- Posted: 5 May 2021 | Authored by: Dr. Tan Wee Han | Reviewed by: Dr. Arlene Khaw Bee Hong
Now that you have decided to take the plunge and have braces, the next step is to determine where to get the braces done.
The decision depends on many factors:
1. Convenient location and opening hours
This is a very important point to consider because the entire treatment might take at least 1 year and you would need to see the dentist/Orthodontist every 4-6 weeks. Do make sure you are able to travel to the clinic every month for check-up. In fact, if you are travelling from another state/country (e.g. Singapore) for your braces check-up, it is usually advisable to book your appointment 2-3 months ahead. That way, you are almost assured of an appointment slot.
2. Cost and payment plan
Your choice of clinic is also dependent on the cost of braces and payment plan offered. Is the treatment affordable given your current expenditure and lifestyle? If not, there is no harm (for most cases) in delaying treatment until you have saved up enough money.
3. Availability of specialist (Orthodontist) at the clinic
Both dentists and Orthodontists can provide braces treatment. However, some may choose to see an Orthodontist for a more specialised care as they are better trained to handle a wider range of orthodontic problems.
4. Types of braces offered
Your choice of braces (e.g. metal braces, clear braces, lingual braces or clear aligners) would also determine where you choose to have braces done. For example, most government dental clinics only offer metal braces whereas private dental clinics usually have more options.
5. Rapport with the dentist/Orthodontist
It is a good idea to have consultation with a few dentists/Orthodontists to find someone you are comfortable with. After all, you will be seeing the same person every month for the next year or so (Hint: find a dentist/Orthodontist who is willing to explain the procedures and answer all questions patiently).
6. Recommendation from others
With so many dental clinics to choose from, it can be a little overwhelming to decide on one. The easiest way would be to ask family members and friends for personal recommendation. Get their feedback and ask them about the entire braces experience and what they like or don’t like about the clinic. You could also look up online reviews of the clinics.
Most private and some government dental clinics offer braces treatment. We have compiled a list of government, military and university dental clinics in Malaysia offering braces treatment.
| Types of Dental Clinics | State | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government – Northern Region | Perlis | Klinik Pergigian Pakar Ortodontik Kampung Gial 02500 Mata Ayer, Perlis | |
| Kedah | Klinik Pakar Pergigian Kota Setar Lot 894, Lebuhraya Darul Aman 05100 Alor Setar | Unit Ortodontik Klinik Pergigian Changlun 06010 Changlun | |
| Unit Ortodontik Klinik Pergigian Kulim Jalan Hospital Lama 09000 Kulim | Klinik Pergigian Sungai Petani Jalan Kapal Terbang 08000 Sungai Petani | ||
| Penang | Klinik Pergigian Jalan Perak 11600 Pulau Pinang | Klinik Pergigian Bukit Minyak Klinik Kesihatan Bukit Minyak 14000 Bukit Mertajam | |
| Klinik Pergigian Mak Mandin Poliklinik Komuniti Mak Mandin 13400 Butterworth | Klinik Pergigian Kepala Batas Lot 1466, Mukim 6, Kepala Batas 13200 Seberang Perai Utara | ||
| Pusat Pergigian Kanak-Kanak & Kolej Latihan Pergigian Malaysia No. 3, Jalan Sepoy Lines 10450 Pulau Pinang | Klinik Pergigian Bayan Lepas Jalan Dato' Ismail Hashim 11900 Bayan Lepas Pulau Pinang | ||
| Perak | Klinik Pergigian Ipoh Jalan Panglima Bukit Gantang Wahab 30590 Ipoh | Klinik Pergigian Buntong Taman Desa Rishah 30100 Ipoh | |
| Klinik Pergigian Taiping Jalan Tupai 34000 Taiping | Klinik Pergigian Seri Manjung Jalan Lumut 32000 Sitiawan | ||
| Klinik Pergigian Parit Buntar Jalan Sempadan 34200 Parit Buntar | Klinik Pakar Pergigian Jalan Putra 36000 Teluk Intan | ||
| Government – Central Region | Kuala Lumpur | Klinik Pergigian Cahaya Suria, Tingkat 1 Bangunan Pudu Sentral,Jalan Pudu 55100 Kuala Lumpur | Klinik Pergigian Setapak Jalan 9/23A, Medan Makmur Off Jalan Usahawan 53200 Setapak |
| Klinik Pergigian Bangsar Jalan Bangsar 59200 Kuala Lumpur | Klinik Kesihatan Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Temerloh, Taman Tasik Titiwangsa, 53200 Kuala Lumpur | ||
| Putrajaya | Klinik Pergigian Putrajaya Presint 18 Jalan P18C1, Presint 18 62602 Putrajaya | ||
| Selangor | Klinik Pergigian Shah Alam Seksyen 19, Jalan Gelora 19/46 40300 Shah Alam | Klinik Pergigian Seri Kembangan 1, Jalan Besar 43300 Seri Kembangan | |
| Klinik Pergigian Sungai Chua Kawasan Perindustrian Sungai Chua 43000 Kajang | Klinik Pergigian Bandar Botanik Blok A, Jalan Langat, Bandar Botanic 41200 Klang | ||
| Klinik Pergigian Rawang Jalan Bukit Kelab 48000 Rawang | Klinik Pergigian Tanjung Karang 45500 Tanjung Karang | ||
| Klinik Pergigian Besar Jalan Tengku Kelana 41000 Klang | |||
| Government – Southern Region | Melaka | Klinik Pergigian Besar Jalan Tun Sri Lanang 75100 Melaka | Klinik Pergigian Alor Gajah Jalan Hospital Lama 78000 Alor Gajah |
| Klinik Pergigian Batu Berendam Batu Berendam 75350 Melaka | |||
| Negeri Sembilan | Pusat Pakar Pergigian Seremban Jalan Zaaba 70100 Seremban | Klinik Pergigian Senawang Persiaran Senawang 2 70450 Senawang | |
| Klinik Pakar Ortodontik Tampin Jalan Cantik 73000 Tampin | Klinik Pergigian Besar Kuala Pilah 72000 Kuala Pilah | ||
| Klinik Pergigian Seremban 2 Jalan S2A2 70300 Seremban | Klinik Pergigian Port Dickson 71000 Port Dickson | ||
| Johor | Klinik Pergigian Besar Muar Jalan Meriam 84000 Muar | Klinik Pergigian Besar Jalan Abdul Samad 80100 Johor Bahru | |
| Klinik Pergigian Taman University Jalan Kebudayaan 28, Taman University Skudai 81300 Johor Bahru | Klinik Pergigian Pekan Nenas Jalan Sawah 81500 Pekan Nenas, Pontian | ||
| Klinik Pergigian Senggarang Klinik Kesihatan Senggarang 83000 Batu Pahat | Klinik Pergigian Kluang Hospital Kluang 86000 Kluang | ||
| Klinik Pergigian Besar Segamat Jalan Muar 85000 Segamat | |||
| Government – East Coast Region | Pahang | Klinik Pergigian Jalan Gambut 25000 Kuantan | Klinik Pakar Pergigian Klinik Kesihatan Bandar Mentakab 28400 Mentakab |
| Klinik Pergigian Indera Mahkota Jalan IM4 Bandar Indera Mahkota 25582 Kuantan | Klinik Pergigian Raub 27600 Raub | ||
| Klinik Pergigian Pekan 26600 Pekan | |||
| Terengganu | Klinik Pergigian Jalan Sultan Mahmud 20400 Kuala Terengganu | Klinik Pergigian Batu 2 ½ Jalan Air Putih, Chukai 24000, Kemaman | |
| Klinik Pergigian Kuala Berang Jalan Kuala Berang 21700 Hulu Terengganu | |||
| Kelantan | Klinik Pergigian Kota Bharu Jalan Mahmood, 15200 Kota Bharu | Klinik Pergigian Kuala Krai 18000 Kuala Krai | |
| Klinik Pergigian Meranti 17010 Meranti, Pasir Mas | Klinik Pergigian Pasir Puteh 16800 Pasir Puteh | ||
| Klinik Pergigian Hospital Machang 18500 Machang, Kelantan | |||
| Government – East Malaysia | Sabah | Klinik Pergigian Sandakan KM 3.2 Jalan Labuk 90500 Sandakan | Hospital Queen Elizabeth II Aras 8, Jalan Damai 88200 Kota Kinabalu |
| Klinik Pakar Ortodontik Hospital Keningau Peti Surat 11 89007 Keningau, Sabah | Unit Ortondontik Klinik Pergigian Klinik Kesihatan Jenis 2 Jalan Chong Thien Vun 91000 Tawau, Sabah | ||
| Sarawak | Klinik Pergigian Petra Jaya Off Jln Siol Kanan, Petra Jaya 93050 Kuching | Klinik Pergigian Tanah Puteh Jalan Kwong Lee Bank 93450 Kuching | |
| Klinik Pergigian Tudan Jalan Tudan Permyjaya 98100 Lutong, Miri | Klinik Pergigian Lanang Jalan Lanang 96000 Sibu | ||
| Military (Hospital Angkatan Tentera) | Melaka | Hospital Angkatan Tentera Kem Terendak 76200 Sungai Udang | |
| Perak | Hospital Angkatan Tentera Pangkalan TLDM Lumut 32200 Lumut | ||
| Kuala Lumpur | Hospital Angkatan Tentera Tuanku Mizan 3, Jalan 4/27a, Seksyen 2 Wangsa Maju, 53300 Kuala Lumpur | ||
| Negeri Sembilan | Hospital Tentera Darat Kem Syed Sirajuddin Gemas 73400 Gemas | ||
| Sabah | Hospital Angkatan Tentera Wilayah Kota Kinabalu Jalan Universiti, 89200 Kota Kinabalu | ||
| Public University | Kuala Lumpur | Universiti Malaya (UM) Jalan Universiti, 50603 Kuala Lumpur | |
| Selangor | Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) 43600 Bangi | Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) 47000 Sungai Buloh | |
| Negeri Sembilan | Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) Bandar Baru Nilai, 71800 Nilai | ||
| Pahang | Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (UIA), Bandar Indera Mahkota, 25200 Kuantan | ||
| Kelantan | Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) 16150 Kubang Kerian | ||
| Private University | Melaka | Melaka-Manipal Medical College (MMMC) Jalan Padang Jambu, 75150 Bukit Baru | |
| Kedah | AIMST University Batu 3 1/2, Bukit Air Nasi, Jalan Bedong—Semeling 08100 Bedong | ||
| Penang | Penang International Dental College (PIDC) Level 19 -21, NB Tower, 5050, Jalan Bagan Luar, 12000, Butterworth | ||
| Kuala Lumpur | International Medical University (IMU) No.126, Jalan Jalil Perkasa 19, 57000 Bukit Jalil | ||
| Selangor | MAHSA University College 2, Jalan SP 4/4, Bandar Saujana Putra, 42610 Jenjarom | SEGi University Taman Sains Selangor, 47810 Petaling Jaya | |
| Lincoln University College Block A, Mayang Plaza, 1, Jalan SS 26/2, Taman Mayang Jaya, 47301 Petaling Jaya |
It can be seen that there are many options for getting braces in Malaysia. Of course having too many options to choose from can be overwhelming so do take your time to decide.
If you have any questions, we at Tan Dental Surgery are more than happy to answer them. You can even send in your enquiries via WhatsApp if you prefer. In the meantime, do check out our other posts on braces by clicking here.
Updated: 11 Jul 2021
