A woman is cautioning against undergoing dental procedures in Turkey following her distressing experience that resulted in a severe health condition and nasal damage. Leanne Abeyance is facing ongoing pain and breathing difficulties after contracting a flesh-eating virus post a ‘Turkey Teeth’ treatment. The 41-year-old, residing in Telford, was left with a collapsed septum due to the dental work, which was considered cosmetic and not covered by the NHS. Despite spending over £3,000 on the initial treatment, Leanne has had to spend an additional £2,000 for follow-up procedures in the UK to alleviate the discomfort.
Contrary to the belief that one session for veneers guarantees lifelong results, Leanne’s ‘Turkey Teeth’ procedure from 2009 turned into a nightmare. Issues arose when one of her veneers fell out during an outing at the Grand National last year, leading her to resort to temporary fixes like using nail glue. A subsequent visit to a clinic in Turkey uncovered that her gums required a bone graft and sinus lift for additional support, although she was initially thrilled about the anticipated outcome.
However, during the teeth extraction process in Turkey, Leanne sensed something was amiss. The excruciating experience of having all her teeth removed while awake, with 26 injections and bone grafting, left her in severe pain. Despite having temporary teeth fitted, they began to break, necessitating constant repairs with glue. Subsequently, she developed severe pain, sinusitis, and nosebleeds, prompting multiple hospital visits and a diagnosis of necrotizing fasciitis, a rare and dangerous infection resulting from dental complications.
Having exhausted traditional medical avenues, Leanne is now seeking assistance from a private surgeon to address her deteriorating condition. She has launched a fundraising campaign to raise £6,000 for the necessary surgery, as her savings have been depleted. Expressing her plea for help, Leanne emphasizes the need for caution when considering dental treatments abroad, citing her own harrowing ordeal and the urgent need for corrective interventions to alleviate her suffering.