Thinking About Going Overseas for Dental Work?

Jul 10
3 min read

Here’s What You’re Not Being Told When There’s No Scan or Plan

We love that more people are choosing to invest in their smile — and exploring overseas options can be empowering and life-changing when done properly.

But not all dental travel is created equal.

More and more, we’re seeing influencers and companies promote dental work abroad without 360-degree scans, clear diagnostics, or personalised treatment plans.

It might look simple — but skipping those critical steps can lead to irreversible damage, unexpected costs, or health complications later on.

Here’s what you're actually being encouraged to risk when you say yes without a plan:

1. You're Asking a Surgeon to Work Blind

A 360 CBCT scan reveals vital information like bone density, nerve location, sinus proximity, hidden infections, and cysts.Without it, your surgeon is operating without a complete picture — increasing the chance of:

Nerve damage
Implant failure
Misaligned bite
Missed infections

2. You Might Lose Teeth You Could Have Saved

When clinics don’t assess you properly, you’re more likely to be over-treated. We’ve seen healthy teeth shaved down or extracted when they could’ve been saved — all because there was no diagnostic process in place.

3. You’re Probably Getting a Copy-Paste Plan

Without scans and photos before you arrive, there’s no way to build a personalised plan.Instead, you might be given a one-size-fits-all solution that doesn’t suit:

Your bone structure
Your bite or jaw movement
Your oral health goals or long-term needs

4. Post-Surgery Complications Become More Likely

Inadequate pre-planning increases your risk of:

Poor healing
Gum trauma
Infection
Needing expensive revisions when you’re back home

5. No Paper Trail = No Protection

Clinics skipping formal planning often don’t:

Register your treatment with Türkiye’s Ministry of Health
Issue barcoded or certified documentation
Offer valid complication insurance

If something goes wrong, you may have no legal or medical recourse.

6. Teeth Should Last a Lifetime — Not Just a Year

Complication insurance typically covers you for 12 months.Your smile should last decades — if not your lifetime.

That’s why the materials we use are only the highest quality, from trusted global brands like Straumann, Nobel Biocare, and Osstem. These come with official manufacturer warranties, are designed for longevity, and are carefully chosen because we know New Zealand is the furthest country from Türkiye.

We don’t believe in taking shortcuts — because fixing cheap work years later costs more than doing it right the first time.

7. Not Every Company Has Your Best Interests at Heart

If you're being told that it’s fine to proceed without a scan, plan, or second opinion — pause.Ask yourself: Why are they rushing you into surgery?

If a company is advising you that it’s okay to go ahead without proper planning or documentation, then maybe — just maybe — they’re not the companies we should be working with, or trusting with our health.They might be looking out for their own margins — not your long-term oral health or safety.