Thanks to influencer culture and reality TV, more and more people are flying abroad to achieve a Hollywood smile. But now, a TikTok user has revealed all about them Turkey teeth experience.
A smile makeover can set you back around £650-£950 per tooth in the UK. Then some people hop on flights – specifically to Turkey – to get their new smile at a fraction of the cost.
In a viral TikTok that garnered 1.3 million views, Jade Pritchard lift the lid on the £3,200 experience. During the dental procedure, the teeth were filed into stems to prepare for the crowns to be bonded. The patient can choose the shape, material and color of their new chips.
“Before anyone thinks of flying to Turkey to get their teeth fixed, here’s a little insight into what’s going on,” she captioned the clip, revealing a photo of her teeth that had been filed.
“I can’t talk or smile,” Jade said, apparently due to the effects of the anesthesia. “I can’t do anything, I can’t even laugh,” she said while trying to force a laugh.
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Thankfully, once the dentist fitted her new pearly whites, Jade later revealed that she “loved them” in the comments.
“I mean, I love them and I wanted them to be made, so if you want them, go get them, you’re always going to get negative comments no matter what,” she told a fellow TikTok user.
However, people in the comments were quick to point out the potential risks going forward.
“You’ll end up needing full plates at a young age because they’ll wear out eventually,” commented one, while another added: “Why do people do that! They’re not permanent and we’ll need to redo them in 10 years.”
What may seem like a rite of passage for most influencers, invasive dentistry at such a young age can cause problems down the line, such as permanent damage to your teeth and complete tooth loss.
Not to mention, veneers are said to last about 7-10 years before needing to be redone.
Dentists have also taken to TikTok to voice their concerns, urging people to do thorough research before considering flying abroad for dental work.
A dentist explained that filing teeth on pegs is not a standard preparation for veneers – instead, it is for crowns. Crowns are not recommended for young people.
Regarding one of the platform’s “Veneer Transforms”, Dr. Emi Mawson, a Cornish dentist said: “These are not veneers”,
“These are preparations for the crown and there is a big difference,” he added.
Detroit Dentist, Zainab Mackieadded: “When you get a veneer, most of your tooth is still there, it’s just a little shaved off.”
“Most veneers only require the front of the tooth to be shaved half a millimeter to prepare the tooth for a custom coverage. Some veneers actually require no preparation at all.”
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