Overview 2026

Dental treatments

A clear overview of the most common dental treatments. For each you get the procedure, recovery, price, public-insurance coverage and risks. No marketing fluff.

Treatment

Dental implant

A titanium root placed into the jaw replaces a lost tooth, then a crown is fitted after 3 to 6 months.

18,000 to 45,000·Insurance: No

Treatment

Dental crown

A ceramic or metal-ceramic replacement for a destroyed tooth crown. The standard solution after a root canal.

4,500 to 15,000·Insurance: Yes

Treatment

Root canal treatment (endodontics)

Removing the infected pulp, disinfecting and filling the canals. It saves the tooth from extraction.

3,000 to 12,000·Insurance: Yes

Treatment

Dental hygiene and cleaning

Professional removal of tartar and plaque. The basic prevention of gum disease and decay.

800 to 1,800·Insurance: No

Treatment

Tooth extraction

Pulling a tooth that cannot be saved. Surgical or standard. A basic procedure at most practices.

600 to 3,500·Insurance: Yes

Treatment

Fixed braces (brackets)

Metal or ceramic braces fixed to the teeth. The classic orthodontic treatment lasting 12 to 24 months.

35,000 to 80,000·Insurance: Partial

Treatment

Teeth whitening

In-office or at-home whitening with peroxide. It lightens teeth by 2 to 4 shades for 6 to 24 months.

3,500 to 9,000·Insurance: No

Treatment

Dental veneers

Thin ceramic shells bonded to the front teeth. An aesthetic fix for unattractive teeth.

8,000 to 18,000·Insurance: No

Treatment

Treating tooth decay (fillings)

Drilling out the decay and filling it with white composite or amalgam. A basic treatment at every practice.

500 to 3,500·Insurance: Yes