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Top dentist warns about hidden dangers of flying abroad for cosmetic dental work
Spain to get dental procedures at a fraction of the price it costs at home.However, for many it can backfire, with a series of risks that could leave patients with crippling bills and substandard treatments.Dr Honar Shakir, of leading private dental firm Banning Dental Group, told Daily Star: “Dental tourism has been on the rise for a number of years, with British patients believing they can perfect their smile at a reduced cost abroad.“However, travelling for treatment carries a range of inherent risks, from a lack of regulation to botched procedures.“Many clinics abroad don’t have to meet the same standards of hygiene and training as we do in the UK, so you can’t always be sure you’re in safe hands.“There can also be a lack of proper aftercare and fine-tuning which is vital for major dental work, so you might not get the results you were promised.