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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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Implants, demystified.
Our fourth South Manchester Study Club session is an open evening on implants with Dr Jihad Kader — MSc Dental Implantology, trained under Buser, Zucchelli and Jovanovic.
Dr Jk takes it from the ground up: the components, the terminology, the workflow, and his own route into implants — how he started and what he wishes he’d known at the beginning.
For any dentist looking to place, or referring now and wanting to understand what happens next.
Friday 7 August · 6pm to 8pm · Verifiable CPD · Free · Food and drinks on the night
DM us the word IMPLANTS and we’ll send you the registration link.
Know a colleague who’s been circling implants for a while? Send this to them.
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📸💕Just a few of our favourite selfies from our gorgeous girlies
A little appreciation post for our lovely patients — we love seeing you feeling confident, glowing and showing off those beautiful smiles 🩷✨
Thank you for trusting us with your smile journeys and allowing us to be part of them 🥹💕
If you’re ready to love your smile as much as these girls do, drop us a DM or get in touch using the details below ✨
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✨ @invisalign, @boutiquewhitening_ and composite veneers
👩🏽⚕️Treatment by @smiles.by.dr.aisha
We already know this one’s stopping the scroll… 👀
✨ The Ultimate Smile Makeover ✨
When @invisalign, @boutiquewhitening_ and hand-crafted composite veneers come together, the result is next level 🚀🤯
Creating the perfect foundation, enhancing every detail and designing a smile that looks completely natural, balanced and bespoke to you!
This is why it’s our most popular smile makeover package — because it’s the ultimate combination for achieving the best possible outcome 🙌🏼
Straighter. Brighter. Freshened up.
And we’ll let this transformation do the talking… because the before and after says everything 😌
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What an incredible day ✨
A huge thank you to all of our amazing patients, friends, and family who joined us for our Summer Glow Up Day and made it such a success 🫶🏼
The support, conversations, and wonderful energy throughout the day meant so much to us 💜
A special thank you to our incredible team 🥹💛
We truly couldn’t have done it without you. Your hard work, passion, and dedication brought everything together and made the day run seamlessly!
It was a beautiful day filled with connection, laughter, and celebrating what we love most about what we do!
And who knows… this might not be the last time we open our doors for something special 👀✨ Keep your eyes peeled…
Special mention to @bitofbackground & @qtboutiqueuk for supplying us with coffee on tap and our ballon arrangements ✨
Thank you again to everyone who made it a day to remember 💜
This Saturday is our Summer Glow Up Day. It sold out in days.
Every consultation slot is gone, and we can’t add more. But because so many of you asked, we’ve set aside a small number of Glow Up offers for consultations booked on another day.
That means you can still get over £1,400 off your clear aligner package, up to £800 off a same day smile makeover, plus a free 3D scan and a simulation of your new smile before you commit to anything.
Once these are claimed, that’s it. The pricing goes with them.
DM us the word GLOW and we’ll try and sort you a time that suits 🧡
✨ Invisalign, Whitening & Composite Veneers
🧑🏽⚕️ Treatment by @smiles.by.dr.aisha
Sometimes it’s not about one treatment... it’s about combining the right treatments to create the perfect smile 👌🏼
For this patient, we started with @invisalign to create the perfect foundation, followed by professional whitening and finished with composite veneers to refine the shape and complete the smile ✨
Brighter, straighter and completely natural 🙌🏼
No bulky veneers. No overdone look. Just a smile that looks like it was always meant to be this way 😍
🗓️ If you’ve been thinking about transforming your smile but aren’t sure where to start, we’ll create a treatment plan that’s completely tailored to you and your smile goals 🤝🏻
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We swapped our scrubs for aprons and headed to @foodsorcery for the ultimate team day! 👩🏻🍳🥟
We had so much fun learning to make Japanese food, finishing with the most delicious chocolate fondants, before sitting down together to enjoy everything we’d created 🥢❤️
Lots of laughs, amazing food, and even better company✨
Days like these are what it’s all about!
Huge thanks to @foodsorcery for such a brilliant experience - we had the best time!🫶🏼
✨ Same-day emergency
🧑🏽⚕️ Treatment by @drmmirza_
Emergency in the morning… back smiling by the afternoon 🫶🏼
Our patient came to us with a broken tooth and needed help fast ‼️
Thankfully @drmmirza_ was able to see them the very same day and restore their smile before the day was over 🙌🏼
If you’re experiencing a dental emergency, don’t wait — give us a call and we’ll do our very best to see you as soon as possible ✨
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✨ Yes... it really is possible!
When you have the right dentist 👩🏽⚕️🫶🏼
Open bites are more common than you might think—and the good news is, they’re often highly treatable!
With the right treatment plan @invisalign can gently guide your teeth into their ideal position, helping to correct the bite itself, not just straighten the teeth you see👌🏼😌
No wires. No fuss. Just a discreet, comfortable journey towards a healthier bite and a smile that looks as good as it feels✨
🏝️ Our Summer Glow Up Event on 18th July is now completely FULLY BOOKED! 💛
The response has been incredible - THANK YOU!
Due to high demand… We’ve released a very limited number of exclusive consultation appointments for those who missed out 🙈
If you’ve been thinking about transforming your smile, this is your chance!
📩 Send us a DM to reserve your exclusive appointment before they’re gone ✨
☎️ 0161 969 7464
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📧 reception@saledentalspa.co.uk
Or simply send us a DM and we’ll be happy to help 🫶🏼
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✨Smile Makeover
👩🏽⚕️ Treatment by @smiles.by.dr.aisha
A bespoke treatment plan was designed to achieve this stunning result, combining teeth whitening, composite bonding, and porcelain crowns to enhance the shape, colour, and symmetry of the smile 🫶🏼
Every smile is unique, and sometimes the best results come from a combination of treatments tailored specifically to the patient’s needs ✨
Get in touch with our team today to book your FREE consultation 👇🏼
☎️ 0161 969 7464
📲 WhatsApp: 07747688767
📧 reception@saledentalspa.co.uk
Or simply send us a DM and we’ll be happy to help 🫶🏼
#Manchester #dentistmanchester #dentistcheshire #smilemakeover
A camera roll full of friendly faces, behind the scenes fun and the team that’s here to make your smile journey as comfortable as possible 🫶🏼✨
Join us at our Smile Open Day event on 18th July and meet all of our super friendly team ☺️
🔗Click the link in our bio to secure your spot!
☎️ 0161 969 7464
📲 WhatsApp: 07747688767
📧 reception@saledentalspa.co.uk
#manchesterdentist #cheshiredentist #dentist #manchester #invisalign
✨ Whitening & Composite Veneers
👩🏽⚕️Treatment by @smiles.by.dr.aisha
An incredible before & after showcasing the power of combining professional teeth whitening with composite veneers ✨
By brightening the natural teeth first and then carefully matching the composite veneers to your new shade, we can create a beautifully balanced, brighter smile with natural-looking results 🙌🏼
Thinking about transforming your smile? ✨
Our Open Day is taking place on 18th July, where we’ll be showcasing our exclusive smile makeover packages and helping patients take the first step towards their dream smile 🙌🏼
Click link in bio to book 🫶🏼
☎️ 0161 969 7464
📲 WhatsApp: 07747688767
📧 reception@saledentalspa.co.uk
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