How Assessment Prevented a £3K Mistake
Medically reviewed by MyDentalFly Clinical Team
Updated 5 February 2026 · Fact-checked for accuracy
Sarah thought she needed 10 veneers. Our assessment revealed something very different.
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.
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What Sarah Actually Paid
| Treatment | Quantity | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| E-Max veneers | 5 | £1,250 |
| Zirconia crowns | 3 | £600 |
| Crown lengthening | 2 | £300 |
| Total | £2,150 |
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.
Don't Make Sarah's Almost-Mistake
The free dental health check takes 2 minutes. It maps your teeth, identifies what treatment you actually need, and saves you from flying abroad for the wrong procedure. It's worth about £50 at a private dentist.
We've verified every clinic on our platform. Your dental tourism consultant coordinates everything once you're ready — but the assessment comes first.
About MyDentalFly
MyDentalFly is a UK-based dental comparison platform — the only one that's assessment-led. Our interactive assessment evaluates your specific dental needs and builds a bespoke dental package: every treatment explained, a matched clinic with reasons why, your named dentist, flight estimates, transport, and accommodation — all in one place.
We maintain a small, vetted network of clinics across Turkey, Hungary and Poland. Our process involves visiting clinics in person and building direct relationships with their teams. We help arrange CBCT scans before you fly, and we stay with you through the entire journey. Compare. Save. Smile.
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