Increasing numbers of patients from the UK, Ireland and other European countries are travelling to Turkey for affordable cosmetic dental procedures.
The growing medical tourism trend has become known as ‘Turkey teeth’.
While it might seem like a tempting way to save money, it involves some serious risks that could lead to long-term dental problems.
Alex Foo is a doctor at Aria Dental and wants travellers to be more aware of the dangers.
How ‘Turkey teeth’ became a popular travel trend
Many Turkish dental clinics offer what appear to be attractive packages, combining cheap flights, hotel stays and dental treatments at a fraction of the cost compared to the UK and other European countries.
However, Foo advises caution, warning that what…
