Total saved vs at-home quote
AUD $13,000
Paid abroad
AUD $7,000
In Vietnam
At-home quote
AUD $20,000
Original estimate
The transformation
Before and after
Before
After
Riley's full-mouth smile makeover in Hanoi: 10 crowns and 10 veneers across both arches
Diagnosis
Worn, discoloured teeth across both arches in a 39-year-old male patient, requiring a full smile makeover with crowns and porcelain veneers.
Treatment plan
Riley Bennett had been thinking about fixing his smile for years.
At 39, the Perth-based Australian had teeth that had gradually worn down and discoloured. Nothing dramatic enough to feel urgent, but enough that he had grown self-conscious about smiling in photos and meetings. His dentist had suggested a full-mouth makeover years ago. The quote, $1,000 per unit, 20 units, came to $20,000 AUD. Riley filed it away under "someday."
Someday arrived when a workmate came back from a trip to Vietnam with a new smile and an old passport. The cost was a fraction of what local dentists were quoting. Riley did his research, found SmileJet, and started asking questions.
The decision to go to Hanoi
Vietnam had come up in his research repeatedly: strong dental education standards, modern clinics, and a price point that made the numbers work. Hanoi specifically appealed to him because of what was nearby. He had always wanted to see Halong Bay. Sapa was on his list too. If the teeth were getting done, the trip might as well be one worth remembering.
SmileJet connected him with a clinic in Hanoi. The treatment plan called for 10 crowns and 10 veneers, split evenly across the upper and lower arches. The quote came back at $350 per unit. Twenty units, $7,000 AUD total. Against the $20,000 quoted in Perth, the saving was $13,000.
He booked a 10-day trip and flew out.
The treatment
Riley arrived on a Monday. The first appointment covered consultations, X-rays, digital smile design, and shade selection. By day two, tooth preparation was underway: the teeth were shaped, impressions taken, and temporaries fitted so he could leave the clinic looking normal and feeling comfortable.
Then the wait. But not idle waiting.
The lab work, which Riley had been told could take anywhere from five to seven days elsewhere, was completed in four days. That left him most of a week to travel.
Halong Bay and Sapa
He took the overnight cruise to Halong Bay, the one everyone recommends and nobody regrets. Limestone karsts, kayaking through caves, sunset drinks on the deck. He went on to Sapa for two nights, trekking terraced rice fields with a local guide and staying in a homestay in the hills.
"Everything was perfect," Riley said later. "The trip, the food, the people. I was not expecting to enjoy Vietnam as much as I did. It turned a dental appointment into a proper holiday."
The final result
He was back in the clinic on day nine for the fitting. The final cementation took place on day ten. The crowns and veneers were placed, checked, adjusted, and signed off. Riley flew home to Perth the following morning.
The result: 20 units across both arches, natural-looking, well-proportioned, and exactly the smile he had been deferring for years.
Cost in Hanoi: AUD $350 per unit, $7,000 total
Quoted in Perth: AUD $1,000 per unit, $20,000 total
Saved: AUD $13,000
Time in Vietnam: 10 days
Lab turnaround: 4 days
If you are considering a smile makeover and the local quotes have kept it on the "someday" list, Riley's story is worth sitting with. Hanoi is closer than it sounds, and the wait while your lab work is done might turn into the best few days of the year.
Frequently asked questions: Riley's Smile Makeover in Hanoi: 20 Crowns and Veneers for $7,000 vs $20,000 in Perth
Questions patients commonly ask after reading this story about dental treatment in Vietnam.
- How much did this patient save on veneers in Vietnam?
- This patient paid AUD $7,000 for veneers in Vietnam, compared to an at-home quote of AUD $20,000, a saving of AUD $13,000 (65%). Dental treatment costs in Vietnam are typically 60 to 80 percent lower than equivalent private dental care in Australia, the UK, or the United States, primarily because of lower clinic overheads and labour costs rather than any difference in materials or technology.
- How long does veneers take in Vietnam?
- This patient's veneers treatment in Vietnam took 10 days in Hanoi, Vietnam. Treatment timelines vary depending on the number of implants, whether bone grafting is needed, and the healing interval between implant placement and final crown or bridge fitting. A SmileJet treatment plan quote will include a personalised timeline based on your X-rays and clinical photos.
- Is veneers in Vietnam as safe as getting it done at home?
- Implant survival rates in accredited Vietnam clinics are comparable to Western standards. The Moraschini 2015 meta-analysis of 7,711 implants reported a pooled 5-year survival rate of 94.6 percent, consistent with outcomes published by US and European implant societies. SmileJet partner clinics are independently verified for practitioner credentials, sterilisation protocols, and implant brand traceability before listing. Patients receive all clinical records and X-rays digitally for their home dentist.
- What implant brands are available at SmileJet partner clinics in Vietnam?
- SmileJet partner clinics in Vietnam carry internationally recognised implant brands including Straumann (Switzerland), Nobel Biocare (Sweden/US), Osstem (South Korea), and BioHorizons (US). The specific brand available depends on the clinic; your treatment plan quote will specify which brand is recommended for your case and why.
- How did this patient find and choose a dental clinic in Vietnam?
- This patient used SmileJet to request a written treatment plan and cost estimate from verified clinics in Vietnam. SmileJet verified clinics are screened for practitioner credentials, hygiene standards, implant brand traceability, and English-language patient coordination before listing. The patient submitted dental X-rays and a description of the problem, received a written plan within 48 hours, and booked directly through the platform. The process is free and carries no obligation to proceed.
- What is the recovery like after veneers in Vietnam?
- Recovery after veneers is typically mild. Patients may experience sensitivity for 2 to 5 days after preparation and bonding. Most patients resume normal activities the following day and can fly home within 3 to 5 days of the final fitting appointment. Your clinic will provide written care instructions including foods to avoid during the initial settling period.
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