Turkey Teeth Cost 2026: Veneers & Crowns in Turkey vs the UK
Quick answer
Clinics in Turkey publish zirconia crowns from about £120–£300 per tooth (median £167) and porcelain or e.max veneers from £150–£280 (median £240), against UK clinic prices of £495–£1,400 per crown and £495–£1,500 per veneer. A full set of 20 crowns at the median prices is about £3,300 in Turkey against about £16,500 in the UK, before flights, hotels, extra visits and any repairs.
Key takeaways
- Turkey, published clinic prices (8 Nov 2026): zirconia crown £120–£300 (median £167), veneer £150–£280 (median £240), composite bonding £100–£140 per tooth.
- UK, published clinic prices: zirconia crown £495–£1,395 (median £825), veneer £495–£1,500 (median £800), composite bonding £180–£550 (median £298).
- “Turkey teeth” usually means a full set of crowns, not thin veneers — crowns remove much more natural tooth and cannot be undone.
- In a 2022 BDA survey of over 1,000 UK dentists, 86% of those who had seen patients treated abroad had treated complications; over half said repairs cost more than £1,000.
- Turkey was the most common destination for medical treatment abroad from Great Britain in 2024: 196,000 visits, 37.5% of the total (ONS, all treatment types).
“Turkey teeth” is the name UK patients and dentists use for a full new smile done in Turkey — usually a set of crowns or veneers on the upper and lower front teeth, fitted over a week or two. The attraction is price. This guide puts the prices Turkish clinics publish next to UK clinic prices, then sets out the costs the headline price does not show.
What clinics in Turkey charge for veneers and crowns
These are the lowest prices clinics in Turkey publish on their own websites for one tooth, from our comparison of 85 clinics in Turkey, checked on 8 November 2026. Some clinics price in pounds and some in euros; we show both as published and do not convert them.
| Treatment (per tooth) | Clinics pricing in £ | Median | Clinics pricing in € |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zirconia crown | £120–£300 (11 clinics) | £167 | €125–€250 (9 clinics) |
| E.max / porcelain crown | £150–£235 (3 clinics) | £220 | €135–€300 (4 clinics) |
| Porcelain / e.max veneer | £150–£280 (10 clinics) | £240 | €170–€300 (6 clinics) |
| Composite bonding | £100–£140 (4 clinics) | £120 | €84–€120 (2 clinics) |
| Teeth whitening (course) | £120–£300 (9 clinics) | £175 | €120–€319 (8 clinics) |
Most of these are “from” prices: the clinic’s cheapest material or brand. Every price, with the page it came from, is in our veneer price comparison and zirconia crown price comparison, which are re-checked every week.
The same treatments at UK clinics
The lowest price each UK private clinic publishes, from the same comparison (UK clinics with at least 20 Trustpilot reviews):
| Treatment (per tooth) | UK clinics | UK median |
|---|---|---|
| Zirconia crown | £495–£1,395 (8 clinics) | £825 |
| E.max / porcelain crown | £495–£1,400 (12 clinics) | £785 |
| Porcelain / e.max veneer | £495–£1,500 (22 clinics) | £800 |
| Composite bonding | £180–£550 (20 clinics) | £298 |
| Teeth whitening (course) | £110–£550 (25 clinics) | £350 |
On the NHS, crowns are available only when clinically necessary, at the Band 3 charge of £332.10 in England for the whole course of treatment; veneers and whitening for appearance are not available on the NHS. See veneers cost in the UK and dental crown cost in the UK.
A full set: what the arithmetic looks like
A typical “Turkey teeth” plan covers 16 to 20 upper and lower teeth. Using the median published prices above:
- 20 zirconia crowns in Turkey: 20 × £167 = about £3,340
- 20 zirconia crowns in the UK: 20 × £825 = about £16,500
- 20 porcelain veneers in Turkey: 20 × £240 = about £4,800; in the UK 20 × £800 = about £16,000
This is the dental work only. Add return flights and accommodation (some packages include hotel and transfers), time off work, a second trip if the plan needs one, and the cost of any follow-up care at home.
The costs the headline price leaves out
In a 2022 survey of over 1,000 UK dentists by the British Dental Association, 95% said they had examined patients who had been abroad for dental treatment, and 86% of those had treated cases that developed complications. Crowns were the treatment most likely to need follow-up work, followed by implants.
- Two-thirds of dentists said repairs cost patients at least £500; over half said more than £1,000; one in five said more than £5,000.
- Just over 40% said the remedial treatment was provided on the NHS — the rest was private.
- Dentists described over-prepared teeth, ill-fitting crowns, implants that fell out, and treatment carried out despite untreated gum disease.
The NHS treats pain, infection and clinical need at normal NHS charges, but it does not replace cosmetic crowns or veneers like for like.
Crowns versus veneers: the decision that matters most
A veneer is a thin shell bonded to the front of the tooth, with little drilling. A crown caps the whole tooth and needs a large part of it ground away. Many “Turkey teeth” smiles are full crowns on healthy teeth. Once a tooth is cut down for a crown it cannot go back, the crowns need replacing every 10–15 years, and a heavily prepared tooth is more likely to need root canal treatment later. If the aim is colour and shape, ask whether whitening, composite bonding or orthodontic straightening would do the job with less tooth removed.
What to check before you book
- Who treats you: the dentist’s name, qualifications and registration, not just the clinic brand.
- A written, itemised plan before you travel: how many teeth, crowns or veneers, which material, and what the price includes.
- How much tooth will be removed — and why crowns rather than veneers, if crowns are proposed.
- Gum health first: untreated gum disease raises the risk of failure.
- Visits and timing: how many trips, and how long between them.
- The guarantee: what it covers, whether you must travel back to use it, and who pays the flights.
- Aftercare at home: whether a UK dentist will see you, and what it will cost if something goes wrong.
Compare UK and overseas clinics side by side, with their Trustpilot ratings and published prices, in our clinic ratings by country. A listing is not a recommendation, and no clinic pays to appear.
How many people go abroad for treatment
Residents of Great Britain made an estimated 523,000 visits abroad for medical treatment in 2024, and 196,000 of them (37.5%) were to Turkey, according to the Office for National Statistics. The figures cover all medical treatment, not only dentistry. More figures by country are on our clinic ratings page.
Related guides
What clinics actually publish
The lowest price each clinic publishes on its own website, from our clinic comparison. Prices are re-checked every week (last 9 November 2026); a “from” price is a starting point, and what is included differs between clinics.
| Treatment | UK clinics | UK median | Abroad (from) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zirconia Crown (per tooth) | £495–£1,395 · 8 clinics | £825 | Turkey £120 · Bulgaria €295 |
| Porcelain Veneer (per tooth) | £495–£1,500 · 22 clinics | £800 | Turkey £150 |
| Composite Bonding (per tooth) | £180–£550 · 20 clinics | £298 | Turkey £100 |
Sources
The NHS figures in this guide were checked against these official pages on 8 November 2026.
- British Dental Association — Dental tourism: patients need to know the risks (survey of 1,000+ dentists)
- British Dental Association — UK dentists picking up the pieces from dental tourism boom
- Office for National Statistics — Estimated visits by residents of Great Britain to overseas countries for medical treatment, 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Turkey teeth cost in 2026?
At the clinics in Turkey that publish prices, a zirconia crown starts at about £120–£300 per tooth (median £167) and a porcelain or e.max veneer at £150–£280 (median £240). Twenty crowns at the median price come to about £3,300 for the dental work alone. Flights, hotels, a second trip and any follow-up care are extra, and many prices are “from” prices.
Why are crowns and veneers so much cheaper in Turkey?
Clinic running costs, staff wages and laboratory fees are lower, and many clinics treat a high volume of overseas patients on short, packaged visits. The price on the website is usually per tooth before an assessment; the final plan can include more teeth, root canals or extractions once you arrive.
Are Turkey teeth crowns or veneers?
Often crowns. A veneer covers the front of the tooth and needs little or no drilling; a crown covers the whole tooth and needs much of it removed. UK dentists in the BDA survey described over-prepared teeth and full crowns placed on healthy teeth for cosmetic reasons, which can lead to root canal treatment later. Ask in writing which one you are getting and how much tooth will be removed.
Will the NHS fix problems with dental work done abroad?
The NHS will treat pain, infection and clinical need, at normal NHS charges, but it will not replace cosmetic work like for like. In the BDA survey, just over 40% of dentists said remedial treatment was provided on the NHS; the rest was private, with over half of dentists reporting repair costs above £1,000.
What should I check before booking dental treatment in Turkey?
Who will treat you and their qualifications, a written itemised treatment plan before you travel, whether you are getting crowns or veneers, how many visits and how long between them, what the guarantee covers and how you claim it from the UK, and what happens if something goes wrong after you get home. UK dentists cannot always repair work done abroad cheaply.