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Man who spent £14,000 on teeth in Turkey says it's 'the worst mistake' of his life


Matthew Bowen, 35, from Abercynon, Rhondda Cynon Taf, had to have 18 teeth removed and 12 metal implants inserted into his jawbone during the two-stage operation in Marmaris

Matthew Bowen, hailing from Rhondda Cynon Taf, shelled out around £14,000 on surgery, travel and digs —only to end up potentially needing another pricey op after the work knocked his confidence. Matthew clams he is unhappy with his new teeth (Image: John Myers)He couldn’t get his desired crowns on the NHS, and going private in the UK would've set him back a whopping £27,000. Matthew says he is unhappy at the way saliva collects between his gums and his new teeth (Image: John Myers)Mr Bowen has revealed that he's forked out £6,200 on travel and accommodation costs on top of the £7,800 he paid for the dental clinic.

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