FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions patients ask most often. For anything specific to you, an examination is needed.

How do I book an appointment?

Call us, write on WhatsApp or fill in the form on this site. Requests are answered during working hours and a suitable time is agreed together. English-speaking patients are welcome.

What happens at the first visit?

We listen to your complaint, examine your mouth and take a panoramic X-ray if necessary. Findings and options are explained; whether treatment starts the same day is decided together.

When should I bring my child for the first time?

A first check-up is recommended after the first milk tooth appears, or at the latest at 12 months. The first visit is usually just a meeting and examination so that the child gets used to the setting.

Will I feel pain during treatment?

Procedures are done under local anaesthesia; a topical anaesthetic before the injection reduces the sting. Mild sensitivity after treatment is common and usually settles within a few days. If you are anxious, just tell us at the examination.

Can dental treatment be done during pregnancy?

Yes. Most necessary treatments can be done safely, especially in the second trimester. Gum problems increase in pregnancy, so a check-up is recommended; please tell us that you are pregnant and how many weeks.

Is everyone suitable for implants?

Adults with enough jawbone and suitable general health are candidates. If bone is lacking, a graft may be needed first; uncontrolled diabetes, some medicines and smoking affect healing. Suitability is decided by examination and X-ray.

Does whitening damage the teeth?

Whitening done under a dentist's supervision, at the right concentration and duration, has not been shown to cause lasting damage to enamel. Temporary sensitivity may occur and passes in a few days. Fillings and crowns do not change colour, so planning is done at the examination.

How often should I have a scale and polish?

For most adults a check-up every 6 months with cleaning if needed. Patients with gum disease may need shorter intervals, decided at the examination.

Are X-rays necessary?

Decay, bone loss and root problems are not always visible to the eye. A digital panoramic X-ray uses a low dose and is taken only when needed. Please tell us if you are pregnant.

I am afraid of the dentist. What can I do?

Just say so at the examination. Sessions can be kept short, each step is explained before it is done and you can pause at any time. Fear usually comes from a past experience; we plan together.

What should I do after an extraction?

Bite on the gauze for 30 minutes, do not spit or rinse for the first 24 hours and avoid hot or hard food and smoking. Swelling for 2–3 days is normal; call us if severe or increasing pain develops.

What should I do in an emergency?

Severe pain, facial swelling, a broken tooth after a fall or a knocked-out tooth are emergencies. Call during working hours; a knocked-out permanent tooth kept in milk or saliva and brought within 30–60 minutes has a better chance of being saved.

Do you treat international patients?

Yes. Consultations are held in English. Photographs or a panoramic X-ray can be reviewed on WhatsApp before you travel; a definite plan is made after an in-person examination, and multi-stage treatments such as implants are scheduled around your visits.

Is my health insurance accepted?

Please check your policy for dental cover; the clinic prepares the necessary documents. Under Turkish regulations fees are not published on the website; information is given at the examination.

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Call, write on WhatsApp or fill in the form; we reply during working hours.