An influencer who was left with horse teeth after a botched surgery has revealed how she can “finally chew again”.
Lauren Evens travelled to Turkey to have veneers installed earlier this year.
But the 31-year-old, from London, claims she was left with “horse teeth” and unable to chew.
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Unable to eat or sleep due to the distress, she has since ended up forking out £3,400 for a new smile.
“I was offered the dental treatment from a company who wanted to do a brand deal with me,” the content creator, who has over 11,500 followers online, told What’s The Jam.
“But because of that, I didn’t feel the need to do loads of research.
“I wish I did now, as I left there botched, upset and unhappy.”
Lauren returned back to the UK from the original treatment in April and tried to get used to her teeth.
But every day was a struggle.
She said: “I struggled to chew.
“I had to swallow foods without chewing, which would then make me extremely sick.
“Chewing food is important.
“I felt embarrassed and disheartened.”
Not able to cope with the issues any longer, she did her research and flew out to a different company in Turkey three months later to fix her smile in July this year.
She said: “They were amazing.
“From landing, you get VIP treatment, fast-tracked through security, entry into the airports vip lounge and transfers to the dentist.
“The dentist was also amazing.
“It took four visits within one week but it was worth it to complete my smile.”
Lauren received 20 crown veneers.
She said: “I’m now not embarrassed to smile!
“And I am glad I can chew food again.
“Now I don’t look like a horse.”
She shared the update to Instagram, where the video has since gathered over seven million views.
In the reel, every step of her latest journey can be seen.
She first shows herself at the dentist getting X-rays, then clips of her at the airport, on the plane, in Turkey and back home.
“I ended up looking like a horse after badly fitted Turkey teeth,” the video was captioned.
Over 34,000 people have liked the video and headed to the comments to share their thoughts.
Isil said: “Dentists in Turkey are very talented and successful, you only chose the wrong one. It could also happen in any other country.”
Dave added: “Y’all just completely skip braces every time.”
Someone else commented: “You just needed braces girl.”
Sam wrote: “As long as you are happy.”
Sarah said: “They do look amazing!!”
But some users aren’t a fan of her new look.
One person said: “I will never understand why people do this to their teeth.”
Ornella commented: “Before and still before. Get your teeth corrected first gdamn.”
Sam wrote: “Why???? I mean why have this done at all, let alone in Turkey.”
Rain added: “Even the after is questionable work!”
Mimi said: “Before & Before.”
Kirsty wrote: “I can’t believe you went back to Turkey…”
