Key Findings at a Glance
This analysis compares Naver Place visitor reviews, Kakao Map ratings, and Google Maps ratings for 5 orthodontic dental clinics in Gwangsan-gu. The 5 clinics in the dataset had a total of 678 Kakao reviews and an average Kakao rating of 4.7. The clinic with the most Kakao reviews was Baeksangbae Dental Clinic & Orthodontics (백상배치과교정과치과의원) with 370, followed by Sl기롭고아름다운치과교정과치과의원 (Seulgipgo Areumdaun Dental Orthodontics) with 288. Among the Kakao ratings provided, Sl기롭고아름다운치과교정과치과의원 (Seulgipgo Areumdaun Dental Orthodontics) ranked highest at 4.8, while Baeksangbae Dental Clinic & Orthodontics (백상배치과교정과치과의원) followed at 4.6. Looking only at Google ratings, Seoul Woori-i Dental Clinic (서울우리아이치과의원) showed a high 4.9, but since Google review count was given as 0, it is hard to judge from the rating alone.
If you are a foreign resident or medical tourist, language support can vary by clinic, so it is best to confirm by phone or through the clinic’s booking page before you go. For English-speaking patients, booking ahead and checking whether the clinic can handle reservations in English is especially important. Bring your ID or passport, any previous dental records or X-rays if you have them, and be ready to confirm your insurance or payment method on arrival.
Methodology Transparency
- Collected Naver Place visitor reviews plus Kakao Map and Google Maps ratings and review counts
- Checked publicly available HIRA information for specialist count, departments, and equipment
- Compared the data clinic by clinic
Detailed Clinic-by-Clinic Review
Seoul Woori-i Dental Clinic (서울우리아이치과의원) - A place with valet parking and many pediatric care reviews
The main reasons for recommendation are a Google rating of 4.9 and 20 Kakao reviews. Naver Place reviews were listed as 0, and Google reviews were also listed as 0. Amenities shown include separate restrooms for men and women, wireless internet, reservations, easy payment, parking, and valet parking. The phone number is 0507-1430-2870.
"친절하게 봐주세요" — Sophie’s World, 2026-08-15
"영유아검진부터 불소치료까지 여기로 다니고 있어용 추천합니다" — jiii34, 2026-08-04
"영유아검진부터 불소치료까지 여기로 다니고 있어용 추천합니다" — 희동이ㅋㅋ, 2026-07-29
Based on the provided address, the location is 서울우리아이치과의원 (Seoul Woori-i Dental Clinic). Hours are Saturday 09:00 - 16:00, Monday 09:30 - 20:30, Tuesday 09:30 - 18:00, Wednesday 09:30 - 20:30, Thursday 09:30 - 18:00, and Friday 09:30 - 18:00.
Before visiting, check the parking capacity and the booking process. Parking and valet parking are listed among the amenities, but the exact number of parking spaces was not provided, so you should confirm by phone.
A practical tip is that Monday and Wednesday hours run until 20:30, which makes after-work visits easier. Saturday closes at 16:00.
Based on the reviews provided, it is difficult to confirm any orthodontic specialization. The reviews focus on infant checkups, fluoride treatment, wisdom tooth extraction, and elementary school-aged children; no clear orthodontic case was mentioned in the supplied reviews. If your goal is orthodontic treatment, confirm by phone whether orthodontic consultations are available.
Baeksangbae Dental Clinic & Orthodontics (백상배치과교정과치과의원) - Orthodontics with 370 Kakao reviews
The recommendation is based on a Kakao rating of 4.6, a Google rating of 4, 370 Kakao reviews, and 1 Google review. Naver Place reviews were listed as 0. The 370 Kakao reviews are the largest volume among the 5 clinics in this analysis. The phone number is 062-716-2879.
"첫째둘째모두이곳에서교정하는데친절하고좋습니다" — rae****, 2026-08-17
"늘 밝고 친절하게 대해주셔서 아이가 편안해합니다 주차장도 넓고 치과 시설도 깨끗합니다" — 현우맘92, 2026-08-17
"저희집아이들 세명다 치료받고 있고요 설명도 잘해주시고 다들 친절하세요" — 긍정셋맘, 2026-07-30
Based on the provided address, the location is 광주백상배교정과치과 (Gwangju Baeksangbae Orthodontic Dental Clinic). Hours are Saturday 09:30 - 15:00, Monday 10:00 - 19:00, Tuesday 10:00 - 19:00, Wednesday 10:00 - 21:00, Thursday 10:00 - 19:00, and Friday 10:00 - 19:00.
Before visiting, check the parking capacity and booking process. Reviews mention a large parking lot, but the exact number of spaces was not provided, so you should confirm by phone.
A practical tip is that Wednesday hours run until 21:00, making evening visits possible. Saturday closes at 15:00, so check your weekend timing before going.
The orthodontic focus is clear because orthodontics is included in the clinic name, and the reviews repeatedly mention orthodontic treatment for first and second children, as well as treatment for three children. However, the supplied reviews focus more on kindness and cleanliness than on appliance type or treatment duration.
Bareuni Dental Clinic & Orthodontics (바른이치과교정과치과의원) - Detailed orthodontic consultation reviews
The recommendation is based on 3 Google reviews. Naver Place reviews were listed as 0, and Kakao reviews were listed as 0. Amenities shown include wireless internet, reservations, separate restrooms for men and women, easy payment, and parking. The phone number is 0507-1369-2874.
"딸아이 교정 여러곳 비교후 선정한곳이에요! 원장님 실력도 좋으시고 상담 할 때도 꼼꼼하게 해주셔서 매우 만족하면서 다니고 있어용~~^^ 교정 원하신다면 진짜 추천드립니다~" — rwm6****, 2026-08-20
"친철하게 안내해주시고 몇년동안 불편하지 않게 잘 치료해주신 덕분에 이쁘고 고른 치아가 되었습니다. 감사합니다" — noga****, 2026-08-18
"앞니가 틀어져서 부분 교정하고 싶어서 상담 받았는데 잘 상담 해주세요" — xfpc****, 2026-08-10
Based on the address provided, the clinic is on the 3rd floor, Room 306, at 826 Imbangul-daero, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju. Hours are Saturday 09:00 - 14:00, Monday 10:00 - 19:00, Tuesday 10:00 - 20:00, Wednesday 10:00 - 19:00, and Friday 10:00 - 19:00.
Before visiting, check the parking capacity and booking process. Parking is listed among the amenities, but the exact number of spaces was not provided, so you should confirm by phone.
A practical tip is that Tuesday hours run until 20:00, which allows evening consultations. Some reviews mention that waiting times during consultations were not long, but that may not apply to every visit.
The orthodontic focus is strong because orthodontics is included in the clinic name, and all supplied reviews are about orthodontic consultation, partial orthodontics, or orthodontic treatment. In particular, the feedback repeatedly says the consultations are thorough.
Yonsei Severance Dental Clinic (연세세브란스치과의원) - Reviews for impacted wisdom tooth and jaw joint care
The recommendation is based on a Google rating of 4.3 and 2 Google reviews. Naver Place reviews were listed as 0, and Kakao reviews were listed as 0. Amenities shown include reservations, wireless internet, separate restrooms for men and women, a waiting area, and parking. The phone number is 062-959-0202.
"치아가 너무 아파서 병원에 갔어요~~ 원장님께서 신경치료 권유해주셔서 진행했습니다 그렇게 아팠던 치아가 치료받으니 안아파지더라구요 원장님 잘하신다는 소문듣고 갔는데 기대에 부응해서 너무 좋습니다^^ 앞으로 치과는 여기만 다닐 것 같아요!!" — mar****, 2026-04-24
"턱이아파서 방문했어요 예전치료한곳이 아픈건가싶었는데 턱문제라고 하니 조금 안심이되었네요" — 고 진 감 래, 2026-04-21
"턱관절 물리치료 비용이 처음 받고 시간대비 많이 비싸다 느꼈는데 영상촬영비용 포함이라 그랬나봐요 두번째는 적당하네요" — 고 진 감 래, 2026-04-28
Based on the provided address, the location is the 5th floor of the Woori Bank building at 253 Jangsin-ro, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju. Hours are Saturday 09:00 - 13:30, Monday 09:00 - 18:00, Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00, Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00, Thursday 09:00 - 20:30, and Friday 09:00 - 18:00.
Before visiting, check the parking capacity and booking process. Parking and reservations are listed among the amenities, but the parking capacity and booking details were not provided, so you should confirm by phone.
A practical tip is that Thursday hours run until 20:30, making evening visits possible. Saturday closes at 13:30, so check weekend timing in advance.
No orthodontic cases were identified in the reviews provided. The review content centers on impacted wisdom tooth extraction, jaw-joint physical therapy, and root canal treatment. If you are visiting for orthodontics, it is best to call ahead and ask whether orthodontic consultations are available and when they can be booked.
Seulgipgo Areumdaun Dental Orthodontics (슬기롭고아름다운치과교정과치과의원) - Strong satisfaction with a 4.8 Kakao rating
The recommendation is based on a Kakao rating of 4.8, 288 Kakao reviews, and 3 Google reviews. Naver Place reviews were listed as 0. The 288 Kakao reviews are the second-largest volume after Baeksangbae Dental Clinic & Orthodontics (백상배치과교정과치과의원) with 370. The phone number is 062-956-0275.
"친절하고 교정치료 효과가 아주 좋습니다." — hmin316, 2026-07-18
"남편이랑 저 교정 중인데 둘다 만족 중이라 지인에게도 추천하고 싶어요!!" — ujineee, 2026-07-04
"항상친절하고 설명잘해주세요 깔끔하고 좋아요" — westlifebek, 2026-06-17
Based on the address provided, the location is Room 501 on the 5th floor of 87 Hanam-daero, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju. Hours are Saturday 09:00 - 16:00, Monday 10:30 - 19:00, Tuesday 10:30 - 19:00, Wednesday 10:30 - 20:30, and Friday 10:30 - 19:00.
Before visiting, check parking availability and the booking process. No amenity information was provided, so you should confirm by phone.
A practical tip is that Wednesday hours run until 20:30, which makes evening consultations possible. Saturday closes at 16:00.
The orthodontic focus is clear because orthodontics is included in the clinic name, and the reviews mention treatment effectiveness and satisfaction from both husband and wife being in orthodontic care. The feedback also repeatedly says the staff are kind and explain things well.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Clinic | Naver Rating | Kakao Rating | Google Rating | Total Reviews | Specialists | Location | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 서울우리아이치과의원 | No data | No data | 4.9 | 20 | No data | 서울우리아이치과의원 | Valet parking, pediatric care reviews |
| 백상배치과교정과치과의원 | No data | 4.6 | 4 | 371 | No data | 광주백상배교정과치과 | 370 Kakao reviews, orthodontics in the name |
| 바른이치과교정과치과의원 | No data | No data | No data | 3 | No data | 전남광주 광산구 임방울대로 826 3층 306호 | Thorough orthodontic consultation reviews |
| 연세세브란스치과의원 | No data | No data | 4.3 | 2 | No data | 전남광주 광산구 장신로 253 우리은행 건물 5층 | Google 4.3, wisdom tooth and jaw-joint reviews |
| 슬기롭고아름다운치과교정과치과의원 | No data | 4.8 | No data | 291 | No data | 전남광주 광산구 하남대로 87 경서빌딩 5층 501호 | Kakao 4.8, strong orthodontic satisfaction |
Total reviews are the sum of each clinic’s Naver, Kakao, and Google review counts. For example, Baeksangbae Dental Clinic & Orthodontics (백상배치과교정과치과의원) totals 0 on Naver + 370 on Kakao + 1 on Google = 371.
Orthodontic Clinic Selection Checklist
- Separate rating from review volume — a high score still has limits if the review count is small. For example, Seulgipgo Areumdaun Dental Orthodontics (슬기롭고아름다운치과교정과치과의원) should be read as both a 4.8 Kakao rating and 288 reviews.
- Check the Kakao review total — the combined Kakao review count for these 5 clinics is 678. When comparing clinics, notice whether the review volume is heavily uneven.
- Compare the orthodontics label with actual orthodontic reviews — Baeksangbae, Bareuni, and Seulgipgo Areumdaun all include orthodontics in the clinic name, and real orthodontic mentions appear in the reviews.
- Confirm parking and amenities — Seoul Woori-i Dental Clinic lists valet parking, and Baeksangbae reviews mention a large parking lot. The exact parking capacity should be confirmed by phone.
- Compare evening and weekend hours — Baeksangbae is open until 21:00 on Wednesday, and Yonsei Severance until 20:30 on Thursday. Working patients should check whether after-work appointments are possible.
- Check the consultation style — Bareuni’s reviews say the consultation is thorough. In orthodontics, how the doctor explains the treatment matters a lot.
- Separate adult and family reviews — Seoul Woori-i has infant and elementary-school-related reviews, while Baeksangbae includes reviews from parents of three children. Useful feedback can differ depending on your family situation.
- Do not judge only by ratings with few reviews — a 4.9 Google rating should be treated carefully when the review count is 0.
- Reconfirm specialist information by phone — even if orthodontics is in the clinic name, the number of specialists was not provided, so you should verify before visiting.
- Ask about missing data — parking capacity, booking process, appliance type, and consultation cost were not provided in the dataset in some cases, so you should ask directly.
Warning Signs to Watch For
- A very high rating with too few reviews. Seoul Woori-i Dental Clinic was listed with a Google rating of 4.9, but the Google review count was 0.
- When visiting a clinic for orthodontics, check in advance whether orthodontic care is available if the clinic name does not include orthodontics or if there are no orthodontic reviews.
- If parking or amenity information is missing, you may run into problems on the day of your visit unless you confirm access and parking beforehand.
- If reviews only talk about kindness and do not mention appliance type, treatment duration, or cost, you should ask specific questions during the consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which clinic in Gwangsan-gu has the most orthodontic reviews?
Based on the Kakao review counts provided, Baeksangbae Dental Clinic & Orthodontics (백상배치과교정과치과의원) has the most with 370. Seulgipgo Areumdaun Dental Orthodontics (슬기롭고아름다운치과교정과치과의원) follows with 288.
Which dental clinic in Gwangsan-gu has the highest Kakao rating?
Among the Kakao ratings provided, Seulgipgo Areumdaun Dental Orthodontics (슬기롭고아름다운치과교정과치과의원) is highest at 4.8. Baeksangbae Dental Clinic & Orthodontics (백상배치과교정과치과의원) is 4.6.
What kind of reviews does Bareuni Dental Clinic & Orthodontics receive most often?
Three Google reviews were provided, and most of them focus on orthodontic consultations and satisfaction with orthodontic treatment. The reviews say the consultation is thorough and that the doctor provides good care.
As a foreign resident, what should I check before visiting a clinic in Gwangsan-gu?
Check whether the clinic can handle communication in English, since language support varies and is not guaranteed. Also confirm booking methods, parking, and what documents or records you should bring before you go.
How should I interpret a high Kakao or Google rating when the review count is small?
Separate the rating from the review count. For example, Seoul Woori-i Dental Clinic was listed with a Google rating of 4.9, but its Google review count was 0, so it is difficult to judge the clinic based on the rating alone.
What should I confirm by phone before the visit?
Parking capacity, booking process, appliance type, consultation cost, and whether evening treatment is available are all items that were not included in the data and should be checked by phone.
Conclusion
We compared 5 orthodontic dental clinics in Gwangsan-gu using Kakao Map, Google Maps, and Naver Place review data and ratings. Looking at review volume, ratings, and the actual review text together, Baeksangbae Dental Clinic & Orthodontics (백상배치과교정과치과의원) and Seulgipgo Areumdaun Dental Orthodontics (슬기롭고아름다운치과교정과치과의원) stood out in orthodontic feedback. Still, ratings and reviews alone cannot guarantee treatment outcomes. Before visiting, it is wise to confirm consultation availability and booking procedures by phone.
This article was written based on publicly available review data and the clinic information provided, and it does not guarantee the quality of any individual medical service. Treatment results may vary depending on each patient’s dental condition and diagnosis.
Last updated: 2026-08-22
