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Using Medisave for Dental Treatment in Singapore
All four NoFrills Dental clinics are Medisave accredited by the Ministry of Health as day surgery dental facilities, so surgical treatments such as wisdom tooth surgery and dental implants can be paid with your own or a family member's Medisave. Our front desk prepares the claim paperwork for you.
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Per procedure, set by CPF based on the operation's complexity
For day surgery, on top of the procedure limit
Certified day surgery dental facilities in Singapore
What Medisave covers at the dentist
The rule of thumb: Medisave pays for dental work that involves surgery for medical reasons, and not for non-surgical or aesthetic treatment. Surgical wisdom tooth removal and dental implants are the two most common Medisave claims at our clinics; braces, whitening and routine treatment are not claimable.
| Treatment | Medisave claimable? |
|---|---|
| Surgical (claimable) | |
| Wisdom tooth surgery (impacted, surgical removal) | Yes |
| Dental implants | Yes |
| Sinus lift and bone regeneration surgery | Yes |
| Biopsies and cyst removal | Yes |
| Non-surgical (not claimable with standard Medisave) | |
| Simple extractions, fillings, scaling and polishing | No |
| Braces and Invisalign | No |
| Teeth whitening and veneers | No |
| Crowns and root canal treatment | No* |
| Dentures | No |
*From mid-2026, seniors aged 60 and above can use Flexi-MediSave to offset up to $400 a year for root canal treatments and permanent crowns at CHAS dental clinics. Non-surgical treatment may instead be subsidised by a CHAS, Merdeka Generation or Pioneer Generation card; see our CHAS dental subsidies page.
How much you can claim
CPF sets the withdrawal limits. For day surgery you can use Medisave for up to $830 per day of ward charges, plus between $240 and $5,290 for the surgical procedure itself, depending on the complexity of the operation. The exact claimable amount for your case is fixed by the procedure's classification, so we confirm it in your itemised quote before treatment starts, and the claimable portion does not need to be paid upfront.
Source: CPF Board, Medisave for day surgery bills.
Whose Medisave you can use
You can pay with your own Medisave or an approved dependant's: your spouse, children, parents, grandparents or siblings, with the same withdrawal limits. Grandparents and siblings must be Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents, and the account holder signs the authorisation form. Patients must be Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents to claim.
How to claim at NoFrills Dental
- Book a consultation at any of our clinics (Suntec City, Marina Square, Marine Parade, Tanjong Katong). The dentist confirms whether your treatment qualifies as a Medisave claimable day surgery procedure.
- Get the itemised quote, including the exact Medisave claimable amount for your procedure and what, if anything, is payable upfront.
- Sign the Medisave Authorisation Form for Day Surgery on the day; if you are using a family member's Medisave, the account holder signs too. Bring both NRICs and your insurance plan details (insurer and plan type, if any). Our administrative team prepares and submits everything for you.
- Pay only the balance. The claimable portion is deducted from the Medisave account directly, so you do not pay it out of pocket.
Seniors 60 and above: Flexi-MediSave
From mid-2026, Flexi-MediSave lets patients aged 60 and above offset up to $400 a year for root canal treatments and permanent crowns at CHAS dental clinics, on top of any CHAS subsidy. It is separate from the standard surgical claims on this page. How the schemes stack, with a worked bill example, is in our Flexi-MediSave 2026 guide; ask our front desk about scheme onboarding when you book.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Medisave for dental treatment?
Yes, but only for treatments that involve surgery for medical reasons, such as surgical wisdom tooth removal, dental implants, sinus lifts, bone grafts, biopsies and cyst removal, done at a Medisave accredited facility. Routine and aesthetic treatments like scaling, fillings, whitening and braces are not claimable.
Can I use Medisave for wisdom tooth extraction?
If the tooth needs surgical removal, which is common for impacted wisdom teeth, yes. A simple non-surgical extraction is not claimable. The dentist confirms which category your case falls into at the consultation, before you commit.
Can I use Medisave for braces or Invisalign?
No. Orthodontic treatment such as braces and Invisalign is not claimable with Medisave, regardless of clinic. If cost is the concern, ask us about instalment plans when you book.
Can I use Medisave for crowns or root canal treatment?
Not with standard Medisave, because they are non-surgical. From mid-2026, seniors aged 60 and above can use Flexi-MediSave to offset up to $400 a year for root canal treatments and permanent crowns at CHAS dental clinics, and CHAS cards subsidise both procedures at any age.
Can I use a family member's Medisave?
Yes. Approved dependants are your spouse, children, parents, grandparents and siblings, with the same withdrawal limits as using your own account. Grandparents and siblings must be Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents, and the account holder signs the authorisation form.
How much Medisave can I use per procedure?
CPF allows up to $830 per day for day surgery ward charges, plus between $240 and $5,290 for the surgical procedure depending on its complexity classification. We confirm the exact claimable amount for your case in the itemised quote before treatment starts.
Related guides
Using Medisave for Dental Treatments
The full guide to which procedures qualify and how claims work.
CHAS, Merdeka & Pioneer Generation Subsidies
Subsidies for the non-surgical treatments Medisave does not cover.
Flexi-MediSave 2026 for Seniors
Up to $400 a year for crowns and root canals from mid-2026.
Sources: CPF Board, Medisave for day surgery bills; Ministry of Health, 1 September 2025.
Planning a wisdom tooth surgery or implant?
We see patients at Suntec City, Marina Square, Marine Parade and Tanjong Katong, and our team handles the Medisave paperwork end to end.
