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Adam Taylor, Professor and Director of the Clinical Anatomy Learning Centre, Lancaster University

Veneers, implants and agonising pain: the risks of cosmetic dentistry are nothing to smile about

UK reality star Katie Price has been open about her quest for 'Turkey teeth' Go My Media/Shutterstock

How much would you be willing to pay for a perfect movie star smile? For some, trying to achieve dazzlingly white, uniformly straight teeth without a Hollywood budget comes at a cost to their health as well as their wallet.

The UK social media trend for “Turkey teeth” – named after influencers’ penchant for travelling abroad for budget veneers – may offer a cheaper alternative to more expensive cosmetic dentistry at reputable clinics – but it can come at the cost of oral health and may even prove life threatening.

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