Braces cost in Malaysia - Top 5 things to know
The most common questions we get asked about braces is how much do they cost and why does the braces fee vary between clinics?
Below are some factors that affect the cost of braces:
1. Treatment by General Dentist or Specialist (Orthodontist)
- What is an Orthodontist? An Orthodontist is a dentist who has completed at least 3 years of extra training to specialise in orthodontics.
Generally, orthodontic treatment carried out by Orthodontists cost more but there are always exceptions. A list of Orthodontists registered with the National Specialist Register (NSR) can be found here.
2. Private, government, university or military (Hospital Angkatan Tentera) dental clinics
- The cost of braces is also influenced by where you get the braces done.
- Most people assume that braces can only be done in private or government dental clinics.
- However, there are a number of university and military dental clinics offering braces as well. For a full list, click here.
- The cheapest options to have braces would be government and military dental clinics.
3. Type of braces
- The type of braces include metal, clear and lingual braces as well as clear aligners.
- Metal braces cost less than clear braces. Clear aligners (eg. Invisalign) and lingual braces cost the most.
- Self-ligating braces (eg. Damon) cost more than conventional braces. To learn more about self-ligating braces, click here.
4. Scaling, extractions of teeth and X-rays
- These procedures are usually not included in the total fee.
5. Retainers and braces accessories
- Some practices include the cost of retainers in the total fee and some do not. Do make sure you find out first before signing up for treatment.
- Components like orthodontic miniscrews, expanders, etc. will incur additional fees.
Braces accessories
Components like orthodontic miniscrews and expanders will incur additional fees.
Comparison of cost of braces
The tables below shows the comparison of cost of braces between private, government, military (HAT) and university dental clinics in Malaysia.
The above information was obtained through the respective dental clinic reception. The accuracy has not been verified and serves as a general guide only.
We have excluded self-ligating braces (eg. Damon) from the above comparison.
PROS & CONS
Comparison of Braces Treatment in Malaysia
Where you do your braces certainly have it’s pros and cons. Let’s take a look at them!
Braces in private clinics
Pros
- Most private dental clinics offer orthodontic treatment.
- Wider selection of types of braces (eg. ceramic, lingual, clear aligners) which might not be available in government clinics.
- Shorter waiting time.
- More flexible appointment scheduling (eg. government clinics are not open during weekends).
Cons
- More expensive.
Braces in government clinics
Pros
- Second cheapest option to have braces.
Cons
- Waiting time ranges from a few weeks to 5 years or more.
- Usually only metal braces are available.
- No appointments during weekends.
Braces in military dental clinics (Hospital Angkatan Tentera)
Pros
- Cheapest option to have braces.
- Mainly for army personnel and their families but open to public as well.
Cons
- Long waiting time.
- Limited availability as there are not many military dental clinics.
Braces in university dental clinics
Pros
- Usually cheaper than private clinics (for public university dental clinics).
- Treatment carried out by Orthodontists or post-graduate students undergoing orthodontic training (public universities).
- Good option if staying near the clinics.
Cons
- Long waiting time (for public university dental clinics).
- No appointments during weekends.
In compliance with the Malaysian Dental Council’s “Guidelines and Provisions for Public Information 2014” we are unable to publish our fees online. However, you could request a quote via (WhatsApp).