kagami shika paul kyouseishika

Total reviews: 345
Takadanobaba Station (JR Yamanote Line) — 5 min walk
  • Orthodontics specialty on-site
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Kagami Shika Paul Kyouseishika is a dental clinic in Minami-Nagasaki, Toshima, tucked on the second floor of a building called La Maison de Paul — so yes, you’re looking for a French-named apartment-style building, not a standalone clinic. They cover general dentistry under the Kagami side and orthodontics under the Paul side, so braces and alignment work are a genuine focus here, not an afterthought.

    The website has some English content, which is a good sign — someone there made the effort. But “some English online” doesn’t always translate to a smooth English-speaking experience at the front desk. If your Japanese is limited, bring a translation app or a bilingual friend for anything beyond pointing at your teeth. For orthodontic consultations especially, you’ll want to be able to communicate clearly about treatment plans and timelines.

    Location-wise, you’re in a residential pocket of Toshima — not as central as Ikebukuro, but manageable. Closest station is Ochiai (Toei Oedo Line) or Numabukuro (Seibu Shinjuku Line).

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried atmosphere — this isn’t a high-volume mill. The orthodontic side seems to be taken seriously, with detailed consultations rather than quick sell-and-move-on appointments. Wait times appear reasonable. The second-floor location in a quiet residential building gives it a low-key feel that some patients prefer over flashy city-center clinics. No strong pattern of complaints about care quality.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has made some effort — English content on the website suggests awareness of non-Japanese patients. But there's no confirmed English-speaking staff on record. Reception communication in English is uncertain. If you go, have your dental history and concerns written out in Japanese beforehand, or use a translation app. For routine cleanings you might manage fine. For orthodontic treatment planning, the language barrier could be a real obstacle — consider bringing support.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.kagami-dental.jp/
    • 東京都豊島区南長崎6-1-1 ラ・メゾン・ド・ポール2F
    • Takadanobaba Station (JR Yamanote Line) — 5 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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