Frequently asked questions

A first visit usually runs 30 to 40 minutes. We start by listening to your concern, then examine the mouth and, if needed, take a panoramic X-ray. Together we go over the findings, your treatment options and roughly how long each would take. Provided there's no acute pain, starting treatment on the same day isn't required — you're free to take your time reviewing the plan before deciding.

We work under local anaesthetic so that you don't feel any pain. A numbing gel is applied to the area before the injection, and the injection itself is given gently and slowly. Before starting, we confirm the numbness has taken effect and add more if needed. If anything feels uncomfortable partway through, just raise a hand and we'll pause immediately.

Yes. Leaving a dental infection untreated is riskier than treating it. The most comfortable time is the second trimester (weeks 14–27), while emergencies are dealt with at any stage of pregnancy. X-rays are taken only when truly necessary and always with a lead apron. Please let us know before your appointment that you're pregnant, how far along you are, and any medication you're taking.

In most cases yes — but never stop your medication on your own. Discontinuing an anticoagulant can lead to consequences far more serious than the risk of bleeding. Bring the name and dose of your medication, plus your latest INR reading if you have one, to the appointment; where necessary we'll liaise with your physician and plan the procedure accordingly.

The radiation dose from digital dental films is extremely low — a single panoramic image is roughly in line with the natural background radiation you'd absorb during a few hours of flying. Even so, we only take an X-ray when it's clinically justified, and always at the lowest dose that will do the job. That principle is followed even more carefully during pregnancy, with children, and in cases that would otherwise call for frequent imaging.

For an adult with no complaints, a check-up every six months is generally enough. If you have a history of gum disease, smoke, are prone to decay, or are wearing braces, aligners or implants, that interval can drop to as little as three months. A check-up isn't about waiting until something hurts — it's about spotting problems while they're still minor.

Call the clinic straight away — we try to fit patients in pain into the same-day schedule. You can take a painkiller while you wait, though it's never a substitute for treatment; and never place an aspirin-type tablet directly against the tooth, as it will burn the gum. If there's facial swelling, trouble swallowing or fever alongside the pain, treat it as an emergency and don't delay.

Within six months of the first baby tooth coming in, and no later than the first birthday. This visit is meant for getting acquainted, not for treatment. If a child's first meeting with a dentist happens during a painful emergency, the anxiety can take hold that same day. In the run-up, avoid words like 'needle', 'it'll hurt' or 'don't be scared' at home — simply saying 'they're going to count your teeth' is enough.

No, that isn't possible. Turkish regulations governing the promotion of healthcare services don't allow prices or offers to be published online. It would also be clinically misleading, since two treatments that share a name can call for a different number of sessions and different procedures depending on the patient. Once you've been examined, you'll receive your personal treatment plan and its costs in writing.

Before you book your trip, we hold an online consultation and review any radiographs or photos you can send us. That's only a preliminary assessment — the final plan is set after an in-person examination. Your appointments are scheduled around however long you'll be staying, and follow-up continues online once you're back home. You can find more detail on our Health Tourism page.

After every use, each instrument goes through disinfection, ultrasonic cleaning, pouching and steam autoclaving at 134 °C. Every pouch carries a sterilisation indicator and is opened right beside the chair, in full view. Single-use items are thrown away after every patient. If you'd like to know more about the process, just ask — we're happy to walk you through it.

Please give us at least 24 hours' notice by phone or WhatsApp. Slots are reserved individually for each patient, and early notice means we can offer that time to someone else who's in pain. No fee applies for a missed appointment, but during busy periods it may take a little longer to find you a new one.