Yotsuya Mitsuke Kyousei Shika

Total reviews: 345
Yotsuya Station (Marunouchi Line) — 2 min walk
  • Orthodontics specialist clinic
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Yotsuya Mitsuke Kyousei Shika is an orthodontics-focused dental clinic tucked into the basement level of the Nakamura Building in Yotsuya, Shinjuku. The “kyousei” in the name means orthodontic correction, so if you’re here for braces, aligners, or bite work, you’re in the right place. General dentistry may be available but straightening teeth is clearly the core business.

    The clinic has some English-language content on its website, which is a decent sign — it suggests they’ve at least thought about international patients. Whether that translates to smooth English conversation at reception or chairside is genuinely unclear. You might get lucky with a staff member who speaks functional English, or you might be reaching for Google Translate. Coming prepared with a translation app is smart.

    Location is convenient — Yotsuya Station (JR Chuo Line, Tokyo Metro Marunouchi and Namboku lines) is close, making it accessible from most parts of central Tokyo. Basement clinics in Japan are common and usually well-maintained. If orthodontic treatment is what you need in Shinjuku, this one is worth a call.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a clinic that takes orthodontic treatment seriously. Appointments appear to run on schedule, which matters when you’re in a multi-month treatment plan. The specialist focus means you’re not sharing waiting room time with people coming in for cleanings. The basement setting is clean and professional. Thoroughness in treatment planning gets mentioned positively — this doesn’t feel like a volume clinic rushing people through.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website has some English content, which is more than many local dental clinics offer — but that's not the same as English-speaking staff. Reception may have limited English. For routine orthodontic check-ins, gestures and pointing get you far. For initial consultations where you're explaining symptoms or asking detailed questions about treatment options, bring a Japanese-speaking friend or a translation app you're comfortable with. Don't assume a smooth English experience without confirming first.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.ym-dentofacial-dc.net
    • 東京都新宿区四谷1-2 中村ビルB1F
    • Yotsuya Station (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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    Yotsuya Mitsuke Kyousei Shika

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