Best Place to Get Teeth Done in Turkey

Whether you’re interested in veneers, implants, dentures or some other dental treatment completely, Turkey is a great option for all types of dental treatment. As the country has become a dental care hub over the last 1-2 decades, high quality care is widely available. This can be credited to the top of the range clinics, affordable prices, highly qualified dentists and the amazing opportunity to combine your treatment with a holiday. Turkey also happens to be an extremely diverse country geographically with a combination of historic landmarks, beautiful beaches and incredible cities to visit. In this article, the best places to get teeth done in Turkey will be covered. Keep reading below to find out more.

How To Decide

Before going into the different cities, what they have to offer and the advantages and disadvantages of each, it’s important to discuss making the right decision for you. As mentioned in the previous section, Turkey is an extremely diverse country with a lot of different options to choose from. Therefore, the best place to get teeth done in Turkey will be dependent on your preferences and tastes. The criteria to keep in mind here include:

How long you plan on staying
What time of year you go
Whether you prefer city breaks or beach holidays
Whether you prefer a quieter destination or like busy cities
The expertise in the location (e.g. bigger cities will have a larger number of dentists).

Once you have a general idea of the answers to the questions above, you can start the research process and make a decision to suit your needs. The best places to get teeth done in Turkey include Istanbul, Antalya, Fethiye, Izmir, Bodrum and the rest of the southwest of Turkey. Read below to see a detailed information on each location. If you are interested in learning more about the most popular types of dental treatments visitors travel to Turkey for, check out our blog page.

Istanbul

Turkey’s most popular city for medical tourism is Istanbul. As it’s the largest city in Turkey, it boasts a lot of capacity to accommodate tourists, very modern clinics with a highly educated and skilled workforce, a lot of touristic sights for visitors and a very convenient location to travel through with Istanbul airport, the hub of Turkey. As a result, many medical tourists choose to go to Istanbul for treatment.

As there are a lot of dentists to choose from, it’s very important to research carefully and consult with multiple clinics/doctors before making a choice on the best place to get your teeth done in Turkey. Avoid any dental clinic offering extremely low prices as these are usually the ones which leave medical tourists unhappy and have something go wrong later in time.

If you are considering Istanbul for a dental treatment, there is also a lot touristic sightseeing to do. Some of these sights include:

Galata tower
The Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque
View or cross the bridge from the European side to the Asian side
Visit Topkapi and Dolmabahce palace
Take a boat tour on the Bosphorus
Visit the Grand Bazaar

You will also find a wide range of accommodation options for your trip. As Istanbul is a massive city, make sure you stay either close to your clinic of choice or in one of the more central, touristic areas.

Antalya

Antalya is the 5th largest city in Turkey. It is located on the Mediterranean coast and has some of the most beautiful landscapes in the country. Mountains within a stones throw from the beach and sea, this city is truly a paradise for those seeking to combine their dental treatment with a holiday.

Due to the incredible location on the Mediterranean coast, great weather for most of the year and still being a city large enough to host a plethora of clinics and skilled dentists, Antalya is also one of the most popular places in Turkey to get teeth done. As the second most visited city in Turkey after Istanbul, Antalya also has a huge variety of accommodation to choose from based on what you’re looking for. Once again, it’s important to research where the dentist you choose is in relation to where you stay. It’s recommended to avoid the city center where possible for accommodation due to the beautiful beaches and opportunity to relax that comes on the outskirts of the city in areas such as Lara and Konyaalti. It is still relatively easy to commute by taxi or public transport should you need to for your treatment.

If you are looking to do some touristic activities during your stay, some of the top things to do in Antalya include:

Relaxing by the pool of your hotel or on the beach
Walking around the historic oldtown (Kaleici) part of town
Visiting the stunning Duden waterfall
Doing watersports such as jet skiing and paragliding on the sea
Doing a day tour to visit some of the beautiful landscapes and historic sights slightly outside of the city

Since many dentists know that Antalya is an ideal location for medical tourism, allowing patients to combine their treatment with a holiday, many dentists open clinics or relocate there to serve this need. It is very important for this reason to carry out thorough research, speak with multiple different dentists and not just go for the cheapest option. The cheapest dentists in any medical tourism destination are usually under qualified or source lower quality material which is what allows them to offer their prices so low. When opting to go for medical tourism, while price is of course an extremely important factor, given this treatment will be life long it’s worth going for a highly rated dentist and clinic that doesn’t break the bank.

When making the decision between Istanbul and Antalya (or other coastal cities with beaches that will be discussed in this article), it will mainly come down to your preference on whether you want a city break or a beach holiday, alongside time of year as it can be hard to sit on the beach in January in Turkey.

Izmir

3rd on our list of best places to get teeth done in Turkey is Izmir. Izmir is the 3rd largest city in Turkey and is located on the west coast, southwest of Istanbul. Izmir also has a big airport with many European cities offering direct flights for most of the year.

Being the 3rd largest city in Turkey with many universities present, it is of course also a great destination to consider for dental care. The convenient location on the west coast (making it closer to Europe) and the highly skilled workforce make it an ideal location. Izmir also offers a variety of things to do while you’re there. As it’s a large city located on the coast, you have the option of enjoying a city break but also getting out to the sea. It is important to note that the nice beaches and resorts around Izmir are located within a 1-2 hour drive of the city. There are also some great historic sights to see in the city as Ataturk, the founding father of Turkey spent time here. Of course, this is minimal in comparison to Istanbul but that is why it’s important to consider what you would like to do on your medical tourism trip and make an informed decision.

Things to remember when researching:

Are there direct flights to Izmir in comparison to the other locations
What is the price difference between the flights
What are some of the other things you would like to do while in the city, for example:
- Sight seeing locations with historical significant such as the Ataturk statue
- Chilling by the beach (important to note that the city itself doesn’t have the best beaches and the nicer beaches are a 1-2 hour drive away)
- Staying in nice hotels & resorts
- A mix of both city and sea
- Visiting museums

Bodrum, Marmaris, Dalaman, Fethiye (Southwest Coast)

Along the southwest coast of Turkey, there are a couple of towns and cities located very close to each other. Each offer stunning scenery, amazing beaches and a fantastic opportunity to relax. Due to the offering being similar in each with some subtle differences, they’ve all been combined into this section. They are all located in the Mugla municipality of Turkey. In order of size and accessibility, these cities and towns are:

Bodrum

Bodrum is another popular tourism destination in Turkey travelled to by both locals and visitors from abroad. With its own airport, Bodrum is an accessible city via connecting flights through Istanbul. Some European cities also offer direct flights here in the tourist season which means you have a lot of options to choose from to get here. Some top tips for Bodrum are:

Bodrum has a population of 200,000 people making it the most populous location in this section. This means you will find the best choice of dentists here.
The city center is the best place to stay. Bodrum has a lot of surrounding towns which may be advertised as part of Bodrum but to avoid long commute times, it is recommended to stay in the main city.
Bodrum has a lot of hills outside of the main parts of the touristic areas. Be prepared if you plan on walking around a lot.
As a popular tourist destination, the prices in certain places such as bars and restaurants can be expensive. Be weary of this and ask for prices ahead of time.

Fethiye

Fethiye is a coastal port town. It is much smaller in overall size and population however, Fethiye is also a nice option to consider. If you are interested in combining your dental treatment with a relaxing beach holiday, Fethiye is worth researching. Some important things to remember while researching however are:

The closest airport to Fethiye is Dalaman Airport. Depending on where you’re flying from, it may mean you need to get an internal flight to get here.
Fethiye has a population of ~175,000 people.
It is a very popular tourist destination in the busy season from May-September

Marmaris

Similar to all of the locations mentioned in this section, Marmaris is a beautiful coastal town that offers nice beaches, a relaxing holiday and good dental clinics. The most important things to keep in mind are:

Getting to and from here from a nearby airport. Check Google maps before booking anything.
Marmaris has a population of 100,000 people. This means in comparison to Fethiye and Bodrum, or even the other destinations discussed in this article, you have less choice of clinics.
Make sure to check out reviews and consult with multiple dentists before making a choice.

Dalaman

Finally, Dalaman is also a popular tourist destination in Southwest region of Turkey. All of the cities mentioned in this section of the article are within a few hours of driving from each other making all relatively accessible from the surrounding airports. Top tips and things to remember for Dalaman include:

Dalaman has a population of 50,000 people.
Being the smallest on this list, make sure to choose your dentist with a lot of research prior to booking.
Dalaman is most definitely more a summer holiday location than medical tourism, but given the proximity of the surrounding areas, should you not like a clinic in Dalaman you can easily travel to one nearby and combine both treatment and holiday.

One last thing worth considering is of course choosing to stay in one of these locations and commuting to another for treatment. Some things to consider here include the treatment you are looking for, the commute time and whether you need to visit the clinic more than once.

Other locations within Turkey

There are some other big cities in Turkey that are also good options to get teeth done. These are locations such as Ankara, Konya and Mersin. Located in different parts of Turkey, as they less popular amongst tourists, they have not ranked highly on this list.

Ankara

Ankara is the capital of Turkey and the second largest city in the country. There is not much to do or see there as a tourist. If you are purely looking to go to Turkey to get some form of medical care and not combine the trip with a holiday, then you should also consider the dentists in Ankara.

Konya

Konya is another one of Turkey’s largest cities. The main tourist attraction here is the Sufi Whirling Dervishes. Apart from that, there are a few parks, mosques and museums in the city along with some local specialty cuisine.

Mersin

Mersin is another coastal city on the Mediterranean coast. It is definitely less popular amongst tourists in comparison to Antalya and Bodrum however, it is still a nice city to visit. If you would like a getaway with less tourists from abroad around, it’s a good option to consider.

Conclusion

There is no one best location to get your teeth done in Turkey. It comes down to a lot different factors such as your preferences and time. The most important things to remember when making a decision, no matter what destination you choose is to consult with multiple dentists to shop around on prices. Make sure to go to highly reviewed dentists and not the cheapest options available as you may come away not feeling as happy as you should about your treatment. Even by not going with the cheapest option, you will save a lot of money on your dental treatment in Turkey.

If you need any help with making the decision, feel free to contact us. We are not associated with any clinics and are here to provide you unbiased information for free. If you are interested in learning more about the most popular types of dental treatments visitors travel to Turkey for, check out our blog page.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ'S)

Why is Turkey a popular dental care destination?
Turkey has become a dental care hub due to its top-notch clinics, affordable prices, highly qualified dentists, and the opportunity to combine treatment with a holiday. Turkey’s diverse geography, including historic landmarks, beaches, and cities, adds to its appeal.
How do I decide on the best place for dental treatment in Turkey?
- Consider these factors:
  - Length of stay: Choose a location that offers enough to see and do for your intended stay.
  - Time of year: Consider the weather and tourist season when selecting your destination.
  - Preferences: Decide if you want a city break or a beach holiday, and if you prefer a quieter or busier atmosphere.
  - Dental expertise: Larger cities like Istanbul may have a wider selection of dentists and clinics.
What are the top places to get teeth done in Turkey
- Popular destinations include:
  - Istanbul: Turkey’s largest city, offering modern clinics, skilled dentists, and numerous tourist attractions.

- - Antalya: A beautiful coastal city with stunning scenery, a relaxed atmosphere, and a variety of dental clinics.
  - Izmir: The third-largest city, conveniently located on the west coast, with good dental options and a mix of city and beach experiences.
  - Southwest cost: Coastal towns in the southwest, such as Bodrum, Dalaman, Fethiye & Marmaris. They offer beautiful beaches, relaxed holidays, and good dental clinics.

What are the pros and cons of Istanbul for dental treatment?

Pros:

Largest city with modern clinics and skilled dentists
Numerous tourist attractions
Convenient location with a major airport

Cons:

- Can be overwhelming due to its size
- Important to research clinics carefully to avoid low-quality options
What are the pros and cons of Antalya for dental treatment?