Dentistry prices something to chew on

Prices for cosmetic dentistry procedures vary widely from one dentist to another, with a wide variety of techniques and materials of varying quality are available.

Below are average prices, based on figures from Jakarta-based cosmetic dentists.

Treatment Cost

* CrownRp 2 million - 5 million

* Esthetic fillingRp 500,000 - 900,000

* Bleaching/WhiteningRp 1.5 million - 7 million

* Orthodontic bracesRp 10 million - 25 million (""Train tracks"")

* Lingual bracesRp 30 million - 35 million

* Invisible bracesRp 20 million - 30 million

* Dental diamondRp 150,000 - 750,000

* Real diamondRp 3 million+

* Veneer PorcelainRp 3.7 million - 4.5 million more