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Paediatric dental consultation fees at private clinics in Singapore typically run S$80–150 for a first visit, with follow-up reviews at S$50–100. Common add-ons include X-rays (S$30–80 per film or S$80–150 for a full set), fluoride treatment (S$30–60), fissure sealants (S$60–120 per tooth), fillings (S$80–250 per tooth depending on material and size), and extractions (S$80–300). Procedures requiring sedation or general anaesthesia — common for young or anxious children — are performed in a hospital or day-surgery setting and carry significantly higher costs (S$2,000–8,000+ all-in depending on scope and class of ward). GST applies to private dental services. For any planned procedure, request a written financial counselling estimate that itemises insurance payout, MediSave deduction, and out-of-pocket portions before proceeding. See the full paediatric dental cost guide for Singapore →

Every legitimate dental clinic must hold an MOH Healthcare Services Licence under the Healthcare Services Act — verifiable on the MOH licensee directory at moh.gov.sg. Every practising dentist in Singapore is registered with the Singapore Dental Council (SDC); parents can search by name on the SDC public register to confirm registration status and any specialist accreditation in paediatric dentistry. No licences are recorded in The Dental Opera's current listing data. Parents should ask the clinic directly for their MOH licence number and the treating dentist's SDC registration before booking. A paediatric dentist with specialist accreditation from the SDC (Paediatric Dentistry specialty) has undertaken additional postgraduate training beyond general dental qualification — worth confirming for complex or anxiety-related cases. Neither the clinic licence nor the dentist's SDC registration alone is sufficient — confirm both.

Routine outpatient dental consultations and standard in-clinic procedures are not claimable under MediShield Life or MediSave for most Singaporeans. However, dental procedures performed under general anaesthesia in a hospital or day-surgery setting — such as multiple extractions or restorations for young children who cannot tolerate in-clinic treatment — may be claimable under an Integrated Shield Plan (IP) depending on your plan's coverage terms. Before any hospital-based dental procedure, contact your IP insurer to confirm pre-authorisation requirements and request a Letter of Guarantee where possible. Ask the clinic for an itemised pre-treatment financial counselling estimate that clearly separates the insurer's payout, any applicable MediSave deduction, and your out-of-pocket portion. Skipping this step is the most common reason families are surprised by the final bill. For routine check-ups and in-clinic fillings at The Dental Opera, plan for self-pay. Some corporate health insurance plans do cover outpatient dental — check your policy schedule.