Veneers abroad

Veneers abroad can make sense if you want to change the colour or shape of a few front teeth, your teeth and gums are healthy, and you can travel twice if the dentist needs a second visit. They are a poor fit if whitening, bonding or orthodontics would solve the problem, if you have untreated decay or gum disease, or if you grind your teeth heavily.

Preparation removes enamel and cannot be reversed, so ask a dentist at home for a second opinion on the plan before you travel.

Clinics quote veneers per tooth, so check how many teeth the plan covers before comparing totals. A 'treatment only' price leaves out flights, hotel nights and any extra visit; a package may include some of these. Ask whether temporaries, the consultation, X-rays and later adjustments are included, and what a replacement costs if a veneer breaks after you fly home.

The price shown on this page and on each destination page comes from the clinics' current data. For a full set of veneers on both arches, see Hollywood smile abroad.

Each destination page shows the clinics and prices Flymedi can show there. The questions to ask are the same wherever you go.

• Turkey: Flymedi lists more veneer clinics here than in any other country.
• Mexico: often chosen from the US and Canada because the flight is shorter.
• Thailand, Colombia and Spain: each has its own page with the clinics and prices Flymedi can show.
• Hungary and Poland: the clinic list at the top of this page can be narrowed to either country.

1. 1

   Check the dentist's registration

   Ask for the dentist's name and confirm their registration with the national dental regulator or chamber in that country.
2. 2

   Get a written plan

   The plan should name the teeth to be treated, the material and how much each tooth will be prepared, before you pay a deposit.
3. 3

   Read independent reviews

   Look for reviews on independent platforms and ask for before-and-after photos of cases like yours, taken well after the fitting rather than on the day.
4. 4

   Agree who handles repairs

   Ask what happens if a veneer chips or comes off after you return, and who pays for the trip or the local dentist.
5. 5

   Take your records home

   Ask for the X-rays, the lab details and a written record of what was done, for your dentist at home.

If the plan proposes crowns rather than veneers, or more teeth than you asked about, ask why and get a second opinion. Crowns need much more preparation of the tooth; the dental crowns page explains the difference, and what "Turkey teeth" means covers how overtreatment happens.

Financing may be available depending on your country of residence. Ask your coordinator for the lender's name and terms before you apply; the payment plans page explains how instalments work.

Costs to plan for beyond the treatment

Budget for the costs a treatment-only price leaves out:

• Flights, accommodation and daily expenses like food and local transport, if not included in the package.
• Any X-rays or check-ups your dentist at home asks for before you travel.
• Aftercare items such as a night guard, if not included in the package.
• Fees for currency conversion or international bank transfers.
• Travel insurance.

Disclosure: Dt. Mine Helvacıoğlu, who medically reviewed this page, is also named as the lead dentist at Dentavivo, one of the clinics listed on this page.