Insured treatment and first-visit cost estimates
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About the cost of your first visit
For insured treatment, with a 30% health-insurance co-payment, the cost of your first visit is approximately ¥3,000〜¥5,000. This is a rough guide that includes the first-visit fee, examination fee, and emergency-treatment fee. The cost varies depending on the condition of your mouth and the treatment involved.
Cost breakdown (example)
With a 30% co-payment
- First-visit fee: approx. ¥900
- X-ray imaging: approx. ¥1,000〜¥1,500
- Periodontal examination: approx. ¥700〜¥1,000
- Emergency treatment (cavity treatment, etc.): approx. ¥500〜¥1,500
Total: approx. ¥3,000〜¥5,000
※ This is only a guide. The actual cost varies depending on the condition of your mouth and the treatment involved.
Main examinations and procedures at your first visit
At your first visit, we carry out the following examinations to accurately assess the condition of your mouth.
1. Medical questionnaire
We ask about your current concerns, symptoms, physical condition, and any medication you’re taking.
2. Oral examination
We directly examine your mouth and check for cavities, periodontal disease, your bite, and other conditions.
3. X-ray imaging
We take X-rays to check the condition of your teeth and jawbone. We use digital X-ray equipment, which keeps the radiation dose low.
- Panoramic X-ray (your whole mouth): approx. ¥1,000〜¥1,200 (30% co-payment)
- Dental X-ray (a specific area): approx. ¥300〜¥500 (30% co-payment)
4. Periodontal examination
We measure the condition of your gums and the depth of your periodontal pockets, and check whether you have periodontal disease and how advanced it is.
- Periodontal examination: approx. ¥700〜¥1,000 (30% co-payment)
5. First-aid treatment
If you have symptoms that need urgent attention, such as pain or swelling, we carry out first-aid treatment.
- Cavity treatment: approx. ¥500〜¥1,500 (30% co-payment)
- Periodontal treatment: approx. ¥500〜¥1,000 (30% co-payment)
Your first visit is mainly focused on examination and first aid. Full treatment then proceeds over your following appointments.
Co-payment rates for insured treatment
30% co-payment
Applies to: ages 6〜69
Most people — including typical company employees and the self-employed — pay a 30% co-payment.
Estimated first-visit cost: approx. ¥3,000〜¥5,000
20% co-payment
Applies to: ages 70〜74 (general income bracket)
Patients aged 70 and older pay a 20% co-payment.
Estimated first-visit cost: approx. ¥2,000〜¥3,500
10% co-payment
Applies to: ages 75 and older (Late-Stage Elderly Healthcare System)
Patients aged 75 and older pay a 10% co-payment under the Late-Stage Elderly Healthcare System.
Estimated first-visit cost: approx. ¥1,000〜¥1,500
※ Patients with income comparable to working-age earners pay a 30% co-payment.
Child medical expense subsidies
If you have an infant medical subsidy certificate, child medical subsidy certificate, or similar, you may be eligible for a medical expense subsidy. Please show it at reception.
The details of the subsidy vary by municipality, so please contact your local municipal office for more information.
About the cost of follow-up visits
Cost of common treatments (with a 30% co-payment)
Cavity treatment
Treating a small cavity (a filling): approx. ¥1,500〜¥3,000
Treating a large cavity (a crown): approx. ¥3,000〜¥10,000 (usually requires several visits
Learn more about cavity treatment
Periodontal treatment
Tartar removal (scaling): approx. ¥1,000〜¥3,000
Periodontal treatment (root planing): approx. ¥1,500〜¥3,000
Learn more about periodontal disease
Root canal treatment
Root canal treatment (per session): approx. ¥1,000〜¥3,000
Learn more about root canal treatment
Extraction
Standard extraction: approx. ¥1,000〜¥2,000
Difficult extraction (such as wisdom teeth): approx. ¥3,000〜¥5,000
Learn more about wisdom tooth extraction
Preventive dentistry
Regular check-up and cleaning: approx. ¥3,000〜¥4,000
Learn more about preventive dentistry and cleaning
※ These are only guide prices. The actual cost varies depending on the condition of your mouth and the treatment involved.
Frequently asked questions
What happens if I forget my insurance card?
If you don’t have your insurance card, you’ll be asked to pay the full cost yourself for that visit (100%). If you bring your insurance card at a later date, we’ll refund the difference. Please be sure to show your insurance card at your first visit of each month.
Will I receive treatment on my first visit?
If you have symptoms that need urgent attention, such as pain or swelling, we’ll carry out first-aid treatment. Full treatment is planned based on the examination results and carried out over your following appointments.
How long does the first visit take?
Including the questionnaire, examination, diagnosis, and explanation of the treatment plan, please allow around 60 minutes as a guide.
What’s the difference between insured treatment and private-pay treatment?
Insured treatment is treatment covered by health insurance, using the treatment methods and materials set by the government. Private-pay treatment is treatment not covered by insurance, and lets you choose materials and treatment methods with superior aesthetics or function.
Does this qualify for the medical expense deduction?
Yes, the cost of insured treatment qualifies for the medical expense deduction. Please keep your receipts safe.
Can I use child medical expense subsidies?
Yes — if you have an infant medical subsidy certificate, child medical subsidy certificate, or similar, you can receive a medical expense subsidy. Please show it at reception.
I’d like to know the cost in advance — is that possible?
After the examination at your first visit, we’ll explain the treatment plan and cost in detail. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
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東京都新宿区高田馬場2-17-4
ベッセルイン高田馬場駅前 B1階
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A 1-minute walk from JR山手線 高田馬場駅 早稲田口
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