Gum Treatment Cost in Singapore (2026)
Medically reviewed by Dr Matthew Sng ·
Gum (periodontal) treatment costs from S$100 per tooth for non-surgical deep cleaning (root planing), rising to S$550 to S$2,000 for gum surgery, depending on how far the gum disease has progressed. Periodontal surgery is MediSave-claimable, and the routine scaling that keeps gum disease in check is CHAS-subsidised. The fee-schedule tables below are drawn live from the same schedule the clinic quotes from.
Non-surgical (deep cleaning)
| Treatment | General dentist | Specialist |
|---|---|---|
| Root Planing (Per Tooth) | $100 to $150 | Same fee |
| Root Planing (Per Quadrant) | $200 to $350 | $400 to $600 |
Gum surgery
| Treatment | Typical fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Open Flap Debridement | $550 to $950 | |
| Crown Lengthening (Per tooth) | $850 to $1500 | |
| Root Coverage Surgery | $1500 to $2000 |
Prices are indicative and based on normal case complexity. A consultation is required for a definitive quote.
Non-surgical treatment
For early to moderate gum disease, root planing (deep cleaning) clears bacteria and hardened deposits from below the gumline. It's priced per tooth or per quadrant (a quarter of the mouth) — see the table above. Many cases are managed non-surgically, alongside a review of your home cleaning.
Surgical treatment
Where the disease is advanced or the gum has receded, treatment steps up:
- Open flap debridement cleans the root surfaces under direct vision.
- Crown lengthening reshapes the gum and bone, sometimes to expose additional tooth for a crown.
- Root coverage (gum grafting) covers an exposed root where the gum has receded.
Periodontal surgery is MediSave-claimable; the claimable amount depends on the procedure performed.
CHAS and MediSave
The routine scaling and polishing that keeps gum disease from progressing is CHAS-subsidised. Gum surgery is MediSave-claimable — see the MediSave guide. For how gum treatment works and who it's for, see the full gum treatment guide.
Catching it early
Bleeding gums, persistent bad breath or teeth that feel loose are early signs. Treating gum disease early with deep cleaning costs far less than surgery later, so a regular check-up is a low-cost way to keep problems small.
About Gum Treatment at Advanced Dental
This guide covers the fees. For how the treatment works — who it suits, visit count, recovery and risks — see the full Gum Treatment guide. Gum Treatment is offered at 11 of our clinics across Singapore by 3 dentists.
Gum Treatment pricing: frequently asked questions
How much does gum treatment cost in Singapore?
Non-surgical deep cleaning (root planing) is from S$100 per tooth, or S$200 to S$350 per quadrant. Gum surgery ranges from S$550 for open flap debridement up to S$2,000 for gum grafting. The consultation and X-rays are billed separately.
Is gum treatment claimable under MediSave?
Periodontal (gum) surgery is MediSave-claimable; the claimable amount depends on the procedure. Non-surgical deep cleaning is not day surgery, so it isn't MediSave-claimable, but routine scaling is CHAS-subsidised.
What's the difference between scaling and root planing?
Scaling removes plaque and tartar from the tooth surface at a routine clean. Root planing is a deeper clean of the root surfaces below the gumline, done when gum disease has formed pockets — see the check-up & cleaning cost guide for routine scaling fees.
Does CHAS cover gum treatment?
CHAS subsidises the routine scaling and polishing that keeps gum disease in check. See our CHAS page for the amounts by card tier.