Key takeaways
If you are a foreign resident or medical tourist looking for an English-speaking clinic in Chang-dong, language support varies by clinic and is not confirmed in the source data. Call the clinic or check its booking page before visiting to ask whether English-speaking staff or an interpreter will be available, and bring your passport or ARC, a list of medications, and any dental records you have.
If you are looking for an orthodontic dental clinic in Chang-dong, you can start with 서울브라이튼치과 (Seoul Brighton Dental), the first entry in the provided clinic data. Its Kakao Map rating is 5, with 223 Naver reviews and 435 Kakao reviews. However, the provided information does not confirm whether the clinic provides orthodontic treatment, who the orthodontic clinicians are, which treatment methods are used, or how much treatment costs, so you should ask before a consultation whether it actually provides orthodontic care. The comparison includes clinics listed as being in Chang-dong as well as clinics near Nowon Station. Do not judge orthodontic outcomes or suitability using only proximity and reviews; consult directly to confirm the treatment plan and total cost.
Analysis method
According to the collected data summary, we compared 3,722 Naver Place visitor reviews, 2,797 Kakao Map reviews, and Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service registration information. The average Kakao Map rating of the five selected clinics is listed as 4.0. The review counts below are platform-specific figures from the provided clinic data; Naver ratings were not provided separately. For comparison, total reviews per clinic were calculated by adding Naver, Kakao, and Google review counts and excluding blog reviews. Under Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service criteria, the number of dental specialists is listed as “information unavailable” for all five clinics, so we did not estimate actual headcount or specialties. Reviews reflect individual experiences and do not guarantee the effectiveness or results of orthodontic treatment.
서울브라이튼치과 (Seoul Brighton Dental)
서울브라이튼치과 (Seoul Brighton Dental) is the first clinic to check in this comparison. Its Kakao Map rating is 5, with 223 Naver reviews, 435 Kakao reviews, and 10 Google reviews, for a combined total of 668 reviews across those three platforms. Blog reviews are counted separately at 2,831. The number of dental specialists is not confirmed in the Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service registration information. These figures are a summary of public data and do not indicate whether the clinic provides orthodontic treatment or has orthodontic expertise.
“The clinic was clean, and the director was so kind. I had a vague fear of dental treatment, but I’m grateful that they treated me without any pain!!”
“The director is very kind and explains things carefully and thoroughly. Everyone is friendly, which is great. Also, I like the toothbrush.”
The provided location information says it is 168m from Chang-dong Station Exit 2. The address field lists “서울브라이튼치과의원” (Seoul Brighton Dental Clinic), so the full street address cannot be confirmed. Hours are Mon/Thu 09:30–20:30, Tue/Wed/Fri 09:30–18:30, and Sat 09:30–14:00. Evening hours are shown for Mon/Thu; Sunday hours and lunch hours were not provided, so check before visiting.
Reservations, parking, and separate men’s and women’s restrooms are listed as amenities. Parking availability alone does not tell you the amount of parking space or the cost, so if you are visiting by car, ask about the conditions. Reviews describe careful explanations and kindness, but these are the reviewers’ assessments. If you want an orthodontic consultation, confirm at once whether orthodontic treatment is available, who will be in charge, what diagnostic tests and appliance types are used, and how much the retainer costs. Website, blog, and Instagram addresses are provided, but specific orthodontic program information is not in the collected data.
유디치과의원 창동점 (Yudi Dental Clinic Chang-dong Branch)
유디치과의원 창동점 (Yudi Dental Clinic Chang-dong Branch) is provided at 서울 도봉구 노해로 381 정일프라자 3층 (3F, Jeongil Plaza, 381 Nohae-ro, Dobong-gu, Seoul). Its Kakao Map rating is 2.5, with 128 Naver reviews, 4 Kakao reviews, and 0 Google reviews, for a combined total of 132 reviews across the three platforms. Blog reviews are 94. According to Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service data, the number of dental specialists is unavailable. Ratings and review counts are values displayed on public platforms and do not directly represent the quality of orthodontic care or individual treatment outcomes.
“After booking a checkup and scaling, I was able to go in right away. The teachers here are so good.”
“They explained kindly and provided treatment.”
It is listed as 268m from Chang-dong Station Exit 1, so you can check whether this location is convenient for getting around the Chang-dong Station area. Hours are Mon–Fri 09:30–18:30 and Sat 09:30–14:30. Evening hours are not shown in the provided schedule. Lunch hours are also not provided, so call to confirm available appointment times and whether same-day registration is possible.
Reservations, parking, and separate men’s and women’s restrooms are listed as amenities. Parking space, use conditions, and how to change a reservation are not in the data, so it is practical to ask before visiting. Reviews mention kind explanations and being able to go in right after booking. These reflect the reviewer’s situation at the time of the visit and do not guarantee wait times. If you are considering orthodontics, first confirm whether the clinic provides orthodontic care, and at the consultation ask about diagnostic materials, the treatment plan, costs by appliance type, the monthly visit schedule, and retainer costs. The provided data does not include orthodontic specialists or orthodontic cases, so this cannot be used as a basis for evaluation.
드림S치과의원 (Dream S Dental Clinic)
드림S치과의원 (Dream S Dental Clinic) is provided as being located at 서울 도봉구 해등로 150 3층 (3F, 150 Haedeung-ro, Dobong-gu, Seoul). Its Kakao Map rating is 4.5 and its Google rating is 4.8, with 102 Naver reviews, 5 Kakao reviews, and 3 Google reviews, for a combined total of 110 reviews across the three platforms. Blog reviews are 50. Under Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service criteria, the number of dental specialists is unavailable. Some platforms have few reviews relative to the rating, so it is difficult to determine superiority over other clinics based on a star rating alone.
“After booking an appointment, I waited less than 10 minutes. Thank you for the kind and careful checkup and scaling.”
“My whole family goes here. It is nice to have a dental clinic we trust across three generations. I’ll come back for another checkup in six months. They are kind and do not overtreat.”
It is listed as 778m from Chang-dong Station Exit 2. Hours are Mon/Thu 09:30–20:30, Tue/Wed/Fri 09:30–18:30, and Sat 09:30–14:00. Monday and Thursday include evening hours. Lunch hours and whether the clinic is open on Sundays were not provided, so check before visiting.
Reservations, parking, Wi-Fi, a waiting area, and separate men’s and women’s restrooms are listed as amenities. Reviews include satisfaction with checkups and scaling, kind guidance, and personal opinions that there was no overtreatment. This cannot be generalized to all treatment. Whether the clinic provides orthodontic care is not in the provided data, so confirm first by phone or through the website. If you proceed with a consultation, it is good to ask about the treatment plan including whether extraction is needed, the total cost by appliance type, the regular visit interval, and whether retainer costs are included in the estimate. Even on days with long listed hours, the registration cutoff time may be different, so confirm.
노원강북예치과병원 (Nowon Gangbuk Ye Dental Hospital)
노원강북예치과병원 (Nowon Gangbuk Ye Dental Hospital) is located at 서울 노원구 노해로81길 5-6 5층~7층 (5F–7F, 5-6 Nohae-ro 81-gil, Nowon-gu, Seoul) and is listed as 141m from Nowon Station Exit 2. Its Kakao Map rating is 4.1 and its Google rating is 4.7. Adding 1,719 Naver reviews, 1,614 Kakao reviews, and 32 Google reviews gives 3,365 reviews, with 5,871 blog reviews. Under Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service criteria, the number of dental specialists is provided as information unavailable. Even with many reviews, the suitability of orthodontic care must be confirmed through an individual consultation.
“I got orthodontic treatment today, and they explained kindly and treated me carefully, which was good! Overall I was satisfied, and I plan to continue receiving ongoing care.”
“They provided precise treatment in every corner and explained things very kindly.”
Hours are Mon/Wed/Fri 09:30–18:00, Tue/Thu 09:30–20:30, and Sat 09:30–14:00. Tuesday and Thursday show evening hours. Lunch hours and whether the clinic is open on Sundays were not provided, so separate confirmation is needed. Reservations, parking, Wi-Fi, a waiting area, and separate men’s and women’s restrooms are listed as amenities.
Reviews include experiences of receiving orthodontic treatment and opinions that explanations were kind. However, treatment methods or outcomes cannot be evaluated from those reviews alone. Multiple clinician names appear in reviews, but this article does not further judge clinicians’ qualifications or roles beyond the provided data. Before a consultation, confirm the orthodontic clinician in charge, diagnosis and treatment plan, appliance options, and what is included in the cost. Because the address is in Nowon-gu, even if you are looking for a “Chang-dong orthodontic dental clinic,” you should consider travel distance and visit frequency together. Beyond parking availability, parking fees and space are not confirmed.
오른치과의원 노원점 (Oreun Dental Clinic Nowon Branch)
오른치과의원 노원점 (Oreun Dental Clinic Nowon Branch) is located at 서울 노원구 동일로 1405 KB금융 노원PLAZA 4층 (4F, KB Financial Nowon PLAZA, 1405 Dongil-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul) and is provided as 52m from Nowon Station Exit 6. Its Google rating is 4.6. Adding 1,550 Naver reviews, 739 Kakao reviews, and 76 Google reviews gives 2,365 reviews, and blog reviews are listed as 0. Although there are Kakao review counts, no Kakao rating was provided, and the Naver rating cannot be confirmed. Under Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service criteria, the number of dental specialists is information unavailable.
“I visited for a regular checkup and scaling. Every time I visit, I am satisfied with the fast and comfortable treatment without waiting. After treatment, doctors are usually busy and rush off, but here they always explain kindly, which is the biggest advantage.”
“They explained things carefully after treatment as well. They also showed me how to use dental floss, and I am satisfied. I recommend it.”
Hours are Mon/Wed/Fri 09:30–18:30, Tue/Thu 09:30–20:30, Sat 09:30–14:00, and Sun 11:00–16:00. Tuesday and Thursday include evening hours, and the listing of Sunday hours can also be used when checking your schedule. Lunch hours were not provided, so ask before visiting.
Reservations, parking, Wi-Fi, and separate men’s and women’s restrooms are listed as amenities. Reviews include experiences with reservation confirmation calls, treatment explanations, and guidance on flossing, but actual wait times may vary depending on the visit. Whether the clinic provides orthodontic treatment and who would be in charge are not confirmed in the collected data. If you want a consultation, first confirm whether orthodontic care is available, then ask whether diagnostic tests, appliances, regular management, and retainers are each included in the cost. Because this clinic is near Nowon Station rather than Chang-dong, it is better to also consider transportation convenience for repeated visits during orthodontic treatment.
At-a-glance comparison
The total review count was calculated by adding Naver, Kakao, and Google review counts. Naver ratings and some platform ratings were not in the provided data and are shown as “information unavailable.” The number of specialists is based on Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service data, and all five clinics have no confirmable figure.
| Clinic name | Naver rating | Kakao rating | Google rating | Total reviews | Number of dental specialists | Location | Strengths / information to check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 서울브라이튼치과 (Seoul Brighton Dental) | Information unavailable | 5 | Information unavailable | 668 | Information unavailable | 168m from Chang-dong Station Exit 2 | Open until 20:30 on Mon/Thu; reservation and parking information provided |
| 유디치과의원 창동점 (Yudi Dental Clinic Chang-dong Branch) | Information unavailable | 2.5 | Information unavailable | 132 | Information unavailable | 268m from Chang-dong Station Exit 1 | Near Chang-dong Station; reservation and parking information provided |
| 드림S치과의원 (Dream S Dental Clinic) | Information unavailable | 4.5 | 4.8 | 110 | Information unavailable | 778m from Chang-dong Station Exit 2 | Open until 20:30 on Mon/Thu; waiting area |
| 노원강북예치과병원 (Nowon Gangbuk Ye Dental Hospital) | Information unavailable | 4.1 | 4.7 | 3,365 | Information unavailable | 141m from Nowon Station Exit 2 | Open until 20:30 on Tue/Thu; reviews include orthodontic experience |
| 오른치과의원 노원점 (Oreun Dental Clinic Nowon Branch) | Information unavailable | Information unavailable | 4.6 | 2,365 | Information unavailable | 52m from Nowon Station Exit 6 | Evening hours Tue/Thu and Sunday hours provided |
Orthodontic clinic selection checklist
- Whether orthodontic care is available — If it is not specified in the clinic information provided, first ask whether the clinic actually provides consultations and treatment.
- Confirm the clinician in charge — Check who will handle the consultation and treatment and whether the person in charge changes during the course of care. The number of specialists is not confirmed in the provided data.
- Diagnostic process — Ask what tests and records are used to create the treatment plan and whether diagnostic test fees are separate.
- Treatment plan and options — Have the proposed appliance, alternatives, expected duration, and whether extraction is needed explained to you, and decide after you understand them.
- Total cost — Check item by item whether diagnostic tests, monthly visits, additional appliances, and retainer costs are included beyond the appliance fee.
- Visit schedule — Check the expected visit interval, available appointment times, and whether evening or weekend hours fit your schedule.
- Retention and maintenance — Ask about the type of retainer, costs, and checkup schedule after orthodontic treatment ends.
- Reservations and waiting — Ask how to book a first visit, whether same-day treatment is possible, and the procedure for changing or canceling an appointment.
- Transportation and parking — Check not only the distance from the exit but also the actual route needed for repeated visits and the parking conditions.
- Confirm explanations — Ask about treatment goals and limitations, expected discomfort, and precautions, and check whether you can receive a written treatment plan or cost estimate.
Warning signs
- If a clinic pressures you to decide the same day before you have heard enough about the diagnosis and treatment plan, or does not clearly explain costs and conditions, take time to verify.
- If orthodontic costs are presented like a total price but the clinic does not clarify whether diagnostic tests, regular visits, additional appliances, and retainers are included, request an itemized estimate.
- Be cautious about explanations that definitively guarantee treatment duration or results without individual testing, and ask about the basis and limitations of the treatment plan.
- Do not assume you will have the same result just because of review ratings or another patient’s experience. Online reviews are individual experiences and do not guarantee treatment outcomes.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get an English-speaking consultation at a dental clinic in Chang-dong?
The provided data does not list language support for any of the five clinics, so this article cannot confirm English-speaking staff at a specific clinic. Call the clinic or use its booking page before visiting and ask whether English-speaking staff or an interpreter will be available for your appointment; also confirm the consultation fee and what you should bring.
How much does orthodontic treatment cost at 서울브라이튼치과 (Seoul Brighton Dental)?
Orthodontic costs by clinic are not in the collected data. As of 2026, reference market ranges are 3.5–6 million KRW for metal, 5–8 million KRW for ceramic, 8–15 million KRW for lingual, and 4–9 million KRW for clear aligners. Actual costs must be confirmed at a clinic consultation.
How long does orthodontic treatment usually take?
The general duration in the provided reference information is 18–30 months. Individual durations and each clinic’s treatment period are not in the data, so they must be confirmed after diagnosis.
Is the retainer cost included in the orthodontic fee?
The reference data notes that many places charge separately for retainers. Inclusion and additional costs may differ by clinic, so check the estimate.
Can dental clinics near Nowon Station be included in Chang-dong dental clinic recommendations?
Among the compared clinics, 노원강북예치과병원 (Nowon Gangbuk Ye Dental Hospital) and 오른치과의원 노원점 (Oreun Dental Clinic Nowon Branch) are listed near Nowon Station. Because they are in different locations from clinics in Chang-dong, consider travel time and transportation when choosing a clinic for repeated visits.
If a clinic has many reviews or a high rating, does that mean it is good at orthodontics?
That cannot be concluded. Reviews and ratings show users’ experiences and do not guarantee the suitability or results of orthodontic care. Confirm the diagnosis for your own condition and a specific treatment plan.
Final thoughts
If you are looking for an orthodontic dental clinic in Chang-dong, this guide suggests starting with 서울브라이튼치과 (Seoul Brighton Dental), but the key is to confirm directly whether orthodontic care is available, who will be in charge, the treatment plan, and the total cost. Clinics in Chang-dong and near Nowon Station differ in location and hours, so compare visit convenience as well. This article is general information based on the provided reviews and registration data and does not replace diagnosis or treatment. Decisions about care and treatment should be made with a clinician based on your individual condition. Last updated: 2026-10-21