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Patient StoriesMy Hollywood Smile Journey: Sarah's Story from London
June 15, 2026
Why I Chose Istanbul for My Hollywood Smile
"I'd wanted a Hollywood Smile for years," says Sarah, 34, from London. "But the quotes I got in the UK were between £9,000 and £14,000. I simply couldn't afford it. A colleague mentioned she'd had her veneers done in Istanbul and the results were incredible, so I started researching."
Finding Dentalingo
"I spent about three months researching clinics. I read hundreds of reviews, looked at before and after photos, and had video consultations with several clinics. Dentalingo stood out because of their transparency — they gave me a detailed treatment plan and price breakdown before I even booked, and Dr. Ayşe answered all my questions personally."
The Treatment
"I arrived on a Sunday and had my consultation on Monday morning. The clinic is beautiful — nothing like I expected. It felt more like a luxury spa than a dental clinic. By Wednesday I had my temporary veneers and could already see the transformation. My permanent veneers were fitted on Friday and I flew home on Saturday with the smile I'd always dreamed of."
The Results
"I paid £1,800 for 16 porcelain veneers including flights and hotel. The same treatment in London would have cost me at least £10,000. The quality is absolutely incredible — my dentist in London couldn't believe they were done in Turkey. I've recommended Dentalingo to four friends already."