Many people only remember what they wanted to ask after they have left. A simple list of questions helps you understand the condition of your teeth, the options and the costs before you decide.
- Asking clearly from the start helps you choose the right treatment option with confidence.
- Ask about your condition, the options, advantages and limits, time, risks and aftercare.
- Before agreeing, ask what the cost includes and whether extra charges could arise.
- Health insurance only pays within the scope of treating dental disease with a clinical indication, not cosmetic services.
Why ask carefully before treatment?
Every treatment option has its own advantages, limits, time and cost. Asking clearly from the start helps you choose with confidence and avoids surprises later. Dentists are glad to explain, so please do not hesitate to ask.
Eight questions worth asking
- What is wrong with my tooth, and what happens if I leave it? Understanding the condition helps you judge how urgent it is.
- What options do I have? A problem often has more than one solution, for example a filling or a crown, keeping or removing a tooth.
- What are the advantages and limits of each option?
- How many visits will it take and how long until it is finished?
- What risks or discomfort can I expect, and how should I care for the tooth afterwards?
- How long can I expect the result to last, and how should I follow up?
- What is the expected cost, what does it include and could extra charges arise?
- Is my case covered by health insurance?
Ask about cost clearly
The price of a service can differ depending on the material, the complexity and the condition of the tooth. Before agreeing, ask what the cost already includes, whether anything extra might arise and how the cost is divided by stage. Reference prices are on our price page. You can also read why filling prices differ from place to place to learn how to read a price list.
Ask about health insurance
Health insurance only pays within the scope of treating dental disease with a clinical indication, while cosmetic services such as porcelain crowns are outside that scope. Ask your dentist which group your case falls into. See what dental health insurance covers, which services it does not cover and our health insurance page.
What to prepare for the visit
- Write down your symptoms: when the pain started, when it hurts and what you have tried.
- Bring your prescriptions or a list of your medicines, test results and any old X-rays.
- Tell the dentist about long-term conditions, allergies and pregnancy if relevant.
- Bring your insurance card and ID if you want to ask about coverage.
Visiting Nha Khoa Kỳ Hòa
Nha Khoa Kỳ Hòa sees patients in order by queue number. You can call the hotline 028.3868.1097 or message Zalo 082.299.3377 to ask beforehand, or come in person during working hours at 266A - 268, Đường 3 Tháng 2, Phường Hòa Hưng, Ho Chi Minh City.
Frequently asked questions
What should I ask the dentist before an extraction or filling?
Ask what is wrong with the tooth, which options exist, their advantages and limits, the time involved, the risks, the expected cost and how to care for the tooth afterwards.
How can I know whether extra costs may arise?
Ask what the cost already includes, whether anything extra could arise and how it is divided by stage before you agree to treatment.
Does health insurance cover all dental services?
No. Insurance pays within the scope of treating dental disease with a clinical indication. Cosmetic services such as porcelain crowns are outside that scope.