What treatment really costs, and how to pay less
Plain-English guides to US prices, insurance and the options abroad, written from inside Chinese hospitals. Updated every quarter.
How much does All-on-4 cost in 2026?
US prices, what's included, insurance, and how Mexico, Turkey and China compare.
By Doris · 9 min readFull mouth dental implants cost
Both arches, implant options and what affects the price.
How much do veneers cost?
Composite vs porcelain, per tooth and full set.
Single tooth implant cost without insurance
What you'll actually pay, and when it's worth travelling.
Permanent dentures vs implants
Snap-on, fixed and All-on-4 compared.
How much does an MRI cost without insurance?
By body area, and the cheapest ways to get one.
Prenuvo and full-body scan costs
What's included and the alternatives.
Colonoscopy cost without insurance
Prices, what's billed separately, and cheaper options.
Knee replacement surgery cost
With and without insurance, and abroad.
Hernia surgery cost
Inguinal and umbilical, open and laparoscopic.
What happens if you don't pay medical bills?
Collections, credit and the options you have.
Cheapest way to see a doctor without insurance
Clinics, cash prices and telehealth.
How to see a doctor in China as a foreigner
Booking, paying, language and visas.
China's best hospitals for international patients
By specialty and city.
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