Many people who travel abroad for cosmetic dental work are really happy with the results. A British Dental Association survey of a thousand UK dentists found that 96% had examined patients who had gone abroad for treatments. Of those, 86% reported having treated cases that developed problems. The most common issue that we find where lots and lots of tooth materials cut down is the teeth underneath dying off.
As the 10th series of the ITV show finishes, viewers may have noticed the perfectly straight, white teeth of the contestants. But are there risks associated with achieving a flawless smile? In this episode from January 2023, Madeleine Finlay speaks to dentist Paul Woodhouse about some of the dangers of dental tourism. Help support our independent journalism at
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