Moving to Seoul with Kids: Planning Their Orthodontic Care
Quick answer
If you are moving to Seoul with children, bring their orthodontic records, book a check soon after arrival, and share how long you expect to stay. At Isu Yonsei Baro Orthodontics, Dr. Sally Lee assesses bite and growth timing in English, reviews treatment started elsewhere, and works alongside pediatric dentistry specialist Dr. Hoseon Lee.
Before you leave: gather your child's records
If your child is already in braces, aligners or a retainer, or has been told they may need treatment, ask your current orthodontist for copies of everything before you move. Records are much easier to collect while you are still nearby.
- Recent X-rays, including panoramic and cephalometric images if taken
- Digital scans or models and clinical photos
- The written treatment plan, including goals and expected duration
- Appliance details, such as bracket system or aligner brand and current stage
- Retainer type and wear instructions
Also ask your orthodontist whether anything should be done before you leave, such as removing a part of an appliance that is hard to adjust elsewhere.
After you arrive: book a check early
If your child is mid-treatment, try to arrange a visit within the first few weeks so there is no long gap in care. If no treatment has started, a check can wait until you settle, but it helps to have one in the first months, especially for children in the mixed-dentition years when growth timing matters.
Continuing treatment started elsewhere
Treatment started in another country can often be continued, but this depends on the appliance, the records available and the current stage. The orthodontist in Seoul will examine your child, review the original plan, and explain whether it can be continued as is, needs adjusting, or should be re-planned. Fees for continuation are set after this review.
What to expect at Isu Yonsei Baro
The first visit lasts about 60 minutes. Your child has digital intraoral scans instead of impression putty, X-rays or 3D CBCT imaging, and photos. A skeletal maturity analysis program helps estimate growth stage. Dr. Lee explains findings to you and your child in English, outlines options and timing, and provides a written estimate.
Dr. Lee treats every patient personally, and Dr. Hoseon Lee, a certified pediatric dentistry specialist, is also at the clinic. In Dr. Lee's practice, children who have just moved often settle better when the first appointment focuses on explanation and records rather than immediate adjustments.
Settling into a new routine
Moving brings new schools, food and routines. A few practical points for children in braces or aligners:
- Pack orthodontic wax, spare aligner cases and a travel toothbrush for the move.
- Keep the previous orthodontist's contact details for questions.
- Ask the new school about brushing facilities if your child wears braces.
Hours and location
Mon and Thu 1–9 PM; Tue and Fri 10 AM–7 PM; Sat 9 AM–2 PM; closed Wed, Sun and public holidays. The clinic is at Isu Station (Lines 4 and 7) Exit 2 in Seocho-gu, with parking. English receipts and itemized statements are available; check with your insurer about coverage.
Individual results and side effects vary; treatment is decided after examination.
At a glance
- Bring X-rays, scans, treatment plans and appliance details from home
- Growth timing assessed with a skeletal maturity analysis program
- Pediatric dentistry specialist on site
- After-school and Saturday appointments
- English records prepared if you move again
Your orthodontist
Dr. Sally Chaekyung Lee, DDS, PhD
- MOHW-certified orthodontic specialist
- PhD in Orthodontics, Yonsei University; Severance Hospital residency
- Member, Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists
- 2026 AJO-DO peer reviewer
- Consults in fluent English and treats you herself, start to finish
Isu Station Exit 2 · 1-minute walk
Mon & Thu until 9 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM
+82 2-592-2080
Frequently asked questions
What orthodontic records should we bring when moving to Seoul?
Ask your current orthodontist for recent X-rays, digital scans or models, clinical photos, the written treatment plan, appliance details and retainer instructions. These help the orthodontist in Seoul understand what has been done and plan the next steps without repeating work unnecessarily.
How soon after arriving should my child be seen?
If your child is mid-treatment, aim for a visit within the first few weeks to avoid a long gap in care. If treatment has not started, a check in the first few months is usually reasonable, particularly for children whose adult teeth are still coming in.
Can my child's braces from home be continued in Seoul?
Often, but it depends on the appliance, the records and the current stage. Dr. Lee examines your child, reviews the original plan and explains whether it can continue as is, needs adjustment, or should be re-planned, with a written estimate in English.
Is there a pediatric dentist at the clinic too?
Yes. Dr. Hoseon Lee is a pediatric dentistry specialist certified by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. Orthodontic treatment is provided by Dr. Sally Lee, so children can have both their orthodontic and pediatric dental needs looked after at the same clinic.
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This page is general information, not a diagnosis. Individual results and side effects vary; treatment is decided after an in-person examination. See our editorial and medical review policy .
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