Apgujeong Rodeo Station Dental Clinic: When Looking for an Orthodontic Clinic Nearby, Be Sure to Check These 2 Things

These days, just opening the internet is enough to be flooded with dental clinic ads.

SNS is also full of stories like “This place is great” and “Celebrities go there too.”

But after choosing a clinic based on information like that,

many people later end up saying things like,

"The explanations were less detailed than I expected," or "The director changed while I was receiving treatment."

In fact, quite a few people start orthodontic treatment somewhere else at first, but for reasons like the ones above,

stop treatment midway and come in for a consultation again.

That is why I always emphasize this.

When it comes to a dental clinic, “a good fit” comes before “close by.”

Rather than deciding simply based on the exterior or advertising image,

it is much more important to check the orthodontic skill of the specialist who will be in charge of treatment,

and whether it is a place where communication works well throughout the entire treatment period.

Today, based on what I have personally felt while safely carrying out more than 4,000 orthodontic cases with no accidents,

I will share two key tips you must check before choosing a clinic.

These are points that many people have said they would have used if they could choose a clinic again,

so please be sure to keep them in mind.

<Before-and-after orthodontic treatment photos>

Treatment period: 23.05.15 - 24.10.21 (about 1 year and 6 months)

Treatment period: 23.01.18 - 24.06.04 (about 1 year and 6 months)

Treatment period for Kim Byeong*: 23.01.17 - 24.12.07 (about 2 years)

Treatment period for Jo Gyeong*: 24.09.02 - 25.03.04 (about 1 year and 6 months)

*The before-and-after treatment photos were published with the patient's consent, and are before-and-after photos taken under the same environment and conditions.

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Please be sure to check the specialist's background and orthodontic experience

Apgujeong Rodeo Station Dental Clinic

Orthodontic treatment is not a procedure that ends in a short period of time.

On average, it takes 1.5 to 2 years, and in some cases, nearly 3 years.

That is why it is most important to judge from the start whether it is a place you can trust and leave in charge.

Including Apgujeong Rodeo Station Dental Clinic, there is something you must check even if it is a clinic near your home.

That is whether the attending doctor is a specialist in orthodontics,

and how long they have been providing orthodontic treatment.

An “orthodontic specialist” is a formally certified orthodontic specialist who has completed specialized training

and has been recognized by the Korean Academy of Orthodontics.

Qualifications are basic, but what matters more is the experience accumulated in actual treatment.

That is because orthodontic treatment does not simply proceed according to theory.

Every person has different tooth alignment, jawbone structure, and gum condition,

and unexpected changes can occur as treatment progresses.

At times like this, the more experienced the medical team is, the better they can predict tooth movement and quickly catch subtle changes,

allowing them to adjust the plan or respond in ways that minimize side effects.

In the end, even if the same appliance is used, the result can differ depending on who adjusts it and how,

so choosing an orthodontic specialist with abundant clinical experience leads to a much more stable treatment outcome.

That is why, at our Apgujeong Rodeo Station Dental Clinic, including myself with 18 years of experience,

we have a system in which three specialists with more than 10 years of experience work together.

In addition, we have carried out more than 4,000 orthodontic treatments with not a single medical accident.

Who has done orthodontics, in what way, and how consistently, ultimately determines your treatment results,

so please be sure to check whether the attending doctor is an orthodontic specialist and how much treatment experience they have.

What matters as much as skill is communication Orthodontics is a treatment with a longer timeline and many detailed steps than most people expect.

So if it is a structure where you only receive an explanation of the treatment plan and then that is it, satisfaction will inevitably be low.

Therefore, when looking for Apgujeong Rodeo Station Dental Clinic or a clinic near your home, what you should pay close attention to is

how well communication works with the director in the middle of treatment.

For example,

“Teeth are not moving as well as expected. Do we need to adjust the plan?”

“The appliance feels uncomfortable. Is that okay?”

“I wish the front teeth could be brought together a bit more. Is that possible?”

It is very important whether the atmosphere allows questions like these,

and whether the attending doctor directly answers them.

At our clinic, we carefully check progress during each monthly visit,

and make decisions together while explaining everything to the patient in easy-to-understand language.

In particular, orthodontics can involve variables that were not known when treatment first started.

At times like that, trust and communication between the patient and the medical team must be strong in order to respond flexibly.

And because orthodontic treatment must proceed consistently,

please also be sure to check whether the attending doctor does not change midway through treatment,

and whether it is a system where responsibility is maintained from start to finish.

Whether it is Apgujeong Rodeo Station Dental Clinic or a clinic near your home,

1. Whether there is a specialist qualification in orthodontics and relevant experience

2. Whether communication during treatment is good and the attending doctor provides consistent care

Please be sure to check these two things.

That way, you can get through the long orthodontic period without anxiety,

and finish as close as possible to the result you want.

We also always use these two points as our standards,

and stay with our patients through every moment of treatment.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us anytime.

We will honestly guide you toward a treatment direction and plan that suits you.

This has been Smile D Dental Clinic. Thank you.