Treatment guide · before you book
Repairing dental work done abroad (“Turkey teeth”) — what to ask.
“Turkey teeth” is a popular name for crowns or veneers fitted abroad. Dental tourism means travelling to another country for dental work, and correcting complications after returning home can be expensive. Below, UK dental practices describe in their own words what repair involves. Unmist adds no opinion of its own.
Source: Oral Health Foundation — Going Abroad for Dental Treatment Risks
Six questions to ask before you book
- 01
Could you assess the work I had done abroad and explain what you find?
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Which dentist would carry out any repair, and what is their GDC number?
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Would you need X-rays or scans first, and what do they cost?
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What are the options for my situation, and what would each one cost in total?
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How many visits would the repair take, from start to finish?
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Do you need my records from the clinic that did the original work?
What UK dentists say, in their own words
Quoted from each practice’s own page, with the link. Unmist adds no opinion of its own.
“However, your treatment options may be limited depending on the condition of your teeth.”
Yorkshire Dental Suite · read on their website
“So instead, patients must commit to replacing crowns regularly for the rest of their life.”
Dr Negin Mosahebi, The Perfect Smile, Hertford · 21 Sep 2022, updated 10 Dec 2025 · read on their website
“Often the result is replacing all the work done in Turkey.”
Marylebone Smile Clinic, London · read on their website
“Different clinics around the world use different implant systems, and components are not always interchangeable.”
Dental Implants London · 27 Feb 2026 · read on their website
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Questions patients ask
What is repairing dental work done abroad (“Turkey teeth”)?
“Turkey teeth” is a popular name for crowns or veneers fitted abroad. Dental tourism means travelling to another country for dental work, and correcting complications after returning home can be expensive. Below, UK dental practices describe in their own words what repair involves. Unmist adds no opinion of its own. Source: Oral Health Foundation, “Going Abroad for Dental Treatment Risks”.
What should I ask before booking repairing dental work done abroad (“Turkey teeth”)?
Could you assess the work I had done abroad and explain what you find? Which dentist would carry out any repair, and what is their GDC number? Would you need X-rays or scans first, and what do they cost? What are the options for my situation, and what would each one cost in total? How many visits would the repair take, from start to finish? Do you need my records from the clinic that did the original work? Unmist lists questions, not medical advice.
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