Emergency Dentist in Gangnam With English-Speaking Care

For an urgent dental problem in Gangnam, message Lucid Dental Clinic on WhatsApp at +82-10-8354-2975 with a photo; the team replies in English with the earliest available time. The clinic is at Eonju Station Exit 3 (Line 9), open until 20:30 Tuesday to Thursday and 10:00–16:00 on Saturdays. For spreading facial swelling or trouble breathing, call 119.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Park Hyun-min, Prosthodontist, Chief Dentist at Lucid Dental Clinic. Last reviewed 27 September 2026. This page is general information, not a diagnosis; individual results vary, and a consultation and exam are required.

How do I get emergency dental care in English in Gangnam?

Message Lucid Dental Clinic on WhatsApp at +82-10-8354-2975 with a photo and a one-line description of the problem. The team replies in English and will tell you the earliest time the dentist can see you during opening hours.

Include these details so the team can triage quickly:

1. Which tooth hurts or is damaged (a photo helps).
2. When it started and what happened (bit something hard, fell, crown came off, slow ache).
3. Whether you have swelling, fever or trouble opening your mouth.
4. Any medicines you take and allergies you have.
5. Whether you live in Korea (and have NHIS) or are visiting, and your departure date.

When should I go to a hospital emergency room instead?

Go to a hospital emergency department, or call 119, if facial swelling is spreading or affects your breathing, swallowing or speech. The NHS lists swelling around the eye or neck, and swelling that makes it hard to breathe, swallow or speak, as reasons for urgent hospital care.

• Swelling that spreads toward the eye, neck or floor of the mouth.
• Difficulty breathing or swallowing.
• High fever with facial swelling.
• Heavy bleeding that will not stop with firm pressure.
• A jaw injury or facial trauma, for example after a fall or accident.

Korea's 119 service handles emergency calls and also helps with medical consultation and finding open hospitals and pharmacies, including during holidays, according to the National Fire Agency as reported by The Korea Herald.

What dental problems count as urgent?

Most dental emergencies are not life-threatening but should be seen within a day or two. Here is how common problems are usually handled at Lucid Dental:

The American Dental Association's advice for a knocked-out tooth is to keep it moist at all times, avoid touching the root, and see a dentist immediately. Time matters for this one.

What are Lucid Dental's hours for urgent visits?

The late evenings from Tuesday to Thursday and the open Saturdays and public holidays help when pain starts after work. See late-opening dentist in Gangnam and Saturday dentist in Gangnam.

What if the clinic is closed?

On Sundays and during the Lunar New Year and Chuseok holidays, use Korea's public services until you can be seen.

Leave a WhatsApp message anyway; the team will see it when the clinic reopens and can arrange the earliest available time.

How much does emergency dental treatment cost?

It depends on what is needed, and the fee is explained before treatment starts. Some reference points from the clinic's published non-covered fee table:

• Resin (tooth-colored) filling: ₩60,000–150,000 per tooth.
• Inlay: ₩300,000.
• Zirconia crown on an implant: ₩500,000.

If you are enrolled in Korea's NHIS, treatments such as extractions, root canal treatment and basic fillings are typically covered with a copay. Visitors pay directly and can ask for an English receipt and treatment summary for travel insurance.

How do I get to Lucid Dental Clinic quickly?

Take Subway Line 9 to Eonju Station and leave by Exit 3; the COWAY Building is directly in front, and the clinic is on the 3rd–4th floors. Eonju sits between Sinnonhyeon and Seonjeongneung on Line 9, and the area is walkable from Yeoksam and Gangnam.

By taxi, show the driver this address: 서울특별시 강남구 논현로 606, 루시드치과의원(606 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu). If you are visiting from abroad, read what to do about a toothache while traveling in Korea and our international patients guide.

Book a consultation

For urgent problems, send a photo of the tooth with your message. Message us on WhatsApp at +82-10-8354-2975 or use our WhatsApp booking link. Lucid Dental Clinic is on the 3rd–4th floors of the COWAY Building, 606 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, directly in front of Exit 3 of Eonju Station (Line 9). Hours: Mon & Fri 10:00–18:00, Tue–Thu 10:00–20:30, Sat and public holidays 10:00–16:00; closed Sundays.

Frequently asked questions

Can I walk in without an appointment for a dental emergency?

It is better to message first on WhatsApp so the team can check the schedule and prepare. Walk-ins may face a wait. Sending a photo helps the dentist judge urgency.

Do dentists in Korea prescribe antibiotics for tooth infections?

A dentist may prescribe antibiotics when an infection is spreading, but antibiotics alone usually do not fix the cause. Treatment of the tooth itself, such as drainage, root canal or extraction, is normally needed.

Is it safe to wait until Monday with a toothache?

Mild pain that responds to painkillers can often wait until the clinic reopens. Swelling that is spreading, fever, or difficulty swallowing or breathing should not wait; call 119 or go to a hospital emergency department.

Can I get an English receipt for insurance after emergency treatment?

Ask at your visit whether an English receipt and a short treatment summary can be provided. Check with your insurer which documents they need before you submit a claim.

What painkillers can I buy in Korea at night?

Pharmacies (약국) sell a range of pain relievers, and some first-aid medicines such as acetaminophen have been sold at 24-hour convenience stores since 2012. Follow the label and ask a pharmacist if you take other medicines.

Do you treat children in a dental emergency?

Please message the clinic with the child's age and the problem so the team can advise. For facial injury, heavy bleeding or swelling affecting breathing, go to a hospital emergency department.

Sources

• Toothache — NHS
• Dental Emergencies — MouthHealthy (American Dental Association)
• Need help during Seollal? Dial 119 — The Korea Herald (2025)
• 1330 Travel Helpline & Complaint Center — VISITKOREA (Korea Tourism Organization)
• Emergency numbers in Korea — New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
• Seoul 120 Dasan Call Center — foreign language service
• 13 first-aid medicines to be sold at convenience stores — The Korea Herald