Which Emergency Dental Treatments Are Medisave Claimable?
Medisave covers specific surgical dental procedures under MOH (Ministry of Health) guidelines. Not all dental treatments qualify, but several procedures commonly needed in dental emergencies are claimable. Here is a breakdown of what you can use Medisave for at Trust Dental Surgery.
Wisdom Tooth Surgery
Wisdom tooth surgery is one of the most common dental emergencies. Impacted wisdom teeth can cause severe pain, swelling, and infection — sometimes requiring urgent treatment.
- Cost at Trust Dental: $350–$1,250 per tooth (before GST 9%)
- Medisave claimable: 100% claimable up to $1,250 per tooth
- This means your wisdom tooth surgery could be fully covered by Medisave with no out-of-pocket cost
Read more about using Medisave for wisdom tooth surgery and what the procedure involves.
Dental Implants (for Emergency Tooth Loss)
When a tooth is lost due to trauma or must be extracted because of severe infection, a dental implant is often the recommended replacement. Dental implant surgery is Medisave claimable.
- Medisave claimable: Up to $1,950 per implant
- Osstem or Dentium implant at Trust Dental: $2,449 total (before GST 9%) — only $499 after Medisave
- Straumann implant at Trust Dental: $3,449 total (before GST 9%) — only $1,499 after Medisave
Learn more about our $499 Osstem dental implant package after Medisave.
Gum Surgery
When gum disease progresses to the point of causing pain, bleeding gums, or loose teeth, surgical gum treatment may be necessary. Gum surgery is Medisave claimable.
- Cost at Trust Dental: From $500 (before GST 9%)
- Medisave claimable for surgical gum treatment procedures
Root Canal Treatment (Flexi-MediSave for Seniors)
Root canal treatment is often needed urgently when a tooth infection causes severe, persistent pain. For patients aged 60 and above, Flexi-MediSave can be used to help cover the cost.
- Flexi-MediSave for seniors (60+): Up to $200 per year for outpatient treatments including root canal
- Root canal saves the natural tooth and eliminates infection, preventing the need for extraction
Find out more about signs you may need a root canal.
What About CHAS Subsidies for Dental Emergencies?
The Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS) provides subsidies for dental care at CHAS-accredited clinics like Trust Dental. CHAS covers basic dental services including check-ups, fillings, and simple extractions — making it useful for the initial assessment of a dental emergency.
- CHAS Blue card holders receive the highest subsidies for dental treatments
- CHAS covers consultations, fillings, extractions, and other basic dental procedures
- CHAS and Medisave can be combined for maximum savings — use CHAS for the consultation and Medisave for the surgical procedure
Read our guides on CHAS dental subsidies in 2026 and how to maximise your CHAS dental benefits for more details.
How to Use Medisave at Trust Dental
Trust Dental Surgery is MOH Medisave-accredited at both our Jurong West and Clementi clinics. Using Medisave for your dental treatment is straightforward:
- Bring your NRIC to your appointment
- Your dentist will assess your condition and recommend the appropriate treatment
- If the procedure is Medisave-claimable, we handle all the claim paperwork for you
- The Medisave amount is deducted directly from your Medisave account — you pay only the remaining balance out of pocket
There is no need to submit claims yourself or wait for reimbursement. The process is handled entirely at the clinic.
Common Dental Emergencies and Their Coverage
Not sure if your dental emergency qualifies for Medisave or CHAS? Here is a quick overview of common urgent situations and how they can be covered:
- Toothache requiring extraction: Medisave claimable if surgical extraction is needed — learn more about toothache treatment
- Wisdom tooth pain or infection: Medisave claimable up to $1,250 per tooth — wisdom tooth surgery details
- Dental abscess needing root canal: Flexi-MediSave available for patients aged 60+ — root canal treatment information
- Tooth knocked out in an accident: Implant replacement is Medisave claimable up to $1,950 — dental implant options
- Severe gum infection: Gum surgery is Medisave claimable — gum treatment details
- General toothache: CHAS subsidies available for the check-up and filling — CHAS subsidy information
Do Not Let Cost Delay Emergency Dental Care
Delaying treatment for dental pain often makes the problem worse — and more expensive. What starts as a simple cavity requiring a filling can progress to an infection that needs a root canal or extraction if left untreated.
Medisave and CHAS exist to help make dental care affordable and accessible. Between these two schemes, many Singaporeans can significantly reduce or even eliminate their out-of-pocket costs for urgent dental procedures.
If you are experiencing dental pain, do not wait. Same-day appointments are available at Trust Dental Surgery — and our team will help you understand exactly what is covered before treatment begins.
