Quick answer
The short answer
Dental treatment in Turkey can be safe when you choose an experienced dentist, receive a written plan before travelling, have realistic timelines, and know what happens if there's a problem at home. Most problems reported by dentists come from rushed treatment, over-preparation of healthy teeth, and no aftercare plan – all of which can be checked before you book.
What are the real risks?
The most common issues with dental treatment abroad are:
- Healthy teeth reduced for crowns when they didn't need it
- Implants and final teeth squeezed into one trip
- No written plan or unclear pricing
- No route for aftercare once you're back in Ireland
10 questions to ask any clinic
- Who is my dentist and how many years of experience do they have?
- Will I get a written plan and fixed price before I travel?
- Do you take a 3D CBCT scan before implant surgery?
- Which implant system and crown material will you use?
- Why do I need crowns rather than a more conservative option?
- Can I approve shape and shade before final crowns are fitted?
- How long will I stay, and how many trips are needed?
- What's included – hotel, transfers, aftercare?
- What happens if there's a complication after I return home?
- Who will I talk to after treatment?
How Dent KM answers them
Your treatment is planned and carried out under Dt. Kanun Mercimek, who has over 20 years of experience. You receive a written plan and fixed price in euro before travelling, implants are planned from a 3D scan, implant treatment is split into two trips, complication insurance is included, and your coordinator stays in touch on WhatsApp after you go home.
Red flags
Be cautious if you see:
- A price without seeing any X-ray or photos
- Pressure to decide or pay quickly
- Final implant teeth promised in a single week
- No named dentist
- No answer about aftercare