西落合リーフ歯科・矯正歯科

Total reviews: 345
Ochiai Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 3 min walk
  • Orthodontics and general dentistry
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Nishi-Ochiai Leaf Dental is a general and orthodontic dental clinic sitting on the ground floor of a residential building in the quieter western pocket of Shinjuku. It’s the kind of neighborhood clinic that handles everything from routine cleanings and fillings to braces and Invisalign-style clear aligners — not a big chain, not a tourist-facing clinic.

    The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fluent English-speaking dentist ready to go. The reality is probably a mix of basic English, Google Translate on both sides, and a lot of pointing at teeth. For straightforward procedures, that usually works fine. For complex orthodontic consultations or detailed treatment planning, bring a Japanese-speaking friend or prep some translated notes.

    Nishi-Ochiai Station (Toei Oedo Line) is right there, making it genuinely easy to reach from central Shinjuku in under 10 minutes.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic — not a conveyor-belt operation. Dentists here tend to explain what they’re doing before they do it, which patients appreciate. Wait times appear reasonable for a neighborhood clinic. The orthodontics side gets decent marks for thoroughness during consultations. A few patients note the staff made genuine efforts to communicate despite language gaps, which goes a long way.

    English Language Proficiency

    Some English appears on their website, but confirmed in-clinic English fluency is unclear. Reception likely has minimal English. For a cleaning or filling, you can probably manage with a translation app and some patience. For orthodontic consultations — where you're discussing timelines, costs, and treatment options — you'll want to either bring a Japanese speaker or write out your questions in Japanese beforehand. Don't expect forms in English.

    Contact & Location

    • https://www.leaf-dentalclinic.com
    • 東京都新宿区西落合1−15−12レジデンス落合1階
    • Ochiai Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 3 min walk
    Monday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Tuesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Wednesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Thursday Closed
    Friday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Saturday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    Sunday Closed

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    西落合リーフ歯科・矯正歯科

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