Questions, answered honestly

No — it is closer to the opposite. “Turkey teeth” horror stories are almost always about crowns: healthy teeth filed down to pegs. Composite bonding adds material to your teeth without cutting them. Your enamel stays intact, and the treatment is reversible. It is exactly the procedure we recommend to avoid the crown regret you have read about.

No. The composite bonds to the surface of your enamel with little to no preparation. Nothing is drilled away in a typical case, which is why bonding is considered the most conservative cosmetic treatment in dentistry.

Most patients need no anaesthetic at all — there is no drilling into the tooth, so there is usually nothing to numb. You lie back, and the longest part is simply keeping your mouth open.

Typically 3–7 years before it needs a refresh, depending on your bite, diet and habits. It is not a once-in-a-lifetime treatment — but unlike crowns, refreshing it is quick, painless and does not damage the tooth underneath.

Composite can pick up surface stains from heavy tea, coffee, red wine and smoking — more than natural enamel does. Regular hygiene visits and an occasional professional polish keep it bright. We are upfront about this because you deserve to decide with full information.

Composite bonding at BondIST costs £90 – £110 per tooth — versus £200 – £400 typically charged in the UK and €250 – €450 across Western Europe. How many teeth your smile needs is decided in your free photo assessment, and your all-inclusive quote (hotel night and private transfers included) is fixed in writing within 24 hours, free and with no obligation.

The difference is overheads, not materials or care. Rent, wages and running costs in Istanbul are a fraction of those in London, Berlin or Paris. We use the same leading composite brands used by top European cosmetic dentists, with sterilisation standards to match. Cheaper does not have to mean worse — it means a different cost base.

One night. Treatment takes 2–4 hours on day one; the next morning we check your bite and give the final polish, then drive you to the airport. Many patients make a weekend of it.

Yes. We prepare a mock-up on your teeth so you can see and approve the shape of your new smile before treatment begins. Nothing starts until you say yes.

Small chips can happen — bonding is repairable by any dentist, quickly. You also fly home with our written retouch policy, and our WhatsApp aftercare line stays open. Send a photo, and our dentist will tell you honestly what it needs.

Bonding suits chips, gaps, worn edges, minor misalignment and colour corrections on fundamentally healthy teeth. It is not right for everyone — severe misalignment, heavy grinding or gum problems need addressing first. Send photos and our dentist will give you an honest answer, including “not yet” if that is the truth.

If you want a whiter overall smile — yes, before, not after. Composite is colour-matched to your teeth and does not change colour with whitening products. We will advise on timing during your assessment; whitening 1–2 weeks before treatment is the usual plan.