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A WOMAN has advised people to do proper research before going to Turkey for a dental makeover, after she was left looking like a ''horse''.

The dental trend has become increasingly popular among Brits, with an estimated 35,000 British and Irish citizens jetting off to Turkey in hopes of a new dazzling smile.

The British mum forked out an eye-watering £9,000 for the dental makeover in Turkey
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The British mum forked out an eye-watering £9,000 for the dental makeover in TurkeyCredit: tiktok/@lifejournieswithloz
However, the brand new crowns came with a list of issues, including biting problems
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However, the brand new crowns came with a list of issues, including biting problemsCredit: tiktok/@lifejournieswithloz
Lauren even compared the big gnashers to that of a horse, hjoking she will take part in the Grand National race
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Lauren even compared the big gnashers to that of a horse, hjoking she will take part in the Grand National raceCredit: tiktok/@lifejournieswithloz

The staggering rise in people, including Love Island stars and influencers, travelling to the sunny country has a lot to do with the costs - as many clinics in Turkey offer veneers and crowns for a fraction of the price here, in the UK.

However, whilst there have been plenty of great results, with people proudly showing off their Hollywood smile on social media, one woman has revealed that things don't always go to plan.

Mum Lauren Evens recently took to TikTok to share her horror story, after a dental clinic in the tourist hotspot left her with gnashers so big, she, in her own words, was left looking like a ''horse''.

According to the beauty enthusiast, she had gone abroad to get crowns and implants fitted earlier this year - but little did the parent know, she'd have to have the teeth fixed just a few months later.

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After having her natural gnashers filed down, the Turkish clinic added the crowns on top - however, as they were not fitted properly, Lauren was left with a range of issues.

Whilst, in the eyes of fans, her new pearly whites looked ''amazing'', Lauren couldn't disagree any more, saying the big crowns gave her a horse-like mouth.

''If you didn't know before, well you know now that I am next in line for running [at the] Grand National,'' she chuckled in , referring to the most famous horse race in the world.

''Nah, I joke - I'm getting them fixed in July, so I'm not going to have horse teeth for long - neigh!''

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Sharing the nightmare on her social media page, the mum said that she's since chosen to have a corrective plastic surgery with a clinic she's ''happy with''.

But it's not just the large size of the sparkly white crowns that's a concern - on , Lauren has also claimed the dental disaster gave her ''a lisp and biting problems''.

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Urging others to not make the same mistake, the beauty enthusiast advised others to really look into the clinics properly, as it could save you from a headache.

''This is why it’s important to do your research - , I'm forever grateful for you!'' she tagged the health experts who would fix the mess.

Horrified, dozens of social media users raced to comments to share their thoughts and offer support to the parent.

''I've only ever heard horror stories about Turkey Teeth, I'm sure there are positive ones out there. I'm so sorry you had issues,'' wrote one person.

Someone else chimed in: ''Wow, that is some massive overbite.''

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Dr Aneka Khaira, a cosmetic dentist and founder of gives us the lowdown and why Turkey for a dental makeover may not be the best of ideas..

  1. Regulations: These stricter regulations do not apply to dentists abroad, leading to greater risks. According to the pro, there have been reports of patients being seriously ill post-treatment - and even cases of dying.
  2. Cost: Implications are the risk of losing teeth and higher prices for fixing in the UK. So while you may pay less to start with, you could pay much more long term, she warned.
  3. Lack of aesthetic detail: ''A definite tell tale sign of cheap teeth is the lack of aesthetic detail. High-quality dentistry is an art - premium veneers look natural.''
  4. Further damage: As explained by the dental guru, cheap work can lead to an uneven bite, with a risk of causing further problems such as TMJD, migraines, and further breakages of the teeth.

Another said: ''You are setting yourself up for a lifetime of dental trouble by going down the Turkey Teeth route. Please don't do this.''

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A fourth was struggling to get the hype of the trend, writing: ''They always look so fake, I don't understand people pay so much money for that.''

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