With hundreds of influencers jetting overseas for budget cosmetic dental treatment, it’s no wonder #TurkeyTeeth is trending all over social media. Showcasing the full process, from glamorous hotel stays to the gruesome shaving of their teeth to pegs, this trend has highlighted the problems that can come with cheap dentistry abroad.
BBC’s Bargain Smiles or Big Mistakes
One such dental tourist, Lisa Martyn, vlogged her experience online, documenting the horrors that budget dental treatment can have on your oral health. Featuring in the latest BBC documentary on cosmetic dentistry in Turkey, Lisa revealed the pain of treatment, including filing and shaving down her natural teeth to receive veneers too small for her mouth. She is now facing the idea of dentures at 48 years of age due to her teeth cracking and failing.
Your dentist should want to preserve the life of your natural teeth rather than filing them down to pegs for veneer and crown treatment. Removing so much of your enamel shortens their lifespan and can lead to more serious dental issues in the future, including sensitivity and damaged nerves.
So, what to do if you want an affordable celebrity smile?
Here at Lister House Dental Centre in Harlow, we offer expert veneer treatment that ensures the well-being of your natural teeth and safeguards your oral health. During the treatment process, we shave a very thin layer off the surface of the teeth to allow for proper adhesion of the veneer – but this is not the same as filing your teeth to pegs. We will also create your bespoke veneers in a trusted dental lab and will work closely with you to create the perfect shade and shape for your dream smile.
And to make sure our patients can access the expert cosmetic dentistry they deserve, we offer payment plans and 0% finance options, helping them spread the cost of quality treatment.