Our patient Megan posted a review about us on her blog.
It was our pleasure to have a chance to serve such a wonderful patient like her for the past 3 years.
We will miss her. :)
https://withmegankelly.com/2018/12/23/staying-flossy-in-south-korea-a-plus-dental-apgujeong-clinic-review/
Here is her review about A Plus.
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To me, there is nothing less sexy in this world than bad teeth. It’s one
of the first things people notice about you whether it be a prospective
employer or a date. A good smile helps brand you as a person and can be a
complete turn on…. or turnoff. That is why it is SO important that we take care
of our teeth on a regular basis!
However, taking care of those pearly whites isn’t as easy as it might
sound when your living in a foreign country, where even the toothpaste brands
are hard to understand. I see people constantly posting and asking about
dentists in Korea. There have been lots of bad experiences, but I’m here to
save you with A Plus Dental!
I’ve been going to A Plus for almost two years now, and have nothing but
wonderful things to say. Prior to using them, I had gone to another very
popular clinic amongst foreigners in Seoul, and walked away feeling really
disappointed with their services.
So, what sets A Plus apart from other clinics and makes me feel good about
theirs? Let me break it down for ya in one of my lists!
Reasons I Love A Plus Dental
1. Joyce: She is
probably one of the most helpful women I’ve come across in all of Korea. She is
the English translator and the person who will be by your side throughout the entire
process. She lived abroad previously and is fluent in both English and Korean.
Joyce is the kind of person that just gets other people and understands what
they need. Communication with her is solid and I always walk away understanding
my procedure, the cost, and why I need it.
2. The Dentists: This is
probably the most important point to make! All the dentists I’ve worked with
from the root canal specialist to the orthodontists are wonderful. Not only are
they extremely knowledgeable and hold degrees from esteemed universities around
the world, they are very friendly and most speak English!
3. Don’t Push
for Unnecessary Treatments: A lot of dentists in Korea will recommend
patients have unnecessary and expensive treatments done because this is where a
lot of them make their money. When I went to the other clinic I mentioned
above, I walked out feeling a bit cheated. I had gone in looking for a way to
fix discoloration I have on my front tooth. The dentist looked at me for what
felt like all of two minutes and summed it up to me just needing a veneer.
Since it was to be put on a front tooth, the other tooth would need to match
and have a veneer as well, giving me a HEFTY price tag. They then shoved some
papers in my face and asked if I wanted to get started that day with no
breakdown of the procedure or what would be happening.
Fast forward to a year later and I was starting to feel pain in that
tooth. I ran over to A Plus based on the recommendation of a friend, Samantha
from Every Country Smiles, and was blown away by their services. They
originally thought that I needed a root canal, so I made an appointment to see
the root canal specialist who is only in on certain days (Tuesday to be exact).
She did a few tests on my tooth and came to the conclusion that I didn’t need a
root canal and the reason my tooth was in pain/discolored was because of its
position and the way it hits my bottom teeth. She said it wasn’t necessary and
didn’t want to ruin the work I had already had done on that tooth. I was then
whisked off to the orthodontics section and we went through every possible way
of fixing that tooth, from regular braces to Invisalign to lingual braces.
In the end, I decided braces just wasn’t for me, so now we are getting to
work on doing a veneer, and I don’t need two like the other clinic said. A Plus
recommended not touching a front tooth/putting a veneer on it unless absolutely
necessary, unlike the other clinic.
Another example would be when I got my teeth whitened. I REALLY wanted to
get the deal where you get two sessions for 240,000 KRW but Joyce talked me out
of it, saying that one session was more than enough for me and saved me 110,000
KRW.
4. Prices: Although I’ve seen others say A Plus is
expensive, I disagree. I think the prices are great for the quality of work and
services you’re getting. I’m sure it’s much cheaper at other local clinics, but
when it comes to my teeth I’m not down to risk it. When I was looking to get a root
canal I was quoted 30,000 KRW (FYI: it can be more expensive to place
a post, core and crown). Also, they have specials on whitening that I found to
be a good deal. When it comes to general dentistry, routine check-ups and x-rays, Joyce
always makes sure it falls under my health insurance and I walk out paying less
than KRW 20,000 every time!
5. Office Ambiance: Others may not care too much about
this, but I always love walking into a beautiful, well-kept and modern office.
Going to the dentist is stressful, and I at least want to be comfortable while
I’m there. The surroundings at A Plus are beautiful and all the machines/tools
are top notch from what I can see. This makes my experience that much more
enjoyable!
Overall, I have LOVED all my experiences with A Plus Dental and
cannot recommend them enough. I have sent friends and co-workers there who also
feel the same!
A Plus Dental has two clinics-one in Apgujeong and Bundang. I’ve only been
to the Apgujeong office so my review is based solely on them. However, I’ve
heard that the Bundang office is just as good, too.
If you’re in need of reputable English-speaking dentists, A Plus Dental
Clinic is the place for you! If you would like more information regarding my
experiences with A Plus, please feel free to reach out by commenting on this
post or emailing us.
As always, stay happy, healthy and beautiful!
Megan, U.S.