Michiko Dental Clinic
Michiko Dental Clinic sits in Togoshi, a quiet residential pocket of Shinagawa that most expats never wander into unless they live nearby. It’s a small neighborhood practice — the kind with a single dentist and a tight schedule rather than a revolving door of patients. They handle the standard dental range: cleanings, fillings, extractions, orthodontics basics.
The English situation is genuinely unclear. Their website has some English-facing elements, which suggests some awareness of non-Japanese patients, but that doesn’t guarantee the dentist or reception can hold a full conversation. If your Japanese is zero, bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend for anything beyond pointing at a tooth and grimacing. For routine checkups with some prep, you’d probably manage. For complex treatment discussions, that’s where it gets harder.
Location-wise, Togoshi-Ginza Station (Tokyu Oimachi Line) is your closest stop — about a 5-minute walk. Not the most convenient for expats coming from central Tokyo, but if you live in southern Shinagawa, this is genuinely close to home.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried atmosphere — this isn’t a high-volume clinic rushing people through. The dentist appears thorough and attentive, which local patients seem to appreciate. Wait times are generally manageable given the smaller scale. It’s a neighborhood practice with neighborhood energy: familiar, low-key, not flashy. Don’t expect a gleaming multi-floor facility. Do expect someone who actually looks at your whole mouth rather than just the problem tooth.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://michikoshika.cihp2.jp/
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東京都品川区戸越１－３－８ ベルハイム 戸越１－１０１
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Togoshi Station (Asakusa Line) — 2 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
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- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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