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A recent news story hit hard for anyone who’s considered travelling abroad for dental work. A father of two from the UK flew to Turkey in January for a full smile makeover. He paid £3,500 for 14 implants. Weeks later, back home, he was in excruciating pain. His bottom teeth fell out. He can’t eat solid food, can’t manage even soft cake, and is now fundraising to rebuild what was done to him.
It’s a brutal outcome. And it’s not an isolated case.
At Sale Dental Spa, we’ve seen a steady rise in patients coming to us after treatment abroad has failed. Some arrive with infections, some with ill-fitting crowns, some with implants that were never suitable for their jaw in the first place. The pattern is familiar enough that we want to lay out, clearly and honestly, what everyone should know before they book a flight.
This isn’t about the country. There are skilled dentists in Turkey, just as there are poor ones in the UK. The issue is the package holiday model that’s grown around dental tourism.
Proper implant treatment takes months, not days. It requires imaging, bone assessment, staged surgery, and healing time between phases. Many Turkey packages compress this into a single week: teeth extracted and implants placed in one visit, with no time for the jaw to heal or problems to surface before you’re back on the plane.
The real cost reveals itself later: no aftercare once you’re home, no legal recourse when things fail, untraceable implant brands that UK dentists can’t match for repairs, and communication barriers when you’re trying to explain what’s wrong from 2,000 miles away.
A single dental implant, properly placed, should last decades. Done properly, it requires a full consultation with 3D imaging, an honest assessment of whether you’re a suitable candidate, a treatment plan staged over months, clear costs, and built-in aftercare for years afterwards.
Miss any of that, and it’s not implant treatment. It’s a cosmetic quick-fix with a countdown timer attached.
If you’re still weighing it up, these should stop you:
That third one is common. Healthy teeth get extracted to make the procedure faster and the package more profitable. Once they’re gone, you’re committed to a lifetime of replacements and repairs.
If you’re reading this after treatment and something doesn’t feel right, don’t wait. The father from our opening story waited. Early intervention is always less expensive, and less painful, than late.
Act on these signs immediately:
Book an assessment with a UK dentist experienced in remediation. You’ll get a clear picture of what’s salvageable, what isn’t, and what your options are, without judgement.
We see patients from across Sale, Altrincham, Timperley, and Greater Manchester who need implant work assessed, rebuilt, or repaired after treatment abroad. These are complex cases, and they demand a clinician with genuine specialist experience.
That clinician is Dr Jihad Kader, our implant specialist. Dr JK has placed over 1,000 implants across his career and holds a Masters in Dental Implantology from a world-renowned institute in Italy. His work has earned him Finalist status at the UK Aesthetic Dentistry Awards in both 2020 and 2021, and he continues to train under the world’s most respected opinion leaders in implant and aesthetic dentistry. Every case is approached the same way: patient interests at the centre, quality that lasts.
Backed by our full clinical team, Dr JK will assess what’s happened, tell you honestly what can be saved, and build a plan to reclaim your smile with the comfort, longevity, and standard of care you should have had the first time.
A proper consultation. A clear plan. Honest costs. We’ll tell you what we can fix, what we can’t, and what it’s going to take. No overselling, no surprises.
If that opening story struck a nerve, whether you’re considering treatment abroad or already living with the consequences, talk to us before your next move.
Book a consultation at Sale Dental Spa: call 0161 969 7464 or email reception@saledentalspa.co.uk
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The dentist who’s been solving the cases other people refer on - for over 20 years - is taking your questions.
Session three of the South Manchester Study Club gets into exactly what alignment can and can’t fix.
Occlusion, mesial drift, and why bonding keeps chipping after treatment.
Hosted by Dr Aisha Ahmed, Principal Dentist at Sale Dental Spa.
Mentorship, not a lecture — bring the case you’ve been avoiding and see how others diagnose before they treat.
📍 Sale Dental Spa · 77 Washway Road, Sale M33 7TQ
🗓 Thursday 25 June · doors 6pm, session 6:30–8:30pm
✅ 2 hours verifiable CPD + mentoring · food + drinks
Spaces are limited. Scan the QR on the last slide, or DM us ‘align’ and we’ll send the link.
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🚨 OUR ANNUAL SMILE OPEN DAY IS BACK — AND BIGGER THAN EVER! 🚨
⏰ 10am–3pm
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🗓️ Saturday 18th July
This is the event of the year, and trust us... you won’t want to miss it 🤯✨
We’re taking things to the next level and turning our Smile Open Day into a full experience 🎶
Think matcha bar, amazing music, delicious food & drinks, and our expert team on hand to help you start your smile transformation journey 😍
✨ Party vibes with a purpose ✨
We have consultation spaces available with @dr.markwilliams.dentist and @drmmirza_ on the day, so if you’ve been thinking about transforming your smile, now is the perfect opportunity to get booked in 👏🏼
Plus, our amazing @smiles.by.dr.aisha will also be joining us and offering exclusive Open Day discounts on Botox treatments 💉✨ - (please dm us for Aishas offers on the day to book in separately for botox)
And the offers? They’re our biggest yet...
🚨 £1,400 OFF full Invisalign treatment
🚨 £100 OFF per tooth on composite bonding
These savings are available for ONE DAY ONLY 👀
Once they’re gone, they’re gone — and you won’t see prices like this again 🙅🏽♀️
Spaces are limited and always fill up fast, so don’t wait!
Click the link in our bio to secure your place, or send us a DM and a member of our team will be in touch 🫶🏻
We can’t wait to see you there! 😄✨
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Ready to brighten your smile? 😁
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Jodie works in beauty, so she knew what to look for.
Three consultations elsewhere felt like a sales pitch. Hers at Sale Dental felt different.
Now her clients ask who did her teeth.
Dr Hamza’s spring bonding offer is £300 per tooth for new patients, normally £400. Same standard you just saw, £100 saved on every tooth, ends soon!
Tap the link in bio to book your free virtual consult with Dr Hamza or Mandi.
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Happy birthday to our founder, Dr Aisha 🎂
She opened Sale Dental Spa in 2005 with one idea: that going to the dentist should feel like being looked after, not just treated. Twenty-one years on, that’s still the standard.
Every patient whose smile she’s changed, every team member she’s mentored, every detail of how we do things, it all goes back to her.
From the whole SD family, have the best day. 💜
Fellow Dentists, this one’s for you.
Our next South Manchester Study Club night is all about endo. The bits dental school skipped, taught by someone who does over 100+ root canals’ a year.
Thursday 14 May, 6 to 8pm at Sale Dental Spa.
Dr Sabeer is going to walk us through:
Rubber dam isolation that works
Predictable access cavity prep
When to keep, when to refer
No question is too basic
Get real advice in a relaxed room with peers in the same boat.
Free mentoring. 1hr CPD. Food and drinks.
Scan the QR on slide 4 or DM us ‘endo’ for the link. Tell a friend too. 🙌
For dentists, DFTs and early associates. Patients, this one isn’t for you, but we’ll have something for you soon 👋
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💬 “I trusted the whole team from day one. I actually feel like myself when I smile now.”
Invisalign first. Then composite veneers with Dr Hamza.
Your smile story starts with a free consultation. Link in bio
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Emily came to us with a genuine phobia of the dentist.
She’s leaving us with this. ↑
Invisalign to straighten. Composite bonding to perfect. One clinician, Dr. Hamza, start to finish.
In her own words:
“I’ve never looked forward to a dentist appointment more. I couldn’t be happier with the results.”
If you’ve got a big moment coming up and your smile has been holding you back, this is for you.
Dr. Hamza’s composite bonding offer:
✦ £300 per tooth (saving £50)
✦ Free consultation
✦ Digital smile design for just £30
✦ Single appointment
In-person and virtual consultations available.
Link in bio to book, or DM us and we’ll get you sorted.
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Most people don’t realise this… 👀
You have access to one of the UK’s most experienced implant clinicians right here in Sale 📍
Dr JK has placed and restored 1000+ implants , helping patients who’ve struggled with missing teeth finally get a complete, confident smile 😁 🦷
If you’re tired of:
❌ Hiding your smile
❌ Avoiding certain foods
❌ Dealing with uncomfortable dentures
Implants give you:
Teeth that feel secure and natural
The ability to eat normally again 🍎
Long-term confidence without daily hassle
This isn’t something you want to delay or gamble on.
DM us to book a consultation with Dr JK and find out if implants are the right solution for you
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