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Botched Veneers in Turkey — UK Patient Reports Permanent Damage and £6,000+ Loss
Anonymous user, UK, 30s
UK patient reports dental veneers in Turkey left permanent damage. Unable to eat normally. Clinic refused proper corrections. £6,000+ reported loss.
Case Details
Category: Dental Veneers
Location: Turkey
Reported loss: £6,000+
Status: Unresolved
Timeline
- Treatment completed in Turkey (clinic covered hotel)
- Issues apparent immediately upon return to UK
- Return trip for corrections — cheaper materials allegedly used
- Clinic owner reportedly became intimidating
- Insurance and credit card disputes denied
- Current: Unable to afford UK corrective treatment
What Happened
The patient reports travelling to Turkey for veneers, with the clinic covering hotel costs while the patient paid for flights. According to the report, the veneers were too large, visually blotchy, and caused constant pain from exposed shaved tooth underneath.
The user states they cannot eat hard foods such as apples, cannot drink hot or cold beverages, and the situation is severely affecting their daily life and mental health.
When the patient returned for corrections, the clinic allegedly attempted to use a cheaper grade of material. The clinic owner reportedly became intimidating and dismissive when the patient raised objections.
Reported Issues
- Veneers reportedly oversized causing bite misalignment
- Constant pain and extreme temperature sensitivity
- Clinic allegedly attempted material downgrade during corrections
- Clinic owner described as intimidating when challenged
- UK insurance claim denied
- Credit card chargeback denied
Financial Breakdown (Reported)
- Treatment cost: estimated £4,000-5,000
- Return flights for correction attempt: ~£500
- Corrective treatment quote (UK): several thousand pounds (unaffordable)
- Lost income during recovery: not quantified
Outcome
Unresolved. The patient reports ongoing inability to eat or drink normally, with significant impact on quality of life and mental health. UK corrective treatment remains unaffordable.
Context & Pattern Insight
Post-treatment complications with veneers — particularly oversizing, sensitivity, and clinic refusal to honour warranty — represent one of the most commonly reported categories of dental tourism complaints.
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