The hard part of treatment abroad is not the dentistry – it is the logistics. How long to stay, how many trips, what happens if something needs adjusting after you fly home. This page answers those before you book anything.
Start before you fly
Send us a recent X-ray or a clear photograph and tell us what is bothering you. We will reply in English with what the treatment is likely to involve, roughly how many visits, and how long to stay.
This costs you nothing and it is the difference between booking a trip that works and one that does not. A plan made from a scan is far more reliable than one made from a description.
How long to stay, by treatment
Rough planning guidance. Your actual schedule is confirmed after we see your records.
- Filling, simple extraction, crown re-cement – 1 to 2 visits, a few days.
- Crown or inlay – 2 visits, about a week.
- Root canal plus crown – 3 to 5 visits, 1 to 2 weeks.
- Single implant – two trips: about a week for placement, then about a week for the crown after 2 to 4 months of healing.
- Full arch – two trips: 7 to 10 days, then 7 to 14 days after 3 to 6 months.
- Clear aligners – a short start visit, then mostly remote with occasional checkpoints.
Getting here
We are in Sujeong-gu, Seongnam, on Seongnam-daero – south-east of central Seoul and straightforward to reach from Incheon Airport by airport bus or by train plus a short taxi ride. Central Seoul is roughly 40 minutes away, so staying in Seoul and travelling in for appointments is perfectly practical.
Our exact location, a Google map and our opening hours are on the visit us page.
Insurance, records and aftercare
We provide itemised treatment documentation in English for insurance claims. Check what your policy requires before you travel – some insurers want pre-authorisation.
You leave with your records: X-rays, the treatment carried out, and the specification of any implant or prosthetic components used. That is what a dentist in your own country needs if anything requires attention later.
If a problem arises after you fly home, contact us with photos. We will advise, and where necessary liaise with your local dentist.
Frequently asked questions
Can all my treatment be done in one trip?
Fillings, crowns and extractions often can. Implants cannot – the bone needs months to integrate before the final crown, and no clinic can safely compress that. Beware of anyone who says otherwise.
Do I need to speak Korean?
No. Consultation, consent, treatment and written aftercare are all in English.
What if I need an adjustment after returning home?
Contact us with photographs first. Minor adjustments can often be handled by a local dentist using the records we give you; we will share the technical detail they need.
Is it safe to have dental treatment abroad?
The risks are mainly about planning and follow-up rather than the dentistry itself – which is why we plan from your scan before you travel and send you home with complete records.
How far in advance should I contact you?
Two to four weeks is comfortable for planning and scheduling. For an emergency while you are already here, see emergency dental care.
Related treatments
Ask us before you travel
Send a recent X-ray or a clear photo and tell us what is bothering you. We will reply in English with what the treatment involves, how many visits it needs, and how long to stay in Korea.
Email Us in English