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Many people travel overseas for cosmetic dentistry, often attracted by the promise of a perfect smile at a lower price. While results can look good, patients can experience many serious problems afterwards. It’s important to understand the risks before committing.
Damaged healthy teeth – teeth are often drilled down unnecessarily for crowns. Once this is done, they can never be restored to their original state.
Nerve damage – around 1 in 5 crowned teeth will later need root canal treatment or become abscessed.
Too much treatment – a lot of patients expect to have just a few veneers but return with 20–28 crowns, which multiplies risk.
Zirconia crowns – these are very hard to remove if problems arise, making future treatment complicated and expensive.
Cleaning difficulties – teeth that are splinted or crowns that have a poor fit can trap plaque, leading to gum disease and tooth loss.
Bite problems – full-mouth crowns can cause a number of issues, including painful chewing, headaches, or jaw joint problems if not adjusted correctly.
Implants – if unfamiliar systems are used abroad, UK dentists may not be able to repair or restore them.
Limited follow-up – complex treatments almost always need adjustments and reviews. Returning to the country you had treatment in isn’t always practical.
Accountability – In the UK, dentists are regulated by the GDC and CQC, with clear complaints procedures. Overseas, protections may be limited.
Correcting problems can be far more expensive than the original treatment. It’s not unusual for this remedial care to cost tens of thousands of pounds, as well as some damage being irreversible.
Your smile should last a lifetime. Please think carefully before seeking treatment abroad.
🚗 If you’re visiting Evolve Dentistry today, please allow extra travel time
There are major traffic issues in the area this morning, and journeys to Portishead are taking longer than usual.
If you have an appointment with us today, please leave plenty of time to get to the practice safely. If you’re running late, just give our reception team a call and we’ll do our best to help.
Stay safe, and we look forward to seeing you soon.
50km… and counting! 🚲💪
Our Clinical Director, Dr Carol Somerville Roberts, has just completed her longest training ride yet — an incredible 50 kilometres — as she prepares for a life-changing charity cycle from the base of Kilimanjaro to the Ngorongoro Crater in February 2026.
Carol is taking on this huge challenge to raise funds for Bridge2Aid, a charity providing vital emergency dental care and training in Tanzania. The money raised will help run an outreach and training programme where eight Dental Therapists will be trained and around 2,000 people will receive essential dental treatment.
For someone who hasn’t been on a bike in years, months of training in all weathers is no small feat — and we couldn’t be more proud of her determination.
If you’d like to support Carol and help make a genuine difference to communities with little or no access to dental care, you can donate here:
👉 https://www.justgiving.com/page/carol-somerville-roberts-1
Every donation, big or small, will have an immense impact.
Thank you for cheering her on! 💜
You were expecting a big before-and-after reveal, weren’t you? 😁
Here’s the truth: the best way to save money at the dentist is simple — floss! 🦷
A few seconds a day can help prevent costly treatments later.
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Thinking about improving your smile but not sure where to start? 😁
In this video, our dentist Richard Ford talks about SmileFast — a modern, minimally invasive way to transform your smile quickly and beautifully. ✨
SmileFast combines the latest digital technology with composite bonding to deliver natural-looking results in as little as one appointment. It’s perfect for patients who want a confident smile without more complex treatment. 💚
Watch to find out how SmileFast could help you love your smile again.
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Claire used to feel really self-conscious about her stained teeth and often hid her smile. After having veneers at Evolve Dentistry, she now smiles confidently — and can’t stop! 💚
Her story is a wonderful reminder of how transforming your smile can transform how you feel, too.
Watch Claire share her journey 👇
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Meet Kayse, one of our brilliant dental nurses here at Evolve Dentistry! 💚
Kayse is an important part of our team, helping to make sure every patient feels comfortable, cared for, and supported during their visit. 🦷✨
We’re so proud of the friendly, compassionate team we have here at Evolve — they’re the heart of everything we do.
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