SAITO DENTAL CLINIC

Saito Dental Clinic sits in Sendagaya, a quieter pocket of Shibuya that most expats walk past on the way to somewhere else. It’s a standard Japanese neighborhood dental practice — the kind that handles cleanings, fillings, crowns, and routine oral care without much fuss. The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a step above nothing, but don’t assume that means fluent English-speaking staff are waiting at the front desk. Reality is probably a mix of basic English, gestures, and Google Translate filling the gaps. That’s workable for most dental visits, where the dentist can point at an X-ray and you can point at the tooth that hurts. If you need to explain a complex history or have questions about treatment options, bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend. Good location if you’re based in the Shibuya or Shinjuku area — Sendagaya Station is close.