西落合リーフ歯科・矯正歯科
Nishi-Ochiai Leaf Dental is a general and orthodontic dental clinic sitting on the ground floor of a residential building in the quieter western pocket of Shinjuku. It’s the kind of neighborhood clinic that handles everything from routine cleanings and fillings to braces and Invisalign-style clear aligners — not a big chain, not a tourist-facing clinic.
The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fluent English-speaking dentist ready to go. The reality is probably a mix of basic English, Google Translate on both sides, and a lot of pointing at teeth. For straightforward procedures, that usually works fine. For complex orthodontic consultations or detailed treatment planning, bring a Japanese-speaking friend or prep some translated notes.
Nishi-Ochiai Station (Toei Oedo Line) is right there, making it genuinely easy to reach from central Shinjuku in under 10 minutes.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic — not a conveyor-belt operation. Dentists here tend to explain what they’re doing before they do it, which patients appreciate. Wait times appear reasonable for a neighborhood clinic. The orthodontics side gets decent marks for thoroughness during consultations. A few patients note the staff made genuine efforts to communicate despite language gaps, which goes a long way.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
https://www.leaf-dentalclinic.com
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東京都新宿区西落合１−１５−１２レジデンス落合１階
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Ochiai Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 3 min walk
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