Dental Tourism in Hanoi for Seniors: Complete Guide for Over-60s 2026

1. Why Some Seniors Consider Hanoi for Dental Work

For many people over 60, extensive dental work at home is expensive, and dental cover often ends with retirement. Hanoi's published prices are a reason to look. For example, a crown at Picasso costs about A$385 to A$660, against an Australian average of A$1,678 for a veneered crown (ADA 2022 fee survey, reported by Choice). For other countries and treatments, compare with a written quote from your own dentist.

Hanoi is also a pleasant city to spend recovery days in, with lakeside walks, museums and soft local food.

Practical points for older travellers

• Weather: many visitors find the cooler, drier months from around October to April more comfortable; summer is hot and humid
• Familiar brands: Picasso lists Nobel Biocare, Straumann and Neodent implants
• Language: English and Vietnamese at every Picasso branch; German on request
• Video consultations: Picasso offers them by Google Meet or Zoom before you travel

2. Common Treatments for Over-60s

Dental Implants (trồng răng implant)

A titanium post is placed in the jawbone, heals into the bone over months, and then carries a crown. At Picasso a complete implant with zirconia crown is 30,000,000 VND (about US$1,160) with Neodent, 40,000,000 VND (about US$1,550) with Nobel Biocare or Straumann, and 45,000,000 VND with Straumann BLX. See our complete guide to dental implants in Hanoi.

All-on-4 Full-Arch Restoration

Four implants support a fixed bridge for a whole jaw. Picasso lists All-on-4 at 150,000,000 VND (about US$5,810) with Neodent and 220,000,000 VND (about US$8,520) with Nobel Biocare or Straumann, per jaw. The permanent zirconia bridge is not included; Picasso quotes it separately. Two visits: 5 to 7 days with a provisional fixed bridge on surgery day or the next, then 3 to 5 days for the final bridge around six months later. See our All-on-4 in Hanoi guide.

Dentures

For people who cannot or prefer not to have surgery, dentures remain an option. Picasso lists complete dentures in hard plastic at 8,000,000 VND and Biosoft flexible at 10,000,000 VND, reline 750,000 VND and repair 1,000,000 VND. It does not publish an implant-supported overdenture price, so ask for a quote.

Crowns and Bridges (bọc răng sứ)

Crowns protect cracked, heavily filled or root-canal-treated teeth. Picasso's crowns run from 7,000,000 VND (zirconia, about US$270) to 12,000,000 VND (Lava Plus, about US$465). Picasso gives 5 to 7 days for crowns and bridges.

Full Mouth Restoration

Many older patients need a mix of implants, crowns and dentures. These cases are planned in stages; ask the clinic for a written, phased quote.

3. Medical Considerations for Older Dental Patients

Dental surgery at any age needs planning, and more so with long-term conditions or several medicines. Talk to your own doctor and the clinic before you travel.

Medicines to Declare

Send your full medicine list to the clinic well before you travel. These groups matter for dental surgery:

Bone Density

Implants need enough jawbone. Picasso says it takes a CBCT 3D scan (600,000 VND) before every implant, which shows bone height and width. If there is not enough, a graft may help; Picasso lists grafts at 4,000,000 to 15,000,000 VND and sinus lifts at 7,000,000 to 14,000,000 VND. Grafting can lengthen treatment, so ask how it changes your timeline.

Heart Conditions

If you have a heart condition or pacemaker, get your doctor's advice before travelling, and share recent reports with the clinic.

Diabetes

Bring recent blood sugar results. Poorly controlled diabetes raises the risk of infection and slower healing.

A Letter From Your Doctor

A short letter from your doctor listing your conditions and medicines is useful for the clinic and for your insurer.

Sedation

Picasso sends cases with sedation to its Vinmec Da Nang branch; nothing says either Hanoi branch sedates. If you want sedation, ask SmileJet to check with the clinic before you book.

4. The Hanoi Clinics SmileJet Lists

SmileJet lists two dental clinics in Hanoi, both branches of Picasso Dental Clinic (Nha khoa Picasso). Both are featured partners, a commercial listing relationship and not a clinical endorsement. Picasso no longer publishes its dentists' names; it says it assigns each case by procedure, so ask who will treat you.

5. 2026 Prices for Common Senior Treatments

Picasso's published list, both Hanoi branches ("Updated July 2026", read 26 Oct 2026). Indicative; only a written quote for your case applies.

Worked Examples From the List

Exam (200,000 VND), X-rays and CBCT are extra. Prices converted at SmileJet's rates on 26 Oct 2026 and rounded.

6. Phased Treatment Planning

Larger cases are usually spread over two or more trips. Ask for a written plan before booking travel that says what happens on each trip, what heals at home in between, and the total timeline.

Typical Phased Plans (Picasso's trip lengths)

Case A: Single or Multiple Implants

• Trip 1 (3 to 5 days): exam, CBCT scan, implant placement
• At home (3 to 6 months): the implants heal into the bone
• Trip 2 (2 to 3 days): check and final crowns

Case B: All-on-4

• Trip 1 (5 to 7 days): surgery, with a provisional fixed bridge on surgery day or the next
• At home (around six months): healing
• Trip 2 (3 to 5 days): final bridge fitted

Case C: Dentures

Ask the clinic how many days dentures take for your case, and whether any extractions come first.

See our recovery after dental surgery in Hanoi guide.

7. Travel Tips for Older Travellers

Visa

Most visitors use Vietnam's e-visa. Rules change, so check the current rules for your passport before booking.

Getting Around

Use a ride-hailing app such as Grab for clinic trips; the price is shown before you book. The clinic says Grab drivers know "16 Phố Châu Long" and "Westlake Square". Traffic is busy, so take care crossing roads.

Weather

Many visitors find October to April more comfortable; summer is hot and humid. Plan around your treatment dates first.

Food During Recovery

Soft local food is easy to find: rice porridge (cháo), noodle soup broth (phở) and steamed dishes.

Language

English and Vietnamese are spoken at both Picasso branches. SmileJet can pass on messages in English, Russian or Vietnamese. A translation app helps outside the clinic.

Emergencies

For a medical emergency, call 115 for an ambulance. Your travel insurer's assistance line can direct you to a suitable hospital. See our Hanoi dental emergency guide.

8. Choosing Accommodation

• A lift, if stairs are hard for you; confirm before booking
• A quiet room, away from busy streets
• A fridge for cold packs and medicines
• A 24-hour front desk
• Soft breakfast options such as rice porridge or eggs

Areas by Clinic

• Old Quarter branch: Trúc Bạch, on the southern edge of West Lake, about 10 minutes from Hoan Kiem Lake (clinic)
• Westlake Square branch: Ciputra, Starlake and Tay Ho are 10 to 15 minutes by car (clinic)

9. Travel Insurance for Older Travellers

Look for a policy that covers:

1. Your declared medical conditions; non-disclosure can void a claim
2. Medical evacuation and repatriation
3. Emergency medical and dental care
4. Cancellation for medical reasons; buying early helps

Many policies exclude complications of planned dental treatment. Read the wording and ask the insurer in writing. Our travel insurance guide lists the questions to ask.

10. Flying: Considerations for Over-60s

Flights

Hanoi's airport is Noi Bai International. Check current routes from your city.

Blood Clots on Long Flights

Long flights raise the risk of blood clots, especially with a history of clots. Ask your doctor about compression stockings and other precautions; move your legs and drink water during the flight.

Flying After Dental Surgery

Ask the dentist when it is safe to fly after your procedure, especially after implants, grafts or a sinus lift. Picasso's trip lengths above build in time before you leave.

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