Sarah's Story: How Proper Assessment Prevented a £3,000 Mistake

Real patient story, name changed for privacy

The Instagram Fantasy vs. Reality

Sarah spotted her dream smile scrolling through Instagram at 2am. Perfect white veneers, £200 each in Turkey.

Her math was simple: 10 veneers × £200 = £2,000. Book the flight.

But Sarah's teeth had other plans.

What Looked Simple Wasn't

Sarah filled out our assessment thinking she just had "wonky, yellow teeth." Then our dentists started asking questions:

Those dark spots? Actually large fillings in 3 teeth.

That sensitivity? Two previous root canals she'd forgotten about.

Her slightly crooked bite? Would make standard veneers crack within months.

The Real Treatment Plan

Our Turkish clinics reviewed Sarah's case and delivered the bad news:

What she couldn't have veneers on:

• 3 teeth with massive fillings (needed crowns instead)
• 2 root canal teeth (required crown lengthening first)

What actually needed veneers: 5 teeth.

If Sarah had stuck to her original plan, those 3 weak teeth would have snapped off. She'd be flying back within two years, paying for emergency crowns, looking at £3,000+ in fixes.

What Sarah Actually Paid

Same budget. Treatment that won't fall apart.

Sarah's Takeaway

"I thought Google made me an expert. Turns out, I couldn't even identify my own fillings properly."

The assessment saved her from flying to Turkey twice — once for cheap veneers, once for expensive repairs.

Get your teeth properly assessed before you book anything. Even if you think you know what you need.