Cost of Panoramic X-Ray for Dental Treatments

Wisdom tooth, teeth misalignment or even gum infections require imaging. For dentists, the use of a panoramic x-ray can help identify oral health concerns. Know more about the prices of the procedure in dental clinics.

Price

Panoramic X-ray price in the Philippines dental clinics range from Php 750 to Php 1,700 depending on the clinic or hospital. The cost may be higher for children than for adults.

This imaging test is usually required to those who may need to have braces, TMJ treatment or widespread infections in the teeth. A cheap panoramic x-ray hospital can have as low as Php 600 for each session.

Dental Clinic Rates

Clinics and Hospitals

The list of hospitals with panoramic x-ray usually includes those that have a dedicated dental section. However, you may still check out dental clinics in your area.

Dental clinics in Metro Manila charge differently. There is no standard price as it depends on the service provider. It is best to choose first the clinic where you want to have it and request for a price quote.

Health Cards

Will my HMO cover the imaging test? Usually, oral prophylaxis or teeth cleaning is included in special packages of health cards. However, imaging diagnostics may not be covered.

Look: Price of TMJ treatment

Some HMOs may have a dedicated dental clinics list accredited by them.

The cheapest prices can be found in most public dental clinics. For example, a government hospital may only charge about Php 350.

See: X-Ray Prices in Hospitals

Results

Release of results are usually in minutes. The copy of the xray will be provided to the patient either in a small plate or printed format. There is an option to either have a plate copy or a soft copy of the scan.

You may request the results from your dentist for personal evaluation if you wish to have your teeth undergo treatment at a later schedule.

Benefits

It provides a more detailed picture of the entire jaw. This is important if there are multiple dental procedures that need to be done. It will also save the patient some money instead of having multiple regular dental x rays.

They are also necessary for patients who want to have dental braces, dental crowns, retainers, root canal or even dental implants. It may also help in other dental cosmetic procedures such as cleaning, filling and bleaching.

Discounted Rates

You may be able to get discounts from your dental clinic if you have a senior citizen ID. Simply present it upon your consultation. On the other hand, some HMO or health cards could also be used to cover a portion of the dental procedure.

Safety

Relatively, this type of imaging test is safe. It only uses low dose radiation and is deemed safe by professionals. You may also ask your dentist about it if you feel uncomfortable with the x-ray.

References: Harvard