The VietDentalTrip blog
Expert guidance on dental treatment, and practical advice for travelling in each region of Vietnam.
Dental care in VietnamHow the treatments work, how to judge a clinic's standards, and how to look after the work before and after you fly.Read the guide 
Travel in VietnamWhere to go for treatment, what each region is like, and the practical side of a dental trip.Read the guide
Dental care in Vietnam
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Dental implantsA titanium or zirconia post placed in the jaw to replace a missing tooth root, topped with a crown.
Porcelain veneersThin porcelain shells bonded to the front of the teeth to change their shape or colour.
CrownsA cap that covers a damaged or root-treated tooth to protect it and restore its shape.
Braces and clear alignersTreatment that moves teeth into a new position over many months, with fixed braces or removable aligners.
Teeth whiteningA bleaching treatment that lightens the natural colour of teeth, done in the clinic or at home.
Root canal treatmentCleaning out infected or inflamed nerve tissue inside a tooth, then sealing it.
How to choose a dental clinic in VietnamWhat to check before you send a deposit, from licences to written quotes and warranties.
How dental clinics sterilise instruments, and what to askWhat proper sterilisation looks like, and the questions to ask before treatment starts.- Dental X-rays and 3D scans: what to send before you travelWhich images a clinic needs for an accurate quote, and how to get them from your dentist at home.
How we verify clinicsThe checks every clinic passes before it appears on VietDentalTrip, and what those checks don't tell you.
Planning your visitsHow long to stay for each treatment, and how to fit sightseeing around appointments.- Is it safe to fly after dental treatment?Planning your flight home around extractions, implants and other work, and what to ask your dentist first.
- Aftercare once you're homeLooking after new crowns, veneers and implants, and what to do if something goes wrong after you fly back.
Eating well in Vietnam after dental workSoft Vietnamese dishes that are easy after treatment, and what to avoid for the first few days.
Travel in Vietnam
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Northern VietnamHanoi and Hai Phong, with cool winters, hot summers and direct flights from across Asia.- HanoiVietnam's capital, with many private dental clinics in the central districts and direct flights from across Asia.
Hai PhongA port city in the north, about two hours from Hanoi, with its own international airport.
Central VietnamDa Nang, Huế and Nha Trang, a coastal region popular with patients who want a quiet recovery by the sea.- Da NangA coastal city in central Vietnam with a growing number of dental clinics and an airport close to town.
HuếThe former imperial capital on the Perfume River, quiet and compact, a few hours from Da Nang.
Nha TrangA beach city on the south-central coast, popular for combining a short treatment with a holiday.
Southern VietnamHo Chi Minh City and Cần Thơ, warm all year, with the widest choice of clinics in the country.- Ho Chi Minh CityVietnam's largest city, with the widest choice of dental clinics and many long-haul flight connections.
Cần ThơThe main city of the Mekong Delta, a few hours by road from Ho Chi Minh City.- Visas and travel to VietnamEntry rules, getting between cities, and practical tips for a treatment trip.
Getting around Vietnam's cities between appointmentsRide-hailing, taxis, metro lines and walking, and how to reach your clinic on time.- Eating well in Vietnam after dental workSoft Vietnamese dishes that are easy after treatment, and what to avoid for the first few days.
Money, payments and deposits for dental treatment in VietnamPaying a clinic in Vietnam, from currency and card fees to deposits, receipts and refunds.