DENTARES SMILE CLINIC Review

The best service you can get. Quality, comfort, friendly team, professional dentist. Svetlana very helpful. No language barrier because Svetlana can speak multiple languages. The best results and quality you can get. Dentares clinic will take care of you 100%

Airport transfer, accommodation, transfer to clinic and back, consultation, aftercare.

Recommended

Very good Organisation. Secil did a great job

They are very helpful and kind towards you from the beginning.

From the first moment you decide to have your treatment you can contact them with any queries you may have also they keep you up-to-date with whats happening their end, this last all through your treatment.

Everything is so clean and tidy, no problems there at all.

You are picket up and returned to the airport and same from hotel to Dentares, all this with hotel included in price.

I have been to this clinic, located in Lara for 3 implants and 6 crowns. I am happy for most of the work and the relation between both sides, apart from the front upper teeth there is a gap between the palate and the teeth structure. The price have changed from what was agreed 1st, they advised me to file all my teeth and put all crowns as more profit in it for the clinic, but when I asked my fried dentist in the UK, he advised that my teeth are healthy and I don’t need to ruin them. The staff were all good, the drivers were all polite and helpful.

Due diligence!

My parents visited this clinic last year and were very happy. My mother Sarah felt the co-ordinator, in particular, was very relatable, personable and a credit to the clinic, so much that I provided two of the positive reviews on behalf of her, which are set out below.

HOWEVER!

On June 2nd 2024, I decided to go the same clinic for 25 zirconium crowns. On the initial day of treatment there was clear tension in the air between some of the dental staff.

During the preparation/shaving process a male colleague entered the room and started a heated debate with the female dr during the preparation of my teeth for crowns. At this moment my anxiety was internally rising, with doubts of what I was doing to my teeth, what was being said, made worse with the language barrier challenges, and the general lack of professionalism being displayed in front of a patient. My anxiety heightened when I heard them discussing 7 root canals, then 11 root canals. There was no transparency in how much my teeth needed to be shaved to warrant so many root canals in order to get alignment on my healthy teeth post X-ray. Had there been complete transparency I would have been able to make an informed choice before moving forward.

I was then taken to a room to say that I would need to pay an extra £1000, after my teeth had been shaved and before treatment was finished. I wonder what would have happened had I not had the resources to pay? Would they have taken my initial payment and let me leave the clinic with shaven teeth? This whole process up until now had made me regret my decision. I found this process to be unethical and insensitive and I was clearly upset and distressed. My husband tried to comfort me by trying to assure me that everything would be okay.

Fast forward three weeks and I have experience significant issues ie large gap above bridge and movement in the adjoining crown. The following week, I developed a gum infection. On flagging my issues, the surgery responded by stating I was in the settling in period and my gums would grow and hold my crowns, use salt water etc.

Even as a non professional this advice didn’t seem logical, so I followed my gut instinct and made an emergency appointment with a local private dentist. She confirmed I had a gum infection caused by ledges on my crowns, which needed to be addressed to avoid gum disease.

Upon reaching out to Dentares I didn’t feel like I was being heard and they responded with no real solutions. With some research I found a clinic in Harley street that dealt with complex cases. I made an appointment with a sister clinic nearer to where I live to get the assurance or evidence I needed to understand potential solutions.

The clinical findings were the same as the first private UK dentist I met with. However, following a more detailed cbct scan, it disclosed how significant the ledges were on all my teeth palatally and buccally under the soft tissue and above.

A debonded bridge abutment, a suspected apical at the root of a tooth, gum inflammation and splinted crowns on my lower anteriors with no possibility of interdental cleaning.

The report recognised the treatment I received was of a standard below an acceptable clinical level of quality, causing damage to my tissues and should be replaced with new crowns, bridges or implants.

The communication, since providing Dentares with a full report and 3d imagery,

fell short, not to mention non committal. They offered to look at re treating me once I had paid for flights, hotel etc . This was also on the condition of them finding issues once they had performed their own assessment, despite the report and 3D x rays I provided. This would mean spending thousands to go back for them to potentially tell me their work was okay. Their lack of being forthright in recognising that every crown was poorly prepared and placed meant I had no confidence in whether they would attempt to correct the issues they caused, or if they did attempt corrective treatment, they wouldn’t damage my teeth further. Responses from them since sending the report, focussed on what the contract does and does not cover, contained threats of suing, accused the professional opinions of professionals in the UK of being biased. In general, they appeared to be very dismissive over any information shared with them.

I have made attempts to ask them of their professional opinion of the 3d imagery I sent. Nothing has been received to date and nothing has been returned to evidence the treatment I received was completed to a satisfactory standard (they have yet to share 3d images following x rays they took after my treatment). I still have many questions I have raised which they have not answered, but they have advised I have the right to seek recourse via the Turkish courts.

My parents came to this clinic last year after doing some thorough research as they needed extensive work ie implants etc and they couldn’t be happier.

For a while I have been having issues with my teeth shifting with overcrowding, gum recession and compromised enamel from bleaching.

After seeing how natural my parents teeth were and how much nicer their smile looked I decided to take the plunge although admittedly a little nervous as my teeth were only going to get worse, back home a brace and gum restoration would have been my only option but I still would have been left with ugly teeth.

Upon arrival I was greeted by Secil, the clinics co-ordinator, this lady was worth her weight in gold throughout the whole process, the constant reassurance with a smile to match and nothing was too much trouble. She went above and beyond.

On my initial day I proceeded to have a full scan of my teeth and I was then greeted by the clinic manager who went through my options with me regarding going forward with what we had decided. His first comment was “Not too white” I can’t tell you how much that eased my nerves. We all know the cliche of what certain teeth are called if they’re too fake looking.

Dr Secil then prepared my teeth and she was so gentle and pleasant throughout the whole process, “ I didn’t feel a thing!” she was amazing.

The following day I had to have some root canals done with Dt Egemen, yet again no pain at all, I was so taken back by the technology and precision in how they work, they are meticulous.

One thing I will say that really stood out to me was the time they spent with you, I didn’t feel rushed at all and I felt listened too.

More importantly I absolutely love my new smile! Everyone does.

Simply fabulous!!

We cannot thank Secil and all the team at Dentares enough!

We had an Amazing service from start to end, everyone puts you totally at ease, nothing is too much trouble, so friendly and will help in any way possible!

My husband & I love our new smiles and would highly recommend Dentares Smile Clinic to anyone 100%

We cannot thank Secil and all the team at Dentares enough!

We had an Amazing service from start to end, everyone puts you totally at ease, nothing is too much trouble, so friendly and will help in any way possible!

My husband & I love our new smiles and would highly recommend Dentares Smile Clinic to anyone 100%

Came to put 6 dental implants and 26 teeth crowns. Got great experience and high service and the most important beautiful smile.

I have communicated with many different clinics in Istanbul and Antalya, examined reviews in different sources, compared prices before made my choice. Finally decided on Dentares Smile Clinic.

From the very beginning and till final stage Russian speaking manager Svetlana was in contact with me online and offline in communication with clinic doctor. No problem with language understanding.

All communication before was in Whatsapp, replies were prompt. I havent had 3D Xrey so treatment plan was made based on my photos. I was warned that possibly there will be corrections on place when I will arrive, I was prepared. Finally price was a bit higher than I was informed because there were more manipulations made.

Treatment process was devided into 2 stages- in my first visit was examination, development of treatment plan and implant installation. Price quote included transfer for whole period of stay, 3 nights in the hotel with breakfast, all examination works, needed treatment and implants. Timing was always observed, I was informed about my schedule ahead and could always plan my time effectively.

For first visit I came for 5 days and covered additionally price for 2 nights at hotel, but I do recommend to come for first visit for 5 working days as 3 days seems lack of time to do all the work. They give to choose 3 hotels, the one I have chosen was very good and comfortable.

All recommendations, needed medicines were received.

Next my visit happened after 3 months when I came to finish treatment and put crowns on implants. I came for 7 full days, hotel in the price quote was for 5 days, so I covered it additionally. As well here I do recommend to plan 7 days instead of 5 and if you have even possibility to plan some days more, do it as you will be able to check if all the crowns fit well and you are comfortable.

I’m happy with the color chosen of crowns and all the process

It is already 2 months over after the work was done, at this time everything is good and I enjoy my new smile.

Last summer, in desperate need of a smile, I decided to investigate dental tourism. Having heard a few horror stories about Turkey teeth I did a bit of research on the internet 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 messages and 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 the evening of Wednesday 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 after another friendly chat took the payment for my first round of treatment and then introduced me to Svetlana, Dentares’ patient relations representative who informed me that my 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.

Around lunchtime 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. I only required one extraction and the whole implantation process was uncomfortable rather than painful. Unfortunately, Dt. Özkan my implantologist determined during the surgery that my bone structure wasn’t strong enough (most likely due to my age) for immediate loading of temporary 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. Due to a bad gag reflex I was unable to take advantage of the temporary denture that was offered 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. Although I’d been booked into a different hotel this time and the swimming pool wasn’t yet available the accommodation was still top notch, and the staff were all exceptionally friendly.

On Monday morning it was time to meet Dt. Özkan again to surgically expose the 6 upper jaw implants and the ones put in either side of my remaining lower teeth. Again, the most painful part of the process were the injections. After surgery it was back to the hotel to relax and to have something soft to eat. In the afternoon it was back to the clinic 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 if I went back to my hotel to rest and 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