ORAL CHECK-UP & PREVENTIVE CARE
Dental Checkups & Preventive Care
We help you check and care for your teeth before they hurt,
so you can keep them healthy for years to come.
What are checkups and
preventive care?
A regular examination of your teeth for cavities, gum disease,
existing restorations and bite, aimed at preventing oral disease.
Based on the findings, we recommend the preventive care you need, such as scaling, fluoride treatment or sealants, and explain how to care for your teeth at home.
National Oral Health Screening Eligibility
Eligibility and timing for the national oral health screening
depend on your age and screening type.
Check the schedule that applies to you and
have your oral health examined regularly.
Adult Oral Screening
- Ages 19 and over Screened in even or odd years by birth year
- Office workers Once every 2 years
- Non-office workers Every year
- Life-stage screening Once at age 40 and once at age 66
Infant and Toddler Oral Screening
- Age 2 18 to 29 months
- Age 3 30 to 41 months
- Age 4 42 to 53 months
- Age 5 54 to 65 months
Why regular checkups matter
Early oral disease often causes no clear pain or symptoms,
so it can be hard to notice on your own.
Catching small changes at a regular checkup
helps keep treatment from becoming more extensive.
Cause 01
Early Cavity Detection
We look for small changes and early cavities before pain develops.
Cause 02
Gum Disease Prevention
We check for tartar, gum bleeding and inflammation to keep periodontal disease from progressing.
Cause 03
Review of Previous Treatment
We check previously treated areas, such as fillings, crowns and implants, for any problems.
Cause 04
Personalized Home Care Guidance
We show you how to brush and floss based on your oral condition and daily habits.
What we check at a checkup
From your teeth and gums to existing restorations and your bite,
we examine everything carefully
to catch even the early changes
of oral disease that are hard to see.
Cavities and cracked or fractured teeth
Gum inflammation and tartar
Condition of existing restorations and implants
Tooth wear and bite
Plaque and oral hygiene
X-rays when needed
Checkups and Preventive Care Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions patients most often ask
before visiting Seoul Standard Dental Clinic.
Should I get a dental checkup even if nothing hurts?
Yes. Cavities and gum disease often cause no pain or obvious symptoms in the early stages.
Regular checkups are important for catching small changes early.
How often should I have a dental checkup?
If your oral health is good, once a year is generally recommended.
If you have been treated for cavities or gum disease, or are at higher risk, your dentist may recommend checkups every 3 to 6 months.
Does frequent scaling weaken the teeth?
Scaling does not grind down the teeth. It removes tartar and plaque attached to the tooth surface.
After the procedure you may feel temporary sensitivity or notice that the spaces between your teeth seem wider.
Are fluoride treatment and sealants only for children?
Sealants are mainly applied to the molars of growing children, where cavities form easily.
Fluoride treatment can also be used for adults at high risk of cavities or with dry mouth, depending on their condition.
Who is eligible for the national oral health screening in Korea, and how often?
People eligible for the general health screening can receive an oral screening at the same time. It is offered once every 2 years, and every year for non-office workers (source: National Health Insurance Service).
Seoul Standard Dental Clinic is a designated oral screening provider for the National Health Insurance Service and performs screenings for infants, students and employees.
How many times a year does health insurance cover scaling?
For ages 19 and over, once per calendar year (January 1 to December 31), with a 30% co-payment.
Unused coverage does not carry over to the next year (source: National Health Insurance Service, scaling benefit guide).
Additional scaling is not covered and costs KRW 50,000 (price as of 2026-08-17, confirmed by the Director).
Up to what age are sealants covered by health insurance?
Sealants on cavity-free first and second permanent molars are covered for patients aged 18 and under (source: Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service).
Other ages and teeth are not covered.
Fluoride helps remineralize early demineralization and is effective for adults as well.
What makes
Seoul Standard Dental Clinic different
We examine each patient carefully and
honestly recommend only the treatment that is needed.
From diagnosis to aftercare,
we practice dentistry by the book.
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Director, Seoul National University School of Dentistry (graduated with honors)
and a team of 6 dentists working togetherSix dentists organized by specialty care for you
from start to finish within a structured system. -
A treatment system built
to ease worries about painOur comfort anesthesia and sedation dentistry systems
help reduce the pain and fear of dental treatment. -
Clinical experience built
in Daejeon over the yearsWith more than 20,000 cases treated,
we keep practicing by the book across every area of dentistry. -
Advanced equipment
for greater accuracyDigital diagnostic and monitoring equipment lets us examine your condition in detail
and provide more accurate, stable treatment.
Get treated after work
Seoul Standard Dental Clinic has evening hours
until 8:30 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Main line
+82-42-823-2279
Directions
4F, 511-7 Doan-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, South Korea
(474-3 Sangdae-dong)
Parking
Underground parking in the building (limited space)
Doan public parking lot behind the building (parking fee covered for the length of your visit)
Hours
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Mon, Wed, Fri
9:30 AM to 6:30 PM
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Tue, Thu
9:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Evening hours
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Saturday
9:30 AM to 2:00 PM
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Lunch
12:30 to 2:00 PM
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*Saturday: open through lunch
*Closed Sundays and public holidays
*Last check-in is 30 minutes before closing
