Those who have been to the dentist these days know that the current state of dentistry in Korea is getting crazier and crazier.
I had been having dental problems for a while, so I searched for a dental clinic and went there because it was close, had good reviews, and was tempted by the phrase “premium treatment with the latest equipment.” But from the entrance, something felt off. It was a classy place with a wedding hall-like interior and a group photo of 4-5 doctors with their arms linked on one wall.
First, I took an X-ray and was waiting when a staff member in a neat uniform approached me and guided me in. When I went in, he showed me pictures of my teeth on the monitor and started explaining. I had to have 4 cavities, 3 resin treatments, 1 I-Lay, and 1 wisdom tooth extracted…. He added that I had to have 2-3 rounds of root canal treatment, pillar reinforcement, and a crown. I broke out in a cold sweat for a moment and asked the price. After looking at my expression, he said the total was 1.4 million won….
I felt something was off, so I said I understood and escaped, but I went to a neighborhood dentist that a friend recommended, even though it was a little far away. It was a hospital with no advertisements and an ordinary appearance, but this time, the doctor came right next to the examination chair and looked at me. I have a cavity and a wisdom tooth that needs to be pulled. The rest are fine. Make sure to get a checkup once a year. I got the treatment and paid the bill, but it didn’t even come to 100,000 won.
It was a huge savings. After looking into it, most things like resin and Ilay are not covered, so the prices vary from hospital to hospital. It’s hard for patients to know that, so in the end, if you do everything they recommend, you end up being taken advantage of. If you do something wrong, it’s a world where you open your mouth and your bank account is also emptied without mercy. As soon as they see my condition, a person who is not a doctor but a director starts giving me advice?? Get out of here!!!