Matsumura Dental Clinic
Matsumura Dental Clinic sits in Hirai, a quiet residential stretch of Edogawa ward that most expats never end up in unless they live nearby. That’s kind of the point — this is a neighborhood dentist, not a foreigner-friendly clinic with English pamphlets and a bilingual coordinator. They have some English content on their website, which suggests some awareness of non-Japanese patients, but don’t expect to walk in and have a smooth English conversation at the front desk.
For expats living in eastern Tokyo — Edogawa, Koto, Sumida — this is a genuinely local option worth knowing about. The clinic covers standard dental care: cleanings, fillings, crowns, the usual. If you’re comfortable using Google Translate or a translation app to bridge the gap, and you just need a competent neighborhood dentist without trekking to central Tokyo, this could work. Go in with realistic expectations about language, and you’ll probably be fine.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic — the kind where you’re not shuffled in and out. The dentist appears thorough and takes time to explain treatment. Wait times seem reasonable for a local clinic. It’s not a large operation, so the atmosphere is quiet and low-key. No reports of major communication breakthroughs in English, but patients describe the staff as patient and willing to work through it.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://matsumura-dentalclinic.com
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東京都江戸川区平井４－２１－２
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Hirai Station (Tozai Line) — 3 min walk
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