I was recommended dentares smile clinic by a colleague, who had been previously to the clinic. I was really impressed with the work that he had recieved. I booked in on his recommendation and I was not disappointed. The communication was fantastic from all the staff. The clinic was clean and modern and much more than I anticipated. The staff are all friendly, assertive and extremely helpful, they really couldn't do enough. My treatment on my first visit was to remove teeth and have my implants put in, which to my suprise went really well and without any pain. 11 months later I returned for my final fit, which I could not be any happier with. The look, fit and feel is amazing. Once again to all the team at dentares smile clinic. Thank you.
Last summer, in desperate need of a new smile, I decided to investigate dental tourism. Having heard a few horror stories about Turkey teeth I did a bit of research and came across the Dentares Smile website. It appeared to be well laid out informative and very professional with a clear pricing structure, so I decided to get in contact with the clinic.
The first person I spoke with was Melody in sales. She had a relaxed easy charm about her and after several WhatsApp video calls I was sold. I was then sent over a draft treatment plan and after confirming my flights my first visit to Antalya was arranged for September.
Upon my arrival in Antalya on 6 Sep I was picked up from the airport by Dentares’ driver and taken to the hotel included in the cost of my treatment. The standard of accommodation was excellent.
The next day I was picked up in the morning and driven to clinic where I was warmly greeted by one of the lovely young receptionists. After a friendly chat with the head honcho Dt. Öyküm Dilek to firm up my treatment plan, I was introduced to the lovely Seçil the practice manager who took the payment for my first round of treatment then introduced me to Svetlana, Dentares’ patient relations 😎 representative who informed me that treatment would begin on Saturday afternoon. It was then back to my hotel to relax and enjoy their pool and the wonderful weather for a couple of days.
On Saturday, I was driven to the clinic to have the Straumann implants put in. The most painful part of the procedure for me were the injections. The implantation process itself was uncomfortable rather than painful. Unfortunately, Dt. Özkan my implantologist determined that my bone structure wasn’t strong enough (most likely due to my age) for immediate loading of crowns onto the implants and I would have to wait another 3-6 months for my bone to ossify around the implants before this could take place. So, after sunning myself for a few more days it was back to the UK to eat lots of ice cream and gurn at my friends and family over the festive season.
I arrived in Antalya for my second round of treatment on Sunday 3 March.
On Monday morning it was time to meet Dt. Özkan again to surgically expose the implants. Again, the most painful part of the process were the injections. In the afternoon it time for my first appointment with Dt. Seçil Azizoğlu the aesthetic dentist. After another round of painful injections my remaining lower teeth were ground down to accept the veneers that were to be placed on them. This was where we ran into the only significant issue during my entire time with Dentares. After my lower teeth had been worked on the bleeding from my gums just wouldn’t clot, again probably due to my age, and my blood pressure being higher than normal after a couple of hours in the chair. After waiting an hour or so for the bleeding to stop it was decided that it would be for the best to continue my treatment on Wednesday.
On Wednesday impressions were taken, and after discussing the choices for colour and shape of my new teeth with Svetlana and Dt. Seçil, they were sent off to the Dentares’ lab to make the zirconia implant crowns and veneers.
On Thursday it was time for my first fitting. After my new teeth were worked on in situ by Dt. Seçil for a couple of hours (the lady is a perfectionist) they were taken out again and shipped back to the lab for minor adjustments and polishing.
On Friday it was time for my second and final fitting. In they went and after another hour or so of checking, grinding, and further checking by the awesome Dt. Azizoğlu it was time to look in the mirror. Wow, just wow. Carey Grant, eat your heart out 😁
On Saturday, after one last visit to the clinic to sign paperwork and say my goodbyes I was driven to the airport by my friendly chauffeur Ziya to fly back to the UK for a new and better life.
So, would I recommend Dentares Smile Clinic?
100%
Thank you so very much, folks 🙏 Hope to see you all again one day 🖖🙂
Dear Team
I truly don’t even know where to begin in expressing my gratitude to you. From the very first moment I walked into your clinic here in Turkey, I felt welcomed, cared for, and supported in a way that went far beyond my expectations.
The results of your work have completely changed my life. Every time I look in the mirror, I am amazed by the beautiful transformation of my teeth. It is not only about the aesthetics.. although my new smile is more than I could have ever imagined but also about the confidence and happiness it has brought into my daily life. I never thought something like this could be possible, and yet you have made it real.
What impressed me most was not only the incredible professionalism, skill, and precision with which you worked, but also the human side of your team. Every single person I met had such a warm heart, such genuine kindness, and such dedication to making me feel safe and comfortable throughout the process. That, for me, was priceless.
Your service was not just excellent it was extraordinary. You went above and beyond in every detail, and I felt at every step that I was in the very best hands. The care, the attention, and the patience you showed me is something I will never forget.
I can honestly say that you have given me more than new teeth, a new confidence, and a joy that will stay with me forever. For that, I will always be deeply thankful.
With all my heart, thank you for everything you have done for me. I will carry this gratitude with me always, and I will never forget the impact this had on my life.
Eline
