Visiting a Gangnam dental clinic in English: booking and your first appointment
You can contact 퍼펙트치과의원 in English through the clinic's KakaoTalk channel or by email at bsdc07@naver.com. English enquiries are answered directly by the clinic's chief manager and one of its dentists. The clinic is about a two-minute walk from Exit 1 of Gangnam Station, and on Tuesdays and Wednesdays it stays open until 20:30.
This page is written for people who live in Seoul without speaking Korean, and for visitors planning dental care during a stay in Korea. It covers the practical side: how to reach the clinic, what the first appointment looks like, and how the opening hours work.
How do I make an appointment if I don't speak Korean?
There are two routes for English-language bookings. The first is the clinic's KakaoTalk channel, which suits anyone who already uses KakaoTalk in Korea. The second is email to bsdc07@naver.com, which works well if you are still abroad and want to write out your situation in detail before arriving.
Your message is read by the chief manager or by one of the dentists, who handle English communication themselves. When you write, it helps to mention which tooth or area is bothering you, whether you have had dental work on that tooth before, and the dates you are available. A short, specific message is easier to answer.
Japanese-speaking patients have a separate contact route through the clinic's LINE account.
What happens at the first appointment?
The first visit at 퍼펙트치과의원 follows a set order. Knowing it in advance makes the day easier to plan, especially if you are fitting the appointment around work or travel.
- Reception – you check in at the front desk.
- Consultation – you explain what you would like to have looked at.
- X-ray – images are taken so the dentist can see what is not visible in the mouth.
- Treatment consultation and diagnosis – the dentist explains what the X-ray and examination show and which treatment options apply.
- Same-day treatment, depending on the case – some treatments can begin on the same day; others are scheduled for a later visit.
Because the X-ray and diagnosis come before any treatment decision, the plan you leave with is based on your own teeth rather than on what was discussed by message beforehand. Costs are also explained at this stage, once the dentist knows what the treatment involves.
Which treatments does the clinic provide?
The clinic's treatment list covers cosmetic and general dentistry:
- POLiNATE veneers (a registered trademark of the clinic), one-day porcelain veneers and veneer replacement
- Dental implants, including cases that need bone grafting first, front-tooth implants and full-arch implants
- Invisalign clear aligners and orthodontic re-treatment
- Teeth whitening, gum contouring, Dia-resin (tooth-coloured composite) and tooth shaping
- Cavity treatment and root canal treatment
The time each one takes varies widely. Dia-resin and tooth shaping are finished on the day. Porcelain veneers and all-ceramic crowns usually take about 7 to 10 days with two visits, and a one-day POLiNATE option exists for cases that meet its conditions. Implants are planned over months. If your stay in Seoul is short, ask about the expected number of visits before you fix your travel dates.
Can I come in after work on a weekday?
Yes, on two days a week. Tuesday and Wednesday appointments run until 20:30, which leaves time to come in after a normal office day in Gangnam. The full schedule is below.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00–19:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00–20:30 (evening hours) |
| Wednesday | 10:00–20:30 (evening hours) |
| Thursday | 10:00–19:00 |
| Friday | 10:00–19:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00–16:00 |
| Lunch break | 13:00–14:00 (weekdays and Saturday) |
Opening on public holidays is decided case by case, so please check the clinic's notices before planning a holiday visit.
Where exactly is the clinic?
The address in Korean is 서울특별시 강남구 테헤란로4길 5, 해암빌딩 4층 (4th floor, Haeam Building, 5 Teheran-ro 4-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul). From Gangnam Station, leave by Exit 1; the building is about two minutes away on foot. Showing the Korean address to a taxi driver is the simplest option if you are coming from further away, and the phone number for the clinic is 02-544-7728.
Questions and answers
Q1) Can I book an appointment in English?
A1) Yes. Send a message through the clinic's KakaoTalk channel or an email to bsdc07@naver.com. English messages are answered by the chief manager or one of the dentists.
Q2) What happens at the first appointment?
A2) Reception, consultation, X-ray, then a treatment consultation and diagnosis. Depending on the treatment, care may start that same day or be scheduled for another visit.
Q3) Is there an evening appointment option on weekdays?
A3) Tuesday and Wednesday hours run until 20:30. On Monday, Thursday and Friday the clinic closes at 19:00.
Q4) Will I know the cost before treatment starts?
A4) Costs are explained during the treatment consultation, after the X-ray and examination, because they depend on what the treatment involves.
Results and side effects vary from person to person. Some patients may experience tooth sensitivity, pain or swelling, and the degree and duration differ. Please consult your dentist thoroughly before deciding.