For Singaporeans and expats, Vietnam is one of the most practical places in the region for quality dental work. Flights from Singapore are under three hours, treatment runs roughly 60 to 80 percent below Singapore private prices, and Singapore passport holders enter visa-free. The hard part is not finding a clinic, it is choosing the right one from a crowded and fast-growing market. That is what MyWell does: you brief us once, we bring back matched, comparable options from vetted clinics across Vietnam, and the service is free to you.
Why Singaporeans and expats choose Vietnam
Vietnam already sees an estimated 300,000 foreign healthcare visitors a year, and officials are targeting 750,000 medical tourists a year by 2030 Medical Tourism Watch. For patients from Singapore, four things make it add up:
- It is close. Singapore to Ho Chi Minh City is about two hours by air; Hanoi and Da Nang are roughly two and a half to three and a half hours.
- It is far cheaper. Prices in Ho Chi Minh City start from around US$684 for an implant
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- The quality is there. Leading clinics use the same implant brands and materials (Straumann, Nobel, IPS e.max) and treat international patients in English.
- Entry is easy. Singapore passport holders do not need a visa for short stays, and a standard tourist entry is enough for elective dental work.
What you will pay: Singapore vs Vietnam
Indicative figures. Vietnam from published clinic and platform data; Singapore is a typical private-clinic range for comparison (confirm before publishing).
| Procedure | Singapore (private, indicative) | Vietnam (from clinics) |
|---|---|---|
| Single dental implant | S$4,000 to S$6,000 | From US$700 to US$1,800 |
| Porcelain crown | S$1,000 to S$1,500 | US$150 to US$400 |
| Porcelain / e.max veneer | S$1,200 to S$2,500 | US$250 to US$500 |
| All-on-4 (per arch) | S$25,000+ | From US$5,500 |
| All-on-6 (per arch) | S$30,000+ | From US$8,000 |
Even after flights and a hotel, a Singaporean having an implant or full-arch case done in Vietnam typically still saves well over half.
The Vietnam clinic landscape
| Clinic | Known for | City |
|---|---|---|
| Implants, full-mouth; chain, 70,000+ international patients | Hanoi + others | |
| Doctor-led implants and veneers, online consultation | Ho Chi Minh City | |
| All-on-4, All-on-6, full-mouth restoration | Ho Chi Minh City | |
| Expat-focused general and cosmetic, established 2013 | Hanoi | |
| Porcelain teeth, implants, veneers | Ho Chi Minh City | |
| e.max porcelain veneers, cosmetic | Ho Chi Minh City | |
| Braces, ceramic braces, Invisalign | Ho Chi Minh City | |
| International patients 15+ years, general and implant | Ho Chi Minh City | |
| Multi-specialty group (Singapore-founded), incl. dental | HCMC and Hanoi |
Every one can do good work, but comparing them from Singapore is difficult, and combining treatment with travel across cities means juggling clinics that do not talk to each other.
Why use MyWell instead of contacting clinics yourself
MyWell is an independent dental concierge based in Vietnam. You tell us about your case once and we return matched options at different price levels.
- One brief, comparable quotes. We know the strong clinics in each category and price tier.
- Every major city, and chains that travel with you: Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang, Nha Trang and Phu Quoc; several partner clinics are chains, so you can continue the same plan at another branch.
- Support before, during and after: hotels, transfers, communication, follow-up, and reconnecting you with your treating dentist.
- Free to you. Clinics pay us a commission, so our only interest is the right fit.
How MyWell works
Step 1
Send your files
X-rays, photos, or a short note.
Step 2
We find options
Matched quotes from vetted clinics.
Step 3
You choose
Compare prices, cities and plans.
Step 4
Meet your doctor
Final estimate, online consultation, a date that works.
Step 5
We support you
Hotels, transfers and care before, during and after.
Do Singaporeans need a visa?
Singapore passport holders enter Vietnam visa-free for short stays, and a standard tourist entry is enough for elective dental treatment. Other nationalities can use the e-Visa. Confirm current rules before travel.
FAQ
Is dental work in Vietnam much cheaper than Singapore?
Yes, typically 60 to 80 percent, even after travel.
Do Singaporeans need a visa?
No, visa-free short stays; tourist entry is enough.
How long does a trip take?
Many treatments need only a few visits; full-mouth cases may need two visits a few months apart.
Does MyWell cost anything?
No, free to you; clinics pay commission.
Can I get treatment in more than one city?
Yes, via partner chains across five cities.