Turkey teeth

Last checked 9 Nov 2026: the lowest and highest UK crown prices above were re-read on the practices' own pages that day and had not changed. Written by Saher Shodhan. Prices abroad are from clinics' own price lists (checked 6 Oct 2026) and UK prices from practices' own price pages (checked 31 Oct 2026). Sources are numbered at the end.

What do Turkey teeth cost?

Prices per tooth, from clinics' and practices' own published prices:

Abroad: clinics' own price lists, checked 6 Oct 2026, converted at the European Central Bank rate [1]. Each range abroad is the middle half of the clinics' entry prices; a clinic's entry price is the lowest it publishes for that treatment, which may be a simpler crown or veneer than the one you want. UK: practices' own price pages, checked 31 Oct 2026 [2]. Crown and veneer prices in other countries are in our clinic price index [1].

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The median entry price in Turkey is £140 for a crown and £202 for a veneer (checked 6 Oct 2026) [1]. At those per-tooth ranges, 20 crowns would come to £2,400 to £3,600 in Turkey and £9,900 to £18,000 at the UK practices below, before flights, hotel nights and any other work such as root canal treatment [1] [2]. Ask each clinic for a written price per tooth, the material, and what the package includes.

UK crown and veneer prices by practice

Each practice's own price page, checked 31 Oct 2026 [2]. Leagrave's list is headed April 2025 to March 2026 and Highview's "From April 2026"; both were the live pages on the day.

On the NHS in England, crowns are a Band 3 treatment at £332.10 for the course of treatment when your dentist says they are clinically needed (checked 31 Oct 2026) [4]. The NHS says veneers "are generally only available privately, unless you can show a clinical need for them" [3].

The rest of this guide sets out what the nickname covers, what UK dentists report about problems afterwards, and the checks you can make on a dentist in Turkey before you pay anything.

What are "Turkey teeth"?

"Turkey teeth" is not a treatment. It is a nickname for the very white, even smiles some people come home with after dental work in Turkey. The work is usually crowns or veneers, and sometimes implants. They are different treatments. In the words of the NHS:

• Crowns: "A crown is a type of cap that completely covers a real tooth." And: "To fit a crown, the old tooth will need to be shaped for the crown to be fixed on to" [3].
• Veneers: "Veneers are new facings for teeth that disguise a discoloured or chipped tooth." And: "To fit some veneers, the front of the tooth is drilled away a little, but not all veneers need this" [3].

A Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust patient page adds that veneers "usually involve removal of some tooth structure but not as much as for a crown" [5]. So ask any clinic, in writing, whether it plans crowns or veneers, on which teeth, and how much of each tooth will be removed.

What UK dentists report about problems afterwards

In 2022 the British Dental Association surveyed 1,000 UK dentists [6]. 94% said they had examined patients who had gone abroad for dental treatment. Of those dentists [6]:

• 86% had treated cases that developed problems after treatment abroad.
• 87% named crowns as the treatment most likely to need follow-up work, closely followed by implants at 85%.
• The risks they named most were failing or failed treatment (86%), pain (76%) and poorly executed treatment (72%).
• 65% said repairs cost patients at least £500, and 51% said more than £1,000 [6].
• Over 40% (346 dentists) said the repair work was provided by the NHS.

Some dentists reported "over-prepared teeth – where more of a tooth is removed than necessary", and others "expressed alarm that patients had extensive work done to previously healthy teeth" [6]. The survey asked dentists what they had seen. It does not tell you how often treatment in Turkey, or anywhere else, goes wrong.

Our guide to Turkey teeth gone wrong goes through the common problems and how to check for them before you book.

How long do Turkey teeth last?

The same as crowns or veneers made anywhere. The Leeds Teaching Hospitals patient page says: "If a crown or veneer is properly cared for it should normally last around 8 -10 years" [5]. The NHS says: "Crowns may need to be replaced in the future" [4]. Because a crowned tooth has been shaped, plan for the cost of replacements in your budget.

How to check a dentist in Turkey

The General Dental Council (GDC), the UK regulator, says: "Dental regulation is likely to vary according to country, so it's a good idea to do some initial research" [7]. It suggests asking: "Does that country have a professional regulatory body? Is it compulsory for dental professionals to be registered with them?" [7].

For Turkey, three things to check:

1. The clinic: Turkey's Ministry of Health publishes a list of healthcare providers authorised for international patients [8]. Look for the clinic's legal name and address.
2. The dentist: Turkey has no public register of dentists we can search. Ask for the dentist's full name and their diploma in writing before you travel.
3. The plan: get a written plan for every tooth, with the material and the price, and what happens if something goes wrong at home.

The GDC's own list of questions includes: "Who will be carrying out my treatment and what qualifications do they have?", "What aftercare do you provide?" and "Who pays for the extra flights, hotel and remedial work?" [7]. It also says: "It's always a good idea to speak to your own dentist before considering travelling abroad for your treatment" [7].

If a Turkish clinic offers a consultation in the UK, the GDC says "only people who are registered with us can legally practise dentistry in the UK", and recommends checking that anyone giving you treatment or advice here is on its register [7]. You can search the GDC register yourself. Our guide to checking a clinic in Turkey walks through each step, and our 15 questions to ask a clinic give you the wording.

Crowns, veneers or something else?

The right treatment depends on your teeth, and a dentist who has examined you should explain the options. The Leeds Teaching Hospitals page says "A crown may not always be the best option for your tooth", and that "the best option is often one that preserves as much natural tooth as possible" [5]. The NHS suggests getting a second opinion before treatment abroad: "Have you spoken to a GP, dentist or clinician?" [9].

Our guides compare veneers and crowns, composite bonding and veneers, and teeth whitening, with prices.

Related guides: is dental work in Turkey safe, veneers in Turkey: cost, dental crowns in Turkey: cost, the best country for veneers and dental implants in the UK and Turkey.

This guide is general information, not medical advice.

Clinics UK patients look at

The four with the most Google reviews among the dental clinics we hold. Each has a free page with its records.

Dentakay Dental ClinicIstanbul, TurkeyAttelia Oral and Dental Health CenterAntalya (Kızıltoprak, Muratpaşa), TurkeyDentSpaIstanbul, TurkeyEsnan Dental Clinics Topkapı (Istanbul)Istanbul (Topkapı, Zeytinburnu), Turkey

Written by Saher Shodhan

Saher Shodhan is the founder of Thera Travel, which publishes what the official records show about clinics abroad, each fact with the date it was checked, and answers patients' enquiries, free. More about Thera → How we write and check our guides →