Last fact-checked: 16 August  2021

If you’re finding it tricky to receive affordable yet basic dental work, like fillings, back home in the UK or elsewhere in Europe, it might be time to take advantage of the lower prices abroad while enjoying a fab holiday in Ankara, Turkey.

Dental fillings here in Ankara, Turkey are around a third of the price you’ll pay at home, and while that might not add up to huge savings, every little helps, especially given the fact you’ll be skipping the long waiting lists to see an NHS dentist back home.

Private dental care in the UK and those sky-high prices are simply not an option for most of us, particularly families faced with dental bills of a few hundred, or even a few thousand, every year for everyday dentistry.

For a family of four, routine check-ups with scaling and a few fillings can easily add up to four figures, making it all the more cost-effective to see a dentist while on holiday in Turkey.

Fillings are generally required to restore the anatomy of a tooth that has been damaged due to decay or trauma.

Direct fillings are used in cases where the filling material needs to be placed directly onto the tooth; these can be made from:

• Composite resin

• Resin Ionomer

• Amalgam

• Glass Ionomer

Indirect fillings, normally made in a dental laboratory, are cemented onto or into the crack in a tooth; these can be made from:

• Ceramic (porcelain)

• Gold Alloy

• Base metal Alloy

Find out more about what the treatment for fillings entails in Turkey with our main informational guide here.

Other Dental Treatments Available in Turkey

If you don’t fancy a trip to Ankara in Turkey just for fillings, why not take advantage of the same sort of savings (between 50% and 70% less than in the UK) on a range of other treatments, such as:

• Dental veneers

• Inlays/onlays

• Sealants

• Diagnostic tests, such as CT scanning

• Scaling

• Nightguards

• Professional cleaning, polishing and scaling

• Laser teeth whitening

• Dental crowns

• Bonding

• Dental bridges

On average, patients booking at a global dentist in Turkey through Dental Departures can save between 60% and 70% compared to prices in the West:

Please note: These prices are estimates calculated at the time of writing. Please see our clinic listing pages for up-to-date prices.

• Dental Estetik Center

• Dentapol Cayyolu

• Dentapol Esthetic & Implant Center

• Dentapol Esthetic & Implant Center - Tunali

For hundreds of dentists across the country, check out our full lineup of verified clinics in Turkey for fillings and other restorative treatments.

The capital of Turkey is a convenient place to receive quality, affordable and safe dental care, approximately five hours away from the UK.

While not boasting the stunning beaches of the south (around the Turkish Riviera) or the staggering architecture of Istanbul in the east, this underrated capital still has plenty in the way of things to see and do during your time in Turkey.

The city is home to the largest museum in the country, countless markets, world-class restaurants and street food, as well as the impressive Atatürk Mausoleum.

Top things to see and do in Ankara are:

• Museum of Anatolian Civilizations

• Painting and Sculpture Museum

• Cer Modern

• Hamamönü Neighborhood (for shopping)

• Eymir Lake

• Anitkabir (Atatürk Mausoleum)

• Citadel Neighborhood

• Erimtan Archaeology & Art Museum

• Ulus' Roman Remnants

• Haci Bayram i-Veli Cami

• Ankara State Opera House

• Gençlik Park

For more travel information, including hotels, attractions, areas to stay and additional treatment options, check out Dental Departures’ Ultimate Guide to Dentists in Ankara for useful information, such as:

• Hotels

• Treatment options

• Flights

• Prices

• Recommended clinics

• Other travel tips

• Booking information

Arrange your appointment in Ankara at no charge, via our Customer Care Team, or ask for a no-obligation quote.

When booking, we’ll never ask you for any upfront fees, and you can cancel your date with the dentist in Ankara anytime up to 24 hours beforehand.

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