Dental care with the whole person in mind
Suri-dong is a residential area on the western side of Sanbon, set against the slopes of Surisan, the mountain that gives the neighbourhood its name. This page is written especially for older residents of Suri-dong, people managing long-term health conditions, and the adult children who often help them arrange care.
As we get older, dental treatment becomes less about a single tooth and more about how the mouth fits into overall health. Blood pressure, diabetes, blood-thinning medication and heart conditions can all affect how a dentist should plan an extraction or implant. Seoul E&D Dental Clinic was founded with that in mind. Our lead dentist, Dr. Ryu Si-ho, draws on experience with general-hospital cases, and one of the clinic's core principles is whole-body health awareness: regular check-ups and prevention so that patients with chronic illness can be treated safely.
How do Suri-dong residents reach the clinic?
Surisan Station on Line 4 is one stop south of Sanbon. Ride one stop north, get off at Sanbon Station, and walk about five minutes to the Hanaro Building, 693 Gosan-ro, Sanbon-dong. We are on the second floor, Units 201-202. If walking distance is a concern, let us know when booking and we can suggest a quieter time of day.
Opening hours
Mornings are often the most comfortable time for older patients, and our day starts at 9:30 throughout the week.
- Mon and Thu: 9:30 to 20:30
- Tue, Wed and Fri: 9:30 to 18:30
- Sat: 9:30 to 14:00, continuous
- Lunch on weekdays: 13:00 to 14:00
- Sun: 10:00 to 16:00; public holidays: 9:30 to 18:30
Please confirm hours with the clinic before visiting. Family members who work during the week may find Saturday morning or a Monday or Thursday evening convenient for joining the consultation.
What treatments do older patients ask about most?
Implants planned around your health
Our page on implants for seniors and patients with chronic conditions explains how we assess medical history, medications and bone condition first. Where several teeth are missing, full-arch implants aim to restore a whole jaw with a minimal number of fixtures while keeping healthy natural teeth where possible. Minimally invasive flapless implants, placed without a gum incision when bone conditions allow, may mean less bleeding and swelling for some patients.
Dentures, old and new
Not everyone wants or suits implants. Well-made complete dentures remain a reasonable choice, and for patients whose lower denture keeps moving, implant-supported dentures can add stability with a small number of implants.
Gums and loose teeth
Gum disease is a leading reason adults lose teeth. Treating periodontal disease early, and assessing loose teeth before they are lost, can help preserve what you have.
Safety measures during treatment
For surgical procedures we use a patient vital-sign monitor so blood pressure, heart rate and oxygen levels can be watched throughout. Before implant surgery we take a low-dose 3D CBCT scan to see bone volume and nerve position. After extractions or implant placement, the clinic's physical therapy device may be used to help reduce pain and inflammation during healing. You can read more about our vital-sign monitoring.
Explaining clearly, deciding together
Older patients are sometimes told they need extensive work without understanding why. We take time to explain what we see, why a treatment is recommended, and whether it needs to happen now or can wait. Adult children are welcome to join the consultation. Decisions are made together, never rushed.
We also keep in mind that some treatments are better done in stages. A patient who tires easily may prefer several shorter appointments to one long one, and we are happy to plan that way. Regular follow-up visits after treatment let us check healing and adjust dentures or implant restorations before small issues grow.
For international residents and families abroad
If you are a foreign resident in Suri-dong, or arranging care for a parent while living overseas, we can help arrange English communication. Please ask when booking.
Arranging a visit
Call +82-10-3015-3473, book via Naver, or message us on WhatsApp. Bring a list of current medications to the first appointment. Our first-visit page lists everything else to prepare.