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Nottingham Post
Nottingham Post
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Charlotte Smith

Brits warned to avoid 'Turkey teeth' trend due to "lifetime of dental work" as Love Islander reveals 'ideal partner'

A leading dentist is urging Brits to stay away from the 'Turkey teeth' trend as searches for the cosmetic produce reached a whopping 9.9k per cent in the UK during the latest series of ITV's Love Island. Last week, new Islander Jess Harding revealed her attraction to men with 'Turkey Teeth'.

However, her admission has raised serious concerns from dentists - including Dr Parneet Sehmi, Principal Dentist at Hermes London Dental Clinic , who says the produce poses various health risks. "Turkey Teeth became an extremely popular social media trend over the last few years," he said.

"Particularly amongst young people and celebrities looking to have a ‘Hollywood smile’ for a fraction of the cost in their home countries. Many people have undergone the irreversible procedure, which involves your teeth being filed down to stubs and veneers or crowns being placed on top.

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