Frequently asked questions
costs · living abroad · non-surgical correction

Yes. Clear aligner stages are manufactured in advance from a digital plan, so monthly visits are not required. Check-ups are scheduled around your trips to Korea, and the clinic is registered with the Ministry of Health & Welfare for treating international patients. → How overseas treatment works

Orthodontics is a non-covered (private) treatment in Korea and fees depend on the appliance type and case complexity. When comparing quotes, check what is included: diagnosis and records, the appliance, monthly adjustment fees, mini-screws if needed, and retainers. We itemise all of these after diagnosis, and our non-covered fee schedule is posted in the clinic.

Not every underbite needs surgery. When the cause is the jaw-joint position or the bite rather than the bone itself, non-surgical correction can be attempted. Cephalometric analysis distinguishes the two. → Non-surgical skeletal orthodontics

Partial corrections may take several months; comprehensive treatment generally takes one to two and a half years. Skeletal cases vary more, so we give an individual estimate after diagnosis.

Yes. Teeth tend to drift back throughout life, so long-term retainer wear — mostly at night once stable — is usually recommended. We explain the retention plan before treatment starts.

Consultations are conducted in Korean. If you do not speak Korean, we recommend visiting with a Korean-speaking companion, or contacting the KakaoTalk channel "강남워싱턴치과" in advance so we can prepare for your visit.

Call +82-2-552-3000 or message the KakaoTalk channel "강남워싱턴치과". First visits include full diagnostic records (X-rays and intraoral scan), so booking ahead is recommended.

2F Daekyung Building, 15 Seocho-daero 77-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul — 3 minutes on foot from Gangnam Station Exit 9. Open Mon·Tue·Wed·Fri 11:00–20:00, Sat 10:00–15:00; closed Thu, Sun and public holidays. → Location & directions