Dental Care

I've been in Korea for two years, and not once had I visited the dentist. I have this unjustified fear of the dentist, ever since getting my first filling in 2009. I have seen many metal mouths and as much as I rave about how wonderful the health care system is, I was afraid. Finally, I bit the bullet and visited the dentist. In Korea, everything is very close by. There are at least two hospitals within a block of me, a hair salon, eye ware store, convenience store, market, vet, fast food, numerous restaurants, and a few schools. I literally only have to walk across the street to reach the 'pyeongwong' 병원 hospital. The dentist was a few floors up, so I opted to take the stairs. I walked into the dentist office before asking for a cleaning. They actually call getting a check up and a cleaning 'slating'. It ran me only 60,000W, about $57. I waited to be seen for less than two minutes, and the cleaning itself was painless, no fillings necessary. Don't be afraid of the dentist, the health of your teeth is important. Keep it cute, Korea. :]