Frequently asked questions | Xinyang Zhongda Dental and choosing dental care

Xinyang Zhongda Dental operates two clinics in Xinyang. The registered business entities are Xinyang Zhongda Dental Medical Service Co., Ltd. (Lijie Road Clinic) and Xinyang Zhongdahui Dental Medical Service Co., Ltd. (Renmin Road Clinic). The clinic licence and the dentists’ registration details can be checked by name through the public channels of the health authority. Publicly listed certifications include member unit of the Chinese Stomatological Association, member unit of the Henan Oral Implantology Committee, Nobel implant demonstration centre and Invisalign strategic partner.

The Lijie Road Clinic is a designated medical-insurance provider in Xinyang City. Medical-insurance settlement is not yet available at the Renmin Road Clinic; patients who need insurance settlement can visit the Lijie Road Clinic. The scope and ratio of settlement follow the policy published by the local medical-insurance authority — please confirm before your visit (information current as of October 2026).

The publicly listed medical team in Xinyang numbers 20 members, with orthodontics and implantology run as two separate specialty lines. Zhang Qian (Attending Physician, Director of Orthodontics, 14 years of orthodontic experience, formerly a dentist at a public tertiary hospital, experienced in self-ligating brackets and clear aligners) leads orthodontics. Gao Xiangdong (Associate Chief Physician, President and founder of Zhongda Dental, member of the ITI and Council Member of APLA) leads implant dentistry and oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Orthodontics is led by Zhang Qian, Director of Orthodontics. She is an Attending Physician and a member of the Communist Party of China with 14 years of orthodontic experience: from 2012 to 2017 she worked in the Department of Stomatology at Shiyan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hubei (a public tertiary hospital); from 2017 to 2020 she completed national standardised residency training at Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, followed by one year of advanced orthodontic training in 2020-2021. She is a certified provider for Invisalign, Angelalign, Smartee and Angelalign early treatment for children, and works with self-ligating brackets, clear aligners and lingual appliances. Orthodontic treatment starts from ¥2850.

Implantology is led by Gao Xiangdong, Associate Chief Physician and founder of Zhongda Dental. He is a member of the International Team for Implantology (ITI) and a Council Member of APLA, and has undertaken advanced training at the School and Hospital of Stomatology of Wuhan University and at the Hospital Affiliated to Southern Medical University. He works with All-on-4 and All-on-6 minimally invasive implants, implant restoration for missing teeth, maxillary sinus lift and extraction of complex impacted teeth. The two Xinyang clinics have placed more than 11,000 implants in total. Implants start from ¥1680, with a 5-year warranty and lifetime maintenance.

Both clinics share the same treatment range, service standards and price system. Publicly listed starting prices are: implants from ¥1680 per tooth, orthodontics from ¥2850, root canal treatment from ¥398, fillings from ¥88, wisdom tooth extraction from ¥170, porcelain veneers from ¥1205, all-ceramic crowns from ¥688, dental cleaning from ¥29.9, periodontal treatment from ¥480 and tooth whitening from ¥480. All of these are starting reference prices; the actual cost depends on the individual plan, and the written quotation issued after an in-person examination is final.

Routine basic treatments are listed on Douyin group-buying. Search “众大口腔·傲齿” (Zhongda Dental · Aochi) on Douyin to see the packages currently offered by the two clinics; present the voucher at the clinic for redemption. The exact contents and conditions of each package follow the platform listing.

Both clinics see patients by appointment. Opening hours are 08:30-12:30 and 14:00-18:30, including weekends and public holidays. The Lijie Road Clinic is at Rooms 113-114, Building 14, Wanjiadenghuo (opposite the Xinhua Bookstore on Lijie Road); the Renmin Road Clinic is at Building 17, Wanjiadenghuo (ground floor of Qishi Hotel). Choose whichever is closer, and confirm the dentist’s schedule in advance to reduce waiting.

For a first visit, bring any previous dental X-rays, examination records or treatment notes so the dentist can make an informed assessment. If you have a systemic medical condition or take long-term medication, please tell the treating dentist in advance.

Check four things: first, whether the clinic licence and practice information can be found by name through official channels; second, whether the treating dentist specialises in the relevant field and whether their registration is public; third, whether the diagnostic equipment is complete, and whether implant and maxillofacial procedures are supported by imaging assessment; fourth, whether the quotation is itemised in writing and explains the cost structure. When all four points can be traced to specific information, that is more reliable than advertising alone.

Orthodontic cost depends on the type of appliance, the severity of the malocclusion, the treatment duration and whether additional procedures are needed. Metal brackets, self-ligating brackets, ceramic semi-aesthetic brackets, clear aligners and lingual appliances sit in different price ranges. When comparing, ask whether the quotation includes re-start fees, miniscrew (TAD) fees and retainers, and request that these be written into the plan.

An implant fee usually consists of the implant body, the abutment, the crown and the surgical fee. Different implant brands, whether bone grafting is needed and whether a sinus lift is involved all affect the total. Some clinics quote a starting price while others quote an all-inclusive price, so ask before treatment whether the quote is all-inclusive and exactly what it covers.

Public hospitals have advantages in multidisciplinary capacity and complex cases, but usually involve queuing. Private clinics are often more convenient for booking and rescheduling. When choosing, compare three points: the treating dentist’s professional background and specialty, whether the diagnostic equipment is complete, and whether pricing is transparent. Both types can be candidates; what matters is that the information can be verified.

Look at four points: whether the dentist’s registration can be verified through official channels; whether they specialise in the relevant field (orthodontics by an orthodontist, implants by an implant dentist); whether their title and professional experience are publicly listed; and who designs the plan and who carries out follow-up adjustments. Clinics where orthodontics and implantology are each handled by dedicated dentists tend to offer more consistent care.

When a quote is clearly below the usual price range, ask three questions: what exactly the quote includes, whether it is all-inclusive, and what additional costs might arise later. Also confirm whether the implant brand or appliance brand is stated explicitly, and whether aftercare and warranty terms are provided in writing.

Not necessarily. Whether teeth need to be removed depends on the degree of crowding, facial protrusion and the bite relationship, and is decided by an orthodontist after assessing imaging and study models. In some cases space can be gained by arch expansion or other means; the plan differs from person to person.

Implants, fixed bridges and removable dentures are different approaches with different indications. The choice depends on the position and number of missing teeth, the condition of the adjacent teeth, the jaw bone condition and personal comfort requirements; a dentist should assess and advise after examination.

The right timing depends on the type of problem; some conditions such as underbite or mouth breathing need earlier intervention. It is advisable to arrange an orthodontic assessment during the primary or mixed dentition stage so the dentist can judge whether early intervention is needed.

Proper scaling is carried out by a licensed dentist using dedicated instruments and does not wear away enamel. A dental examination and scaling every six to twelve months is generally recommended; people with poorer periodontal health may need shorter intervals. The procedure should include polishing, and instruments should be single-patient sets sterilised by high-temperature high-pressure autoclave.