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nelzer13 · Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2007 9:13 pm Post subject: Dentist?

Hey all,
My departure date has suddenly come up! I was going to try to get to the dentist over here (states) before leaving, but now I don't know if I will have enough time. I know I need a filling...

Has anyone been to a dentist in Seoul? What are the costs compared to U.S.? I will have 50% "health" coverage once I'm over there, if that helps at all?!?!

I appreciate your help!

Cerebroden · Joined: 27 Dec 2006

went to the dentist on Monday, it cost me $90 for a check up and a teeth cleaning. The dentist studied in the states and has very good english as well as some of his staff.
Columbia Plus Dental Clinic
in Gangnam-Du

crazylemongirl · Joined: 23 Mar 2003 Location: almost there...

My dentist is Rhee Jong Hoon in Eastern Seoul. At Janghanpyeong station on line 5. He took my wisdom teeth out for $20 and replaced my old amalgam fillings with porcelain ones for $50. Though his staff don't speak english he does and used to do dental work with the USFK.

nelzer13 · Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 8:49 am Post subject:

Whoa... crazy inexpensive.. nice Smile

cruisemonkey · Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 1:43 pm Post subject:

If you have national health insurance a filling is covered - you pay a user fee of about 3.50 USD.

zappadelta · Joined: 31 Aug 2004

They all speak English and it's much, much cheaper here.

heydelores · Joined: 24 Apr 2006

I've had a total of 18 appointments in the past three months for some really complicated work and have paid about $78 (US) total. That included four small xrays and one xray of my whole mouth, two weeks of prescription antibiotics and painkillers, and a root canal. Both the regular dentist and the endodontist that I go to speak English, and the endodontist went to school in London. I'm very pleased with the dental care here. PM me if you need more information.