3 Types of Places to Avoid in Apgujeong Orthodontic Clinics

3 Types of Places to Avoid in Apgujeong Orthodontic Clinics

Hello.

I’m Oh Su-hwan, a specialist in orthodontics with 18 years of experience.

When you decide to get orthodontic treatment, the first thing you do is research on your own.

You look through orthodontic reviews in the orthodontics cafe (철도ㅊ) and gather information,

and find out which clinic is good.

But the problem is,

you can’t be sure whether the success stories you saw in reviews will apply to you as well.

Because you know that, you can’t stop searching for information,

and you keep comparing more clinics and looking for more reviews.

To help reduce some of that decision fatigue,

I prepared this article under the theme of “a list of Apgujeong orthodontic clinics to avoid.”

If you read to the end, I think it will help you make a better choice. :)

Not a place with an OOO specialist Places to avoid in Apgujeong orthodontic clinics

Orthodontic treatment, unlike general dental care, is a field that requires a high level of expertise.

Of course, general dentists can also provide orthodontic treatment, but...

Dentist A who handles many different areas

Dentist B who has focused only on orthodontic treatment

There is bound to be a difference in the depth of experience and knowledge.

Orthodontic treatment requires precisely controlling tooth movement,

and it is a process that requires close observation of the patient’s condition over a long period of time.

If professional knowledge and experience are lacking,

the treatment outcome may be poor,

and the possibility of side effects can also increase.

Therefore, when receiving orthodontic treatment,

it is most important to check whether the dentist in charge of orthodontics at that clinic is a “specialist in orthodontics.”

A place without an orthodontic specialist on site Some dental clinics invite an external orthodontist and have them see patients only once or twice a week.

Let’s say you entrusted your orthodontic treatment to a specialist who only sees patients on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

It would be fortunate if a problem appeared the day before or on the day of the appointment,

but as you know, unexpected problems can happen at any time.

In cases like this, treatment plans need to be adjusted flexibly according to the patient’s condition,

but if there is no orthodontic specialist on site, you may end up having to wait until the next appointment

with your neck stretched out.

Such delays in treatment not only cause inconvenience,

but can also negatively affect the treatment outcome.

Moreover, if the external orthodontist visits only once or twice a week,

it may also be difficult for them to closely monitor the patient’s condition.

Therefore, when choosing an Apgujeong orthodontic clinic,

it is better to check whether the orthodontist is on site and continuously managing patients.

A place that is excessively cheap & a place where staff explain the treatment plan Orthodontic treatment usually costs several million won, so it is by no means a small amount.

That’s why if the orthodontic price is significantly lower than other clinics, it is tempting.

However, if the price is too low, there may be issues such as the following.

• Use of low-quality orthodontic appliances

There is a possibility that low-quality materials are used to keep costs down.

• Inexperienced medical staff

There are cases where dentists with little experience lower prices to attract patients.

• Poor aftercare

The warranty period after orthodontic treatment may be short, or the clinic may not have a systematic aftercare system.

In addition, it is also better to avoid clinics where the treatment plan is explained by the office manager or other staff instead of the medical staff.

Explanations about treatment and consultations should ideally be handled directly by the orthodontic specialist.

That is because the patient’s condition needs to be accurately assessed and the direction of treatment determined during the consultation.

If the office manager handles all consultations and makes treatment decisions,

there is a high chance that it is not a trustworthy place.

In summary, when choosing an Apgujeong orthodontic clinic, you should comprehensively consider:

• Whether there is a specialist in orthodontics

• Whether the orthodontist is on site

• Whether the cost is appropriate

• How the medical staff handles consultations

Careful selection can lead to healthy results,

so I hope you refer to today’s information and receive safe and satisfying orthodontic treatment.

Thank you.