

• 0.3% cashback on other eligible spends

• To enjoy the cashback, you need to spend a minimum of S$800 based on posted transactions in a calendar month

• If you spend less than S$800, a flat 0.3% cashback is awarded

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• Get up to 6% cashback on Shopping and Transport Spend with a minimum spend of S$800 for each calendar month.

• Minimum Spend Requirement Terms & Conditions: Eligible transaction(s) include retail, recurring bill payments, and refunds in both local and foreign currency that is charged to your DBS Live Fresh Card per calendar month. General exclusions, such as instalments, cash advances, fees charged by DBS and bill payments via internet banking, apply.

• Cashback Terms & Conditions: Cashback is capped at S$50 on eligible Shopping spend and S$20 on eligible Transport spend for each calendar month. Refunded transactions will be deducted from the computation of Minimum Spend Requirement and computation of Cashback in the same month that the refunded transactions occurred. Cashback is computed to the nearest 2 decimal places per transaction.

• Cashback will be awarded to the Principal Cardmember’s Card Account (that is of good standing) by the end of the following calendar month. Cashback awarded will be reflected in the monthly Card Account statement.

• Cashback will automatically be applied to pay part of the billed amount for that statement month.

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We’ve all had it hammered into our heads that we should see the dentist once every 6 months for regular checkups. But if we followed that advice down to a T, we’d be walking around with holes in our pockets—cheap dentists in Singapore aren’t exactly easy to come by.

If you’re taking particularly good care of your teeth, you can stretch it to once in 18 months or 2 years. However, it pays to visit regularly as you want to catch problems like tooth decay early. Let them fester, and they’d cost a lot more to solve.

So there’s no way around it—you should see a dentist regularly to do a basic check-up and teeth cleaning (scaling and polishing). Here are 7 of the most affordable dental clinics in Singapore where you can do that.

7 Affordable Dental Clinics in Singapore

1. SingHealth, NHG, NUP polyclinics ($18.60 – $34.00)

2. NTUC Health Denticare ($92.65 – $196.20)

3. The Dental Studio (From $84)

4. Advance Dental Group ($90 – $140)

5. Newport Dental (From $95)

6. TS Dental Care ($90 – $130)

7. Azure Dental ($160 – $220)

8. More ways to save on dental treatments

7 affordable dental clinics in Singapore

Back to top

1. SingHealth, NHG, NUP polyclinics ($18.60 to $34.00)

You don’t really need to go to a dental clinic if you’re just looking for a simple check-up and scaling & polishing job. 

SingHealth, National Healthcare Group (NHG), National University Polyclinics (NUP) polyclinics offer dental services at selected clinics, and it’s easy to make an appointment online so you don’t spend all day waiting in line.

Consultation fees for Singapore Citizens:

• SingHealth Polyclinics: ​$18.60 – $33.30 (Singaporean adults); ​​$9.60 – $17.30 (children and elderly)

• National University Polyclinics: $19.30 – $34.00 (Singaporean adults); $11.70 – $19.00 (children and elderly)

• National Health Group Polyclinics: $19.30 – $32.50 (Singaporean adults); $12.30 – $19.50 (children and elderly)

How do I book a dental appointment at a polyclinic?

You can book dental appointments at polyclinics via the HealthHub app. Simply go to My Appointments > click on your NRIC > select Make new appointment. Then, it’s just a matter of choosing the clinic you wish to visit and the service you want to make an appointment for. If all the slots at the polyclinic you want are already taken up (they’re often snapped up as soon as they are released!), you can always submit a request for dental services using their online form.

Only 4 SingHealth polyclinics offer dental services:

• Bedok: 11 Bedok North Street 1, Heartbeat@Bedok #02-01/#03-01, Singapore 469662

• Eunos: 1 Chin Cheng Avenue, Singapore 429400

• Punggol: 681 Punggol Drive, Oasis Terraces #02-01, Singapore 820681

• Tampines: 1 Tampines Street 41, Singapore 529203

The following NHG polyclinics offer dental services:

• Ang Mo Kio: 21 Ang Mo Kio Central 2, Singapore 569666

• Geylang: 21 Geylang East Central, Singapore 389707

• Hougang: 89 Hougang Avenue 4, Singapore 538829

• Toa Payoh: 2003 Toa Payoh Lor 8, Singapore 319260 

• Woodlands: 10 Woodlands Street 31, Singapore 738579

Only 3 National University polyclinics offer dental services: 

• Bukit Panjang: 50 Woodlands Rd, 03-02, Singapore 677726

• Jurong: 190 Jurong East Avenue 1, Singapore 609788

• Queenstown: 580 Stirling Road, Singapore 148958

Tel: 6643 6969 (SingHealth) / 6355 3000 (NHG) / 6663 6847 (NUP)

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2. NTUC Health Denticare ($85 to $180)

Formerly known as Unity Denticare, NTUC Health Denticare has a history of being a household brand for cheap dental care as part of NTUC Health (Singapore’s largest healthcare cooperative) since 1971.

The group has 18 dental clinics and 2 mobile dental clinics, so it won’t be a problem finding an outlet that’s convenient for you.

Consultation costs $27.25 – $43.60, while scaling and polishing ranges from $65.40 – $152.60. So, your total bill should fall within the range of $92.65 – $196.20.

Subsidies are available if you hold CHAS, Pioneer Generation or Merdeka Generation Cards:

Source: CHAS

Note: CHAS subsidies are only applicable for up to 2 scaling and 2 polishing sessions each year. CHAS Orange cards only grant subsidies for dentures, crowns, root canal treatment, and not scaling and polishing.

Locations: 19 clinics islandwide

Tel: 6336 6222 / Make an appointment online.

Back to top

3. The Dental Studio (From $84)

You might be surprised to learn that you can get scaling and polishing done for just $84 nett in Paragon. But thanks to a welcome promotion, that’s the price The Dental Studio is quoting for their scaling and polishing package.

To enjoy the promotion, quote SAP1 when you make your appointment.

This is probably a one-time or limited-time promotion, but if you might as well make use of it. Who knows, you may find the dentists here great and want to return even at their normal prices.

Location: Orchard, Tanjong Pagar, Tai Thong

Tel: 6836 0050 (Paragon, Orchard Road) / 6221 1395 (OUE Downtown Gallery, Tanjong Pagar) / 6836 5000 (Potong Pasir, Sennett Estate, Tai Thong)

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4. Advance Dental Group ($90 – $140)

From having started with just one clinic in 1986, Advance Dental Group has come a long way taking care of its patients’ dental health. It is now a growing chain of 13 dental clinics that offers a full range of treatments to attend to all dental needs on site. 

Fees are $20 to $40 for general consultation (< 10 minutes) and $70 t0 $100 for scaling and polishing. All in all, that’s $90 – $140 for your full visit. Subsidies are available if you hold blue CHAS, Pioneer Generation or Merdeka Generation Cards.

Location: Over 20 clinics islandwide

Phone: +65 6233 2199 / WhatsApp: +65 3138 5321

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5. Newport Dental (From $95)

Newport Dental is a dental clinic with 2 dental surgeons, located in Kallang Wave Mall next to Stadium MRT (Circle Line).

The location is a little out of the way unless you live in the Kallang and Marine Parade area, but the payoff is that prices are quite affordable. The full consultation plus scaling and polishing will set you back by $95. Patients may also add a stain removal procedure with the prophyjet, which brings the total cost to $130. 

Prices differ if you buy insurance from selected companies or are under the employment of SMRT or Sports SG. 

Location: 1 Stadium Place, Kallang Wave Mall #01-08, Singapore 397628

Tel: 9863 6462

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6. TS Dental Care ($90 to $130)

If you live around Jalan Besar, Kallang, or Lavender, try TS Dental Care at Kitchener Complex. Prices are transparent, with routine scaling and cleaning ranging from $90 to $130 before subsidies.

Location: 809 French Road #02-52 , Kitchener Complex, Singapore 200809

Tel: +65 6298 4863

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7. Azure Dental ($160 to $220)

Bringing your kid to the dentist is usually a recipe for disaster, so we have a soft spot for Azure Dental for making the whole experience a pleasant, stress-free one. It is child-friendly, with booster seats for little ones to sit comfortably. There’s also free all-you-can-drink coffee and tea in the waiting area, which is great for parents while they wait for their kids’ appointments to be over. 

Those taking public transport will find its location very convenient—it’s just next to Sixth Avenue MRT Station.

Price-wise, prices start at $40 for consultation and from $120 for scaling and polishing. If your dental hygiene isn’t the best and they need to do more complex cleaning, expect prices to go up to $180 for complex scaling and polishing procedures. In total, that’s $160 to $220 for the entire visit, depending on the state of your teeth and gums. 

Location: 781 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 269759

Tel: 6463 6318

Back to top

8. More ways to save on dental treatments

Sure, one sure-fire way to save money on dentist visits is to hop across the border and get your teeth done in Malaysia. But not all of us fancy needing a passport just to get our teeth cleaned. Here are some ways to keep those costs down.

CHAS, Pioneer or Merdeka Generation Cards

Singaporeans with one of these subsidy cards can get discounted treatments at participating dental clinics as well as GPs:

• CHAS Blue

• Merdeka Generation

• Pioneer Generation

• CHAS Orange (for denture, crown & root canal only)

Look for the CHAS decal on the dentist’s website or storefront. You can find a list of CHAS dental clinics here.

Dental insurance benefits (if any)

Can you claim dental treatments under insurance? For Singaporeans with MediShield Life or an upgraded Integrated Shield Plan, the answer is generally no. Nor can you use Medisave to pay for routine dental checkups.

These schemes are meant for surgical procedures under pretty extreme circumstances, e.g. if you get in an accident and need to undergo dental surgery.

However, some workplaces do offer dental benefits under their group insurance policy, and these often cover basic procedures like checkups and scaling & polishing. So check the details of your corporate health insurance plan before you pay out of pocket.

Paying with the right credit card

You can earn points or cashback on your dental treatment with the right credit card. Unfortunately, most banks do exclude medical expenses from their list of exclusions. Once upon a time, the UOB Absolute Cashback Card let you earn 1.7% cashback even on dental visits, but it’s getting nerfed real soon.

MoneySmart Exclusive

UOB Absolute Cashback Card

Apply Now

More Details

Key Features

• 1.7% limitless cashback on everything, including groceries, insurance, school fees, wallet top-ups, healthcare, Utilities & Telco Bills and Rental

• No minimum spend

• No minimum spend

• At MoneySmart, we strive to keep our information accurate and up to date. This information may be different from what you see when you visit a financial institution, service provider, or specific product site. MoneySmart shall not be liable to compensate the Customer should the information is not as updated as our Partner.

See all card details 

One cashback card that still lets you earn cashback on dental services is the aptly named American Express True Cashback Card:

Sponsored

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Unlimited Cashback

American Express True Cashback Card

MoneySmart Exclusive:

Get a Nintendo Switch Lite (worth S$309) or S$180 Cash via PayNow when you apply for an American Express True Cashback Card and spend a min. of S$500 in Qualifying Spends within the first month of card approval! T&Cs apply.

Valid until 15 May 2024

Apply Now

Apply Now

More Details

Cash Back Features

• Unlimited & Immediate Cashback - No min spend and no cap on how much you earn. Get your cashback in the same month's statement.

• 3% Cashback on all eligible purchases, up to $5,000 spend in the first 6 months for new Card Members.

• 1.5% unlimited Cashback on all subsequent eligible purchases with no minimum spending and no earn cap.

See all card details 

If your dental clinic has a contactless payment terminal, you could try a credit card that gives you cashback on PayWave transactions.

Earn up to 10% cashback

OCBC Frank Card

Read More

More Details

Cash Back Features

• Earn 8% cashback on online/ contactless mobile transactions in SGD

• Earn 8% cashback on Foreign Currency transactions

• Earn 2% bonus cashback at selected Green Merchants: SimplyGo, BlueSG, Scoop Wholefoods and more.

• 0.3% cashback on other eligible spends

• To enjoy the cashback, you need to spend a minimum of S$800 based on posted transactions in a calendar month

• If you spend less than S$800, a flat 0.3% cashback is awarded

See all card details 

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Shopping and Transportation

DBS Live Fresh Card

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More Details

Cash Back Features

• Get 0.3% unlimited cashback on All Spend

• Get up to 6% cashback on Shopping and Transport Spend with a minimum spend of S$800 for each calendar month.

• Minimum Spend Requirement Terms & Conditions: Eligible transaction(s) include retail, recurring bill payments, and refunds in both local and foreign currency that is charged to your DBS Live Fresh Card per calendar month. General exclusions, such as instalments, cash advances, fees charged by DBS and bill payments via internet banking, apply.

• Cashback Terms & Conditions: Cashback is capped at S$50 on eligible Shopping spend and S$20 on eligible Transport spend for each calendar month. Refunded transactions will be deducted from the computation of Minimum Spend Requirement and computation of Cashback in the same month that the refunded transactions occurred. Cashback is computed to the nearest 2 decimal places per transaction.

• Cashback will be awarded to the Principal Cardmember’s Card Account (that is of good standing) by the end of the following calendar month. Cashback awarded will be reflected in the monthly Card Account statement.

• Cashback will automatically be applied to pay part of the billed amount for that statement month.

See all card details 

ALSO READ: Best Credit Cards For Hospital & Medical Bills

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Share this article with your family and friends who need to get back on track with their regular dental checks.

We’ve all had it hammered into our heads that we should see the dentist once every 6 months for regular checkups. But if we followed that advice down to a T, we’d be walking around with holes in our pockets—cheap dentists in Singapore aren’t exactly easy to come by.

If you’re taking particularly good care of your teeth, you can stretch it to once in 18 months or 2 years. However, it pays to visit regularly as you want to catch problems like tooth decay early. Let them fester, and they’d cost a lot more to solve.

So there’s no way around it—you should see a dentist regularly to do a basic check-up and teeth cleaning (scaling and polishing). Here are 7 of the most affordable dental clinics in Singapore where you can do that.

7 Affordable Dental Clinics in Singapore

1. SingHealth, NHG, NUP polyclinics ($18.60 – $34.00)

2. NTUC Health Denticare ($92.65 – $196.20)

3. The Dental Studio (From $84)

4. Advance Dental Group ($90 – $140)

5. Newport Dental (From $95)

6. TS Dental Care ($90 – $130)

7. Azure Dental ($160 – $220)

8. More ways to save on dental treatments

7 affordable dental clinics in Singapore

Back to top

1. SingHealth, NHG, NUP polyclinics ($18.60 to $34.00)

You don’t really need to go to a dental clinic if you’re just looking for a simple check-up and scaling & polishing job. 

SingHealth, National Healthcare Group (NHG), National University Polyclinics (NUP) polyclinics offer dental services at selected clinics, and it’s easy to make an appointment online so you don’t spend all day waiting in line.

Consultation fees for Singapore Citizens:

• SingHealth Polyclinics: ​$18.60 – $33.30 (Singaporean adults); ​​$9.60 – $17.30 (children and elderly)

• National University Polyclinics: $19.30 – $34.00 (Singaporean adults); $11.70 – $19.00 (children and elderly)

• National Health Group Polyclinics: $19.30 – $32.50 (Singaporean adults); $12.30 – $19.50 (children and elderly)

How do I book a dental appointment at a polyclinic?

You can book dental appointments at polyclinics via the HealthHub app. Simply go to My Appointments > click on your NRIC > select Make new appointment. Then, it’s just a matter of choosing the clinic you wish to visit and the service you want to make an appointment for. If all the slots at the polyclinic you want are already taken up (they’re often snapped up as soon as they are released!), you can always submit a request for dental services using their online form.

Only 4 SingHealth polyclinics offer dental services:

• Bedok: 11 Bedok North Street 1, Heartbeat@Bedok #02-01/#03-01, Singapore 469662

• Eunos: 1 Chin Cheng Avenue, Singapore 429400

• Punggol: 681 Punggol Drive, Oasis Terraces #02-01, Singapore 820681

• Tampines: 1 Tampines Street 41, Singapore 529203

The following NHG polyclinics offer dental services:

• Ang Mo Kio: 21 Ang Mo Kio Central 2, Singapore 569666

• Geylang: 21 Geylang East Central, Singapore 389707

• Hougang: 89 Hougang Avenue 4, Singapore 538829

• Toa Payoh: 2003 Toa Payoh Lor 8, Singapore 319260 

• Woodlands: 10 Woodlands Street 31, Singapore 738579

Only 3 National University polyclinics offer dental services: 

• Bukit Panjang: 50 Woodlands Rd, 03-02, Singapore 677726

• Jurong: 190 Jurong East Avenue 1, Singapore 609788

• Queenstown: 580 Stirling Road, Singapore 148958

Tel: 6643 6969 (SingHealth) / 6355 3000 (NHG) / 6663 6847 (NUP)

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2. NTUC Health Denticare ($85 to $180)

Formerly known as Unity Denticare, NTUC Health Denticare has a history of being a household brand for cheap dental care as part of NTUC Health (Singapore’s largest healthcare cooperative) since 1971.

The group has 18 dental clinics and 2 mobile dental clinics, so it won’t be a problem finding an outlet that’s convenient for you.

Consultation costs $27.25 – $43.60, while scaling and polishing ranges from $65.40 – $152.60. So, your total bill should fall within the range of $92.65 – $196.20.

Subsidies are available if you hold CHAS, Pioneer Generation or Merdeka Generation Cards:

Source: CHAS

Note: CHAS subsidies are only applicable for up to 2 scaling and 2 polishing sessions each year. CHAS Orange cards only grant subsidies for dentures, crowns, root canal treatment, and not scaling and polishing.

Locations: 19 clinics islandwide

Tel: 6336 6222 / Make an appointment online.

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3. The Dental Studio (From $84)

You might be surprised to learn that you can get scaling and polishing done for just $84 nett in Paragon. But thanks to a welcome promotion, that’s the price The Dental Studio is quoting for their scaling and polishing package.

To enjoy the promotion, quote SAP1 when you make your appointment.

This is probably a one-time or limited-time promotion, but if you might as well make use of it. Who knows, you may find the dentists here great and want to return even at their normal prices.

Location: Orchard, Tanjong Pagar, Tai Thong

Tel: 6836 0050 (Paragon, Orchard Road) / 6221 1395 (OUE Downtown Gallery, Tanjong Pagar) / 6836 5000 (Potong Pasir, Sennett Estate, Tai Thong)

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4. Advance Dental Group ($90 – $140)

From having started with just one clinic in 1986, Advance Dental Group has come a long way taking care of its patients’ dental health. It is now a growing chain of 13 dental clinics that offers a full range of treatments to attend to all dental needs on site. 

Fees are $20 to $40 for general consultation (< 10 minutes) and $70 t0 $100 for scaling and polishing. All in all, that’s $90 – $140 for your full visit. Subsidies are available if you hold blue CHAS, Pioneer Generation or Merdeka Generation Cards.

Location: Over 20 clinics islandwide

Phone: +65 6233 2199 / WhatsApp: +65 3138 5321

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5. Newport Dental (From $95)

Newport Dental is a dental clinic with 2 dental surgeons, located in Kallang Wave Mall next to Stadium MRT (Circle Line).

The location is a little out of the way unless you live in the Kallang and Marine Parade area, but the payoff is that prices are quite affordable. The full consultation plus scaling and polishing will set you back by $95. Patients may also add a stain removal procedure with the prophyjet, which brings the total cost to $130. 

Prices differ if you buy insurance from selected companies or are under the employment of SMRT or Sports SG. 

Location: 1 Stadium Place, Kallang Wave Mall #01-08, Singapore 397628

Tel: 9863 6462

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6. TS Dental Care ($90 to $130)

If you live around Jalan Besar, Kallang, or Lavender, try TS Dental Care at Kitchener Complex. Prices are transparent, with routine scaling and cleaning ranging from $90 to $130 before subsidies.

Location: 809 French Road #02-52 , Kitchener Complex, Singapore 200809

Tel: +65 6298 4863

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7. Azure Dental ($160 to $220)

Bringing your kid to the dentist is usually a recipe for disaster, so we have a soft spot for Azure Dental for making the whole experience a pleasant, stress-free one. It is child-friendly, with booster seats for little ones to sit comfortably. There’s also free all-you-can-drink coffee and tea in the waiting area, which is great for parents while they wait for their kids’ appointments to be over. 

Those taking public transport will find its location very convenient—it’s just next to Sixth Avenue MRT Station.

Price-wise, prices start at $40 for consultation and from $120 for scaling and polishing. If your dental hygiene isn’t the best and they need to do more complex cleaning, expect prices to go up to $180 for complex scaling and polishing procedures. In total, that’s $160 to $220 for the entire visit, depending on the state of your teeth and gums. 

Location: 781 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 269759

Tel: 6463 6318

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8. More ways to save on dental treatments

Sure, one sure-fire way to save money on dentist visits is to hop across the border and get your teeth done in Malaysia. But not all of us fancy needing a passport just to get our teeth cleaned. Here are some ways to keep those costs down.

CHAS, Pioneer or Merdeka Generation Cards

Singaporeans with one of these subsidy cards can get discounted treatments at participating dental clinics as well as GPs:

• CHAS Blue

• Merdeka Generation

• Pioneer Generation

• CHAS Orange (for denture, crown & root canal only)

Look for the CHAS decal on the dentist’s website or storefront. You can find a list of CHAS dental clinics here.

Dental insurance benefits (if any)

Can you claim dental treatments under insurance? For Singaporeans with MediShield Life or an upgraded Integrated Shield Plan, the answer is generally no. Nor can you use Medisave to pay for routine dental checkups.

These schemes are meant for surgical procedures under pretty extreme circumstances, e.g. if you get in an accident and need to undergo dental surgery.

However, some workplaces do offer dental benefits under their group insurance policy, and these often cover basic procedures like checkups and scaling & polishing. So check the details of your corporate health insurance plan before you pay out of pocket.

Paying with the right credit card

You can earn points or cashback on your dental treatment with the right credit card. Unfortunately, most banks do exclude medical expenses from their list of exclusions. Once upon a time, the UOB Absolute Cashback Card let you earn 1.7% cashback even on dental visits, but it’s getting nerfed real soon.

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