Sugamo S Shika Kyoseishika

Total reviews: 345
Sugamo Station (JR Yamanote Line, Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line) — 2 min walk
  • Orthodontics and general dentistry combined
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Sugamo S Shika Kyoseishika sits on the 4th floor of the MEFULL Sugamo building in Toshima, right in the thick of Sugamo’s shopping street area — easy to find if you know to look up. The clinic covers general dentistry and orthodontics, so whether you need a filling or you’re thinking about braces or aligners, this is a one-stop setup.

    The website has some English-language content, which suggests they’ve thought about non-Japanese patients at least a little. That said, don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fluent English consultation waiting for you. The reality is probably somewhere in the middle — basic communication may be manageable, but complex treatment discussions will likely need some prep on your end. A translation app or a written summary of your dental history in Japanese will go a long way. The 4th-floor location means elevator access, which is a small but genuine plus for anyone with mobility concerns.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a reasonably thorough approach to treatment planning, particularly on the orthodontics side. People seem to appreciate that the clinic doesn’t rush consultations. Wait times appear typical for a Tokyo dental clinic — not lightning fast, but not unreasonable. The 4th-floor setup is clean and modern. Nothing in the feedback suggests major red flags, but it’s not a clinic with a loud expat-friendly reputation either.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English content on its website, which is a decent sign — someone there cares about accessibility. But having an English webpage and having English-speaking staff are two different things. No confirmed reports of fluent English reception. If you go, bring your dental history written out, use Google Translate for any forms, and don't count on a full back-and-forth in English. Basic needs might get across fine; nuanced treatment discussions will be harder.

    Contact & Location

    • https://www.sugamo-s-shika.com/
    • 東京都豊島区巣鴨1-17-6 MEFULL巣鴨4階
    • Sugamo Station (JR Yamanote Line, Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line) — 2 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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