Key takeaways
For foreign patients, the practical points are these: none of the five clinics below is confirmed in the source data as having English-speaking staff, and language support varies by clinic, so it must be confirmed by phone or on the clinic's booking page. Most appointments are made by phone, and bringing your passport or alien registration card, a list of current medications, and any previous dental records or X-rays will make the first visit easier. If you need an interpreter, ask when you book whether one can be arranged.
If you are looking for an orthodontic clinic in Buk-gu, first confirm directly with the clinic whether it actually provides orthodontic treatment. Based on the provided data alone, it is not confirmed which of the five clinics performs orthodontics. Judging by review volume and Kakao Map ratings, 대구365치과의원 (Daegu 365 Dental Clinic) has 2,196 Naver reviews, 455 Kakao reviews, and a Kakao rating of 5, while 칠곡바른송치과의원 (Chilgok Bareunsong Dental Clinic) has 718 Naver reviews and a Kakao rating of 5. Review counts and ratings, however, do not guarantee the outcome or suitability of orthodontic treatment.
In this data, the average Kakao Map rating across the five selected clinics is 4.7. Naver and Google ratings were either not listed in the clinic-level data or shown with a review count of 0, so they cannot be treated as comparable scores. Confirming whether orthodontics is offered, who the treating clinicians are, the examination and treatment plan, and retainer costs at the consultation stage comes first.
How we compared
This summary is based on data collected from 4,570 Naver Place visitor reviews, 1,367 Kakao Map reviews, and Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service (HIRA) registration information. Naver, blog, Kakao, and Google review counts and any ratings provided are shown for each clinic. "Total reviews" below is the sum of the Naver, blog, Kakao, and Google review counts listed in the clinic data; overlap between platforms has not been verified, so it does not represent unique visitors. Quoted visitor reviews are reproduced from the provided sentences without emojis or special characters. Lunch hours, whether orthodontics is offered, and who handles orthodontic cases were not in the data and must be asked of each clinic.
칠곡바른송치과의원 (Chilgok Bareunsong Dental Clinic)
The Kakao rating is 5, with 718 Naver reviews, 81 blog reviews, and 3 Kakao reviews provided. The total across the four platforms is 802 reviews. A Google rating of 4 is listed, but the Google review count is 0. The number of dental specialists in the HIRA data could not be confirmed. Treat ratings and reviews only as reference points on visitor experience, and confirm separately whether orthodontics is provided and who the treating clinicians are.
"Great — they treated me quickly and made the treatment painless." (November 12, 2026)
"The dentist and the nurses were kind and thorough, and the detailed explanation was great too. I'll be recommending this place a lot." (November 3, 2026)
The address is 대구 북구 구암로17길 1, listed as 436 m from Exit 1 of 칠곡운암역 (Chilgok Unam Station). Hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Friday 09:30–18:30, Thursday 14:00–20:30, and Saturday 09:30–12:30. The provided schedule shows no Wednesday or Sunday hours. Lunch hours are not in the data, so confirm before visiting. Reservations and parking are listed as available, along with a waiting area, Wi-Fi, separate men's and women's restrooms, and facilities for group use. Confirm how to book and the conditions for parking by phone as well.
If you want an orthodontic consultation, it is better to ask first whether the clinic does orthodontics and how it explains diagnostic tests and the treatment plan. As a 2026 reference, typical prices are 3.5–6 million won for metal braces, 5–8 million won for ceramic, 8–15 million won for lingual, and 4–9 million won for clear aligners, with a usual treatment period of 18–30 months. Actual costs and duration vary with each person's diagnosis and each clinic's plan, and retainers are often billed separately.
홍인치과의원 (Hongin Dental Clinic)
The Kakao rating is 4.6 and the Google rating is 5. Naver reviews 426, blog reviews 428, and Kakao reviews 176 add up to a listed total of 1,030 reviews. The Google review count is 0. The number of dental specialists was not confirmed in the HIRA data. Visitor reviews describe waiting after booking, explanations, and kindness, but these cannot be read as evidence of orthodontic expertise or treatment outcomes.
"I booked an appointment and was shown in right at my waiting time — I went for an implant consultation. They explained everything in detail and were kind, so I'm thinking of going ahead. I'm nervous." (November 11, 2026)
"They treated me thoroughly and without pain!" (November 6, 2026)
The address is 대구 북구 칠성남로 121 1층, 451 m from Exit 1 of 대경대구역 (Daegyeong Daegu Station). Hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Friday 09:40–18:30, Wednesday 09:40–21:00, and Saturday 09:40–13:30. Thursday and Sunday hours are not in the data, and lunch hours are also unconfirmed. Reservations and parking are listed as available, but ask in advance how to change a booking and where and under what conditions you can park.
What the reviews show is experience with implant consultations and general treatment. If you visit for an orthodontic consultation, check whether orthodontics is offered, who handles it, how diagnosis works, and the total cost for each treatment type. Reference orthodontic price ranges are 3.5–6 million won for metal, 5–8 million won for ceramic, 8–15 million won for lingual, and 4–9 million won for clear aligners, usually quoted as 18–30 months. Ask separately whether retainers and extra tests are included.
굿플랜치과의원 (Good Plan Dental Clinic)
The Kakao rating is 5, with 177 Naver reviews, 513 blog reviews, and 308 Kakao reviews listed for a total of 998. Google reviews are 0. The number of dental specialists under HIRA data is not in the source. The provided reviews include a visitor with braces after orthodontic treatment who had a checkup and scaling, but that alone does not establish that the clinic provides new orthodontic treatment. It is worth confirming whether an orthodontic consultation is possible and what the scope of treatment is.
"This is the dental clinic I trust in the Chilgok District 3 area. Even though I have braces on after orthodontic treatment, they always do my checkups and scaling so well — thank you." (November 3, 2026)
"The dentist explains things well, all the staff are kind, and above all I liked that treatment was quick. I recommend it." (October 12, 2026)
The address is 대구 북구 학정로 427 4층, 590 m from Exit 1 of 팔거역 (Palgeo Station). Hours are Monday and Wednesday 09:30–20:30, and Tuesday and Friday 09:30–18:30. Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday hours are not in the data, and lunch hours are not listed either. Reservations and parking are available, and a waiting area, Wi-Fi, and separate men's and women's restrooms are listed. Confirm bookable times, parking conditions, and lunch hours before visiting.
The reviews mention explanations, quick treatment, and checkup and scaling experience. These are user accounts, not grounds to guarantee the same result for every patient. At an orthodontic consultation, ask which tests come before treatment, how the decision on extractions is made, which appliances are available with total treatment costs, and how often you would need to come in. For 2026, reference prices and periods are 3.5–6 million won for metal, 5–8 million won for ceramic, 8–15 million won for lingual, and 4–9 million won for clear aligners, usually 18–30 months. Ask whether retainer costs are separate as well.
대구365치과의원 (Daegu 365 Dental Clinic)
It has 2,196 Naver reviews, 1,320 blog reviews, and 455 Kakao reviews — the most Naver reviews among the five clinics provided. The three items add up to 3,971. The Kakao and Google ratings are each listed as 5, but the Google review count is 0. The number of dental specialists under HIRA data was not confirmed. Reviews mostly describe scaling and general treatment, and orthodontic services are not mentioned in the data.
"I had scaling for the first time in ages and it didn't hurt at all — my mouth felt refreshed and it was great." (November 12, 2026)
"This is the place I always use. A kind and comfortable dental clinic — another good treatment today." (November 12, 2026)
The address provided is simply "대구365치과의원" rather than a full street address, and there is no access information. It is safer to confirm the address and public transport route by phone. Hours are Monday and Thursday 09:30–21:00, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 09:30–18:30, and Saturday and Sunday 09:30–17:00. Lunch hours are not listed. Reservations, parking, Wi-Fi, a waiting area, and simple payments are listed as available, but parking conditions and the booking process need confirming.
Because weekend hours are listed, you can check the schedule if weekday visits are difficult, but actual orthodontic consultation times need a separate call. If you are considering orthodontics, ask for the total including exam fees, monthly visit fees, and retainer costs, not just the appliance price. 2026 reference prices are 3.5–6 million won for metal, 5–8 million won for ceramic, 8–15 million won for lingual, and 4–9 million won for clear aligners, with treatment usually taking 18–30 months. Because every case differs, these figures alone cannot fix your treatment cost.
올디플란트치과의원 (Oldiplant Dental Clinic)
The Kakao rating is 4, with 1,053 Naver reviews, 906 blog reviews, and 425 Kakao reviews listed for a total of 2,384. The Google review count is 0. HIRA registration information lists one specialist in integrated dental medicine, with integrated dental medicine, oral medicine, oral and maxillofacial surgery, pediatric dentistry, oral and maxillofacial radiology, preventive dentistry, conservative dentistry, prosthodontics, and periodontics as treatment areas, and one CBCT unit registered. This information does not mean the clinic has an orthodontic specialist or provides orthodontic treatment, so separate confirmation is needed.
"Everyone was so, so kind and the treatment went well — thank you." (November 11, 2026)
"The lead dentist explained my tooth condition in detail so I understood it well. I recommend this accurate and kind dental clinic." (November 4, 2026)
The address is 대구 북구 동북로 289 5층. Public transport access is not in the data. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 09:30–18:00, Wednesday 09:30–20:30, and Saturday and Sunday 09:30–14:00. Lunch hours are unconfirmed, so ask before visiting. Reservations, parking, Wi-Fi, and separate men's and women's restrooms are listed. If you want to use the Sunday hours, confirm that the clinic is open that day and what times orthodontic consultations are available.
The reviews describe explanations of tooth condition and kind service. Whether the clinic does orthodontics is not confirmed in the data, so ask about orthodontic services and who would handle your case before booking a consultation. Reference orthodontic cost ranges are 3.5–6 million won for metal, 5–8 million won for ceramic, 8–15 million won for lingual, and 4–9 million won for clear aligners. Treatment usually takes 18–30 months, and retainers may be priced separately. Asking for a quote broken down into exams, appliances, and maintenance makes it easier to compare clinics.
At a glance
Naver ratings are marked "not available" because they were not in the clinic-level data. Total reviews is the sum of Naver, blog, Kakao, and Google review counts, and overlap between platforms has not been verified. "Dental specialists" reflects what is listed in the HIRA data.
| Clinic | Naver rating | Kakao rating | Google rating | Total reviews | Dental specialists | Location | Strengths and points to confirm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 칠곡바른송치과의원 (Chilgok Bareunsong Dental Clinic) | Not available | 5 | 4 | 802 | Not available | 대구 북구 구암로17길 1 | 436 m from Exit 1 of Chilgok Unam Station; reservations and parking |
| 홍인치과의원 (Hongin Dental Clinic) | Not available | 4.6 | 5 | 1,030 | Not available | 대구 북구 칠성남로 121 1층 | 451 m from Exit 1 of Daegyeong Daegu Station; open until 21:00 on Wednesdays |
| 굿플랜치과의원 (Good Plan Dental Clinic) | Not available | 5 | Not available | 998 | Not available | 대구 북구 학정로 427 4층 | 590 m from Exit 1 of Palgeo Station; open until 20:30 on Mondays and Wednesdays |
| 대구365치과의원 (Daegu 365 Dental Clinic) | Not available | 5 | 5 | 3,971 | Not available | Full address not available | Saturday and Sunday hours listed; address and orthodontic services need confirming |
| 올디플란트치과의원 (Oldiplant Dental Clinic) | Not available | 4 | Not available | 2,384 | 1 specialist in integrated dental medicine | 대구 북구 동북로 289 5층 | One CBCT unit registered; Sunday hours listed |
Checklist for choosing an orthodontic clinic
- Whether orthodontics is offered — confirm before visiting that the clinic actually provides orthodontic consultations and treatment.
- Who will treat you — ask who handles the consultation, diagnosis, and treatment, and whether specialist credentials are officially documented.
- The diagnostic process — check which tests are needed and how the treatment plan is explained.
- Goals and options — ask about the proposed appliances, the alternatives, and the pros, cons, and limits of each.
- Total cost — confirm whether exams, appliances, regular visits, and additional treatment are included.
- Retainer costs — ask whether retainers after treatment are billed separately, and what they cost and how to care for them.
- Expected duration — the general reference is 18–30 months, but this varies with each plan, so ask for your own estimate.
- Visit schedule — check adjustment intervals, how to change an appointment, and evening or weekend availability.
- Hours and lunch break — lunch hours are missing from the provided schedules, so call to confirm hours on the day you plan to visit.
- Booking and parking — confirm how to book and where and under what conditions you can park before you go.
Warning signs
- If someone states a treatment method, duration, or outcome without an examination or an individual diagnosis, ask for the reasoning and the plan behind it.
- If you are not clearly told which items the total covers, what costs extra, and what retainers cost, ask for an itemized quote.
- If the treatment plan or the reason for a particular appliance is not explained in a way you understand, or you are not given time to ask questions, ask for a full explanation again.
- Do not decide based on review ratings alone without confirming whether orthodontics is offered and who the treating clinicians are. Reviews are individual experiences and do not guarantee treatment outcomes.
Frequently asked questions
Where should I start when comparing orthodontic clinics in Buk-gu?
First confirm that the clinic actually provides orthodontic treatment, then compare the diagnostic process, the clinicians in charge, total cost, retainer costs, visit schedule, and how convenient the location is for you. Reviews and ratings in this data alone cannot tell you whether a clinic is right for orthodontic treatment.
Do all five clinics listed here do orthodontics?
The provided clinic data does not state whether each clinic offers orthodontic treatment. A visitor review for 굿플랜치과의원 (Good Plan Dental Clinic) mentions having braces after orthodontic treatment, but that is not data confirming that the clinic accepts new orthodontic cases. You need to ask each clinic directly.
How much does orthodontic treatment cost?
For 2026, reference prices are 3.5–6 million won for metal braces, 5–8 million won for ceramic, 8–15 million won for lingual, and 4–9 million won for clear aligners. Actual costs vary by clinic and by each person's treatment plan, and retainers are often billed separately.
How long does orthodontic treatment usually take?
The reference period is usually 18–30 months. It can differ with your condition and treatment plan, so confirm the expected duration and visit intervals at your consultation.
Can I book a consultation in English, and is English-speaking staff available at these clinics?
The source data for this article does not state which languages any of the five clinics can serve patients in, so English-speaking staff cannot be confirmed at any of them. Call the clinic directly or check its booking page and ask whether a consultation in English is possible and whether an interpreter can be arranged. Bringing a Korean-speaking friend or a translation app is a practical backup for the first visit.
Which costs should I confirm before a consultation?
Check whether the total includes exam fees, appliance costs, regular visits and adjustments, additional treatment, and retainers after treatment ends. Asking for a written or itemized quote makes clinics easier to compare.
Final thoughts
When choosing an orthodontic clinic in Buk-gu, use review counts and ratings as a starting point, but confirm directly whether the clinic offers orthodontics, who will be in charge, how diagnosis works, the full cost, and the maintenance plan. The clinic information and reviews in this article are limited to the collected data provided, and do not guarantee the effectiveness of any clinic's orthodontic treatment or its suitability for you. Choose a medical institution and make treatment decisions after consulting with a dental professional about your individual condition. If an English-speaking consultation matters to you, ask about it when you call. Last updated: 2026-11-12