New research has shown that searches for the risky cosmetic procedure, 'Turkey teeth', have increased a whopping 10,000 per cent overnight as the new season of Love Island airs on ITV. In recent years, Turkey has gained popularity as a dental tourism destination due to the promise of cost-effective treatments.
However, many health experts and dentists, such as Dr Jon Hewitt, Principal Dentist at Smmmile, have warned people of the potential dangers and risks associated with jetting off abroad to have dental procedures. "Young people often don’t realise that there can be real long-term damage jetting off abroad to places like Turkey for the cheaper dental treatments," Dr Hewitt said.
"When you get a full set of crowns, the teeth are permanently filed down to pegs. So even though it might be cheaper upfront, people going to Turkey also don't think about having to get them restored every 10 to 15 years."
