English-speaking dentist near Gongdeok Station, Seoul
Many clinics in Seoul lead with veneers and implants. We put our care into the basics: a thorough check-up, gentle scaling and the whitening our patients come back for. Fair prices shown before we start, and no pressure to add anything you don't need.
Dr. Kang Jun-gusees every patient himself, in English
AREX airport railway
Yonsei Severance Dental Clinic Gongdeok is an English-speaking dental clinic in Mapo-gu, Seoul, about a 5-minute walk from Gongdeok Station, which the AREX railway connects directly to Incheon International Airport. Led by board-certified Integrated Dentistry specialist Dr. Kang Jun-gu, the clinic focuses on general check-ups, general treatment, scaling and teeth whitening for visitors, with fees confirmed before treatment and no pressure to add procedures. It also sees travellers with dental emergencies such as toothache or a broken tooth on the same day during opening hours: Monday–Friday 9:00–17:00 and Saturday 9:00–14:00.
Short, unhurried appointments that leave you with healthier teeth and no follow-up plan you didn't ask for.
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What patients come back for
In-office whitening planned around your enamel and sensitivity, with a shade check before and after so you can see the change. Many visitors book it as the last stop before flying home.
A full examination with X-ray or 3D imaging, explained in plain English. We tell you what needs attention now and what can safely wait until you're home. Small fillings and sensitivity care can often be done the same day.
Careful ultrasonic scaling and polishing, at a pace that suits sensitive teeth. A good reset for your gums while you travel.
Here for a few days? Many patients book a check-up and scaling on day one, then whitening later in the trip.
If a problem isn't urgent, we tell you, so you can treat it at home with your own dentist.
Fees are confirmed in writing before any treatment starts.
If we find something new during treatment, we stop and ask first.
Got a treatment plan from another clinic? Bring it, and we'll give you an honest view.
Visits are sequenced so treatment finishes before you leave Korea.
Dental SOS for travellers
A broken tooth or a lost filling shouldn't end your trip. During opening hours we keep time to see travellers the same day. Send a photo by chat and we'll tell you how soon we can see you.
Start SOS chatEmergency messages are answered first during opening hours119
swelling spreads to your eye or neck, you have trouble breathing or swallowing, a high fever, bleeding that won't stop, or a facial injury from an accident. 119 is Korea's free emergency number for ambulance and fire.
Outside opening hours? Leave a chat message and we'll reply as soon as we open. For interpretation help at any hour, call the Korea Travel Helpline on 1330.
If the check-up finds something that needs fixing, it can be treated here too, explained and priced before you decide.
One-visit solutions
Your tooth is scanned, the restoration is designed and milled in the clinic, and it is bonded in the same appointment. No temporary crown, no second trip.
Advanced TMJ therapy
The cause is diagnosed with digital imaging, then treated with a combination of medication, physical therapy, Botox, PDRN and splint therapy to reduce pain and restore normal jaw movement.
Veneers, whitening & smile design
No-prep or minimal-prep veneers, in-office whitening and personalised smile design, aiming for a result that looks natural rather than overdone.
Precision-guided restoration
The implant position is planned on your 3D CT scan and digital impression, then placed through a printed surgical guide. Smaller incisions mean less pain and swelling, and a faster recovery.
Occlusal splints designed from a 3D scan to protect teeth from grinding and ease jaw strain.
Evens out chalky white marks on enamel for a smoother, more uniform tooth colour.
Director, Board-Certified Integrated Dentistry Specialist (Ministry of Health and Welfare, Korea)
“Teeth may need treatment, but it is the person who has to accept and go through it. I try to understand not only the symptoms but the worries each patient carries.”
Drag across each photo to compare. Cases are shown with patient consent.
Full restoration with 3D-guided placement
Minimal-prep veneers for a natural, brighter smile
In-office professional whitening
Smoother, more even enamel tone
Medication, physical therapy, Botox, PDRN and splint
Digitally designed night guard for bruxism
Results vary between individuals. Possible side effects and risks are explained at consultation. Photos are of actual patients treated at this clinic and published with written consent.
Send photos, X-rays and your travel dates by chat or email. We reply with a preliminary assessment and options, usually within 24 hours.
Examination with 3D imaging at Gongdeok, then your treatment plan and fees explained in English before you decide.
Appointments are grouped so you need as few visits as possible during your stay.
After you leave Korea we stay in touch by email and video consultation.
| Treatment | Typical time | Suits a short trip? |
|---|---|---|
| Check-up, 3D CT, cleaning | 1 visit | Yes |
| Whitening, white spot treatment, bonding | 1 visit | Yes |
| Same-day crown or inlay | 1 day | Yes |
| Minimal-prep veneers | about 1 week | Plan ahead |
| TMJ assessment and splint | from 3 days | Plan ahead |
| Implant (placement, then crown) | 2 trips, 2–4 months apart | Two trips |
We publish reviews only where patients posted them themselves, so you can read them unedited.
Short, practical answers for your trip, reviewed by Dr. Kang.
Whitening
What you pay for professional whitening in Seoul, why prices differ between clinics, VAT on cosmetic care, and how to get a clear quote before you go.
Emergencies
Why wisdom teeth flare up on trips, how to ease the pain, warning signs of infection, and whether extraction during travel makes sense.
Check-up & scaling
What to check before booking a dentist in Seoul as a foreigner: language, licensing, transparent fees, and red flags to avoid.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Kang Jun-gu. Last reviewed 12 October 2026.
Yes. The director, Dr. Kang Jun-gu, consults in English and explains your diagnosis, options and fees before any treatment starts. You can also message us in English before your visit to ask questions or send photos.
Monday to Friday 9:00–17:00 and Saturday 9:00–14:00. The clinic is closed on Sundays and Korean public holidays.
On the 2nd floor (Units 217–218) of Gongdeok Prugio City, 156 Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul, about a 5-minute walk north of Gongdeok Station (Exit 4) along Mapo-daero. Gongdeok is served by subway Lines 5 and 6, the Gyeongui–Jungang Line and the AREX airport railway.
Use the request form on this page, the online booking system or online chat, or call +82 2-3273-7528. We usually reply within 24 hours and confirm your time by your preferred contact method.
Take the AREX all-stop train from Incheon Airport directly to Gongdeok Station. The ride takes about one hour with no transfer, and the clinic is about a 5-minute walk from Exit 4.
Yes. Send photos of your teeth, any recent X-rays and a short description by online chat or email. We reply with a preliminary assessment and treatment options so you can plan your trip. The final plan is confirmed after an in-person examination.
Often, yes. Check-ups, cleaning, whitening and bonding take one visit, and same-day crowns and inlays are made in the clinic in a single appointment. Veneers need about a week. Implants usually need two trips, because the bone needs 2–4 months to heal before the final crown.
We stay available by email and video consultation for follow-up questions and recovery checks after you leave Korea.
It is an implant placed with computer guidance. The position is planned on a 3D CT scan and digital impression, and a printed guide transfers that plan to surgery. This allows smaller incisions, less pain and swelling, and a faster recovery than freehand placement.
The prepared tooth is scanned digitally, the crown is designed on screen, milled from a ceramic block in the clinic and bonded in the same appointment. You do not need a temporary crown or a second visit.
The cause is first diagnosed with digital imaging and a functional examination. Treatment combines medication, physical therapy, Botox, PDRN injections and a digitally designed splint, depending on your case. Most options are non-surgical.
Usually, yes, if you contact us during opening hours. Send a photo and a short description by online chat and we'll tell you the earliest time we can see you. If swelling spreads to your eye or neck, or you have trouble breathing or a high fever, call 119.
Yes. In-office whitening takes one visit of about 60–90 minutes. We check your enamel and sensitivity first and give you aftercare tips for coffee, tea and strongly coloured food for the next couple of days.
No. We explain what needs attention now, what can wait until you're home, and the fee for each option before anything starts. Nothing is added without your agreement.
Reference fees for patients without Korean National Health Insurance are listed in the price list on this page. Your final fee is confirmed after examination. Send us your case before you travel for a written estimate.
Choose a date and time and tell us how to reach you. Our staff will confirm within one business day.
Address
Gongdeok Prugio City 2F, Units 217–218, 156 Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul
서울 마포구 마포대로 156 공덕푸르지오시티 2층 217–218호
Gongdeok Station: Lines 5 & 6, Gyeongui–Jungang Line and AREX. From Exit 4, walk north along Mapo-daero for about 5 minutes. The clinic is on the 2nd floor of Gongdeok Prugio City.
Hours
Airport
Incheon Airport → Gongdeok by AREX all-stop train, about 1 hour with no transfer. Gimpo Airport → Gongdeok by AREX, about 20 minutes.
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