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Guides to aesthetic and family dentistry, written and medically reviewed by Dr. Sahand Taheri.

Luxury dental care in Etiler: what a private smile studio does differently
Aesthetic20 Oct 20266 min read

Luxury dental care in Etiler: what a private smile studio does differently

Longer appointments, one dentist from start to finish and a design you approve first. What "luxury" should really mean in dentistry.

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Veneers in Istanbul: what decides the cost, and how to judge quality
Aesthetic16 Oct 20268 min read

Veneers in Istanbul: what decides the cost, and how to judge quality

Material, number of teeth, gum work and the laboratory behind them. A transparent guide before you compare quotes.

Porcelain veneers or composite bonding: which suits your smile?
Aesthetic14 Oct 20267 min read

Porcelain veneers or composite bonding: which suits your smile?

Both change the shape and colour of your teeth. They differ in lifespan, preparation and how they age.

How long do veneers last? Daily care from an Etiler dentist
Aesthetic8 Oct 20265 min read

How long do veneers last? Daily care from an Etiler dentist

Brushing, night guards, coffee and check-ups: small habits that decide whether veneers last ten years or twenty.

What a Hollywood Smile really involves, step by step
Aesthetic2 Oct 20268 min read

What a Hollywood Smile really involves, step by step

From the first video consultation to the final polish: timelines, materials and what to ask your dentist.

Dental implant timeline: from first scan to final crown
Restorative21 Sep 20266 min read

Dental implant timeline: from first scan to final crown

Why implants usually take two trips, what happens in each, and how long healing really takes.

Teeth whitening: what works, what doesn't, and how long it lasts
Aesthetic9 Sep 20265 min read

Teeth whitening: what works, what doesn't, and how long it lasts

Charcoal, strips, LED kits and professional gels compared, with advice on keeping results.

Digital Smile Design explained: see your smile before treatment
Aesthetic1 Sep 20265 min read

Digital Smile Design explained: see your smile before treatment

Photos, a 3D scan and a mock-up in your own mouth. How a digital plan removes the guesswork from aesthetic dentistry.

Your child's first dental visit: when, why and what to expect
Children28 Aug 20265 min read

Your child's first dental visit: when, why and what to expect

The first birthday rule, how to prepare your child, and what happens in the chair.

Planning aesthetic dental treatment in Istanbul: a visitor's checklist
International16 Aug 20267 min read

Planning aesthetic dental treatment in Istanbul: a visitor's checklist

How long to stay, what to send before you travel, and how to check a clinic's authorization.

A refined stay: Etiler, Bebek and the Bosphorus between appointments
Your stay in Istanbul12 Oct 20266 min read

A refined stay: Etiler, Bebek and the Bosphorus between appointments

Where to stay, walk and unwind within minutes of the studio, chosen for patients spending a week in Istanbul.

Eating out in Istanbul during dental treatment
Your stay in Istanbul4 Oct 20266 min read

Eating out in Istanbul during dental treatment

Soft-food ideas after preparation, the "white diet" after whitening, and some of the city's most loved tables.

Five days in Istanbul: what to see between appointments
Your stay in Istanbul26 Sep 20267 min read

Five days in Istanbul: what to see between appointments

A gentle itinerary that fits around a veneer or Hollywood Smile schedule, from the Bosphorus to the historic peninsula.

Your smile, planned before it is made.

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