Dental prices in Dubai: the money questions patients ask first
Straight answers on what dental treatment costs, what a quote should include and how insurance and payment questions work. Written by the Creative Arts dental team in Jumeirah, Dubai.
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What do the main treatments cost in Dubai?
How much is one veneer in Dubai?
At Creative Arts, veneers start from AED 1,250 per tooth. The final figure depends on the material chosen, such as E.max, feldspathic porcelain or composite, and on how many teeth are treated, so it is written in your itemised plan after the free first consultation. Ask to see a digital design and mock-up first, so you know exactly what you are paying for. Read the full page
How much is a full Hollywood smile, top and bottom?
A Hollywood smile with 20 veneers on the upper and lower teeth starts from AED 25,000. That figure is calculated from the per-tooth starting price, so the material, the exact number of teeth and any preparatory work, such as gum or filling treatment, change the total. Your written plan lists every tooth and every item before you decide. Read the full page
Can I do a Hollywood smile on the upper teeth only, and what does that cost?
Yes, many people treat only the upper teeth because they show most when you smile. Ten upper veneers start from AED 12,500, calculated from the per-tooth starting price. Whether you need 8, 10 or 12 teeth depends on how wide your smile is, which the dentist checks on photos and a mock-up before the price is fixed in your plan. Read the full page
What does one tooth implant cost in Dubai?
Dental implants start from AED 4,000 per implant. Your written plan lists exactly what is included for your case, such as the implant, the crown and any bone graft, so you can see the cost of the finished tooth rather than one part of it. A 3D CBCT scan is usually needed first to check the bone before the plan is final. Read the full page
What does in-clinic teeth whitening cost?
In-clinic teeth whitening starts from AED 699. That price is for whitening done in the chair, not for home-whitening kits, which are planned and priced separately if you need them. Whitening only works on natural teeth, so existing crowns, veneers or white fillings will not change colour and may need to be considered in your plan. Read the full page
How much does a GBT cleaning session cost?
Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) cleaning costs AED 1,200 per session at Creative Arts. GBT uses a disclosing dye, air polishing with a fine powder and ultrasonic tips only where tartar remains. If your gums need deeper treatment for gum disease, that is a different procedure, and the dentist explains it separately in your written plan. Read the full page
What about treatments without a published price?
How much does a crown cost in Dubai?
Crowns are priced in your written, itemised plan after a free first consultation, because the material and the condition of the tooth change the work involved. A zirconia or E.max crown on a sound tooth is a simpler case than a crown that first needs a root canal, a post and core or gum work. The plan lists each of these as a separate item. Read the full page
What will a root canal cost me?
Root canal treatment is priced in your written, itemised plan after a free first consultation. Molars usually have more canals than front teeth, redoing an old root canal takes longer, and many back teeth need a crown afterwards, which is a separate item. Treatment usually takes 1–2 visits under local anaesthetic; most people feel pressure, not pain. Read the full page
How much is Invisalign in Dubai?
Invisalign is priced in your written, itemised plan after a free first consultation with one of the clinic's two specialist orthodontists. The cost depends on how much the teeth need to move, how long treatment takes and the retainers afterwards. Very mild crowding may suit a shorter course, while bite problems usually need comprehensive aligner treatment or fixed braces. Read the full page
What do adult braces cost?
Fixed braces for adults are priced in your written, itemised plan after a free first consultation. The orthodontist looks at the crowding, the bite and how long treatment is likely to take, typically 12 to 24 months, and at what follows, such as retainers. Comparing braces with clear aligners at the same visit lets you see both options side by side. Read the full page
How much is All-on-4 for one jaw?
All-on-4 is priced in your written, itemised plan after a free first consultation and a 3D CBCT scan. The plan shows each step: any extractions, the implants, a provisional bridge if your case allows one, and the final full-arch bridge made in the lab in the same building. Some people are better suited to more implants or to an implant-supported denture, and the plan explains why. Read the full page
What does composite bonding cost per tooth?
Composite bonding is priced in your written, itemised plan after a free first consultation, because the size of the repair varies from a small chip to building up a whole edge. Bonding needs little or no drilling and is often a lower-cost alternative to veneers for small changes, although composite stains and wears faster than porcelain over the years. Read the full page
Will I need to pay extra for a bone graft or sinus lift?
Only if your scan shows you need one, and then it appears as its own line in your written plan before any surgery. A bone graft or sinus lift is needed when there is not enough bone to hold an implant safely, which a 3D CBCT scan shows. The surgeon also explains whether a shorter implant or a different position could avoid it. Read the full page
Does sedation cost extra if I am nervous?
Yes, sedation is a separate item in your written plan, priced after a free first consultation. Creative Arts offers laughing gas, oral sedation and IV sedation, chosen after a review of your medical history and given and monitored by a licensed clinician. Many nervous patients manage well with local anaesthetic, time to talk and breaks, and the dentist will discuss whether you need sedation at all. Read the full page
How much does it cost to take out a wisdom tooth?
Wisdom tooth removal is priced in your written, itemised plan after a free first consultation and an X-ray. A tooth that has fully come through is usually a simple extraction, while an impacted tooth under the gum or close to the nerve needs surgical removal in the clinic's operating room under local anaesthetic. Sedation, if you choose it, is listed separately. Read the full page
Starting prices, published
Your exact price — material, number of teeth and anything needed first — is written in your plan after the examination. No figure changes without your agreement.
What is in the plan, and why do quotes differ?
What should a written dental quote actually include?
A proper quote lists every step, tooth by tooth, with the material, the number of visits and the cost of each item, plus the alternatives you could choose instead. At Creative Arts you receive this written, itemised plan after the examination and before you commit to anything. If a quote shows only one total, ask exactly what it covers. Read the full page
Why did two clinics quote me such different prices for veneers?
Quotes usually differ because they are not pricing the same thing. Check the material (E.max, feldspathic or composite), the number of teeth, whether a digital design and mock-up are included, who makes the veneers and where, and whether temporaries, adjustments and a review visit are counted. Put both quotes side by side, item by item, before comparing totals. Read the full page
Why is the price 'from', and when would mine be higher?
A 'from' price is the starting point for a straightforward case. Yours can be higher if you choose a different material, need more teeth treated, or need work first, such as fillings, gum treatment, a root canal or a bone graft. These are found at the examination and written into your plan, so you see the full figure before treatment starts.
Can the price change once treatment has started?
The plan you agree is the price for the work it lists. Occasionally the dentist finds something that could not be seen before, such as decay under an old filling once it is removed. When that happens, it should be explained to you and added to your plan before it is treated. Ask for any change to be written down.
Is a very low quote for veneers or implants a red flag?
Not always, but it is a reason to ask questions. A low figure may leave out the scan, the temporaries, the crown on an implant or the review visit, or may use a different material. Ask who treats you, whether their licence appears on DHA Sheryan, and what happens if something needs fixing. Compare the full plan, not the headline number. Read the full page
Can I bring another clinic's treatment plan to compare?
Yes. Bring the plan, any X-rays or scans you have and your questions to a free first consultation. The dentist examines you, explains whether they agree with the proposed treatment and whether a more conservative option exists, and gives you a written plan of their own, so you can compare like with like. Read the full page
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Consultation, X-rays and getting an exact price
Do I pay anything for the first consultation?
No, the first consultation at Creative Arts is free. The dentist examines your teeth, talks through what you want and the options, and you then receive a written, itemised plan. X-rays and 3D scans are not free; if they are needed to plan your treatment, the team tells you before they are taken. Read the full page
If I send my smile photos on WhatsApp, what can you tell me?
A free photo assessment on WhatsApp (+971 56 677 7537) can tell you which options may suit you, roughly how many teeth might be involved and whether the published starting prices are likely to apply. It cannot replace an examination: photos do not show decay, old root canals or bone levels, so the exact price is set in your written plan.
Am I committed to treatment after the free consultation?
No. The free first consultation and the written plan carry no obligation. You can take the plan home, compare it, ask questions on WhatsApp or come back for a second discussion. For veneers you also see a digital design and a mock-up before any tooth is prepared, so you decide with more than a price in front of you. Read the full page
Why can't the clinic give me an exact price over the phone?
Because the same request, for example 'veneers on my front teeth', can mean very different work. The dentist needs to check your gums, bite, old fillings and enamel, and sometimes take X-rays, before deciding what is suitable. The six published starting prices give you a guide; the exact figure follows in your written plan after the free consultation. Read the full page
Insurance and paying for treatment
Will my health insurance cover my dental treatment?
It depends entirely on your own policy. In Dubai, basic plans often include little routine dental care, enhanced plans may add it with an annual limit and a co-payment, and cosmetic treatment such as veneers or whitening is usually excluded. Check your table of benefits, then ask the team on WhatsApp what applies to your case before treatment starts. Read the full page
What should I ask my insurer before booking dental work?
Ask whether your plan has dental benefits, what the annual limit and co-payment are, whether pre-approval is needed and which treatments are excluded, especially cosmetic ones. Ask for the answers in writing. Then share your written treatment plan with your insurer so they can tell you what, if anything, they would contribute.
Are veneers or a Hollywood smile ever paid for by insurance?
Purely cosmetic treatment is usually excluded from health insurance policies. A crown that repairs a broken or decayed tooth may be treated differently from a cosmetic veneer, but that is decided by your insurer, not the clinic. Ask the team on WhatsApp what applies to your case, and check directly with your insurer before you start.
How and when do I pay for my treatment?
Your written plan shows the total and the cost of each stage before you commit, so you know the figures before you arrive at the desk. Payment methods, and when each stage is paid, can be confirmed with the team on WhatsApp or at reception for your treatment. Keep your itemised plan and receipts; insurers usually ask for both.
Can a large treatment plan be done in phases?
Often, yes, when it is clinically sensible. Urgent work such as infection, decay or gum disease usually comes first, and cosmetic steps like whitening or veneers can follow later. Each phase is priced in your written plan. Your dentist will also tell you if delaying a step could make later treatment more complex, so you can decide with the full picture.
Are there lower-cost options that still make sense?
Is whitening enough instead of veneers?
For many people with healthy, well-shaped teeth that are simply yellow, yes. In-clinic whitening starts from AED 699 and changes the colour without touching the enamel. It cannot fix chips, gaps, crooked or worn teeth, or grey staining from some medicines, which is when bonding or veneers may be considered. A dentist can tell you which applies after looking at your teeth. Read the full page
Is a bridge less expensive than an implant?
A bridge can cost less at the start, but it usually means shaping the healthy teeth on either side of the gap to hold it. An implant replaces the tooth on its own, starting from AED 4,000 per implant, with its full content listed in your plan. A removable denture is another lower-cost option, and the dentist compares all three in writing. Read the full page
Can looking after my teeth now save money later?
Usually, yes. Regular check-ups and professional cleaning catch decay and gum problems while they are small, when a filling may be enough instead of a root canal or crown. Your dentist will suggest how often you need a professional clean based on your gums. Daily brushing with fluoride toothpaste and cleaning between the teeth matter most of all. Read the full page
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