3 Criteria for Choosing an Orthodontic Dentist in Banpo, With Transparent Pricing

Hello.

Banpo orthodontic dentistry that takes care of your healthy smile

This is Blanche Dental Clinic.

As important new beginnings such as a new semester, employment, or a job change approach,

more and more people are looking into Banpo orthodontic dentistry

to straighten crooked teeth.

But once you decide to start orthodontic treatment

and begin searching, the many dental advertisements

and low-cost event price lists all over the internet

often only make your mind even more complicated.

Isn’t a place that’s too cheap a mass-treatment clinic

where the doctor keeps changing in the middle?

Do you always have to have teeth extracted for the face to look slimmer

and for protruding teeth to move inward?

If you add up the monthly fees, extraction fees, and retainer fees,

aren’t you ultimately falling for a bait-and-switch offer?

Orthodontic treatment is a long-term project that takes

from as little as 6 months to more than 2 and a half years.

Because a tooth that has been shaved or extracted can never return to its original state,

you need to be more careful than ever when choosing a dental clinic.

Today, as a practicing dentist and also from the perspective of someone who

has personally undergone orthodontic treatment in the past,

I’ll share the 3 clear criteria for choosing an orthodontic clinic without regret,

and openly disclose the orthodontic fees that everyone is most curious about.

First criterion: Is it a treatment centered on non-extraction, preserving my natural teeth?

The thing people fear most after orthodontic consultations is

a diagnosis that says healthy teeth must be extracted.

To be honest, I also received a diagnosis

when I visited a dental clinic in the past to undergo orthodontic treatment,

saying that extraction was absolutely necessary.

But I hated and feared the idea of pulling out four healthy teeth so much

that I eventually found a place where orthodontic treatment without extraction was possible,

and completed treatment without extractions.

And now I am 200 percent satisfied with my teeth and my appearance.

Of course, if the jawbone space is absolutely insufficient,

or if a severely protruding mouth needs to be dramatically retracted,

extraction may be unavoidable.

But you should avoid clinics that recklessly recommend extraction simply to shorten treatment time

or for the doctor’s convenience.

In recent years, excellent clinical techniques that can replace extraction have advanced greatly,

such as interproximal reduction (a method of creating space by minimally reshaping the surfaces between teeth), arch expansion devices, and full-arch retraction using mini screws.

A truly skilled orthodontic clinic should not rush to extract precious natural teeth.

Instead, it should first seriously consider and propose various non-extraction options.

Banpo orthodontic clinic’s actual treatment cases

These photos were taken in the same environment,

with the patient’s consent and without any additional editing.

Second criterion: Is it a clinic that insists on only proven appliances?

When you go to a truly famous restaurant, one characteristic is that the menu is very simple.

That’s because all effort and skill are poured into one confident signature dish.

The same applies to dental clinics.

At Blanche Dental Clinic, we do not overwhelm patients by lining up dozens of cheap wire braces appliances.

Traditional metal braces, where silver wires are clearly visible every time you smile,

can be a major aesthetic burden.

<Treatment for spaced teeth>

Before: February 20, 2020, After: November 20, 2021

That’s why we primarily use Clippy-C self-ligating brackets,

which are similar in color to teeth so they are less noticeable,

and have a self-ligating cap (clip), resulting in less friction,

less pain, and faster tooth movement.

We also use Invisalign, a premium clear aligner,

for people who are uncomfortable with having braces attached at all,

or for those working in service jobs that involve a lot of face-to-face interaction.

Focusing only on appliances whose clinical results have been thoroughly verified,

while protecting the patient’s daily life as comfortably as possible,

produces a more complete result.

Third criterion: Is it a doctor who communicates well and takes responsibility to the end?

Why do you have to visit the clinic once a month during orthodontic treatment?

When doing bracket orthodontics, the force applied to the teeth becomes zero after about 3 to 4 weeks,

once the wire is connected and the elastics are in place.

In other words, if no force is being applied, orthodontic treatment does not progress,

so you must visit regularly to adjust the force and carefully check the direction of movement.

The most important thing in this long journey is communication between the doctor and the patient.

To achieve a perfect result that satisfies both the patient and the doctor,

the monthly conversations must align the appearance you expect after treatment

with the appearance the director envisions after treatment,

and fine details must be adjusted together.

However, after going to a so-called mass-treatment large clinic just because of an unusually low price,

we often hear sad news such as:

On each visit, the doctor in charge of my teeth (the paid doctor) kept changing,

or even the hospital where treatment was being provided suddenly closed overnight,

leaving patients to lose both money and dental health.

Rather than a clinic that gathers patients through low-price, high-volume treatment,

you should look for a hospital where the lead doctor communicates one-on-one directly from the first consultation,

to precise diagnosis, appliance placement, monthly follow-up treatment,

and post-orthodontic retention management, taking full responsibility to the end.

Here is the orthodontic treatment cost disclosed transparently

I’ll be honest about the orthodontic costs,

which many people are most curious and concerned about when choosing an orthodontic clinic.

Recently, there have been many eye-catching ultra-low-price ads

for orthodontics at 990,000 KRW and 1.5 million KRW.

But when you actually visit the hospital, there are separate charges for the precision diagnostic fee,

a monthly fee of 50,000 KRW every visit,

the mini-screw placement fee,

and even hundreds of thousands of won for the retainer that must be worn after treatment to prevent teeth from shifting once the braces are removed.

In the end, when all the hidden costs are added up,

it is often no different from a regular dental clinic, or the hidden costs end up exceeding the apparent discount.

As of 2026, the average total orthodontic fee at conscientious clinics that are directly supervised by the lead doctor,

use genuine materials, and do not resort to tricks is roughly as follows.

✅ Total cost for Clippy-C braces:

Approximately in the 4 million KRW to 5 million KRW range~

This amount is based on the total fee and includes the bracket placement fee,

the monthly fee paid during each visit, and the retainer cost that helps keep the teeth from shifting after treatment.

The amount may vary somewhat depending on the difficulty level

(whether it is partial orthodontics or full orthodontics,

whether protrusion or asymmetry is involved, etc.).

✅ Total cost for Invisalign clear aligners:

Approximately in the 6 million KRW to 8 million KRW range~

Since these are premium appliances that are custom-made in the United States based on the patient’s dental data

and then shipped to Korea,

the initial cost is higher than standard bracket orthodontics.

However, they are very advantageous for busy office workers or students because they require fewer visits,

and their aesthetic appeal is overwhelmingly superior,

fully proving their value.

Good dental clinics do not entice patients with bait products that only look inexpensive on the surface.

At the first consultation, they clearly state the exact total cost appropriate for the condition of the patient’s teeth,

and they follow the principle of honest treatment fees without forcing unexpected additional charges in the middle.

Closing the post

Orthodontic treatment is not simply a cosmetic procedure to straighten teeth.

It is one of the best lifelong health investments,

restoring proper bite alignment so that even in your 60s and 70s,

you can fully chew and digest delicious food with your own natural teeth.

If you are looking for Banpo orthodontic dentistry to entrust your teeth to completely for the next two years,

please remember the 3 criteria shared today

and choose your clinic carefully.

Can my teeth be corrected without extraction?

Which orthodontic appliance is right for me?

If you still have questions, please leave a comment anytime.

We will communicate sincerely and help you find the most reasonable

and safest orthodontic plan.

This has been Banpo Blanche Dental Clinic. Thank you.

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Medical Law Compliance and Notice This post was written directly by Blanche Dental Clinic for the purpose of providing accurate medical information about orthodontic treatment. The orthodontic costs listed in the post are approximate examples based on general averages, and the actual cost may vary depending on the patient’s oral structure, gum condition, treatment difficulty, and the clinic’s policies. Orthodontic treatment may cause cavities (dental caries) or gum inflammation if thorough brushing is not maintained, and in rare cases side effects such as demineralization of the tooth surface or root resorption may occur. For successful treatment, please be sure to make a careful decision only after precise diagnosis and sufficient consultation with experienced medical staff.