Key Results First
If you are looking for teeth whitening in Hwagok-dong (화곡동), the first clinic in this comparison is 이백점치과의원 (Ibaekjeom Dental Clinic). It has 436 Naver Place visitor reviews and 349 KakaoMap reviews, with a Kakao rating of 3 and a Google rating of 2. Public data from the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA) confirms 1 integrated dentistry specialist and 1 cone-beam CT unit. However, the available data does not say whether 이백점치과의원 offers teeth whitening, nor does it include any whitening-related reviews or cost information. If you want whitening treatment, call ahead to confirm whether it is available and what the consultation involves before visiting.
The five clinics below are organized around reviews, ratings, specialist information, location, and hours. None of the clinics comes with data that confirms whitening specialization, so a high review count or a strong rating alone cannot tell you whether whitening results will be good or whether a clinic is right for you.
How We Analyzed the Data
We collected Naver Place visitor reviews and KakaoMap and Google Maps ratings and review counts. From HIRA public data, we checked the number of specialists, treatment departments, and equipment. We compared the collected data clinic by clinic. Across all collected data, there were 605 Naver Place visitor reviews and 364 KakaoMap reviews, and the average KakaoMap rating of the five selected clinics is 3.6. The total reviews in the per-clinic table are the sum of the provided Naver, Kakao, and Google review counts, and they include clinics where the Google review count was provided as 0.
If you are a foreign resident or medical tourist, the practical questions come first. Language support varies by clinic and is not listed in this data, so confirm by phone or on the clinic's booking page whether English-speaking staff are available before you visit. When you call, ask how to book, whether same-day consultations are possible, and what to bring — typically your ID or passport, insurance card if you have one, and any previous dental records.
Detailed Clinic Analysis
이백점치과의원 (Ibaekjeom Dental Clinic) — 1 Integrated Dentistry Specialist Confirmed
The first clinic in this comparison is 이백점치과의원. It has 436 Naver reviews and 349 Kakao reviews, for a combined 785 reviews across the two platforms. The Kakao rating is 3 and the Google rating is 2; no Naver rating was provided. HIRA public data lists 1 integrated dentistry specialist, 11 treatment departments, and 1 cone-beam CT unit. This information is for verifying treatment capacity, not evidence that the clinic performs whitening.
“After booking a first visit, I was able to go in right after the wait time. It was my first time at Ibaekjeom Dental, and the director was so kind, and the nurses were so kind too. The interior is pretty and clean. The treatment rooms are large, bright, and comfortable. The doctors recommend only the treatment you really need and look closely and carefully. I visited because my mom recommended it, and it's 100 out of 100ㅂ~” (초롱62, October 8, 2026)
“Very kind, and the extraction was done without pain. I'm satisfied because they explained everything in detail. The director extracted the tooth in one second. There was no bleeding and no pain, and I received treatment well. Press the emoji to leave a reaction!” (붕애도사27, October 8, 2026)
The address is 3F, 352 Nambusunhwan-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul, and the access information lists Sinwol Intersection Medical Building 3F and Hwagok Station Exit 6 on Line 5. Hours are Monday 09:30–20:00, Tuesday 09:30–18:00, Wednesday 09:30–18:00, Thursday 09:30–20:00, Friday 09:30–18:00, and Saturday 09:30–13:30. Reservations, a waiting area, and parking are listed as amenities. Check parking procedures, how to book, lunch hours, and whether whitening is available and at what cost by phone. The phone number is 0507-1373-2003. In a whitening consultation, ask about the brightness you want, how they assess your current teeth, and how to care for them afterward. The data contains no whitening-related reviews or treatment details.
서울윤치과의원 강서화곡본점 (Seoul Yoon Dental Clinic Gangseo Hwagok Main Branch) — 117m from Hwagok Station Exit 6
서울윤치과의원 강서화곡본점 has 72 Naver reviews. Kakao reviews were provided as 0 and Google reviews as 0, while the Google rating is 5. No Kakao or Naver rating appears in the data. The combined review count is 72. No HIRA specialist information was provided, so the number of specialists cannot be compared. The reviews provided cover wisdom tooth extraction, orthodontic treatment, wait times, and explanations, and do not include whitening treatment reviews.
“I like that they always treat me so kindly” (net****, October 14, 2026)
“The doctor explains things well and examines thoroughly. And everyone is kind, which I like.” (쥬쥬1073, October 13, 2026)
The address entry lists 서울윤치과의원 강서화곡본점. Access is 117m from Hwagok Station Exit 6 on Line 5. The hours provided are Monday 10:00–19:00, Tuesday 10:00–20:00, Wednesday 10:00–19:00, Friday 10:00–20:00, and Saturday 09:00–14:00. Thursday hours were not provided. The phone number is 0507-1461-1515, and reservations, separate men's and women's restrooms, wireless internet, a waiting area, and parking are listed as amenities. Check whether whitening is offered, the cost, how to book, and lunch hours by phone. Before visiting, asking about both whitening consultations and general treatment availability can help you confirm what you need. No data showing whitening expertise or treatment results was provided.
곽치과의원 (Kwak Dental Clinic) — 178m from Kkachisan Station Exit 2
곽치과의원 has 59 Naver reviews and 2 Kakao reviews, with 0 Google reviews. The combined review count is 61. The Kakao rating is 3 and the Google rating is 5; no Naver rating was provided. HIRA treatment departments include oral medicine, pediatric dentistry, oral and maxillofacial radiology, preventive dentistry, orthodontics, conservative dentistry, prosthodontics, periodontics, and integrated dentistry. The number of specialists cannot be confirmed from the provided data. Whether the clinic offers whitening or has whitening-related reviews is also unconfirmed, so do not judge whitening availability from department information alone — you need to ask.
“I visited to have my front tooth and molar filled, and they treated me kindly. It's a place with no overtreatment at all, and it actually feels like they minimize treatment costs. Maybe because he has long experience, his hands are fast, so the treatment went quickly too.” (김한나43, July 11, 2026)
“As an old dental clinic, it seems to have high recognition. Both the doctor and the nurses were kind, and I received treatment well in a comfortable atmosphere.” (수진52, May 13, 2025)
The address is 홍소아과의원, 134 Gomdallae-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, and access is 178m from Kkachisan Station Exit 2 on Line 5. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 09:30–17:00, Wednesday 14:00–17:00, and Saturday 09:30–13:00. The phone number is 02-2698-2266. Lunch hours, parking, how to book, and whether whitening is available and at what cost cannot be confirmed from the provided data, so ask by phone. In particular, one provided review mentions pain after scaling. That is one reviewer's experience and cannot be interpreted as meaning the same thing happens to every visitor. In a whitening consultation, ask how they assess your current teeth and what precautions apply before and after treatment.
김형국치과의원 (Kim Hyeong-guk Dental Clinic) — Kakao Rating 4.5
김형국치과의원 has 31 Naver reviews, 10 Kakao reviews, and 0 Google reviews, for a combined 41 reviews. The Kakao rating is 4.5 and the Google rating is 4; no Naver rating was provided. No HIRA specialist information was provided, so the number of specialists cannot be confirmed. The reviews describe kind service and receiving the treatment that was needed. This is one person's review and does not indicate whitening effectiveness or treatment results. Whitening-related reviews and whitening treatment information are not included in the data either.
“No overtreatment and very, very kind. Highly recommended” (서동준12, April 27, 2026)
“They did the necessary treatment neatly and were kind! I received treatment in a comfortable atmosphere” (빵순이S2, February 24, 2024)
The address is 강서구약사회관, 74 Kkachisan-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, listed as 748m from Hwagok Station Exit 3 on Line 5. Hours are Monday through Friday 10:00–17:00 and Saturday 10:00–12:00. The phone number is 02-2604-2114. Parking, how to book, lunch hours, and whether whitening is available and at what cost are not in the provided data, so check by phone. The fact that the Kakao rating is on the higher side among the compared clinics is worth noting, but it should be kept separate from data that judges whitening suitability or results. Before visiting, ask whether a whitening consultation is possible and how they explain your teeth and the changes you can expect.
신치과의원 (Shin Dental Clinic) — Kakao Rating 4
신치과의원 has 7 Naver reviews and 3 Kakao reviews, with 0 Google reviews. The combined review count across the three platforms is 10. The Kakao rating is 4 and the Google rating is 5; no Naver rating was provided. HIRA treatment departments list oral medicine, pediatric dentistry, oral and maxillofacial radiology, preventive dentistry, orthodontics, conservative dentistry, prosthodontics, and periodontics. The number of specialists cannot be confirmed from the provided data. The reviews include both positive and negative experiences with treatment, so a single review makes it hard to judge the clinic overall. No whitening treatment information or related reviews were provided.
“They speak kindly, but the treatment level is the lowest — even though I complained of pain because the anesthesia wasn't enough, they forcibly extracted the tooth” (센스박, March 3, 2026)
“The director is honest and does not overtreat; he explains the condition of the affected area, the treatment direction, the reason for treatment, and tries to treat so the patient's cost burden is low” (센스박, February 28, 2026)
The address is 신치과의원, 245 Gomdallae-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul. The access information states: from Kkachisan Station Exit 2, go 1.5km toward the Hwagok 2-dong Community Center, on the left. Hours were not provided, so check by phone at 02-2651-7447 before visiting. Parking, how to book, lunch hours, and whether whitening is available and at what cost must also be asked by phone. During a consultation, ask how you can communicate and adjust if pain or discomfort occurs during treatment, and whether they can explain the expected process and cost before treatment. Ratings and review counts are values provided by each platform and do not guarantee or evaluate whitening treatment results.
At-a-Glance Comparison
Total reviews are the sum of Naver, Kakao, and Google review counts for each clinic. No Naver ratings were provided, and missing ratings are marked “No data.”
| Clinic | Naver Rating | Kakao Rating | Google Rating | Total Reviews | Specialists | Location | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 이백점치과의원 | No data | 3 | 2 | 785 | 1 integrated dentistry specialist | 3F, 352 Nambusunhwan-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul; Hwagok Station Exit 6 | 785 reviews, 1 cone-beam CT confirmed |
| 서울윤치과의원 강서화곡본점 | No data | No data | 5 | 72 | No information | 117m from Hwagok Station Exit 6 | Reviews include kind service and explanations |
| 곽치과의원 | No data | 3 | 5 | 61 | No specialist count data | 홍소아과의원, 134 Gomdallae-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul; 178m from Kkachisan Station Exit 2 | HIRA treatment department info provided |
| 김형국치과의원 | No data | 4.5 | 4 | 41 | No information | 강서구약사회관, 74 Kkachisan-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul; 748m from Hwagok Station Exit 3 | Kakao rating 4.5 |
| 신치과의원 | No data | 4 | 5 | 10 | No specialist count data | 신치과의원, 245 Gomdallae-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul; 1.5km toward Kkachisan Station Exit 2 | HIRA treatment department info provided |
Checklist for Choosing a Whitening Clinic
- Whether whitening is available — Call to confirm whether the clinic offers teeth whitening consultations and treatment.
- How they assess your current teeth — Ask what tests they do during the consultation and how they explain the results.
- Treatment needed before whitening — Ask whether there are any conditions that need to be checked or treated before whitening.
- Changes you can expect — Ask them to explain what changes and limitations apply to your specific teeth.
- Treatment process — Confirm directly with the clinic how long treatment takes and how many visits are needed.
- Cost and what it includes — Before the consultation, check the total cost and what could add extra charges.
- Discomfort and precautions — Ask how they handle discomfort during or after treatment and what precautions to follow.
- Aftercare — Confirm the care routine after treatment and the contact number for questions.
- Booking and hours — Confirm by phone how to book, whether same-day consultations are possible, lunch hours, and actual treatment hours.
- Separate reviews from whitening information — Use general treatment reviews as reference, but check whitening-specific experiences and treatment details separately.
Warning Signs to Watch For
- If a clinic asks for payment right away before explaining whether treatment is possible, the process, or the cost, ask for the explanation first.
- If a clinic states results without checking your individual teeth or promises the same change for everyone, ask for the evidence and explanation.
- If you could not get answers about discomfort, possible side effects, or aftercare, confirm the details before deciding.
- If the price or treatment conditions differ from what was discussed in the consultation, recheck which items and costs apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I start when choosing a whitening clinic in Hwagok-dong?
First, call the clinic you are considering to confirm whether whitening consultations and treatment are available. This data does not include whether the five clinics offer whitening or any whitening reviews, so the ratings provided cannot be used to compare whitening care.
Does 이백점치과의원 offer teeth whitening?
The provided data does not say whether 이백점치과의원 offers whitening. Call 0507-1373-2003 to confirm whether whitening consultations and treatment are available and what they cost.
Which clinic has the most reviews?
Summing the provided Naver, Kakao, and Google review counts, 이백점치과의원 has the most at 785. This is a total review count and does not indicate whitening treatment results or satisfaction.
Which clinic has confirmed specialist information?
In the provided HIRA information, 이백점치과의원 shows 1 integrated dentistry specialist. For the other clinics, specialist counts were not provided or were listed as having no specialist information.
How can I check a clinic's hours and lunch break?
This article lists only the hours that were provided. For days or lunch hours not in the data, or for changes in operating hours, contact the clinic by phone. If you need an English-speaking dentist, ask about language support when you call to confirm hours.
Can I decide on a whitening clinic based on this data alone?
This data is a reference comparing reviews, ratings, locations, hours, and provided HIRA information. Whether each clinic offers whitening, the cost, and individual suitability cannot be confirmed from it, so check directly through a consultation before deciding.
Final Thoughts
When looking for teeth whitening in Hwagok-dong, it helps to check not only reviews and location but also whether whitening is available, how the clinic explains your condition, the cost, and aftercare. In this comparison, 이백점치과의원 was introduced first, and detailed whitening information is not included in the collected data. Contact each clinic directly to confirm what you need.
This article is a comparison based on provided reviews, ratings, and HIRA public information, and it does not guarantee any specific clinic's whitening treatment or results. Confirm treatment availability, cost, and operating hours with the clinic before visiting. Last updated: 2026-10-16
