Dental Treatment in Turkey

Turkey has risen rapidly in health tourism in recent years and has become one of the top health tourism destinations. Dental treatments are among the most demanded treatments in health tourism from Europe and America.

In Turkey, which is also a touristic paradise, the concept of dental treatments and summer vacations has been combined and marketed. This approach has led to the opening of many dental clinics, especially in coastal areas, and the "Hollywood Smile" concept has become widespread and attracted attention.

Although this concept has become popular and is in high demand, it has worrying aspects in terms of dentistry and dental health.

Does It Make Sense to Combine Dental Treatment and Vacation?

For example; a patient who has had a tooth extraction and implant treatment should definitely stay away from the sun and heat. Similarly, a patient who has had a full mouth crown treatment will have serious restrictions on eating and drinking during the treatment process. In such cases, combining vacation and treatment jeopardizes the success of the treatment. Therefore, it is not considered right to combine vacation and treatment, especially in the summer months, in terms of health.

What Should I Pay Attention to When Researching Dental Treatment in Turkey?

     There are always many factors to consider in your clinical research. Moreover, if you are considering treatment abroad, other criteria are added to these. Although the health tourism sector is a sector that arises from price advantage, it is a mistake to prioritize price criteria in clinic selection. Clinics in different segments have different pricing policies and there are many factors within the pricing system that determine this.

First of all, it is very important that the clinic you choose is experienced and has past references. This criterion shows us that it is an institution that works consistently, follows up on the treatment they provide, and can provide you with solutions when you have any problems.

 Avoid places that make unrealistic promises!

A frequently asked question in dental treatments is the “guarantee” of the treatment. First of all, you should accept that you are not buying an item before having your dental treatment, that this is a treatment and prosthesis applied to your body. Of course, ethically, it is not right to ask for payment again for a restoration that breaks shortly after it is made, but no one can give a “lifetime guarantee” for a treatment. First of all, the duration of the treatment is determined by the patient’s care and regular check-ups.

Make Protecting Your Natural Teeth Your Priority

 When you go to another country for treatment, it is your natural right to want to be informed about the price in advance. However, it is not possible to give you a definitive treatment plan without a physical examination. In order to get the closest information to the treatment that will take place, you should take a panoramic x-ray taken in your country, along with photos that show your teeth in detail with the front camera of your phone, and express your expectations from the treatment in detail.

If the treatment plan you are given is to cut and cap your healthy teeth completely or to extract all your teeth and place implants, we recommend that you think twice before accepting such treatments. The priority should always be to preserve your natural teeth.

For example; cutting and coating your teeth just to change their appearance for aesthetic reasons, especially if you are young, can lead to serious gum problems and tooth loss in the future. Instead, more minimal treatments such as composite or porcelain laminates should be preferred. With these treatments, more natural results are obtained aesthetically and your dental health is protected.

Consider Coming to Turkey Again

After your dental treatment is completed, it is very important to have your maintenance and tartar cleaning done every six months. Of course, it may not be possible for you to come to Turkey every six months, but we recommend that you make your check-up appointments with the doctor who treated you at least once a year and stay in constant communication with the clinic where you had your treatment. Because dental treatments are dynamic treatments that are based on mutual cooperation, where changes may occur along the way, and where you may experience various developments after treatment. Therefore, it is very important to choose an institution that you can establish a mutual trust relationship with on this journey and that can solve your problems when you return.

Turkey is a country with highly qualified doctors, well-equipped and developed in terms of health. If you can find a place that does its job well, uses quality materials and values ​​ethical values ​​by considering the above criteria, you can spend many years with the dental treatments you have in Turkey.