General dentistry · Taepyeong, Seongnam

General Dentistry near Taepyeong Station, Seongnam

General dentistry covers the everyday care that keeps your teeth working: check-ups, scaling, fillings, root canals, gum treatment, wisdom teeth, night guards and emergencies.

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₩50,000Additional scaling (non-covered)
₩70K–₩250KResin filling
₩300K / ₩400KConscious sedation (general / with anesthesiologist)
Exit 5Taepyeong Station, Suin-Bundang Line
Treatment chairs at The Seoul Dental Clinic

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General dentistry covers the everyday care that keeps your teeth working: check-ups, scaling, fillings, root canals, gum treatment, wisdom teeth, night guards and emergencies. Published prices include additional (non-covered) scaling at ₩50,000 and resin fillings from ₩70,000. Costs for several services, such as root canal, wisdom tooth removal, gum treatment and imaging, are quoted after examination.

General dental treatments in Seongnam

Fillings at The Seoul Dental Clinic
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Fillings

A filling repairs a tooth after decay or a small break. Tooth-colored resin fillings are published at ₩70,000 to…

Root Canal at The Seoul Dental Clinic
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Root Canal

A root canal treats the inside of a tooth when the nerve is infected or badly inflamed, so that you can often keep the…

Wisdom Tooth Removal at The Seoul Dental Clinic
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Wisdom Tooth Removal

Not every wisdom tooth needs to come out, but one that is impacted, decayed or repeatedly infected often does. Removal…

Treatment area with dental chairs
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Check-ups & Cleaning

A dental check-up looks at your teeth, gums and bite to find problems early, and scaling removes plaque and tartar that…

Gum Treatment at The Seoul Dental Clinic
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Gum Treatment

Gum disease is inflammation of the tissue that holds your teeth. Early stages can often be controlled with deep…

Emergency Dentist at The Seoul Dental Clinic
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Emergency Dentist

If you have a dental emergency, call +82-31-757-1525 first so the team knows you are coming. Emergency cases are given…

Night Guard at The Seoul Dental Clinic
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Night Guard

A night guard is a fitted plastic cover worn over your teeth in bed to reduce wear from grinding or clenching. A custom…

Everyday Dental Care in One Place

Most dental problems start small. A rough edge, a patch of sensitivity or a bit of bleeding when you brush is easy to ignore, and often easy to treat if you act early. General dentistry is the layer of care that finds and handles these problems before they grow.

At The Seoul Dental Clinic, one team covers check-ups, cleaning, fillings, root canal treatment, gum care, wisdom teeth, night guards and urgent problems. For many visits, that means you do not need a referral to start, and your dentist can explain what is found in English.

The first step is almost always an examination. From there your dentist tells you what needs attention now, what can wait and what the likely cost will be. Where a price is published, we state it; where it is not, it is quoted after examination.

If a problem needs a more specialized approach, such as an implant, a crown or aligners, your dentist will say so and point you to the relevant treatment.

  • Examination first, then a clear plan
  • English-language consultation
  • Published prices where available
  • Quoted after examination where not
General Dentistry: how the treatment is planned

General Treatments

The cards below summarize the main services. Each has its own page with more detail.

Published prices are given where they exist. Items without a published price are quoted after examination, never estimated here.

₩50,000 additional scaling

Check-up and scaling

A look at teeth, gums and bite, and removal of plaque and tartar. Insurance-covered scaling follows national insurance rules; additional scaling beyond that is ₩50,000. The examination fee is quoted after examination.

₩70K–₩250K

Fillings

Resin fillings repair decay or damage. Your dentist advises on size and material.

Quoted after exam

Root canal

Treatment of an infected or badly inflamed nerve inside a tooth, often followed by a crown.

Quoted after exam

Gum treatment

Care for bleeding, swollen or receding gums, beyond a routine clean.

Quoted after exam

Wisdom teeth

Assessment and removal where a wisdom tooth is causing or likely to cause problems.

Quoted after exam

Night guard

A fitted guard to protect teeth from grinding and clenching.

Call first

Emergency care

Broken teeth, severe pain or swelling. Phone the clinic for guidance.

General Dentistry for Taepyeong, Moran, Sujin and Bundang Residents

The clinic is by Taepyeong Station, Exit 5, in Sujin-dong, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam. If you live or work in Taepyeong, Moran, Sujin, Sinheung, Gachon or the Wirye New Town area, routine dental care is close to your daily route.

Having a regular clinic means your dentist knows your history. Changes are easier to spot when the same team has seen your mouth before, and you do not have to re-explain your background each time.

Moran and Sujin are on the Line 8 side of the local map, and Moran and Bokjeong also appear on the Suin-Bundang Line, so many Bundang-side residents can plan a route by subway. We do not quote travel times; check your own route in a map app before booking.

For urgent problems, call +82-31-757-1525 and describe what is happening. The clinic is open Mon–Wed 09:30–20:30, Thu 09:30–19:00, Fri 09:30–18:30 and Sat 09:30–13:00, with no lunch break, closed Sundays and open on public holidays.

Which Treatment Might You Need?

Use the table to describe your symptoms, not to diagnose yourself. Many different problems feel similar, and the wrong guess can delay the right treatment.

If your symptom is not on the list, book an examination anyway. Your dentist will work out the cause and explain the options.

What you noticePossible causeLikely first step
Sensitivity to cold or sweetEarly decay, worn enamel, gum recessionCheck-up and exam
Bleeding when brushingGum inflammationScaling and gum assessment
Lasting throbbing painDeep decay or nerve infectionPrompt exam; root canal may be needed
Pain at the back of the jawWisdom tooth problemExam and X-ray
Worn teeth or morning jaw acheGrinding or clenchingDiscuss a night guard
Broken toothTrauma or heavy decayCall for priority emergency exam

This table is a general guide, not a diagnosis. Only an examination can say what is happening in your mouth.

Costs and Paperwork

Published prices are listed in Korean won for non-covered treatment. Additional scaling beyond insurance-covered scaling is ₩50,000, and resin fillings are ₩70,000 to ₩250,000 depending on the size and position.

Root canal treatment, wisdom tooth removal, gum treatment, CT scans, night guards, emergency visits and standard examinations do not have published prices. Your dentist quotes them after examination, once the work required is clear.

Conscious sedation is available if you are anxious: ₩300,000 (general) or ₩400,000 (with an anesthesiologist). Ask whether it suits your health and the length of your treatment.

The clinic states that overseas-insurance paperwork support is available. If you plan to claim abroad, say so at the start so itemized receipts and records can be prepared.

  • Ask for a written estimate before treatment
  • Ask what is and is not included
  • Keep receipts and X-ray copies
  • Tell the clinic which insurer forms you need

Planning Your First Visit

A first visit works best when you know what to expect. Here is a simple outline.

If your problem is urgent, mention it when you call so you can be seen sooner.

Contact the clinic

Call +82-31-757-1525 or send a message in English and describe your concern.

Bring your information

Passport or ID, medicines, previous X-rays and any insurance forms.

Examination

Your dentist examines your mouth and may take images.

Plan and costs

You are told what is needed, in what order, with published prices or an estimate after examination.

Clinical case

A case from the clinic

Cavity treatment

Deep decay under an old filling on a front tooth

Treated by Dr. Hyeonjoon Park

BeforeBefore: Deep decay under an old filling on a front tooth
AfterAfter: Deep decay under an old filling on a front tooth
Front view before and after treatment

Why the patient came in

An upper front tooth (#11) had extensive decay that had developed again around an old filling. The patient had throbbing pain even at rest. This was the last stage of a longer treatment for the same patient.

What was done

  1. Cold and heat tests were used to check the nerve. Because of the pain at rest, root canal treatment was needed.
  2. All decay was removed and the canal was cleaned and disinfected with the tooth kept dry.
  3. The canal was sealed with filling material to the root tip, checked on a high-resolution X-ray.
  4. The tooth was restored with a zirconia crown.
X-ray of the sealed root canals
X-ray of the sealed root canals

Published with the patient’s consent. Photos and X-rays are from the clinic’s records. Treatment plans and results differ for every patient; only an examination can show what is possible for you. Root canal treatment can cause tenderness for a few days, and a treated tooth can still fracture without a crown.

See more before and after cases →

Your dentists

English-speaking dentists in Seongnam

The clinic was founded by two brothers trained at Seoul National University who direct it together. Three further dentists hold Ministry of Health and Welfare specialist certifications. Full credentials →

Dr. Hyun Sung Park, Clinic Director at The Seoul Dental Clinic

Dr. Hyun Sung Park

Clinic Director

  • Co-founder and joint clinic director
  • DDS, Seoul National University School of Dentistry
  • Master’s degree, SNU Graduate School of Dentistry
  • Former staff, Dept. of General Dentistry, SNU Dental Hospital
  • Microendodontics Programme, SNU
  • Course completion, UCLA, USA
  • Member, UPenn Endodontics Study Club, USA
  • Certified Invisalign Provider
  • Osstem Implant AIC Programme
  • Member, International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)
Dr. Yu Jin Kim, Dentist at The Seoul Dental Clinic

Dr. Yu Jin Kim

Dentist

  • Board-certified specialist, Advanced General Dentistry (Ministry of Health and Welfare)
  • Johns Hopkins University, USA
  • Master’s degree, SNU Graduate School of Dentistry
  • Former staff, Osaka University Dental Hospital, Japan
Dr. Min Ji Choi, Dentist at The Seoul Dental Clinic

Dr. Min Ji Choi

Dentist

  • Board-certified specialist, Conservative Dentistry
  • Board-certified specialist, Advanced General Dentistry
  • Internship and residency, Jeonbuk National University Dental Hospital
  • Master’s degree in Conservative Dentistry, Jeonbuk National University
Dr. Jin Young Choi, Dentist at The Seoul Dental Clinic

Dr. Jin Young Choi

Dentist

  • Board-certified specialist, Advanced General Dentistry
  • Clinical training, Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia, Canada
  • Master’s degree, Kyungpook National University Graduate School of Dentistry
  • BA in English Language and Literature, Korea University
Dr. Hyeonjoon Park, Clinic Director at The Seoul Dental Clinic

Dr. Hyeonjoon Park

Clinic Director

  • Co-founder and joint clinic director
  • DDS, Seoul National University School of Dentistry
  • Master’s degree, SNU Graduate School of Dentistry
  • Former staff, Dept. of General Dentistry, SNU Dental Hospital
  • Affiliate Associate Fellow, American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID)
  • Certified Invisalign Provider; leads orthodontic treatment
  • Course completion, UCLA, USA
  • Member, UPenn Endodontics Study Club, USA
  • Member, International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)
  • Member, Seoul Prime Orthodontic Study Club
Video

Video: our dentists explain

In Korean. On YouTube, turn on subtitles and choose Settings → Subtitles → Auto-translate → English.

Why Food Gets Stuck Between Teeth and What to Do About It8:26 · The Seoul Dental Clinic on YouTube
What this video covers

The dentists explain that food suddenly starting to catch between teeth usually signals a change: loosening teeth from gum disease, a chipped or decayed contact point, or receding gums that open triangular gaps near the gumline. They describe why food can begin catching next to an implant over time, since natural teeth tend to drift forward while an implant stays fixed, and how a crown attached with a screw-access opening can be removed and reshaped to close the gap. Their suggested approach is prompt cleaning with interdental brushes, floss or a water flosser, dental treatment for broken or decayed areas, and ongoing gum care when periodontal disease is the cause. They advise against wooden or starch toothpicks, which can injure the gums, wear the teeth and widen the gaps.

  • New food trapping often points to loose teeth, a broken contact, decay or gum recession
  • Natural teeth drift over time while implants stay put, which can open a gap next to an implant
  • Use interdental brushes, floss or a water flosser instead of wooden toothpicks

More videos on the clinic’s YouTube channel →

General Dentistry: frequently asked questions

What does general dentistry include?

Check-ups, scaling, fillings, root canal treatment, gum care, wisdom teeth, night guards and emergency care. Specialized treatments such as implants and aligners have their own pages.

How much is scaling?

Insurance-covered scaling follows national insurance rules. Additional (non-covered) scaling is published at ₩50,000.

How much is a filling?

Resin fillings are published from ₩70,000 to ₩250,000. The price depends on size and complexity.

How much is a root canal?

The price is not published and is quoted after examination.

How much is wisdom tooth removal?

It is quoted after examination, since it depends on the position of the tooth. X-ray or CT may be needed.

What if I have a toothache right now?

Call the clinic and describe your symptoms. A broken tooth, swelling or severe pain is treated as a priority.

Is sedation available?

Yes. Conscious sedation is ₩300,000 (general) or ₩400,000 (with an anesthesiologist). Ask whether it is suitable for you.

Can I get an English consultation?

Yes. English-language consultation is available, and a free consultation applies to the English/international consultation as published.

Can you help with insurance forms?

The clinic states that overseas-insurance paperwork support is available. Tell the team in advance which forms you need.

Related treatments and guides

Check-ups & CleaningFillingsRoot CanalGum TreatmentEmergency Dentist

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Call +82-31-757-1525 or send a message and tell us what you are noticing.

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Visit

Visit us: Taepyeong Station Exit 5, Seongnam

2–3F, 1225 Seongnam-daero, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do (Taepyeong Station Exit 5)

Monday – Wednesday09:30 – 20:30
Thursday09:30 – 19:00
Friday09:30 – 18:30
Saturday09:30 – 13:00
SundayClosed
Public holidaysOpen
Lunch breakNone — continuous hours

Parking garage in the building; parking benefits for patients receiving treatment.

Directions from Taepyeong Station Exit 5 → · Naver Map

Entrance sign of The Seoul Dental Clinic