Travel tips
Which day of your Seoul trip should you see the dentist?
Sample 3-, 5- and 7-day plans that fit a check-up, scaling and whitening around sightseeing and food.
By Dr. Kang Jun-guMedically reviewed by Dr. Kang Jun-guPublished Updated 3 min read
Quick answer
See the dentist early in your trip, ideally on day one or two, so there's time for a second visit if needed. Put whitening near the end but at least a day before you fly, and schedule your big food days before whitening rather than after.
3-day trip
- Day 1: arrive, check-up and scaling
- Day 2: sightseeing and food
- Day 3 morning: whitening if wanted, light meals before your flight
5-day trip
- Day 1 or 2: check-up and scaling
- Days 2–3: food and shopping
- Day 4: whitening
- Day 5: rest day, fly home
7-day trip
- Day 1: check-up, scaling and a plan for anything found
- Day 2–3: any same-day treatment
- Day 4–5: sightseeing
- Day 6: whitening
- Day 7: fly home
Questions people also ask
Can I do everything in one visit?
Check-up, scaling and whitening can be done the same day if your gums are healthy, in about 2 to 2.5 hours.
What if something needs treatment?
Many fillings and same-day crowns can be done during the trip. Anything longer is explained so you can decide to treat it at home.
Need this looked at in Seoul?
Check-ups, scaling and whitening, with fees shown before we start.
Dr. Kang is a board-certified Integrated Dentistry specialist trained at Yonsei, Harvard and Columbia. He treats every patient at the Gongdeok clinic himself.
About Dr. KangHow we write these guides: each guide is written from questions our patients ask, reviewed by Dr. Kang, and updated when guidance changes. It is general information, not a diagnosis. For advice about your own teeth, please book a check-up.
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