Quick Summary for Retirees

Table of Contents

• Why Hanoi works for retirees
• Medical clearance
• Health conditions
• Bone and implants
• Travel insurance
• Flights and DVT
• The two Hanoi clinics on SmileJet
• Prices and a sample budget
• Aftercare back home
• FAQ

Why Hanoi Works for Retirees on Fixed Incomes

Picasso Dental Clinic publishes one price list in VND for both its Hanoi branches, so you can budget before you travel. It describes paying in instalments across visits for international patients, and no deposit to receive a quote or hold an appointment. Both branches open every day, 8:30 to 18:00.

Pre-Travel Medical Clearance & Your GP Conversation

Book a visit with your doctor before you commit. Take the dentist's proposed plan if you have one and ask:

• Is it safe for me to have this treatment, and to fly afterwards?
• Should any medicine be paused or adjusted, and who will manage that?
• Can I have a short letter listing my conditions, medicines and allergies?

Health Conditions That Change the Dental Plan

Diabetes & dental surgery

Well-controlled diabetes does not usually rule out implants, but poor control slows healing. Bring a recent blood sugar result and tell the dentist.

Cardiac patients & anaesthesia

Local anaesthetic is used for most dental work. Tell the dentist about heart conditions, pacemakers and any advice your cardiologist gives on antibiotics before treatment. Picasso does not publish sedation at either Hanoi branch; it sends sedation cases to its Vinmec Da Nang branch.

Bisphosphonates & implants

Bone medicines such as bisphosphonates and denosumab can affect healing after extractions and implant surgery. Tell the dentist exactly what you take and for how long, and ask your doctor before stopping anything.

Blood thinners & dental surgery

Do not stop blood thinners on your own. Your doctor and the dentist should agree a plan before extractions or implant surgery.

Cognitive & hearing considerations

Ask for every instruction in writing, and bring a companion to appointments if hearing or memory is a concern.

Bone Density & Implants in Older Patients

Bone shrinks after teeth are lost, so long-time denture wearers often have less bone. A CBCT scan shows how much there is; Picasso says it takes one before every implant (600,000 VND). If bone is short, a graft is 4,000,000 to 15,000,000 VND and a sinus lift 7,000,000 to 14,000,000 VND on Picasso's list. Implant-retained options are not right for everyone; dentures (răng giả tháo lắp) remain a reasonable choice.

Travel Insurance for Over-60s

Many travel policies exclude planned medical or dental treatment and its complications, and some have age limits or need pre-existing conditions declared. Read the wording and ask the insurer in writing, whether you live in Australia, the UK, the US or elsewhere.

Flights, DVT Prevention & Layover Strategy

DVT prevention checklist

• Ask your doctor whether you need compression stockings or other precautions.
• Walk the aisle and flex your ankles regularly.
• Drink water and limit alcohol.
• Ask the dentist how soon after surgery you can fly.

Accommodation Near Hanoi Clinics

Choose somewhere with a lift, a quiet room and a short ride to the clinic. The Old Quarter branch is by Trúc Bạch lake, about 10 minutes from Hoan Kiem Lake (clinic); the Westlake Square branch has on-site parking, which makes car drop-offs easy.

Travelling With a Companion, and Why It Matters

A companion can listen at appointments, keep the paperwork, collect medicines and notice if something is wrong after surgery. If you travel alone, keep SmileJet's and the clinic's numbers saved.

Slower Itineraries for Comfortable Recovery

Picasso gives 3 to 5 days for veneers, 5 to 7 days for crowns and bridges, and two visits 3 to 6 months apart for a single implant. Add rest days: a day to recover from the flight before treatment, and spare days after surgery before you fly home.

The Two Hanoi Clinics Listed on SmileJet

SmileJet lists two dental clinics in Hanoi, both branches of Picasso Dental Clinic. Both are featured partners on SmileJet: a commercial listing relationship, not a clinical endorsement.

1. Picasso Dental Clinic, Hanoi Old Quarter Branch

16 Phố Châu Long, Ba Đình ward. Open every day 8:30 to 18:00. Street parking outside. The founding branch (2013); the clinic says every Picasso treatment is done here. See the Old Quarter branch.

2. Picasso Dental Clinic, Hanoi Westlake Square Branch

LKC22 Hoàng Minh Thảo, Westlake Square, in what was Bắc Từ Liêm district. Open every day 8:30 to 18:00, with on-site car parking. See the Westlake Square branch.

Both work in English and Vietnamese. Picasso no longer publishes dentists' names, so ask who will treat you.

Pension-Friendly Pricing & Sample Budgets

Picasso's list for both Hanoi branches, read 26 Oct 2026. Indicative only; only a written quote for your case applies.

A sample treatment budget

One implant with Neodent plus two zirconia crowns: 30,000,000 + 14,000,000 = 44,000,000 VND (about US$1,700), plus the consultation (200,000 VND) and CBCT scan (600,000 VND). Flights and accommodation are extra. For Australians, a crown at Picasso is between about a quarter and two-fifths of the average Australian veneered crown fee (A$1,678, ADA 2022 fee survey, reported by Choice). Otherwise compare with a written quote from your own dentist.

Aftercare Back Home, Documents & Local Coordination

What to bring home from the clinic

• Itemised invoices and the treatment summary.
• Copies of X-rays and CBCT files.
• Implant brand and serial numbers; Picasso says it hands these over.
• Warranty terms for each item, for example 5 years on zirconia crowns.

Coordinating with your home dentist

Tell your dentist before you go, and book a check-up when you return. A home dentist who has seen the plan beforehand is more willing to help afterwards.

Physical Comfort & Day-to-Day Logistics

Hanoi's pavements are busy with motorbikes, so take Grab cars for short trips. Plan for soft food after treatment, drink water, and allow for the heat in summer.

Emergency Medical Access in Hanoi

Vietnam's ambulance number is 115. Hanoi has international hospitals with English-speaking staff; note the nearest one to your accommodation. Keep your doctor's letter and medicine list with you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Am I too old for dental implants?

Age alone is rarely the deciding factor; bone, gum health, general health and medications matter more. A CBCT scan and a frank conversation with the dentist and your doctor will tell you whether implants suit you.

Should I see my doctor before dental treatment in Hanoi?

Yes, especially if you take blood thinners or bone medicines, or have diabetes or a heart condition. Ask for a short letter listing your conditions and medicines to show the dentist.

Is sedation available at the Hanoi clinics?

Nothing Picasso publishes says either Hanoi branch offers sedation; it sends surgical implant and All-on-4 cases needing sedation to its Vinmec Da Nang branch. Ask before you book if this matters to you.

What do dentures cost in Hanoi?

At Picasso, both Hanoi branches, complete hard plastic dentures are 8,000,000 VND and Biosoft flexible dentures 10,000,000 VND. Prices are indicative; only a written quote applies.

Does travel insurance cover dental treatment abroad?

Many policies exclude planned treatment and its complications. Read the policy wording, declare your conditions and ask the insurer in writing.

Prices are indicative; only a clinic's written quote applies to you. SmileJet is an information and booking service, not a healthcare provider. This guide is general information, not medical advice.