Contrary to belief, our idols aren’t born with a perfect smile. If we’re speaking factually, most of them had average smiles like us once.
Hollywood smiles were once only for celebrities or the rich because they were very expensive. These smiles weren’t just cosmetic surgeries,they were a symbol of status.
Turkey has been able to defy that norm, and provide affordable Hollywood smiles, due to their low operational costs without cutting corners.
Turkey is the new destination where celebrities flock to restore their smile, and boost their confidence once and for all.
Hollywood smiles are no longer made in Hollywood.
The Rise of Celebrity Dental Tourism in Turkey
Turkey’s Booming Mental Tourism
Turkey has quickly become one of the world’s leading destinations for dental tourism, attracting thousands of patients every year.
Celebrities are no exception to that rule, as a matter of fact they’re promoting it with their red-carpet smiles.
Despite Turkey being a trend for Veneers last year, they are not shy with their knowledge on Dental Implants either.
Dental Implants for a Complete Smile Makeover
This appeal lies in two simple truths– Affordability, and quality.Turkey provides competitive prices without skipping quality or compromising safety.
Turkey’s prices are quite shocking to be fair, a full set of 20 veneers costs around 3000-7000£, on the other hand a full set of veneers in the UK is 12,000-25,000£ .
Turkey’s competitive prices are often our luring point, but their advancements in utilizing newer machines and processes are the second draw to the equation.
Inside Turkey’s Dental laboratory:
Turkey was able to make use of its medical tourism boom in ways you do not imagine,you might ask how?
Turkey is a European country in a key location.They are making it easier to import new devices and tools.
Basically this helps them provide world-class treatment to visiting patients and show authority and expertise, as they’re not behind in the technological field nor the human expertise..
Turkish clinics can get twice as many visits as UK clinics. This allows them to lower prices while attracting more patients.
Inside Turkey’s Dental Arsenal
Turkey is well equipped with up to date tools and machinery that streamline their doctor’s efforts.
These advanced tools include digital X-ray systems, 3D digital imaging, intraoral cameras, and CAD/CAM technology for faster and more precise diagnoses and treatment planning. Furthermore, laser dentistry, surgical microscopes, and 3D printing are also being utilized for various procedures.
Turkey’s dental market isn’t just competitive, it’s also driven by constant innovation and technological breakthroughs. Dentists are forced to pursue advanced training and certificates from international institutions, to stand out which ensures that they have authority and experience.
Celebrities are promoting all of these by displaying their smiles on repeat on cameras,pictures,and their new movies everyday.
Celebrity influence on everyday patients.
An Interesting study from Sedona Sky Academy revealed that:
‘’Celebrities, with their fame and success, often become role models for teenagers. These role models can provide a sense of direction, offering values, beliefs, and behaviors that teens may want to emulate. Role models play a crucial role in shaping the aspirations, interests, and choices of teenagers.’’
Which means in simple terms, that people often follow in their celebrities footsteps without noticing, which could be dangerous if done blindly and without thinking.
We’ll also explore 2 key celebrities that received dental work in Turkey, featuring confidence inspiring before and after pictures, let’s dive in and find out how they look before and after!
Famous Celebrities Who Got Their Teeth Done in Turkey.
We’ll go around and take you for a make-over spin with Famous UK celebrities that went and got their teeth fixed in Turkey for a fraction of the price that you would pay in the UK.
Katie Price
Katrina Amy is an English Media Personality and model. She started gaining traction and recognition in the late 1990s and has received a lot of praise and love for her glamorous modelling work
In an exclusive interview with The Sun, she revealed that she travelled to Turkey to have her veneers redone.She has discussed the need to replace her initial set of veneers in 2017 and again in 2020 due to dental problems, applauding the outcome as a rejuvenation for her smile.
Lauren Simon
Lauren Belinda is an English TV personality, known for multiple of her works such as appearing as a member on the ITVBE reality show, the real house wives.
According to the Sun’s recent article Lauren has openly discussed she wanted to get veneers during a recent episode of Celebrity Big Brother, the star revealed that she had indeed travelled abroad to get her teeth done in Turkey and was quite happy with the results she has achieved.
Lauren is no stranger to cosmetic surgeries, and has been one to speak about the processes they involved and the result.
We have talked about two highly influential women in the entertainment industry. If you were keeping up with them on TikTok, you would have seen the significant buzz they generated when they initially shared their latest updates.
We’ll explore key areas that make Turkey a great place for you aswell.
Why Celebrities Choose Turkey for Dental Treatments
Red-Carpet Smiles in Record Time
We’ve all found ourselves glued to the television, captivated by our favorite celebrity crush, who appears incredibly beautiful. Showing off with their radiant smiles in photos effortlessly.
There are various reasons why celebrities have opted-in for Turkey as their go to destination for dental work that includes
- High-quality care.
- Privacy and Secrecy.
- Speed and efficiency.
- Lower costs (Yes, celebrities do like to save money just as we all do).
- Ultimately, to combine treatment with a relaxing vacation.
Let’s take you on a tour of why celebrities come to Turkey.
High Quality Care
Turkish Clinics offer a lot of value for what you pay, they have a lot of packages that suit their celebrities from the Normal dental packages’’ with competitive prices to the ‘’International Dental Packages’’
You can choose based on your needs or what you require. We usually prefer the “International dental packages.” Many celebrities do too. These packages offer treatments and accommodation deals
Core Treatments: (The main issue you’re trying to solve)
This is basically the main issue that you’re trying to solve, you’ll pick what you need to do from the examples in the list.
- Routine Exams and Cleanings: Regular checkups and professional cleanings to maintain oral hygiene. (If needed)
- Fillings: Restoring teeth damaged by decay. (If needed)
- Extractions: Removing teeth when necessary. (If needed)
- Root Canals: Treating infected or damaged tooth pulp. (If needed)
- Crowns, Bridges, and Implants: Restoring damaged or missing teeth with various prosthetics.(If needed)
- Veneers: Typically they range in price depending on the type of veneers (Porcelain Veneers,Composite Veneers, E-Max Veneers) (If needed)
Additional Services: (Varies depending on the package)
- Teeth Whitening: Cosmetic treatment to brighten teeth.
- Veneers: Thin shells to improve the appearance of teeth.
- Orthodontics: May be included in some packages, but often offered separately.
- Bone Grafting: May be needed before implants.
- Dental Accident Cover: Some plans offer coverage for dental emergencies.
- Full Mouth Restorations: Packages designed for extensive work addressing multiple issues.
- Cosmetic Makeovers: Bundled services like veneers, whitening, and more.
Travel and Accommodation (International Packages):
- Airport Transfers: Convenient transportation to and from the airport.
- Hotel Accommodation: Stay in a comfortable hotel during treatment.
- Local Transportation: Getting around the city and to the clinic.
- English-Speaking Coordinators: Support for international patients.
It is safe to say you may not need all of the above, but we featured what packages normally cover, you will have to go through with the clinic on the work that needs to be done.
We’ll take you for a ride on what do celebrities normally get when they come to Turkey for dental packages.
Popular Celebrity Dental Treatments in Turkey
Dental Implants for a Complete Smile Makeover
Dental Implants serve as the foundation of having the famous Hollywood smile, It is the first step towards getting a strong foundation to replace missing teeth.
According to the FDA Dental Implants keep the jawbone from shrinking due to bone loss. Preserves the health of the surrounding bone and gums. So it isn’t just purely cosmetic.
The price difference between Dental Implants in the UK and Turkey is immense (Internal linking to previous blog), We’ve covered that on one of our previous blogs. It is also important to note that celebrities often choose implants over bridges/dentures because they look natural on cameras and red carpets.
Another reason they choose dental implants is on average you’d need 10-15 years before you would need to change the implant or make any adjustments to it.
Dental implants are ideal for replacing missing teeth, but not every celebrity requires such extensive treatment. For many, the preferred choice is veneers, a quicker, minimal way to enhance their natural teeth.
Veneers: The Foundation of the Hollywood Smile.
Veneers serve as the foundation of the Hollywood smile, It is the backbound on which everything in that smile is built.
Let us explore what veneers are to why they’re very prominent in Hollywood across all actors.
What are Veneers?
Dental veneers are thin, custom-made shells, typically made of porcelain or composite resin, that are bonded to the front surface of teeth to improve their appearance.
Essentially there are two types of veneers:
- Porcelain Veneers Usually lasts 10-15 Years, and costs around 2000-5000£
- Composite Veneers Usually lasts 5-7 Years, and costs around 1600-3500£
Veneers are very popular because they solve multiple issues at once such as discoloration,shape irregularities, and minor misalignments. So, there’s more to veneers than just the average ‘’Teeth whitening’’.
There’s a whole process that’s dedicated for teeth whitening only, but it does not go through the other solutions that veneers offer.
Hollywood Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening is a simple procedure. It’s a cosmetic dental procedure that lightens the color of teeth, making them whiter and brighter.
It usually involves bleaching agents like ‘’Hydrogen Peroxide’’ or ‘’Carbamide Peroxide’’ to break down the stains on or off the tooth enamel.
The outcome is a slightly lighter shade of white, but it is not as white as veneers are, it is recommended to do a teeth whitening if you have moderate or severe discoloration of teeth.
Celebrities often do teeth whitening at an in-office setting with a dentist, it’s advised to undergo the cosmetic procedure from 6/mos to 12/mos, anything more than that would harm the teeth itself.
Should you get a celebrity teeth make over
Turkey’s direction of investing in its medical hub has left us with many clinics to choose from.
If you are looking for a clinic that operates on integrity and affordable prices you can check out our services page to find out more.
We provide a wide range of services to enhance your smile and boost your confidence.
They range from smile makeovers,porcelain veneers,emax veneers, laser gum leveling, teeth whitening.
Rest assured, whatever you may desire to enhance and elevate your presence, we have got you covered.