What Treatment Really Costs
Published price ranges, side by side — so you can see the real difference.
Every figure below was read from a published fee schedule or official price list, and each row names its source. Figures last reviewed September 2026. Where a country publishes no per-treatment price, we say so rather than estimate. In China the professional service fee and the implant or crown are billed separately, so a single “implant price” is never a like-for-like comparison with other countries.
Bone Grafting & Sinus Lift
| Country | Price range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chinadestination | CNY 1,138 – CNY 3,813 | per implant site, service fee only: simple 1138, general 2276, complex (including lateral sinus lift) 3813. Graft material is a separate consumable. Source: Beijing Stomatological Hospital official price schedule, published under 京医保发〔2023〕6号 and 京医保发〔2025〕23号; cross-checked against Qingdao municipal schedule 青医保发〔2023〕7号 (updated 青医保发〔2026〕7号) |
Children's Dentistry
| Country | Price range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chinadestination | CNY 48 – CNY 48 | pit-and-fissure sealant, 48 per tooth, service fee only. Paediatric treatment adds a tier surcharge on top. Source: Beijing Stomatological Hospital official price schedule, published under 京医保发〔2023〕6号 and 京医保发〔2025〕23号; cross-checked against Qingdao municipal schedule 青医保发〔2023〕7号 (updated 青医保发〔2026〕7号) |
Crowns & Bridges
| Country | Price range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chinadestination | CNY 250 – CNY 1,446 | per tooth, service fee only. Implant-supported crowns add the fixture cost on top (from 906). Source: Beijing Stomatological Hospital official price schedule, published under 京医保发〔2023〕6号 and 京医保发〔2025〕23号; cross-checked against Qingdao municipal schedule 青医保发〔2023〕7号 (updated 青医保发〔2026〕7号) |
| United States | USD 404 – USD 1,399 | Crowns. Lower figures are the New York Medicaid service fees; the upper figure is the average private porcelain crown cost (USD 1,399). A private traditional bridge is quoted at USD 5,197. Source: New York State Medicaid fee schedule (lower bound) and CareCredit average private costs (upper bound) |
| United Kingdom | GBP 332 – GBP 332 | Band 3 charge for a whole course of treatment (England). GBP 332.10 covers crowns, bridges and dentures together — not GBP 332.10 per crown. Source: NHS England / NHSBSA statutory dental charges, HC12 rates effective 1 April 2026 |
| Australia | AUD 1,800 – AUD 2,100 | per crown, ceramic. Published by a commercial dental-insurance provider, reviewed June 2024 — a market indication, not a government cap. Source: Smile (smile.com.au) dental-cover provider, published price guidance reviewed June 2024 |
| Canada | CAD 914 – CAD 1,426 | per crown. Lower: CAD 913.95, a paediatric public-programme rate for a porcelain-fused crown. Upper, from the BCDA 2026 suggested fee guide: CAD 1,104 porcelain/ceramic crown and CAD 1,129-1,426 for a crown or fixed-bridge retainer. Source: Newfoundland and Labrador MCP public dental programme rate (lower) and BCDA 2026 Abbreviated Suggested Fee Guide, effective 2026-02-01 (upper) |
| Germany | EUR 217 – EUR 513 | GOZ fee frame, 2.3x average to 3.5x maximum rate; excludes dental technician/lab costs. per crown, full crown with shoulder/step preparation (GOZ 2210, 1678 points); 217.06 EUR at 2.3x average rate, 330.31 EUR at 3.5x maximum rate. Excludes dental-te... Source: Gebuehrenordnung fuer Zahn aerzte (GOZ) 2012, Anlage 1, via KZBV + Kassenzahn aerztliche Bundesvereinigung (KZBV), Abrechnungshilfe fuer Festzuschuesse, valid from 01.01.2026 |
Dental Implants
| Country | Price range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chinadestination | CNY 5,298 – CNY 9,396 | per tooth, all-inclusive: implant fixture (906-5004 by brand) + placement and crown service fees (1,446 each) + zirconia crown (1,500). Service fee and consumable are billed separately in China. Source: Beijing Stomatological Hospital official price schedule, published under 京医保发〔2023〕6号 and 京医保发〔2025〕23号; cross-checked against Qingdao municipal schedule 青医保发〔2023〕7号 (updated 青医保发〔2026〕7号) |
| United States | USD 808 – USD 5,565 | Single implant, all-inclusive. The lower figures are the New York Medicaid service fees for placement and crown reinsertion, which exclude the implant fixture itself. A private single implant is quoted at USD 2,143-5,565 depending on state; an All Source: New York State Medicaid fee schedule (lower bound) and CareCredit / RealDentalCosts average private costs (upper bound) |
| Australia | AUD 3,000 – AUD 11,500 | per tooth. Straightforward implant AUD 3,000-5,500; complex cases (bone graft or sinus lift) up to AUD 11,500. From a commercial dental-insurance provider, reviewed June 2024 — a market indication, not a cap or survey average. Source: Smile (smile.com.au) dental-cover provider, published price guidance reviewed June 2024 |
| Germany | EUR 200 – EUR 591 | GOZ fee frame, 2.3x average to 3.5x maximum rate; excludes dental technician/lab costs. per implant, surgical insertion only (GOZ item 9010, 1545 points); 199.86 EUR at the 2.3x average statutory rate, 304.13 EUR at the 3.5x maximum statutory rate. E... Source: Gebuehrenordnung fuer Zahn aerzte (GOZ) 2012, Anlage 1 Gebuehrenverzeichnis, published by KZBV / Bundesministerium der Justiz + Gebuehrenordnung fuer Zahn aerzte (GOZ) 2012, Anlage 1, via KZBV |
Dentures
| Country | Price range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chinadestination | CNY 300 – CNY 5,200 | per jaw, service fee only: acrylic partial from 300, complete denture 5200. Source: Beijing Stomatological Hospital official price schedule, published under 京医保发〔2023〕6号 and 京医保发〔2025〕23号; cross-checked against Qingdao municipal schedule 青医保发〔2023〕7号 (updated 青医保发〔2026〕7号) |
| United States | USD 566 – USD 6,514 | Dentures. Lower figures are the New York Medicaid service fee; the upper figure is a premium upper-and-lower private denture set (USD 6,514). A basic private set is USD 452 and a traditional set USD 1,968. Source: New York State Medicaid fee schedule (lower bound) and CareCredit average private costs (upper bound) |
| United Kingdom | GBP 332 – GBP 332 | Band 3 charge for a whole course of treatment (England). GBP 332.10 covers crowns, bridges and dentures together — not a per-arch price. Source: NHS England / NHSBSA statutory dental charges, HC12 rates effective 1 April 2026 |
| Australia | AUD 2,200 – AUD 4,000 | per full upper and lower conventional denture set. From a commercial dental-insurance provider, reviewed June 2024 — a market indication, not a cap. Victorian public dental fees (AUD 80-160) are for concession-card holders only. Source: Smile (smile.com.au) dental-cover provider; Victorian Department of Health public dental fee schedule for the concession-card comparison |
| Canada | CAD 900 – CAD 1,131 | per arch. Lower: CAD 900, a public-programme complete denture including lab fees. Upper, from the BCDA 2026 suggested fee guide: CAD 1,037 maxillary and CAD 1,131 mandibular complete denture, plus CAD 417 for a maxillary partial acrylic denture. Source: Newfoundland and Labrador MCP public dental programme rate (lower) and BCDA 2026 Abbreviated Suggested Fee Guide, effective 2026-02-01 (upper) |
| Germany | EUR 239 – EUR 721 | GOZ fee frame, 2.3x average to 3.5x maximum rate; excludes dental technician/lab costs. per arch, complete upper denture (GOZ 5220, 1850 points); 239.31 EUR at 2.3x, 364.17 EUR at 3.5x. Complete lower denture (GOZ 5230, 2200 points) is 284.59 EUR at ... Source: Gebuehrenordnung fuer Zahn aerzte (GOZ) 2012, Anlage 1, via KZBV + Kassenzahn aerztliche Bundesvereinigung (KZBV), Abrechnungshilfe fuer Festzuschuesse, valid from 01.01.2026 |
Full-Arch Dental Implants
| Country | Price range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chinadestination | CNY 9,559 – CNY 19,549 | per half-jaw, service fee only: fixture placement (full arch) 9559 plus fixed occlusion reconstruction 9990. The implants and bridge themselves are billed separately. Source: Beijing Stomatological Hospital official price schedule, published under 京医保发〔2023〕6号 and 京医保发〔2025〕23号; cross-checked against Qingdao municipal schedule 青医保发〔2023〕7号 (updated 青医保发〔2026〕7号) |
General Dentistry
| Country | Price range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chinadestination | CNY 10 – CNY 250 | per tooth, service fee only, e.g. adhesive restoration 250, professional cleaning from 10. Source: Beijing Stomatological Hospital official price schedule, published under 京医保发〔2023〕6号 and 京医保发〔2025〕23号; cross-checked against Qingdao municipal schedule 青医保发〔2023〕7号 (updated 青医保发〔2026〕7号) |
| United States | USD 25 – USD 80 | Dental exam and routine visit. The lower figure is the New York Medicaid rate; the upper figure is the average private exam cost across US states (USD 167-263 depending on state). Private practices, not insurers, set the fee patients actually pay. Source: New York State Medicaid fee schedule (lower bound) and CareCredit average private exam costs by state (upper bound) |
| United Kingdom | GBP 28 – GBP 28 | Band 1 charge for a whole course of treatment (England): examination, diagnosis, X-rays, scale and polish. One charge covers the whole course, not per visit. Source: NHS England / NHSBSA statutory dental charges, HC12 rates effective 1 April 2026 |
| Australia | AUD 33 – AUD 312 | per visit, adult check-up, clean and fluoride. Private-practice figures come from a commercial dental-insurance provider (reviewed June 2024). Victoria publishes much lower public dental fees (AUD 32.50-130) but only for concession-card holders. Source: Smile (smile.com.au) dental-cover provider; Victorian Department of Health public dental fee schedule |
| Canada | CAD 46 – CAD 150 | per examination. Lower: CAD 45.75, a paediatric public-programme examination rate. Upper, from the BCDA 2026 suggested fee guide: CAD 150 for a complete oral examination, CAD 42.90 for a recall examination. Source: Newfoundland and Labrador MCP public dental programme rate (lower) and BCDA 2026 Abbreviated Suggested Fee Guide, effective 2026-02-01 (upper) |
| Germany | EUR 13 – EUR 45 | GOZ fee frame, 2.3x average to 3.5x maximum rate; excludes dental technician/lab costs. per visit; 12.94 EUR = comprehensive examination (GOZ 0010, 100 points) at 2.3x; 25.87 EUR = mouth hygiene status (GOZ 1000) at 2.3x; 3.62 EUR = professional clea... Source: Gebuehrenordnung fuer Zahn aerzte (GOZ) 2012, Anlage 1, via KZBV |
Gum (Periodontal) Treatment
| Country | Price range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chinadestination | CNY 10 – CNY 360 | per tooth, service fee only: scaling 10-30, periodontal flap surgery 360. Source: Beijing Stomatological Hospital official price schedule, published under 京医保发〔2023〕6号 and 京医保发〔2025〕23号; cross-checked against Qingdao municipal schedule 青医保发〔2023〕7号 (updated 青医保发〔2026〕7号) |
| Germany | EUR 13 – EUR 54 | per tooth, service fee only — billed per tooth, not as a package. Scaling GOZ 4055 EUR 1.68-2.56; closed surgery GOZ 4070 EUR 12.94-19.68; open flap GOZ 4100 EUR 35.57-54.13. A full-mouth course sums the per-tooth items. Source: Gebuehrenordnung fuer Zahnaerzte (GOZ) 2012, Anlage 1, published by KZBV. Range is 2.3x average case to 3.5x top of the standard scale; charges above 2.3x must be justified in writing and may be agreed individually. |
Inlays & Onlays
| Country | Price range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| United States | USD 976 – USD 976 | per tooth, porcelain inlay/onlay. AVERAGE PRIVATE FEE from a consumer finance provider's published table. No government schedule covers this procedure. Source: CareCredit published dental cost tables (average private fees by procedure and state) |
| United Kingdom | GBP 332 – GBP 332 | Band 3 charge for a whole course of treatment (England) — not a per-tooth price. NHS.uk states inlays and onlays are not available on the NHS; private treatment is charged separately. Source: NHS England / NHSBSA statutory dental charges, HC12 rates effective 1 April 2026 |
| Germany | EUR 221 – EUR 336 | GOZ fee frame, 2.3x average to 3.5x maximum rate; excludes dental technician/lab costs. per tooth, inlay with more than two surfaces (GOZ 2170, 1709 points); 221.07 EUR at 2.3x, 336.41 EUR at 3.5x. Two-surface inlay (GOZ 2160) is 175.41 EUR at 2.3x Source: Gebuehrenordnung fuer Zahn aerzte (GOZ) 2012, Anlage 1, via KZBV |
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
| Country | Price range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chinadestination | CNY 215 – CNY 438 | service fee only, varies by procedure: e.g. frenectomy 215, benign oral lesion excision 438. Source: Beijing Stomatological Hospital official price schedule, published under 京医保发〔2023〕6号 and 京医保发〔2025〕23号; cross-checked against Qingdao municipal schedule 青医保发〔2023〕7号 (updated 青医保发〔2026〕7号) |
| Germany | EUR 57 – EUR 530 | service fee only, per jaw / per tooth / per half-jaw by procedure. GOZ 3230 ridge resection EUR 56.92-86.61 per jaw; GOZ 3160 tooth transplant EUR 84.08-127.95 per tooth; GOZ 9100 ridge augmentation EUR 348.49-530.31 per half-jaw. Source: Gebuehrenordnung fuer Zahnaerzte (GOZ) 2012, Anlage 1, published by KZBV. Range is 2.3x average case to 3.5x top of the standard scale; charges above 2.3x must be justified in writing and may be agreed individually. |
Orthodontics
| Country | Price range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chinadestination | CNY 3,000 – CNY 4,500 | service fee only, billed by jaw and by malocclusion complexity. Brackets, wires and aligners are separate consumables and are not in this figure. Source: Beijing Stomatological Hospital official price schedule, published under 京医保发〔2023〕6号 and 京医保发〔2025〕23号; cross-checked against Qingdao municipal schedule 青医保发〔2023〕7号 (updated 青医保发〔2026〕7号) |
| United States | USD 996 – USD 9,221 | Orthodontics, full course. Lower figures are the New York Medicaid service fee; the upper figures are private: metal braces USD 6,343, lingual USD 9,221, ceramic USD 5,834, clear aligners USD 5,108. Retainers are extra (USD 181-344). Source: New York State Medicaid fee schedule (lower bound) and CareCredit average private costs (upper bound) |
| United Kingdom | GBP 332 – GBP 332 | Band 3 charge for a whole course of treatment (England); NHS orthodontics is generally limited to under-18s, adults normally pay privately. A separate statutory charge of GBP 99.60 applies to replacing a dental appliance. Source: NHS England / NHSBSA statutory dental charges, HC12 rates effective 1 April 2026 |
| Australia | AUD 5,000 – AUD 12,500 | full course, ceramic braces, standard 18-month treatment. Published by a commercial dental-insurance provider, reviewed June 2024 — a market indication, not a government cap. Source: Smile (smile.com.au) dental-cover provider, published price guidance reviewed June 2024 |
Porcelain Veneers
| Country | Price range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| United States | USD 1,242 – USD 2,359 | per tooth, porcelain. AVERAGE PRIVATE FEE across US states, from a consumer finance provider's published dental cost tables — not a government rate and not a survey of what patients were billed. A full set of six to eight porcelain veneers is quo Source: CareCredit published dental cost tables (average private fees by procedure and state) |
| Australia | AUD 836 – AUD 2,036 | per tooth, porcelain. Published by a commercial dental-insurance provider, reviewed June 2024 — a market indication, not a government cap. Source: Smile (smile.com.au) dental-cover provider, published price guidance reviewed June 2024 |
Root Canal Therapy
| Country | Price range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chinadestination | CNY 180 – CNY 330 | per root canal, service fee only: preparation (180) plus filling (150). Source: Beijing Stomatological Hospital official price schedule, published under 京医保发〔2023〕6号 and 京医保发〔2025〕23号; cross-checked against Qingdao municipal schedule 青医保发〔2023〕7号 (updated 青医保发〔2026〕7号) |
| United States | USD 253 – USD 1,337 | Root canal, per tooth. Lower figures are the New York Medicaid service fees; the upper figure is the average private molar root canal cost (USD 1,337). Bicuspid and front tooth are quoted at USD 984. Source: New York State Medicaid fee schedule (lower bound) and CareCredit average private costs (upper bound) |
| United Kingdom | GBP 77 – GBP 77 | Band 2 charge for a whole course of treatment (England). GBP 76.60 covers fillings, root canals and extractions together — it is one charge for the course, not a per-tooth price. Source: NHS England / NHSBSA statutory dental charges, HC12 rates effective 1 April 2026 |
| Australia | AUD 2,000 – AUD 4,760 | per root canal, excluding any crown. Published by a commercial dental-insurance provider, reviewed June 2024 — a market indication, not a government cap. Source: Smile (smile.com.au) dental-cover provider, published price guidance reviewed June 2024 |
| Canada | CAD 540 – CAD 1,346 | per tooth. Lower: CAD 540.41, a public-programme rate for a one-canal root canal. Upper: CAD 669 (one canal) to CAD 1,346 (four or more canals), from the BCDA 2026 suggested fee guide. A suggested fee is a recommendation; dentists set their own prices. Source: Newfoundland and Labrador MCP public dental programme rate (lower) and BCDA 2026 Abbreviated Suggested Fee Guide, effective 2026-02-01 (upper) |
| Germany | EUR 51 – EUR 77 | GOZ fee frame, 2.3x average to 3.5x maximum rate; excludes dental technician/lab costs. per canal, root canal preparation (GOZ 2410, 392 points); 50.71 EUR at 2.3x, 77.16 EUR at 3.5x. A multi-canal tooth is billed per canal; add 33.37 EUR (2.3x) for ... Source: Gebuehrenordnung fuer Zahn aerzte (GOZ) 2012, Anlage 1, via KZBV |
Surgical Wisdom Tooth Removal
| Country | Price range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chinadestination | CNY 125 – CNY 540 | per tooth, service fee only: routine extraction from 125, impacted extraction 280, plus flap work if needed. Source: Beijing Stomatological Hospital official price schedule, published under 京医保发〔2023〕6号 and 京医保发〔2025〕23号; cross-checked against Qingdao municipal schedule 青医保发〔2023〕7号 (updated 青医保发〔2026〕7号) |
| United States | USD 101 – USD 3,340 | Wisdom teeth. Lower figures are the New York Medicaid service fees for a single tooth; the upper figure is the average private cost for removing four impacted teeth (USD 3,340). A single simple extraction is USD 177 and a single fully bony impacte Source: New York State Medicaid fee schedule (lower figures) and CareCredit average private costs (upper bound) |
| United Kingdom | GBP 77 – GBP 77 | NHS Band 2 charges GBP 76.60 for a whole course of treatment including extractions of any complexity — one charge, not per tooth. For private treatment, one UK hospital group lists GBP 726-2,865 across its own hospitals. Source: NHS England / NHSBSA statutory dental charges (Band 2 course charge); private self-pay comparison from Ramsay Health Care UK |
| Australia | AUD 1,500 – AUD 3,000 | per tooth under general anaesthetic. One insurer reported AUD 1,902-2,584 average episode cost across 2023-24 claims (per hospital episode, not per tooth, excludes doctors fees). Private figures from a dental-insurance provider, June 2024. Source: Smile (smile.com.au) dental-cover provider; Medibank Private procedure-cost claims data 2023-24 for the episode-cost comparison |
| Canada | CAD 109 – CAD 238 | Newfoundland & Labrador public dental programme rate, not a Canada-wide price. per tooth (dentist column), ICD 84060-84066: 108.54 CAD impacted tooth, soft tissue incision; 173.27 CAD flap + bone removal or sectioning; 218.30 CAD completely bone cove... Source: Government of Newfoundland and Labrador MCP / NL Dental Association, Memorandum of Agreement Surgical Dental Program, effective April 1 2022 to March 31 2026 |
Teeth Whitening
| Country | Price range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chinadestination | CNY 470 – CNY 2,900 | service fee only: internal bleaching 470 per tooth, full-mouth bleaching 2900 per session. Source: Beijing Stomatological Hospital official price schedule, published under 京医保发〔2023〕6号 and 京医保发〔2025〕23号; cross-checked against Qingdao municipal schedule 青医保发〔2023〕7号 (updated 青医保发〔2026〕7号) |
| Germany | EUR 240 – EUR 240 | whole-mouth in-chair session. One cosmetic studio's self-pay price (Dental Lounge), not a national rate — GOZ does not schedule whitening. Comparable studios quote EUR 125-600, so this is a low-end reference. Source: Gebuehrenordnung fuer Zahnaerzte (GOZ) 2012, Anlage 1, published by KZBV. Range is 2.3x average case to 3.5x top of the standard scale; charges above 2.3x must be justified in writing and may be agreed individually. |
Prices are indicative, not a quote
China figures come from Grade 3A hospitals' own published price schedules; the US, UK and Germany figures come from statutory fee schedules. These are reference points, not quotes — where a country publishes no per-treatment price list we say so rather than guess. Note that in China the professional service fee and the implant or crown are billed separately, and a statutory maximum is a ceiling you will rarely pay. Your final price depends on your case — get in touch for a written quotation.