Nishiikebukuro Dental Clinic
Nishiikebukuro Dental Clinic sits in a residential apartment building on the quieter west side of Ikebukuro — easy to reach but not the kind of place you stumble across by accident. The clinic operates under the brand name Teeth and Smile, which at least signals some awareness of an international patient base. Their website has some English content, which is a good sign, but whether that translates to a fully English-capable front desk is genuinely unclear. Come prepared with your dental history in writing and a translation app as backup. Standard dental services — checkups, cleanings, fillings, basic restorative work — appear to be the focus here. Ikebukuro is one of Tokyo’s more accessible hubs, so the location is convenient if you’re in Toshima or commuting from the northwest. Not a dedicated expat clinic, but the English-facing branding suggests they’ve at least thought about foreign patients before you walk in.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a thorough, unhurried approach to exams — dentists here seem to explain what they’re doing rather than just getting on with it. Wait times are generally reasonable for a neighborhood clinic. The atmosphere is calm and low-key, which helps if dental visits stress you out. A few patients note the building entrance can be easy to miss. Overall impression: competent, professional, not flashy.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.teeth-and-smile.com
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東京都豊島区西池袋4-40-4 杉村マンション1F
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Ikebukuro Station (Marunouchi Line) — 8 min walk
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