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Your First Visit: A Guide for Foreign Patients in Seoul

What happens on your first visit to Ceramic Dental Clinic?

At a glance

On your first visit, we listen to your concerns, do the tests you need, and then explain the cause, treatment options, duration, limits, and other choices while showing you the test results on screen. An orthodontic consultation, including face and intraoral photos, X-rays, and an intraoral scan, takes about 1 hour in total. You can also consult us with photos before you come.

Before you come

PHOTO CONSULT

Consult with photos first

Send us photos related to your concern, and we will first give you a rough direction and time frame. You do not need every photo. Sending only those closest to your concern among a front smile, side profile, and upper and lower teeth photos helps the consultation. An accurate diagnosis is made after the examination.

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Things to think about before you come

What do you most want to change? Has your jaw ever clicked or hurt? Do your gums bleed, or are your teeth loose? Have you had orthodontic treatment before? Do you have limits on treatment time or the number of visits? (moving, studying abroad, childbirth, etc.)

Order of the first visit

1
Consultation & medical history
We ask about your concerns, medical history, jaw joint symptoms, and any previous orthodontic treatment.
2
Face photos
We take front, 45-degree, and side photos, with a relaxed face and a smiling face.
3
Intraoral photos
We record the condition of your teeth and gums.
4
X-rays (side, front, panoramic)
We check the position of the teeth and jawbones, the angle of the front teeth, and left–right asymmetry.
5
Intraoral scan
We save your teeth in 3D without taking impressions.
6
Explanation of results
We explain the cause, method, duration, limits, other choices, cases where treatment is not needed, and cost while showing you the screen. The tests and the explanation are done on the same day.

A staff member taking a face photo of a patient seated in front of a light gray background — 02Photos

A patient lying in the dental chair while an intraoral scanner captures the teeth and a 3D tooth model appears on the monitor — 05Scan

Visiting from abroad

INTERNATIONAL

You can hear the same explanation in the language you are comfortable with

We consult in Korean, Japanese, or English, whichever is easiest for you. Dr. Sunmin Kim, the head dentist, completed his Ph.D. and orthodontic training at Tokyo Medical and Dental University, and consults directly in Japanese.

Your stay schedule, aftercare after you go home, and payment methods are explained in detail in the international patient guide on our English and Japanese sites.

日本語案内 →English guide →

Hours, location & parking

Our hours, map, public transportation, and parking in the building are on the Hours & Location page.

View Hours & Location →Call +82-2-517-0002

FAQ

Can I start treatment on the first day?

When you book, we check which treatment you want and, if possible, schedule your appointment so you can also receive treatment on the first day.

Can I come for a consultation only?

Yes. You can come for a consultation only. The first-visit exam fee is KRW 50,000 and includes X-rays, photos, and the dentist’s examination and consultation. If a CT scan is needed, the total is KRW 100,000.

Can I bring X-rays from another dental clinic?

Yes. If you bring them, we review them together and use them for diagnosis.

Is a photo consultation different from an actual diagnosis?

From photos we can give you a rough direction. The diagnosis is made after the examination.

Is parking available?

You can park in the building (SUVs and cars). Details are on the Hours & Locationpage. Parking is free during clinic hours.

Can I come without an appointment?

You can still be seen, but the wait may be long, so we recommend booking before you come.

Written by Dr. Sunmin Kim, Head Dentist · Reviewed by Dr. Sunmin Kim, Head Dentist · Updated Oct 28, 2026

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Visiting from abroad or living in Korea?

We see international patients who travel to Seoul and those who live in Korea. Our doctors consult with you directly in English. Read Visiting from abroad for visits, fees and payment, or message us on WhatsApp.