A father-of-two says he deeply regrets traveling overseas for dental work after a nightmare experience left him without any teeth at all.
Jon Denton, 34, had already faced serious health challenges after a motorbike crash in January 2020 forced doctors to remove his front teeth so they could insert a breathing tube. During his recovery, metal was fitted into his jaw, and he later struggled to maintain proper dental hygiene—something he says caused his remaining teeth to deteriorate badly.
Unable to afford the £30,000 quoted by a UK dentist, the delivery driver turned to a cheaper alternative abroad. In January, he paid £3,500 to travel to Turkey for treatment, hoping to restore his smile and quality of life after months of constant pain and difficulty eating.
At the clinic, Jon underwent an intensive six-hour procedure where 14 dental implants were fitted. Although initially pleased with the results, he says things quickly took a turn for the worse. He experienced severe, ongoing pain and claims his temporary teeth even fell out unexpectedly after he returned home.
Desperate for help, Jon flew back to Turkey in March for a follow-up appointment. But while under sedation, he alleges the dentist removed all of his implants instead of repairing them. When he woke up, he says he was shocked to find himself with no teeth at all.
Now unable to eat even soft foods, Jon says the ordeal has taken a major toll on his mental health, work, and relationship. He ultimately accepted a partial refund rather than further treatment at the clinic and is now trying to raise money to repair the damage.
Reflecting on the experience, he says the decision has left him worse off than before—and wishes he could go back and make a different choice.
