Hishercar Clutched March 2, 2009 Share March 2, 2009 Routine dental work 'I was shocked when I was billed $94 nett.' MS NGIAM SENG MIN: 'I was shocked when I was billed $94 nett recently at NTUC Denticare for a routine check, scaling, polishing and fluoride application, all of which lasted only 12 minutes. And this was at membership rates too. How many people can afford this? NTUC Denticare's charges are as pricey as neighbourhood clinics.' would it be cheaper to go to neighbour friendly dental clinic or NTUC denticare? I am covered by insurance therefore not sure if Ms Ngiam issue is reflective of rising cost of dental care. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustank Hypersonic March 2, 2009 Share March 2, 2009 insurance got cover these type of routine dental care one meh? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowbell Neutral Newbie March 2, 2009 Share March 2, 2009 what is considered affordable rate for simple dental cleaning & polishing? i remembered i kana carrot when i went to a neighbourhood dentist for the 1st time for cleaning & polishing paid more than $100. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinceyeo Neutral Newbie March 2, 2009 Share March 2, 2009 I do mine at Jurong Medical Centre opposite Jurong Point and it only cost me 44 bucks to do scaling plus polishing. No discount or any rebate at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ender Hypersonic March 2, 2009 Share March 2, 2009 Routine dental work 'I was shocked when I was billed $94 nett.' MS NGIAM SENG MIN: 'I was shocked when I was billed $94 nett recently at NTUC Denticare for a routine check, scaling, polishing and fluoride application, all of which lasted only 12 minutes. And this was at membership rates too. How many people can afford this? NTUC Denticare's charges are as pricey as neighbourhood clinics.' would it be cheaper to go to neighbour friendly dental clinic or NTUC denticare? I am covered by insurance therefore not sure if Ms Ngiam issue is reflective of rising cost of dental care. What kind of insurance is that so gilat?? Sure to loose money for them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friendstar Supercharged March 2, 2009 Share March 2, 2009 I do mine at Parkway Parade NTUC denticare twice a year. $46 dollars per visit. Dr Robinson. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hishercar Clutched March 2, 2009 Author Share March 2, 2009 i bought a hospitalisation and OPD plan from manulife it seems I better continue with the insurance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hishercar Clutched March 2, 2009 Author Share March 2, 2009 must be a high class neighbour I remember before I bought insurance i use to go to tanjong katong about $50-65 sometimes I wondered if they find carries are there really carries but we have to trust them unfortunately there is no proof unless we go for a second opinion Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hishercar Clutched March 2, 2009 Author Share March 2, 2009 it seems that your dental clinic charges the cheapest here so far for the basic treatment Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fcw75 Hypersonic March 2, 2009 Share March 2, 2009 $45 for me at Tah Chong Dental along Changi Road. Scaling and polishing too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hishercar Clutched March 2, 2009 Author Share March 2, 2009 i thought NTUC dentacare should have standard pricing at any place in singapore there may be difference in the colgate polishing used may be you got special discount with NTUC rebate care or some credit card promotion I always thought parkway clinics are expensive just like their hair saloon upstairs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hishercar Clutched March 2, 2009 Author Share March 2, 2009 it is near the junction between changi road and telok kurau thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fcw75 Hypersonic March 2, 2009 Share March 2, 2009 it is near the junction between changi road and telok kurau thanks Not exactly. It's near the Ubi CC basketball court. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hishercar Clutched March 2, 2009 Author Share March 2, 2009 do you think dental care provided in hospitals are better than stand alone clinics my family use to have annual dental check up at Adventist Hospital then we switch to stand-alone clinics the cost was alot cheaper but not sure if it means poorer material used etc it is difficult to know the standard of the stand alone clinic and most of us go by hearsay or recommendations Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friendstar Supercharged March 2, 2009 Share March 2, 2009 (edited) i thought NTUC dentacare should have standard pricing at any place in singapore there may be difference in the colgate polishing used may be you got special discount with NTUC rebate care or some credit card promotion I always thought parkway clinics are expensive just like their hair saloon upstairs no. i got nothing. i pay by Nets but becos i go regularly, and i don't smoke nor eat sugary stuff, i floss daily + mouth wash. Dr Robinson always says cleaning my teeth is very fast. maybe that explains why Edited March 2, 2009 by Friendstar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Application9999 Clutched March 2, 2009 Share March 2, 2009 (edited) anyone want to try a ''liu mong'' (gangster) dentist at AMK? I can't remember the block...but it near to AMK ave 10...A corner clinic open till midnight and sometime to 3am..................Polishing, cleaning and filling only cost you ~$30.....sometime he will say up to you to pay.....if you say $20...sometime he will say ok........ Don't believe Singapore still existing this kinda of health care service? YOU WILL BE SURPRISE......He don't even put on glove and wear face mask...he is like just like someone selling fish in the market....But he serve the lower income people like foreigner....and always long waiting time hor... Edited March 2, 2009 by Application9999 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamstart 1st Gear March 2, 2009 Share March 2, 2009 I tot most dental clinic show their price at the counter and you are free to enquire before you go ahead. Price not right, dont do lor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiris 1st Gear March 2, 2009 Share March 2, 2009 Does anyone knows if the fluoride application is necessary? Cost like $20. Seems to me it's a gimmick to earn profit. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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