Going to the Dentist in Japan as a Foreigner (2025)
Japan has excellent dental care — and it’s more affordable than most Western countries. If you’re enrolled in Japanese health insurance, you’re covered for most standard treatments. Is Dental Covered by Japanese Health Insurance? Yes — partially. Japan’s national health insurance (国民健康保険) and employee health insurance (健康保険) both cover dental treatments: Covered: Fillings, extractions, root canals, x-rays, cleanings (when medically necessary), dentures Not covered: Cosmetic whitening, porcelain/ceramic crowns (only metal covered), invisible aligners, implants, preventive cleanings You pay 30% of the cost (or less if low income); insurance covers the rest. ...