What is "Turkey teeth"

It is a cosmetic dental trend which involves travelling abroad to beautify your teeth.

Many dentists in the UK are warning people of the associated dangers as several patients complained of painful complications including teeth dying/rotting, excessive pain and in some crowns are given instead of veneers.

British Dental Association (BDA) surveyed 1,000 dentists about dental tourism and found that “95 per cent of dentists reported that they have examined patients who have travelled abroad for dental treatment.

86 per cent say they have treated cases that developed complications.

While many are flying to Turkey for cheap dental work, experts argue that there are several hidden costs involved.

Dr Suman Yadav, Head of Dental Department, Healing Tree Hospital Indrapuram, Ghaziabad said, "Turkey teeth’ is a new phrase for the very white, incredibly square and attractive teeth that millennials and social media users, in particular, are keen to acquire."