Cavity Treatment in Sinwol-dong: 5 Dental Clinics Compared — Reviews, Hours, Costs, and How to Check for English-speaking Support

Key Takeaways

If you are a foreign resident, expat, or medical tourist looking for a clinic in Sinwol-dong, note that language support is not published for any of the five clinics covered here, so whether a particular clinic has English-speaking staff has to be confirmed by phone or through the clinic's own booking page before you go. Most clinics in this area take appointments by phone rather than online, and while walk-ins are sometimes accepted, same-day availability changes from day to day. Bring your passport or Alien Registration Card (ARC) and, if you have it, your Korean health insurance details, since covered and non-covered (비급여) treatment is billed differently.

If you are looking for a dental clinic for cavity treatment in Sinwol-dong, start by contacting 이백점치과의원 (Ibaekjeom Dental Clinic). Following the order given, this article looks at Ibaekjeom Dental Clinic first. It has 430 Naver reviews and 339 Kakao reviews, with a Kakao rating of 3.5. Visitor reviews mention having the treatment direction and their current condition explained, and one describes being treated after walking in without an appointment. Reviews are individual experiences, however, and do not guarantee a cavity diagnosis or a treatment outcome. After comparing the five clinics below, check the current opening hours, whether booking and parking are available, and the treatment and cost your own dental condition requires — then decide.

The clinics compared are 이백점치과의원 (Ibaekjeom Dental Clinic), 다온미소치과의원 (Daon Miso Dental Clinic), 연세스마일치과의원 (Yonsei Smile Dental Clinic), 언제나치과의원 (Eonjena Dental Clinic), and 로덴행복을주는치과의원 (Roden Happiness Dental Clinic). Ratings or specialist counts that are not in the published data have not been filled in arbitrarily and are marked "no information."

How We Analyzed

The data collected consists of 2,486 Naver Place visitor reviews, 566 Kakao Map reviews, and registration information from the Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service (HIRA). Adding the Naver and Kakao review counts per clinic gives 3,052; blog reviews are kept separate from the visitor review total and are noted in each clinic's detail below. The average Kakao Map rating of the five selected clinics was provided as an aggregate figure of 3.7. Per-clinic ratings are shown only where the data gives a value, and no Naver ratings were provided, so the table marks them "no information." Review quotations are drawn from some of the actual visitor reviews provided. Opening hours list only the days that were supplied; lunch breaks and whether the remaining days are open are not in the data and must be confirmed with each clinic.

이백점치과의원 (Ibaekjeom Dental Clinic)

The first clinic compared in this article is 이백점치과의원 (Ibaekjeom Dental Clinic). Its address is 서울 양천구 남부순환로 352 3층 (352 Nambusunhwan-ro, 3rd floor, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul) and its phone number is 0507-1373-2003. It was provided with 430 Naver reviews, 2,747 blog reviews, and 339 Kakao reviews, and its Kakao rating is 3.5. The number of dental specialists in the HIRA data is not available. Reviews describe having the treatment direction explained and comment that the facilities were clean. Review counts or ratings alone, however, cannot determine whether a clinic is suitable for cavity treatment or what the outcome will be.

"The doctors explained my current condition and the treatment direction in detail, which I appreciated. I also went without an appointment, and I was still able to be seen quickly and even get a scaling done."

"For the painful area too, the dentist and the nurses kindly explained the reason and the cause of the symptoms well. They also told me which treatment fits and how I should manage it going forward."

The clinic's own information describes it as being on the 3rd floor of the Sinwol Intersection Medical Building, and the subway directions are Hwagok Station (Line 5), Exit 6. The address for driving is given as 352 Nambusunhwan-ro. Opening hours are Mon & Thu 09:30–20:00, Tue, Wed & Fri 09:30–18:00, and Sat 09:30–13:30. Evening hours are shown for Monday and Thursday, but the lunch break is not in the provided data. Booking, a waiting area, and parking are listed as amenities. Even though one review describes walking in without an appointment, same-day availability can change, so confirm by phone. If you suspect a cavity, ask about the treatment scope and the cost of each material after diagnosis, and it is practical to check your out-of-pocket cost for adult resin, inlay, and crown.

다온미소치과의원 (Daon Miso Dental Clinic)

다온미소치과의원 (Daon Miso Dental Clinic) is at 서울 양천구 남부순환로 353 1층 (353 Nambusunhwan-ro, 1st floor, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul), and its phone number is 02-6738-2828. It was provided with 369 Naver reviews, 260 blog reviews, and 12 Kakao reviews. No Kakao, Naver, or Google ratings are in the data. The number of dental specialists under HIRA criteria was also not provided, so nothing can be asserted about specialist status or treatment capability. Visitor reviews describe staff being kind and treatment being careful. Reviews are the writer's own experience and are not evidence guaranteeing the outcome of cavity treatment.

"Thank you for being so kind."

"Last time I had a scaling and was told I needed gum treatment, so I had gum treatment on Monday and came back again today. Thanks to the dentist, who treats you carefully so it never feels scary, I seem to be visiting the dentist more often than before."

Opening hours from the provided data are Tue & Thu 09:30–20:30 and Wed 09:30–18:30. Evening hours are listed for Tuesday and Thursday, but whether it opens Monday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, and the lunch break, are not confirmed. There is no separate information about accessibility either, so check the address and plan your route before visiting. Booking, separate men's and women's restrooms, and parking are listed as amenities. It is better to confirm the booking method and parking conditions by phone. When consulting about cavity treatment, ask about the extent of the cavity, the treatment options available, and the cost and number of visits for each option. The reference costs provided are KRW 10,000–30,000 for covered amalgam and glass ionomer and KRW 80,000–150,000 for non-covered adult resin; the actual cost for each individual must be confirmed after an examination.

연세스마일치과의원 (Yonsei Smile Dental Clinic)

The address of 연세스마일치과의원 (Yonsei Smile Dental Clinic) is 서울 양천구 신월로 173 2층 (173 Sinwol-ro, 2nd floor, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul), and the phone number is 02-2608-2828. There are 1,216 Naver reviews, 199 blog reviews, and 48 Kakao reviews. The Kakao rating was given as 4.1 and the Google rating as 3.4; no Naver rating is in the data. The Google review count is recorded as 0, so care is needed when reading the Google rating together with the review count. The number of dental specialists in the HIRA data is not available. Reviews mention having the treatment process explained and experiences with scaling and orthodontics. These are individual accounts by the writers and do not predict the outcome of cavity treatment.

"It was my first visit to this clinic, and on a weekday morning I was seen right away with no wait. All the staff and the dentist were kind, and they explained the treatment process in detail, which I liked."

"My children go there regularly. They are always kind, and we like it."

Opening hours are Mon, Wed & Thu 09:30–18:30 and Tue 09:30–20:30. Evening hours are listed for Tuesday, and the lunch break and whether it opens Friday, Saturday, or Sunday are not in the provided data. There is no detailed accessibility information, so check the address and the route before visiting. Booking and parking are listed as amenities. It is a good idea to confirm the appointment time, whether same-day reception is possible, and how the parking works by phone. In a cavity treatment consultation, ask not only about visible symptoms but also about the treatment scope based on the examination results and the cost of each material. You can also ask for an explanation of whether the lesion is urgent and whether watchful waiting is possible. The actual choice should be based on the examination and consultation with the dentist.

언제나치과의원 (Eonjena Dental Clinic)

언제나치과의원 (Eonjena Dental Clinic) is on the 4th floor of Seungil Beauty Tower, 서울 양천구 신월로 164 승일뷰티타워 4층 (164 Sinwol-ro, Seungil Beauty Tower, 4th floor, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul). The phone number is 0507-1498-8976. It was provided with 405 Naver reviews, 390 blog reviews, and 148 Kakao reviews. The Kakao rating is 3.5 and the Google rating is 4.7, and there is no information on a Naver rating. The Google review count is recorded as 0, so that rating needs to be checked together with the review count. The HIRA registration information lists one specialist in conservative dentistry (치과보존과). Reviews describe good explanations of treatment and good responses to questions.

"I heard here the detailed explanation I couldn't get at other clinics, and I understood and accepted it — that's a good thing. They also have a microscope, which is hard to find at a private clinic, so this seems like a clinic where it can really help with treatment."

"I felt some discomfort in a tooth, so I called to ask and went in the same day. They are always kind, examine thoroughly, and don't overtreat, so I visit with confidence."

Opening hours are Tue & Thu 09:30–18:30 and Wed 14:00–20:30. Wednesday is listed as an afternoon start with evening hours, but the lunch break and whether it opens Monday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday are not in the data. Check the building name and floor before visiting. Booking, a waiting area, parking, Wi-Fi, separate men's and women's restrooms, and easy payment are listed as amenities. It is best to ask in advance about same-day availability and parking conditions. In a cavity treatment consultation, refer to the registration information showing one specialist in conservative dentistry, but what treatment your own cavity requires must be confirmed after an examination. Whichever of resin, inlay, or crown is proposed, ask about the material, the cost, the alternatives, and how urgent the treatment is.

로덴행복을주는치과의원 (Roden Happiness Dental Clinic)

The address of 로덴행복을주는치과의원 (Roden Happiness Dental Clinic) is 서울 양천구 오목로 75 102 (75 Omok-ro, Unit 102, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul), and the phone number is 0507-1445-6888. It was provided with 66 Naver reviews, 47 blog reviews, and 19 Kakao reviews. No Kakao, Naver, or Google ratings are in the data, and the number of dental specialists is likewise not confirmed numerically. The treatment departments registered with HIRA include oral medicine, oral pathology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, pediatric dentistry, oral and maxillofacial radiology, preventive dentistry, orthodontics, conservative dentistry, prosthodontics, and periodontics. Registering a department does not reveal how many specialists there are in each field.

"The dentist is honest and thinks from the patient's point of view. I was thinking about having something else done, and he told me not to bother. I'm scared of dentists and was extremely nervous, but they treated me kindly."

"The dentist is kind."

The accessibility information provided is 733 m from Sinjeongnegeori Station Exit 2. Opening hours are listed as Mon, Tue & Wed 09:30–17:00, and the lunch break and whether it opens Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday are not in the data. No amenity information was provided separately either. Check the booking method, parking availability, and same-day reception by phone. The reviews do not present enough specific experience with cavity treatment, so if you are actually considering cavity treatment, it is important to consult directly about the examination and the treatment options. In the consultation, check whether it is a case that can be observed without treatment, and why treatment is needed and what it costs. The reference costs provided are not fixed prices for any clinic, so you must ask the clinic about its actual costs before treatment.

At a Glance

Total reviews are the sum of Naver and Kakao visitor reviews: 769 for Ibaekjeom Dental Clinic, 381 for Daon Miso Dental Clinic, 1,264 for Yonsei Smile Dental Clinic, 553 for Eonjena Dental Clinic, and 85 for Roden Happiness Dental Clinic. Blog reviews are excluded from these totals. Naver ratings are not in the collected data, and the Google review counts for the two clinics with a Google rating are recorded as 0 each. Ratings and review counts are not indicators that settle treatment quality.

Cavity Treatment Clinic Checklist

• Basis for the diagnosis — Check whether the clinic explains the location and extent of the cavity and the examination results in a way you can understand.
• Treatment options — Ask what treatments are possible and why each one is being proposed.
• Urgency of treatment — Check whether treatment is needed immediately or whether it can be monitored for a period of time.
• Materials and cost — Check the cost of each material separately from whether national health insurance applies, and identify which items are non-covered.
• Expected number of visits — Ask about the treatment stages, the number of visits, and the expected schedule.
• Pain and anesthesia — Ask in advance for an explanation about discomfort during treatment and about anesthesia.
• Booking and waiting — Check how to book a first visit, whether same-day reception is possible, and the waiting time.
• Opening hours — Confirm the hours and lunch break for the day you plan to visit by phone or through official information.
• Parking and getting there — Check whether parking is available and on what terms, and your public transport route.
• Aftercare — Ask about precautions after treatment, when to come for regular checkups, and how to get in touch if something seems wrong.

Warning Signs

• Being rushed into treatment without an explanation — Ask for the basis of the diagnosis and why treatment is needed, and request a full explanation.
• Difficulty getting a detailed cost breakdown — Check item by item whether it is covered or non-covered and the cost of each material.
• Unclear answers about alternatives or urgency — Ask about the possibility of watchful waiting, other treatment options, and the pros and cons of each.
• Not knowing whether booking, hours, or parking information is current — Contact the clinic directly before visiting to confirm that it is open and the terms of use.

The points above are not a judgment about any particular clinic but the things to check in general when choosing a dental clinic. Do not use review ratings or individual accounts to settle a clinic's level of care.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I be treated at a clinic in Sinwol-dong if I don't speak Korean?

None of the source data for these five clinics says which languages the staff speak, so this article cannot confirm that any of them is an English-speaking clinic. You will need to call the clinic, or check its booking page or its Naver or Kakao listing, and ask directly whether an English-speaking dentist or coordinator is available on the day you want to visit. If you are not confident on the phone, bring a Korean-speaking friend or use a translation app, and ask for the treatment plan and costs in writing where possible.

How much does an adult cavity resin filling cost?

In the reference data provided, adult resin is KRW 80,000–150,000 as a non-covered treatment. The actual cost can vary with the condition of the tooth and the clinic's own pricing, so confirm it with the clinic before treatment. For resin on a permanent tooth in children aged 12 or under, the figure given is about KRW 20,000–50,000 where it is covered by insurance.

Is amalgam or glass ionomer covered by insurance?

The reference data lists amalgam and glass ionomer as covered treatment at KRW 10,000–30,000. Whether coverage actually applies and how much you pay out of pocket need to be confirmed according to the treatment conditions, so ask at your appointment.

How much do inlays and crowns cost?

The reference costs provided are KRW 250,000–500,000 for an inlay and KRW 350,000–800,000 for a crown, and they can differ by material. These are not fixed prices for any clinic, so it is best to confirm the material and the estimated amount before your visit.

If a clinic has many reviews or a high rating, does that mean it treats cavities well?

No. Reviews and ratings show the experiences of platform users; they do not guarantee an individual diagnosis or a treatment outcome. Consider the explanation given before treatment, the treatment options and costs, and your own condition together.

Where can I check opening hours and the lunch break?

This article reproduces only the days and times that were provided, and the lunch break is not in the data. Hours can change, so confirm directly with the clinic whether it is open on the date you plan to visit, its lunch break, and whether booking is required.

Final Thoughts

When comparing dental clinics for cavity treatment in Sinwol-dong, you can look at Ibaekjeom Dental Clinic as the first candidate and then compare the location, opening hours, published reviews, and registration information of Daon Miso Dental Clinic, Yonsei Smile Dental Clinic, Eonjena Dental Clinic, and Roden Happiness Dental Clinic. The ratings and reviews in this article are limited to the platform data provided, and visitor accounts are individual experiences. Whether you have a cavity and which treatment is appropriate must be confirmed through a dental examination and consultation. Also ask the clinic about opening hours, costs, booking, and parking conditions before you visit.

This article is general dental information based on the data provided and is not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment. Please make your final treatment decision after consulting a dentist.

Last updated: 2026-10-03