Up to 78%Lower treatment costCompared with US pricing
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Dental treatment in Shanghai
The Same Implants.The Same Standards.About One-Fifth the Price.
Six core dental treatments, carried out by specialists at accredited Shanghai hospitals. We handle the hospital matching, appointments, interpreting and the entire trip around it.
7–12 daysTypical trip lengthImplants may need two visits
5–10 yrsWritten warrantyIssued by the treating hospital
1 contactDedicated coordinatorEnglish, from first call to home
WHAT WE COORDINATE
Six Dental Treatments
These are the six treatments we coordinate at accredited Shanghai hospitals. Treatment itself is quoted by the treating hospital once they have reviewed your case and paid directly to them — the only figures we publish are our own coordination fees, in the packages further down.
01Most requestedDental Implants
Titanium implant, abutment and all-ceramic crown, placed with 3D-guided planning. International brands such as Straumann, Nobel Biocare and Osstem are all available.
2 visits, 4–6 months apart10-year warranty
02Ceramic Crowns
Full zirconia or e.max crowns milled in-house from a digital scan. No impression putty, and in many cases fitted within the same week you arrive.
3–5 days5-year warranty
03Ceramic Veneers & Whitening
Minimal-preparation porcelain veneers designed on a digital smile mock-up you approve before anything is touched, with in-chair whitening to match.
5–7 daysTry-in before bonding
04Remote follow-upClear Aligners
A full aligner course planned in Shanghai and shipped to you as treatment progresses, with monthly video reviews so you only need to fly once.
1 visit, 6–18 month courseTrays shipped to you
05Root Canal Treatment
Microscope-assisted endodontics with rotary instrumentation and CBCT imaging, including retreatment of root canals that have failed elsewhere.
1–2 visitsMicroscope-assisted
06Extractions & Wisdom Teeth
Routine extractions and surgical removal of impacted wisdom teeth, planned from a CBCT scan. Sedation is available if you would rather sleep through it.
1 visit, 3-day recoverySedation available
WHAT EACH TREATMENT INVOLVES
Treatment Breakdown
Dental Implants
An implant replaces the root of a missing tooth, so the crown on top is supported by bone rather than by the teeth either side. Our partner hospitals plan every case from a CBCT scan and place the fixture through a printed surgical guide, which is what keeps the angle — and the final look — predictable.
PlanningCBCT scan & guided surgery
Time in China5 days, then 5 days later
Warranty10 years on the fixture
- CBCT scan and 3D implant planning
- Straumann, Nobel Biocare or Osstem fixture
- Guided placement surgery under local anaesthetic
- Custom abutment and all-ceramic crown
- Bone graft or sinus lift quoted separately if needed
- Warranty card issued in English
Ceramic Crowns
A crown rebuilds a tooth that is cracked, heavily filled or has had a root canal. Partner hospitals scan the prepared tooth digitally and mill the crown on site, which removes the two-week laboratory wait that normally forces a second trip.
MaterialZirconia or e.max
Time in China3–5 days
Warranty5 years
- Digital intraoral scan, no impression putty
- Full zirconia or lithium disilicate (e.max)
- Shade matched to your neighbouring teeth
- Temporary crown while the final one is milled
- Bite adjustment and polish before you fly
- Post and core quoted separately if required
Ceramic Veneers & Whitening
Veneers are thin porcelain facings bonded to the front of your teeth. Before anything is prepared you see a digital mock-up and a physical try-in, so the shape and shade are agreed while changes still cost nothing.
ApprovalMock-up before bonding
Time in China5–7 days
Warranty5 years
- Digital smile design you approve in advance
- Minimal-preparation feldspathic or e.max veneers
- Physical try-in before permanent bonding
- In-chair whitening of the remaining teeth
- Night guard included to protect the veneers
- Photographs of the result sent to your dentist at home
Clear Aligners
Aligners move your teeth in small increments using a series of transparent trays. The full course is planned from one scan in Shanghai, then the trays are couriered to you in batches, with a video review each month.
Follow-upMonthly video review
Time in ChinaOne 3-day visit
Course length6–18 months
- Full-arch scan and 3D movement simulation
- Complete set of aligners for the whole course
- Attachments bonded before you fly home
- Trays shipped to your address in batches
- Monthly video review with your orthodontist
- Final retainers included
Root Canal Treatment
Root canal treatment removes infected tissue from inside the tooth and seals the canals so the tooth can be kept rather than extracted. Every case is done under a microscope, which matters most for molars and for retreating canals that have failed before.
TechniqueMicroscope-assisted
Time in China1–2 visits over 4 days
Usually followed byA crown
- CBCT imaging to map the canal anatomy
- Microscope-assisted endodontics
- Rotary nickel-titanium instrumentation
- Rubber dam isolation on every case
- Retreatment of previously failed root canals
- Post-operative X-ray shared with you
Extractions & Wisdom Teeth
Impacted wisdom teeth sit at an angle under the gum and often need surgical removal rather than a simple extraction. The position of the nerve is checked on a CBCT scan first, which is the single most useful safeguard in this procedure.
AssessmentCBCT scan beforehand
Time in China1 visit, 3-day recovery
AnaestheticLocal, or sedation
- CBCT scan to map the nerve position
- Surgical removal of impacted teeth
- IV sedation available on request
- Prescriptions collected and explained in English
- Coordinator accompanies you back to the hotel
- Review appointment before you fly
BEFORE WE EVALUATE YOUR CASE
Information We Need & Evaluation Report
Send us the information below and our medical team will prepare a practical evaluation of your treatment, travel schedule and expected hospital costs.
WHAT TO SEND US
Information We Need
- 01
Your intended treatment
Do you know which type of dental treatment or procedure you would like to have in China?
- 02
Blood test reports
Blood screening for infectious diseases and a coagulation test. If available, please provide your existing reports from the United States.
- 03
Recent dental CT images
Dental CT images taken within the past two months.
If you do not have these test reports: If you believe there are no related health concerns, you may have the required tests completed after arriving in China.
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
Evaluation Report
- 01
Treatment suitability
Whether you are suitable to travel to China for the treatment you need.
- 02
Number and timing of trips
The estimated number of trips to China and the required interval between them.
- 03
Hospital visits and length of stay
For each trip, the estimated number of hospital appointments and how many days you should stay.
- 04
Estimated hospital fee range
Based on your needs, the estimated range you may need to pay directly to the hospital.
TRANSPARENT SERVICE FEES
Dental Service Packages
These are our coordination fees. Treatment itself is quoted by the hospital and paid directly to them, never through us.
Consultation
Freeno obligation
Find out whether flying to Shanghai for your teeth is worth it before you spend anything.
- 30-minute one-to-one video call
- Initial records review
- Suitable hospital shortlist
- Indicative cost range
Essential
$49one-time
For travellers who only need the appointment secured and the language handled.
- Everything in Consultation
- Hospital and specialist appointment booked
- Dental records translated into Mandarin
- Interpreter with you for one visit (up to 4h)
- Written treatment plan translated back
Complete
$899per trip
The whole trip organised around your treatment window, start to finish.
- Everything in Essential
- Airport pickup and hotel near the hospital
- Day-by-day itinerary for your stay
- Escort and interpreting for up to 3 visits
- Dedicated coordinator, 7 days a week
Implant Concierge
$299extra person
Built for implants, which need a placement visit and a crown visit months apart.
- Everything in Complete, on both trips
- Second visit re-booked around your calendar
- Healing checked remotely between trips
- Records forwarded to your dentist at home
- Warranty registered and held on file for you
Full-Mouth VIP
$99extra night
For full-arch rehabilitation, where the schedule is long and the stakes are high.
- Everything in Implant Concierge
- Second opinion from an independent specialist
- Private car and driver on all treatment days
- Coordinator present at every appointment
- Companion travel arranged at no extra fee
Treatment billed by the hospital, never marked upEach package can be purchased independentlyFull refund if we cannot match you to a hospital
CLINICAL TECHNOLOGY
A generation ahead
of the chair back home.
3D-guided implant surgery, digital scanning and same-day CAD/CAM restorations are standard equipment at our partner hospitals — not a premium add-on you pay extra for.
See what's included
A TYPICAL DENTAL TRIP
Your Week in Shanghai
Most dental cases fit into a single week. Here is what that week actually looks like, from the moment you land to the moment your coordinator waves you off at the airport.
Day 1
Arrival
Met at the arrivals gate, driven to your hotel, SIM card and payment apps set up before you unpack.
Day 2
Examination
CBCT scan, intraoral scan and specialist consultation, with your coordinator interpreting throughout.
Day 2
Written quote
The hospital issues a fixed, itemised quote in English. Nothing proceeds until you have signed it.
Day 3–4
Treatment
The main appointments. Your coordinator is in the room, and walks you back to the hotel afterwards.
Day 5–6
Rest & Shanghai
Recovery days with light sightseeing planned around how you actually feel.
Day 7
Review & fly home
Final check, warranty card, records and aftercare notes in English, then a lift back to Pudong.
WHERE YOU STAND WITH US
Our Guarantee
A fixed quote before treatment
The hospital issues an itemised quote in English after examining you. If the plan changes, you are asked again.
You pay the hospital directly
Treatment fees go from you to the hospital. We never handle, mark up or take a commission on medical costs.
Written warranty in English
Implants carry a 10-year fixture warranty, crowns and veneers 5 years, issued in your name.
Refund if we cannot match you
If no partner hospital can safely take your case, your coordination fee is returned in full.
Your records stay private
Records are shared only with the hospitals you approve and never used for marketing without permission.
Someone reachable at 2am
An English-speaking emergency number is available throughout your stay in Shanghai.
THE QUESTIONS WE ACTUALLY GET
Dental FAQs
How can dental work in China be this much cheaper?
The materials and equipment cost roughly the same everywhere — an implant fixture is priced globally. What differs is clinic overheads, staff costs and, in the US in particular, insurance and administration. You are paying less for the building and the billing department, not for the implant.
Which implant brands do the hospitals use?
Straumann (Switzerland), Nobel Biocare (Sweden) and Osstem (Korea) are the three most commonly stocked. You choose the brand, you are told the price difference before you decide, and the batch number goes on your warranty card so any dentist in the world can service it later.
Will my dentist at home be able to follow up?
Yes. You leave with the full clinical record — scans, X-rays, the implant system and batch numbers, the ceramic used and the treatment notes, all in English. That is exactly what a dentist anywhere needs in order to adjust, repair or replace the work.
Does anyone at the hospital speak English?
Many of the specialists do, but we never rely on it. Your coordinator is in the consultation room and in the treatment room, interpreting both ways, and the written treatment plan is translated before you are asked to sign anything.
What if something goes wrong after I fly home?
Contact your coordinator first — that relationship does not end at the airport. Warranty work is carried out free of charge by the treating hospital if you return. If returning is impractical, we help provide the records and correspondence a local dentist needs.
How long do I need to stay in Shanghai?
Crowns, veneers, root canals and extractions generally fit into 5–7 days. Implants need two trips: about five days for placement, then five days for the crown once the bone has healed, usually four to six months later. Aligners need only one trip.
Do I need a visa, and can you help with it?
Many nationalities can enter Shanghai visa-free for short stays, and the rules change often. We check your passport at the consultation stage and, if a visa is needed, provide the hospital appointment confirmation and itinerary the application asks for.
When and how do I pay for the treatment itself?
At the hospital, after the examination and after you have accepted the written quote — by international card, bank transfer or a local payment app your coordinator will set up for you. Our coordination fee is the only thing you pay us, and it is paid in advance.
PATIENTS WHO MADE THE TRIP
What Our Clients Say
★★★★★
“I had been putting this off for three years because of the price at home. The quote in Shanghai was itemised, in English, and it did not move afterwards. Four implants, two crowns, two trips — still less than half of one quote in Seattle.”
Daniel M.
🇺🇸 Seattle, United States★★★★★
“Scanned on Monday, fitted on Thursday, home by the weekend. What made the difference was Lily, who sat in every appointment and translated the parts I would otherwise have just nodded along to.”
Claire H.
🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom★★★★★
“I changed the shape twice at the try-in stage and nobody sighed at me. They only bonded them once I said yes. That is the part I tell people about — not the price.”
Sofia R.
🇦🇺 Melbourne, Australia★★★★★
“Two molars that I had been told at home would have to come out. The endodontist retreated both under a microscope and crowned them. Eighteen months on, no problems.”
Peter V.
🇨🇦 Toronto, Canada★★★★★
“One trip to Shanghai, then eleven months of trays arriving at my door with a video call each month. My orthodontist in Frankfurt had quoted four times as much for the same thing.”
Julia B.
🇩🇪 Frankfurt, GermanyYOUR DENTAL JOURNEY STARTS HERE
Send us your X-rays.
We will tell you the truth.
A dentist reviews what you send, and we come back with a shortlist of hospitals, an honest cost range and a realistic idea of how long you would need to be in Shanghai.Reply within one business dayNo cost, no obligationYour records stay private