Veneers vs Crowns: Which Do You Actually Need?

One of the most common mistakes in dental tourism is requesting the wrong treatment. Let's clear up the confusion.

Veneers: The Cosmetic Solution

What they are: Thin shells (0.5mm) bonded to the front of teeth Best for:

• Discoloration that won't whiten
• Minor chips or gaps
• Slightly crooked teeth
• Cosmetic smile makeover

Not suitable for:

• Heavily damaged teeth
• Teeth with large fillings
• Severe grinding/clenching

Cost in Turkey: £180-350 per tooth

Crowns: The Protective Solution

What they are: Full tooth caps that cover the entire tooth Best for:

• Teeth with large fillings
• After root canal treatment
• Cracked or broken teeth
• Severe wear from grinding

Cost in Turkey: £150-300 per tooth

How to Know Which You Need

This is exactly why our dental assessment matters. When you mark a tooth as "damaged" or "discolored," we ask follow-up questions:

• How much of the tooth is affected?
• Has it had previous treatment?
• What's your bite like?

This ensures clinics quote you for the RIGHT treatment, not just the one you asked for.

The Expensive Mistake

We've seen patients fly to Turkey wanting 20 veneers, only to learn 8 of their teeth need crowns instead. With no assessment, they either:

• Overpay for crowns they didn't budget for
• Get veneers on teeth that need crowns (leading to failure)

Our assessment prevents this. Every time.