Why “Turkish Teeth” Became Popular Even though It’s a Scary Dental Procedure Not Worth Repeating

“A beautiful smile at an affordable price”, this is how the fashionable achievement of Turkish dentistry stands. “Turkish teeth” have become a trend thanks to bloggers and influencers who have discovered that the territory of the former Ottoman Empire is a real paradise for those who need new teeth, but are not ready to pay too much for it. that.

In addition, local medical businessmen were sensitive to the needs of their potential patients – the clinics that make “Turkish teeth” look super modern and very photogenic. And the process itself is debugged in such a way that it seems getting a new smile is no more difficult than a new haircut!

The cost of the project is calculated individually each time, but one thing remains the same: even taking into account the road and accommodation, cutting teeth in Turkey is cheaper than in Europe, the United States and in Russia.

So what are “Turkish teeth” anyway? This is a special ultra-fast technology to achieve a dazzling smile. Natural teeth are ground into “stumps”, after which crowns are put on them, fixed with special glue, and the gums are cauterized with a laser for disinfection and rapid healing.

The crowns are square in shape and have a typical bright white color, so the “Turkish teeth” can be seen from afar with the naked eye.

What attracts patients to this technology? First of all, of course, the cheapness and speed of installation. Accordingly, the appearance is also quite eye-catching – “fresh” Turkish teeth look like expensive implant crowns.

However, there are more than enough drawbacks.

The procedure is very painful, and the discomfort persists for a long time – the remnants of a natural tooth, stuck inside the crown, can become the source of a whole range of uncomfortable experiences. Carelessness of a specialist or a defect in the material will only increase this unpleasant effect, moreover, the tooth may crumble. Although almost all Turkish clinics provide a guarantee for their work, it can be difficult to use it after returning to the country of residence; moreover, of course, the guarantee does not insure anyone against the closing of the clinic.

Many believe (and some clinics support this misconception) that a “dental vacation” in Turkey will provide them with conventional veneers at a great price. To install veneers, only a small part of the tooth is ground down, it is always possible to compensate for the damage. But cheap “Turkish teeth” involve complete grinding of natural teeth. Nothing will grow back, and if it fails, it may even be difficult to put a new crown back on, because the gums, worn out by inflammation, won’t hold it. Savings in this case will entail very large expenses.

Of course, there are “normal” dental services in Turkey, and perhaps their cost, all things being equal and taking into account currency fluctuations, can be quite profitable. However, the question of the convenience of fulfilling warranty obligations and the language barrier in this case are still worth it. It is important to carefully weigh the pros and cons when choosing such serious interventions!