Fees and insurance

Private vs Insured Dental Care in Japan: How Costs Work

Private dental care gives you a chance to discuss suitable options, understand the fees and plan treatment with your dentist.

Fees and insurance

Private vs Insured Dental Care in Japan: How Costs Work

Private dental care gives you a chance to discuss suitable options, understand the fees and plan treatment with your dentist.

Fees and insurance

Private vs Insured Dental Care in Japan: How Costs Work

Private dental care gives you a chance to discuss suitable options, understand the fees and plan treatment with your dentist.

A calculator resting on an open notebook for cost planning. Illustrative stock photograph.

At a glance

Who it is for

Patients planning private dental care in Tokyo.

Key point

Understand your treatment options and fees before you decide.

What to check

The full estimate, including materials, imaging and follow-up.

Next step

Ask about appointment costs and tell us if you prefer same-day completion.

Current fees at Tokyo Expat Dental

  • Comprehensive initial dental examination: ¥19,900.

  • Limited dental examination for a specific concern: ¥14,900.

  • New patient package with an examination and cleaning: ¥39,900.

These prices include 10% consumption tax. Your dentist will advise which examination is appropriate. Imaging and other examinations may be charged separately unless expressly included in a package. See our full treatment and price list, and ask for the complete estimate before deciding about treatment.

Private dental care is planned around your needs and the treatment options you discuss with your dentist. Where clinically appropriate, TED can complete treatment from start to finish on the same day if you prefer. Fees vary between clinics and treatment plans, so it helps to compare what each estimate includes.

What should I check before booking?

Describe your concern and ask for the new-patient fee. Confirm whether X-rays, cleaning or treatment would be charged separately.

You can ask about appointment fees before attending. An estimate for further treatment may require an examination first.

How should I compare treatment estimates?

Compare the same work and inclusions. For a crown, for example, ask which material is proposed and whether temporary work, laboratory charges, fitting and planned reviews are included.

Also establish the expected number of appointments and what could change the estimate. This helps you plan both your budget and your time.

How do fees and insurance work at TED?

At Tokyo Expat Dental, we explain your treatment options and private fees before you decide. Japanese public health insurance does not cover treatment here.

If your international policy includes dental benefits, our reports and certificates can support a claim. You currently pay the clinic and claim any reimbursement under your policy.

Message TED about your planned visit.

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