Hollywood Smile in Turkey: a radiant smile without damaging your teeth
Veneers or crowns, choosing the shade, procedure, care, risks and price: everything you need to know before a Hollywood Smile in Turkey.
What is a Hollywood Smile in Turkey?
Stained, worn or misaligned teeth, teeth of different sizes or with gaps: a Hollywood Smile transforms the appearance of your smile, with whiter, even and harmonious teeth.
A Hollywood Smile in Turkey involves covering the visible teeth, usually 8 to 10 per jaw, with porcelain veneers or zirconia crowns. Veneers are thin shells bonded to the front of the teeth, after light reshaping. Crowns cover the whole tooth, but require much more of it to be removed. Treatment is done in a single stay of 5 to 7 days. With TurquieMed, the Hollywood Smile package starts from €3,200, hotel and transfers included; the final price depends on the number of teeth and the material.
TurquieMed organizes your stay: forwarding your file to the dentist, opinion and detailed quote within 48 hours, airport pick-up, transfers, hotel, interpreter and 7-day-a-week assistance.
To choose well, the key point is preserving your teeth: when possible, prefer thin veneers to crowns, because a reduced tooth stays reduced forever. Be wary of a quote proposing crowns on healthy teeth.
- Number of teeth
- Usually 8 to 10 per jaw
- Materials
- Porcelain (e.max) or zirconia
- Stay
- Usually 5 to 7 days
- Lifespan
- Often 10 to 15 years or more
How much does a Hollywood Smile cost in Turkey?
The price depends on the number of teeth treated, the choice between veneers and crowns, the material (e.max porcelain, zirconia) and any treatment needed first (cavities, scaling). It is usually significantly lower than prices in Western Europe or North America.
Hollywood Smile package
- VIP airport transfer
- 6 nights in a 4* hotel (breakfast)
- Hotel / clinic transfers
- Consultation with the dentist
- The treatment
- Interpreter at the clinic
- TurquieMed assistance 7 days a week
Package price
from €3,200
Indicative, non-contractual price. The final price is set in a personalized quote, after your X-ray and file have been reviewed, and may be higher. Flight and any additional care or tests not included, unless stated on your quote.
Your free quote is prepared after your panoramic X-ray and photos of your smile have been reviewed. It specifies the number of teeth, the choice between veneers and crowns, and the material.
Why have a Hollywood Smile in Turkey?
A successful Hollywood Smile is a natural smile that preserves the teeth as much as possible. Turkish clinics specializing in cosmetic dentistry combine digital smile design with the latest generation of ceramics.
- Digital smile design. A simulation of the result, and sometimes a resin mock-up directly in the mouth, validates the shape and shade before any preparation.
- Thin veneers to preserve the teeth. When the teeth are healthy, porcelain veneers only require light reshaping of the enamel.
- Quality ceramics. e.max porcelain for a translucent, natural look, zirconia for badly damaged teeth.
- An on-site laboratory. Veneers and crowns are made within a few days, so everything can be done in a single stay of 5 to 7 days.
- A realistic choice of shade. The dentist advises a shade that suits your face, to avoid an artificial white.
Who is a Hollywood Smile for?
- stained teeth that do not respond to whitening;
- worn, chipped or irregularly shaped teeth;
- small gaps or slight misalignment;
- healthy teeth and gums, or treated beforehand.
If your teeth are simply yellowed, whitening may be enough. If they are very misaligned, orthodontic treatment, for example with aligners, can be done first to limit how much the teeth need to be reduced. People who clench or grind their teeth will need to wear a night guard.
Veneers or crowns: what are the differences?
| Porcelain veneers | Zirconia crowns | |
|---|---|---|
| What is done | A 0.3 to 0.7 mm shell bonded to the front of the tooth | A cap covering the whole tooth |
| Tooth reduction | Very little | A lot, all around the tooth |
| Who it suits | Healthy teeth to be enhanced | Badly damaged, root-treated or already crowned teeth |
| Appearance | Very natural, translucent | Very strong, slightly more opaque |
The shade is chosen with the dentist: a shade that is too white looks artificial. A digital simulation or a resin mock-up validates the shape before final fitting.
How does your Hollywood Smile in Turkey work, step by step?
- You send your panoramic X-ray and photos of your smile. You receive an opinion and a quote.
- Day 1: examination, any preliminary treatment and digital smile design.
- Day 2: tooth preparation under local anesthesia, digital impression, fitting of temporary teeth.
- Days 3 to 5: fabrication by the laboratory, then try-in.
- Days 5 to 7: final fitting, bite adjustment and return.
Sensitivity to hot and cold is common for a few days. Avoid biting very hard foods with your front teeth and wear a night guard if you clench your teeth. After your return, a check-up with your dentist and a scale and polish every 6 months keep your teeth and implants healthy. Bring back the reports, X-rays and implant card.
What are the risks of a Hollywood Smile?
When appropriate and done with quality materials, a Hollywood Smile gives a lasting aesthetic result. You should know, however, that it is irreversible: a reduced tooth will always need to be covered.
| Possible effect | Frequency | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Sensitivity to hot and cold | Common at first | Eases within a few days to a few weeks |
| Veneer that comes off or breaks | Uncommon | Rebonded or remade |
| Irritated gums around crowns | Possible | Prevented by good hygiene |
| Tooth needing root canal treatment | More common with crowns | Hence the importance of preserving the teeth |
How to choose your clinic and quote?
A low price is not enough. Ask the hospital these questions before committing:
- Is the hospital authorized by the Turkish Ministry of Health to treat international patients?
- Who will perform the treatment, and how experienced are they with this technique?
- Why veneers or crowns on each of your teeth, and how much tissue will be removed?
- Which materials (brand of porcelain or zirconia) are used, and what guarantee is offered?
- Who takes care of a complication, on site and after your return home?
- What dental follow-up is planned, and with whom?
What a good quote should specify
- The name of the hospital and the doctor
- The tests, anesthesia, hospital stay and medication included
- The number of nights in hospital and at the hotel, and the transfers
- What happens in case of complication or cancellation
- The follow-up offered after your return
Also budget for your flight and follow-up consultations. Planned treatment in Turkey is usually not covered by public health insurance: ask your insurer in writing before committing.
Take time to think, and be wary of any offer that pushes you to decide quickly.
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Frequently asked questions about the Hollywood Smile in Turkey
How much does a Hollywood Smile cost in Turkey?
With TurquieMed, the Hollywood Smile package starts from €3,200: VIP airport transfer, 6 nights in a 4* hotel, clinic transfers, consultation, treatment, interpreter and assistance 7 days a week. The final price depends on the number of teeth, the choice between veneers and crowns and the material. The exact price appears on your free quote.
Do the teeth have to be filed down?
For veneers, reshaping is light, often limited to the enamel. For crowns, the tooth is reduced all around, significantly and permanently. This is why veneers are preferable when the teeth are healthy.
How long do veneers last?
Often 10 to 15 years or more, with good hygiene and regular check-ups. They do not yellow, but can come off or break, and are then remade.
How long do I need to stay in Turkey?
Usually 5 to 7 days: examination, tooth preparation, fabrication by the laboratory, try-in and final fitting. Everything is done in a single stay.
Will the result look natural?
Yes, if the shade and shape suit your face. A dazzling white or oversized teeth look artificial: the smile simulation allows this to be discussed before fitting.
Is a Hollywood Smile covered by insurance?
Generally not: cosmetic treatment is not covered by health insurance. Only crowns needed for medical reasons may be partly covered by some dental insurers.
Request a free opinion and quote
Send us a recent panoramic X-ray, photos of your teeth and your medical history. The dentist will review them, and you will receive a detailed opinion and an estimated quote.
