At the listed exchange rate of S$1 = RM3.19 on 2 October 2026, scaling and polishing starts at RM100 at several Johor Bahru clinics. Typical Singapore prices range from S$60 to S$220.
Singapore's Ministry of Health publishes recommended fee benchmarks for 19 private dental procedures, including consultations, scaling, extractions, fillings, crowns and root canal treatment. The benchmarks exclude GST and are intended as guidance rather than mandatory prices.
Where routine dental care costs less
SmiLings Dental Clinic lists the lowest starting price for scaling and polishing at RM100. Its whitening package costs RM500. The package includes a consultation, scaling and polishing, plus one cycle of whitening.
Scaling and polishing at the clinic ranges from RM100 to RM150. Fillings cost RM120 to RM220, while extractions cost RM100 to RM200. The clinic is at 54 Jalan Serampang in Taman Pelangi. It opens from 9:00am to 6:00pm Monday to Saturday and from 9:00am to 5:00pm on Sunday.
Koh Dental Clinic is a five-minute drive from KSL Mall. It lists scaling and polishing from RM100 to RM180, fillings from RM100 to RM150 and extractions from RM100 to RM130.
Teeth whitening starts at RM900. Oral surgery ranges from RM600 to RM1,200, and root canal treatment ranges from RM900 to RM1,500. The clinic operates daily from 9:00am to 6:00pm at 45 Jalan Harimau Tarum in Century Garden.
At Ten Dental Clinic Johor Bahru, scaling and polishing costs RM100 to RM180. Fillings and extractions are also listed at RM100 to RM180. Wisdom tooth extraction costs RM250 to RM350.
The Singapore comparison is not limited to private sticker prices. CHAS subsidies are available to eligible Singapore citizens for dental care at participating clinics, with support determined by the patient's card status and income tier. That means patients should compare their expected subsidised Singapore bill with the complete JB treatment cost, including travel and follow-up visits.
Clinics for whitening, orthodontics and complex care
JDT Dental has more than 2,000 Google reviews and a 4.9-star rating. It offers up to 18 dental services across general, restorative and orthodontic care.
Scaling and polishing, fillings and extractions each range from RM120 to RM180. Whitening costs RM300 to RM800. Oral surgery costs RM900 to RM1,500, and root canal treatment starts at RM900. The clinic is at 41B Jalan Kuning 2 in Taman Pelangi. It opens daily from 9:00am to 6:00pm.
IDEA Dental has branches near the checkpoint and in Mount Austin. It offers implants using Korea's Osstem and Switzerland's Straumann systems.
Listed prices include RM120 to RM220 for scaling and polishing, fillings and extractions. Wisdom tooth extraction costs RM250 to RM350. Whitening starts at RM1,000, while root canal treatment ranges from RM900 to RM1,600.
Its Taman Mount Austin branch is at 77 Jalan Mutiara Emas 2A. Its Taman Pelangi branch is at 18,20 (GF) Jalan Pingai. Both outlets open daily from 9:00am to 6:00pm. Readers comparing implant options can also consult this implant market report for broader context.
E&E Dental Clinic specialises in Invisalign treatment. It is JB's 1st Invisalign Diamond Provider.
Invisalign starts at RM11,000 with a general dentist and RM13,000 with an orthodontic specialist. Routine prices include RM100 to RM180 for scaling and polishing and fillings. Extractions cost RM100 to RM200, while whitening starts at RM380. The clinic is at 75-76 Jalan Harimau Tarum in Taman Abad and opens daily from 8:00am to 6:00pm.
TAG Dental Clinic operates 24 hours daily in Mount Austin. It handles emergencies and late-night visits and offers laughing gas sedation.
Scaling and polishing starts at RM100. Fillings and extractions start at RM200, whitening starts at RM900 and oral surgery starts at RM800. Root canal treatment starts at RM400 per canal. The clinic is at Suite 20-17 Austin 18 Versatile Business Suites on Jalan Austin Perdana 3.
What Singapore patients should plan for
Singaporeans can get braces in JB, but they must return for multiple adjustment visits. Listed prices range from RM1,500 at TAG Dental Clinic to RM7,500-RM8,500 at E&E Dental Clinic.
That travel requirement matters more for orthodontic care than for one cleaning or filling. The reason is simple.
Singapore's typical listed ranges are S$60 to S$220 for scaling and polishing, S$100 to S$400 for fillings and S$650 to S$1,500 for teeth whitening.
An open Casa Dental price guide lists scaling from S$35 to S$60, fillings from S$80, wisdom tooth extraction from S$200 and whitening from S$300. Root canal treatment starts at S$400. These figures show why the Singapore Ministry of Health's recommended benchmarks work best as a comparison reference, not as a guaranteed private-clinic bill.
CHAS can change the calculation for eligible Singapore citizens. Participating clinics may provide subsidised dental services.
The final cost in either country can depend on case complexity, materials, X-rays, laboratory work and later appointments. Patients should compare a complete treatment plan, not only the advertised starting fee.
JB's lower prices make the trip appealing for routine treatment and selected cosmetic services. Patients should still compare the exact treatment scope before booking.
The strongest choice depends on the job. SmiLings Dental Clinic stands out for low-cost cleaning. JDT Dental is the choice for review volume and broad services. E&E Dental Clinic focuses on Invisalign. IDEA Dental offers the listed implant systems. TAG Dental Clinic provides round-the-clock access.
Advance appointments are essential. For treatments that require several visits, patients should weigh the travel commitment against the quoted fee. Based on the facts available here, JB is a credible cost-saving option for Singaporeans. The cheapest listed figure only helps when the treatment plan and follow-up schedule fit the patient's needs.
