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Smile Design is a fantastic tool in cosmetic dentistry and it would appear that almost all dental clinics now claim to offer it but... Do they really!?

While the allure of cash discounts is tempting, the risks involved are too significant to ignore...

So, what exactly are "Turkey Teeth"? It's not just a catchy hashtag...

CASH ONLY DISCOUNTS raise a RED FLAG in any business, but in healthcare it is a big NO! NO!

If you have been asking yourself the question "How much are Veneers in Turkey?" you're not alone.

Brushing your teeth after every meal, A habit that does more harm than good…

Is your toothbrush really that innocent?

There are many reasons why you may be scared of visiting the dentist and many reasons why you should not let your dental phobia stop you going to the dentist, most of all your on-going dental health. If it the case that you have been hiding behind your smile and you would love cosmetic dentistry but you have a fear of visiting the dentist, rest assured your feelings of fear surrounding the dentist are shared with over 60% of people. Let’s face it, it is rare that you will read a post on Twitter or Facebook ‘I’m at the dentist… so excited…the best day of my life! Research into dental phobia suggests that it’s not just the fact that people do not like visiting their dentist through fear of actual pain but they are actually worried or embarrassed about having their teeth examined.

Zirconium restorations such as Crowns, Inlays or Onlays provide the ultimate dental restoration. Our Antalya clinic is equipped with InCoris TZI C Pre-shaded translucent zirconium oxide blocks for use with our In-clinic CAD CAM milling machine. Sirona is the largest global provider of dental equipment and technology. Sirona was responsible for the invention of the first electrically powered dental drill in 1887.

Most of our patients do not ask about the Implant Brands, their request is only for Dental Implants. In fact over 80% of patients do not ask for the manufacturer name. The remaining 20% ask for a specific brand which is usually Nobel or Straumann.

The awkward moment when you walk through a metal detector and you hear a beep... If you travel abroad at least one time year, you will have noticed the heightened security at the airport. So it begs the question, and it really does as our patients are asking us again and again…

Forget the Tooth Fairy. Your Child's Tooth Is Worth More Than Just A Few Pounds In the last century freezing embryos and cells has seen a dramatic rise. As women are planning to conceive a lot later in life, we now see more and more adverts relating to freezing fertile eggs for the future. Cryonics is a greek word for ‘cold’ is now the term used for the low-temperature preservation of living tissue. After you are legally dead, in certain parts of the world you can request to be frozen in time at a temperature of -196°C. This is all in the hope that with advancement in modern day medicine you can some day be brought back to life. Although this sounds very sci-fi, it has been available for years with the first human (Dr. James Bedford) being cryopreserved in 1967. As of 2014 approximately 250 people were cryopreserved with a further 1,500 people signing up for the process following their death. People have even opted to have their pets cryopreserved, with 33 animals being frozen in time as of 2007.

Watch out for sports drinks They sound healthy, don’t they? But for many sports and energy drinks, sugar is a top ingredient. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, while sports drinks can be helpful for young athletes engaged in prolonged, vigorous physical activities, in most cases they are unnecessary. Before your next sip, check the label to make sure your drink of choice is low in sugar. Not sure? Drink water instead!

It is not that uncommon to have a fear of going to the dentist, despite that fact that modern dentistry methods make the experience as painless as possible. The fears that people tend to have are of injections, drilling, and a few other procedures, but there is also a small group of people that have a mortal fear of dentures or any other foreign object being placed in their mouth (6 patients in 2013 contacted us mentioning a phobia of removable dentures in their initial enquiry). The whole scenario of getting into the dentist chair in the first place becomes overshadowed by the fear of what might happen once the dentures are fitted and placed. It is that fear that leads many people to go through life with teeth that are rotten and broken, or with no teeth at all.

Question: How long does it take to get to your dental clinics?

If you're planning a dental treatment and wondering about the time commitment required, let's clarify what you can expect for your dental journey.

Bad Breath? It Could be a Sign of a Serious Problem No one wants to have bad breath. If you suffer with bad breath, you might try brushing your teeth more often, mouthwash, and mints to get rid of it. But there may be deeper issues causing your bad breath, which is why you should visit your dentist if you’re experiencing chronic halitosis (the technical name for bad breath).

The world of custom dental implants is here… It is estimated that 10% of people will need dental implants in their lifetime. There is an ever increasing list of dentists and clinics that offer a range of dental implants to suit most patients; Nobel Biocare, Astra and Straumann to name a few. Three key components are needed to complete the implant treatment. 1: The dental implant (the screw itself which is placed inside the jaw bone). 2: The abutment (the attachment that sits above the gum and connects the implant to the crown). 3: The crown (also known as the artificial tooth).

The concept of Dental Implants dates back over 1,350 years to the Mayan civilization. This is over 1,350 years before Dr. Brånemark invented the Dental Implant we know today. While excavating an ancient Mayan site in 1931, archaelogists found a fragment of mandible dating from 600 AD. It was thought the mandible was from a woman in her twenties. The mandible appeared to contain sea shells. Initially it was thought that the shells were placed under the nose in a manner observed by the ancient Egyptians after death.