Thinking About Going Abroad For Implants?

⚠️ DISCLAIMER / TRIGGER WARNING: This page contains graphic images, references to serious medical complications, and links to news articles that mention suicide. The content is intended to educate and inform, but some readers may find it distressing. If you are sensitive to medical imagery or emotional content, please proceed with care or seek support where needed.

"My Turkey Teeth Almost Killed Me" - Read Full Article Here

The Reality Behind “Turkey Teeth”

Every month, more and more patients visit clinics across the UK and Ireland looking for help after undergoing dental implant treatment abroad, often in Turkey. While these trips can appear convenient and affordable, many come with significant risks that aren’t obvious until it’s too late.
‍
Common problems with dental treatment abroad include:

Use of cheap, low-grade materials
Rushed procedures completed too quickly for proper healing
Implants placed without proper planning or diagnostics
Poor hygiene and unregulated environments
Lack of long-term aftercare or accountability

According to a British Dental Association survey, over 86% of UK dentists have treated complications resulting from dental work performed overseas.

Overtreatment: A Worrying Trend

Some overseas clinics offer full-mouth implants even when they’re not clinically necessary — simply because full-arch procedures are more profitable. There have been real cases where:

Healthy teeth were extracted unnecessarily
Rushed procedures completed tooYoung patients lost all their natural teeth in one trip quickly for proper healing
Patients expecting veneers woke up to full crowns or implants

This is not patient-centred care. It’s sales-driven dentistry.

before and after photo of full mouth dental implant treatment

‘My botched dental work left me suicidal’ - Read Full Article Here

‘Two women reveal how horrific ‘Turkey teeth’ botch jobs left them in years of agony’ - Read Full Article Here

Communication Barriers Create Serious Risks

Clear communication is essential when undergoing any kind of surgery. But language barriers abroad can make it difficult to:

Healthy teeth were extracted unnecessarily
Rushed procedures completed tooYoung patients lost all their natural teeth in one trip quickly for proper healing
Patients expecting veneers woke up to full crowns or implants

When patients can’t communicate confidently, the risk of misunderstandings and complications rises sharply.

Aftercare Once You’re Home

Unlike local treatment, overseas clinics don’t offer ongoing care once the patient returns home. This presents serious issues if something goes wrong:

Most UK clinicians won’t intervene due to legal and ethical complications
Follow-up care is non-existent or inaccessible
Remedial work can cost £20,000–£30,000 or more

Dental implants require long term follow up and maintenance. When that’s missing, the results can be painful, and expensive.

‘Couple who flew to Turkey to have £4k dental surgery say it ‘ruined their lives’’ - Read Full Article Here

A Safer, Trusted Alternative: New Life Teeth

New Life Teeth is a team of implant specialists serving patients across Edinburgh, Belfast, Manchester, and Dublin. The clinic has helped thousands of people restore their smiles safely, using industry-leading technology and materials.

True Implant Specialists
Full-mouth dental implants are not one of many services, they are a core area of expertise at New Life Teeth. The clinical team performs complex, full-arch implant cases every week.
Premium Zirconia Restorations
New Life Teeth uses Prettau® zirconia bridges, the strongest, most aesthetic, and most biocompatible material available today. These are unbreakable, long-lasting, and custom-made in the clinic’s on-site lab.
Advanced Digital Dentistry
From 3D scanning and CT-guided surgery to in-house design and milling, every step of the treatment is handled in a controlled, state-of-the-art environment for optimal results.
Honest, Patient-First Advice
All patients receive a free clinical assessment, where treatment needs are assessed carefully — with no pressure and no sales tactics. If full-mouth implants aren’t necessary, that will be explained clearly.
Trusted by Thousands
With thousands of happy patients and clinics across the UK and Ireland, New Life Teeth is a recognised name in life-changing smile transformations.

Contact Us

Your Smile Deserves Better Than Shortcuts

The promise of fast, cheap dental implants abroad can be tempting — but the long-term risks often far outweigh the short-term savings.

New Life Teeth offers a safer, smarter way to restore your smile with expert care, proven results, and support you can trust every step of the way.

Thank you! Your submission has been received!

Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.