Considering dental treatment abroad? A SmileBridge consultation gives you an impartial clinical assessment from a UK-registered dentist, helping you make a fully informed decision.
Every year, thousands of UK patients travel abroad for dental treatment — often for veneers, crowns, or implants. Some return delighted. Others return with complications, infections, or results that don't match what was promised.
The challenge is that many of these treatments are irreversible. Teeth filed down for veneers can't be restored. Implants placed incorrectly may need complete removal.
SmileBridge provides independent UK dental advice before these decisions are made — while you still have options.
A UK dentist reviews your current dental health and the treatment you're considering abroad. No sales pitch — just an honest clinical perspective.
Understanding what could go wrong and what questions to ask your overseas provider. We share what complications we commonly see.
There may be UK-based alternatives, or less invasive approaches that could preserve more of your natural teeth.
If you proceed with treatment abroad and later need support in the UK, participating SmileBridge dentists may be able to provide limited aftercare — but this is not automatic or guaranteed.
Any aftercare is at the dentist's discretion, based on clinical judgement, and within their indemnity boundaries. Participating dentists do not automatically continue or correct overseas treatment.
This is why we recommend a consultation before you travel.
Contact a practice directly to enquire about a SmileBridge consultation
All dentists recommended through SmileBridge are independently selected based on clinical competence, professional experience, and reputation within the dental profession.
Our selection process prioritises patient safety, ethical practice, and consistently high clinical standards.
Sidcup, Kent
Eltham, London
More participating practices coming soon
For general enquiries or if you're a practice interested in participating