If you are in pain or something has broken while you are in Korea, this page is the short version: what to do in the next hour, what we can usually do the same day, and what to bring with you.
What to do right now
- Severe swelling, especially with fever or difficulty swallowing or breathing – this is urgent. Go to a hospital emergency department immediately; do not wait for a dental appointment.
- Knocked-out permanent tooth – handle it by the crown, not the root. Keep it moist in milk or saline (not water) and get to a dentist as fast as possible. Time matters more than distance.
- Toothache – over-the-counter painkillers as directed on the packet, avoid very hot and cold, and contact us. Do not place aspirin against the gum.
- Broken tooth or lost crown – keep any pieces, avoid chewing on that side, and bring the pieces with you.
What we can usually do the same day
Same-day treatment typically means relieving pain and making the situation safe: draining an abscess, starting root canal treatment to settle an infection, re-cementing a crown, smoothing or temporarily restoring a fracture, or extracting a tooth that cannot be saved.
Definitive work – a permanent crown, an implant – comes later. The first appointment is about getting you out of trouble.
Call us before you travel across the city so we can tell you whether we can see you and how soon.
What to bring
- Photo ID and, if you have it, your travel insurance details.
- A list of your current medications and any allergies.
- Any broken pieces, or the crown that came off.
- Any recent X-rays or dental records you can access, even on your phone.
We can provide itemised documentation in English for a travel insurance claim.
Frequently asked questions
Do you see walk-in emergency patients?
Contact us first if you can – it lets us tell you whether we can see you promptly rather than having you wait. Our phone number and messaging details are at the top and bottom of every page.
Will the dentist speak English?
Yes. That is the point of this clinic for international patients – you will be able to describe the pain and understand the plan.
Can I claim this on travel insurance?
Most policies cover emergency dental treatment. We can provide itemised documentation in English; check your policy for what it requires.
What if it happens outside your opening hours?
For severe swelling with fever or breathing difficulty, go to a hospital emergency department – do not wait. For pain that is bearable, manage it with painkillers and contact us when we open.
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.
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