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REAL PATIENT JOURNEYS

Ten stories. Ten very different reasons to smile.

Explore ten archived Smile Savers patient stories in one place — from cosmetic smile makeovers to complex implant rehabilitation. Each story keeps the original treatment, cost and saving figures clearly separated from the patient's journey.

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David Naughton

IMPLANTS + FULL SMILE RESTORATION

David Naughton

Archived cost£10,200
Archived saving£13,800

Metal-free zirconium crowns, root canal treatment, fillings and Camlog implants.

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David had disliked his teeth since childhood and later developed decay, missing back teeth and deteriorating confidence in UK dentistry. After a London consultation he chose a comprehensive plan that addressed both dental health and appearance rather than continuing to patch individual problems.

His treatment included seven root canals, composite fillings, build-ups, extensive crown work and implants to replace teeth that had been missing for years. He completed the main treatment during a Budapest visit and described feeling well cared for throughout an intense programme.

The result was not only cosmetic: replacing missing teeth also addressed the longer-term consequences of leaving gaps untreated. David said his confidence improved dramatically once he no longer felt judged for his teeth.

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Peter Gould

ALL-ON-FOUR

Peter Gould

Archived cost£7,424
Archived saving£14,300

3 extractions, 4 Nobel Biocare All-on-Four implants, temporary denture and 12-unit porcelain-fused-to-gold bridge.

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Peter had worn a denture after losing teeth in an accident. Over time it affected his confidence, enjoyment of food and willingness to meet someone he had got to know online. After researching implant treatment and finding UK prices difficult to justify, he attended a Smile Savers consultation in London.

His plan involved extractions, four implants and a fixed bridge, with a temporary denture during healing. The story records that his treatment was completed on a much shorter timetable than he had expected from previous UK estimates.

With his smile restored, Peter felt confident enough to start dating again. The relationship became serious and he later married Pauline.

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Julie Davis

WEDDING SMILE

Julie Davis

Archived family cost£14,500
Archived family saving£27,450

Julie, her mother Jeannette and father Roy all received treatment; Julie's own work included removal of four front veneers and an infected tooth, followed by a zirconium bridge.

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A riding accident at the age of twelve forced Julie's front teeth into her upper jaw and began years of difficult treatment. The teeth later died, and subsequent braces, veneers and infection left her with little confidence in her smile.

Her engagement made the issue urgent: she wanted to smile naturally in her wedding photographs but found UK private treatment prohibitively expensive. A family recommendation led Julie, her mother and her father to arrange consultations and travel to Budapest together.

Julie made three trips over roughly three months. After removing failing veneers and an infected tooth, a porcelain-crafted zirconium bridge restored her front smile in time for the wedding.

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Karen Potter

COSMETIC MAKEOVER

Karen Potter

Archived cost£5,400
Archived saving£12,000

Gum contouring, 13 zirconium crowns, 5 composite fillings and 4 root canal treatments.

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Karen had looked after her teeth but remained unhappy with staining, crooked teeth and a visible gold crown. When she saw candid photographs of herself laughing at a friend's wedding, she decided to investigate cosmetic treatment.

UK private quotes placed the makeover beyond her budget. After discovering Smile Savers and reviewing a proposed smile makeover, she chose treatment in Budapest.

Once there, the dentists also identified fillings and root canal treatment that needed attention. The health work was completed alongside the cosmetic programme, leaving Karen with the straight, white smile she had wanted.

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David and Claire Benjamin

COUPLE'S SMILE MAKEOVER

David & Claire Benjamin

Archived cost£6,100
Archived saving£12,000

17 metal-free zirconium crowns, Zoom whitening, root canal treatments, extractions and wisdom tooth removal.

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David had lived with crooked, chipped and discoloured teeth since childhood and still had a retained baby tooth at 49. Claire wanted to replace mercury fillings and an old gold crown with more natural-looking dentistry. After struggling to find affordable private options in the UK, they investigated Budapest.

David's makeover centred on 17 zirconium crowns, while Claire also received restorative and cosmetic treatment. They were particularly impressed by the clinic's technology, the involvement of different clinicians and technicians, and the on-site production of restorations.

The couple also enjoyed Budapest between appointments, turning the treatment trip into a city break rather than seeing it purely as a medical journey.

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Emma Powerell

SMILE DESIGN

Emma Powerell

Archived cost£4,000
Archived saving£16,000

Polish and clean, 10-unit bridge, 6 crowns, 4 root canal treatments and Smile Design.

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Emma's adult teeth had failed to develop normally, leaving small retained baby teeth that made her self-conscious from childhood. She learned to smile with her mouth closed and was later told braces were not a practical solution for the tiny teeth.

A UK private quote of around £20,000 put cosmetic treatment beyond what she was prepared to spend. After researching overseas dentistry she attended a Smile Savers consultation and received a plan involving bridges, crowns and necessary root canal treatment at a much lower archived cost.

With travel, transfers and accommodation organised, Emma completed treatment in Budapest and finally felt comfortable smiling openly.

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Louise Webb

COMPLEX IMPLANT REHABILITATION

Louise Webb

Archived cost£9,700
Archived saving£20,000

6 dental implants, sinus-lift bone grafting, 6 root canals, 1 extraction and 25 porcelain crowns.

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In her late thirties, Louise had lost ten teeth following a hereditary condition. Pain, changes to her facial appearance and the prospect of dentures affected her so badly that she stopped working and avoided going out.

Private implant treatment in the UK was financially unrealistic, so she researched treatment in Hungary. After reviewing her X-rays, Smile Savers proposed a staged plan spread across three Budapest visits.

Louise described the travel support, airport transfers and clinic organisation as reassuring throughout a lengthy programme. Her treatment combined implants, grafting, root canal work and extensive crown restoration.

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Linda Williams

FULL-MOUTH IMPLANT TREATMENT

Linda Williams

Archived cost£12,000
Archived saving£45,000

12 dental implants, 28 crowns/bridge units, 5 extractions and 2 sinus bone grafts.

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After many years of dental problems, Linda had missing teeth, bone loss, loose crowns and increasing difficulty eating. She wanted implants but knew the bone loss in her upper jaw meant grafting and experienced surgical care would be important.

Her research led her to Dr Attila Kaman and the Budapest clinic. The archived story describes a clear treatment plan and travel support across the visits required for extensive restorative and surgical work.

The original page contains conflicting historical cost/treatment totals in its narrative and headline. The figures shown above reproduce the structured “Smile Savings” summary rather than attempting to reconcile those inconsistencies.

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Janet Stokes

DENTURES WERE NOT AN OPTION

Janet Stokes

Archived cost£12,682
Archived saving£20,000

Hygiene treatment, 10 implants, 9 root canals, 18 extractions, 19 temporary crowns, 24 crowns/bridges and 9 build-ups/posts.

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Janet had first noticed loose teeth in her twenties and was told hereditary gum disease was likely involved. Despite regular care, her teeth gradually deteriorated and she became increasingly self-conscious, often covering her mouth when she smiled.

By her fifties, loose teeth and bone loss meant she had to choose between dentures and a fixed replacement. She spent months researching reputable providers, prioritising a company with a London clinic and strong independent coverage before travelling abroad.

The eventual programme was extensive, combining extractions, root canal treatment, temporary restorations, implants and final crowns/bridges.

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Emily Mayer

ADVANCED IMPLANT TREATMENT

Emily Mayer

Archived cost£20,000
Archived saving£40,000

17 Branemark implants, bone augmentation and 28 ceramic-fused-to-gold crowns in the archived treatment summary.

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Emily had lived with gum disease for years and was gradually losing her teeth despite regular UK dental care. She did not want dentures and understood that replacing so many teeth with implants would require specialist surgical experience.

After extensive research she chose treatment in Budapest and worked with the UK and Hungarian teams to organise a clear plan, travel and accommodation. Over roughly six months she made three trips for implant placement, bone augmentation and final fixed restorations.

The original page contains a discrepancy between the structured treatment summary and narrative over the number of final crowns; the card above keeps the structured archived figure.

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YOUR TREATMENT STARTS WITH AN ASSESSMENT

Every treatment plan is individual.

These are historical patient stories, not examples of what every patient will need or pay. A consultation and appropriate imaging are required before a treatment plan can be prepared.