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I got £4K Turkey teeth even though they won’t last past my 35th birthday – trolls say I’m still ugly & to kill myself
STARING at her newly filed down peg teeth, Lottie Carr knew there was no going back.
She’d handed over £4,000 and flown 2,600 miles to achieve her dream of the perfect Turkey teeth, despite knowing they wouldn’t be permanent.
Lottie wanted a new smile to repair her chips, cracks, staining and alignment issues.
The 24-year-old from North Wales flew over 2,600 miles to realise her dream, despite being fully aware that her new tegs would only last 10 years.
But while Lottie was well prepared for her short-lived smile, what she wasn’t prepared for was the brutal trolling she would receive for it.
Her TikTok video sharing her transformation has received over 28.9M views and 1.6M likes, but most of the attention was far-from positive.
She explains: “I knew the video of myself with shaved down teeth would likely invoke some kind of response as it was so outrageous, but I did not expect the video to have international reach and receive the amount of negativity that it did.
“I was told to kill myself, that I’ve ruined my life, that I am still ugly after the procedure and that I’m a bad influence to young and impressionable viewers.
“I don’t think a lot of people share the ‘during’ phase of this procedure online so [people] don’t actually see what is done to create the ‘perfect Hollywood smile’.
“I didn’t really have any major concerns with my teeth until very recently.
“I had chips, cracks, staining and alignment issues and just wanted the perfect smile.”
Lottie was quoted £9,900 for her crown veneers in the UK and comparatively, her bill in Turkey came to around £4,000.
She says: “I had 10 crowns on the top and 10 crowns on the bottom.
“There was also a possibility that I was going to need three root canals but they managed to avoid this on the day, luckily.
“My teeth were all shaved down and reshaped to enable the crowns to slot over the top to ensure they seal properly.
“It was uncomfortable but not painful in the slightest as I was injected with anaesthetic.
“I did not feel any sensitivity and it was virtually a pain-free process.
“I was at the dentist for four days in a row but only a few hours each day.
“I do get a lot of anxiety that I’m going to lose one, or stain one, or that I’m going to suffer with sudden pain etc – but it has only been a few weeks since the procedure so it is something I need to get used to.
“I am so happy with the results.
“In person, I have had 100% positive reactions.”
Lottie, who describes herself as a “very spontaneous person”, made the decision to have her teeth done just a few months ago.
She knows she’ll likely have to return in a decade to get them redone but isn’t bothered about it.
I live in the now and I’d rather have a big beautiful smile now
Lottie Carr
She adds: “I started looking at some TikToks of the procedure before I flew out and seeing other people’s teeth shaved down started to make me feel nervous, I’d not seen it before.
“[But] I think life is short and we should be able to do whatever we want with our own bodies, providing it is safe.
“I made sure that the clinic I chose uses high-quality materials and that the dentist is properly trained, licensed, and experienced.
Dentist-approved teeth whitening tips
ERIN Fraundorf, DMD, MSD, owner of BOCA Orthodontic + Whitening Studio in Missouri, shared her top tips for whiter teeth.
Seek whitening treatment from a professional. It’s often stronger and will be the most effective so you don’t waste your money on a product that doesn’t work or may harm you. You also only get one set of teeth, so it’s best not to experiment on them.
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Ease into it. Start integrating teeth whitening into your routine gradually to get your teeth accustomed to it and you can closely monitor your level of sensitivity to regulate how frequently you can whiten.
Try to prevent. Make tiny changes to your lifestyle in an effort to prevent staining from penetrating your teeth. For example, sip staining beverages through a straw, swish with plain water after drinking anything staining, and pick flat water over sparkling whenever possible.
Water floss to help in between the teeth stains. Blast away stubborn stains in between your teeth with a water flosser, because toothbrush bristles can only reach so much of your tooth surface.
“I am aware of the longevity of porcelain crowns and am aware I will need to go back in 10 years time – but I live in the now and I’d rather have a big beautiful smile now, rather than live my whole life with my teeth in the condition they were in.
“To achieve the look I wanted, this was my option. “
Lottie feels “overwhelmed” by the response her video has received but is choosing to focus on the positives and not let the trolls win.
I have seen the results and am so happy with my teeth, I am able to brush off the comments
Lottie Carr
She adds: “To have that many people see you in the most vulnerable state you’ve ever been in, and to have them all comment on it, it’s really not for the faint-hearted.
“But now that I have seen the results and am so happy with my teeth, I am able to brush off the comments.
“It has definitely made me a lot more aware of the risks and dangers with this type of procedure abroad though.”
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I tried supermarket wine in a can – the cheapest can tastes best and it was nicer than M&S
WINE in a can is the perfect summer tipple to take to the beach or on a picnic.
But which supermarket version is the best value?
We’ve tested the wine cans offered by major supermarkets against the leading brand Most Wanted, to find out which is the best value for money.
Here are how wine cans from Asda, Sainsbury’s, Aldi, Waitrose and M&S compared.
We scored them out of ten for taste and out of ten for value for money, taking into account size and alcohol content.
Here’s how they scored out of a total of 20 points:
Most Wanted Pinot Grigio Fizz
- £2.65 for 200ml (11% ABV)
The Most Wanted wine in a can was gently bubbly and had a light, fruity taste.
Although a premium brand, this was actually not the most expensive wine can we tried – working out at £1.33 per 100ml.
It’s a great wine to take on a day out.
- Taste: 9/10
- Value: 7/10
- Total: 16/20
Asda Pica Pica Sauvignon Blanc & Pinot Grigio Rose
- £2.48 for 250ml (11% ABV)
Asda’s Pica Pica wine cans were very harsh and made our testers wince.
Both the wine and the rose versions had a chemical smell and tasted like medicine.
Although a bargain price, at just 99p per 100ml, you would be better off spending slightly more on another brand.
- Taste: 3/10
- Value: 8/10
- Total: 11/20
Sainsbury’s Pinot Pinot Pinot Grigio Fizz & Pinot Grigio Pink Fizz
- £2.60 for 200ml (11% ABV)
The Sainsbury’s Pinot Pinot wine can range was fizzy with a light fruity taste that was pretty similar to the Most Wanted brand.
But the rose version had hardly any colour when it was poured out of the can.
At £1.30 per 100ml, these were one of the cheapest wine can versions we tried and were a close copy of the brand.
- Taste: 6/10
- Value: 8/10
- Total: 14/20
WINNER – Aldi Costellore PG Fizz Pinot Grigio Fizz & Pinot Grigio Blush Fizz
- £6.99 for 75cl (11.5% ABV)
Working out at just 95p per 100ml, this was the cheapest wine we tested – and it was surprisingly nice.
Aldi’s wine in a can was gently fizzy, with a slightly dry, fruity taste.
It was very light and easy to drink, making it a perfect picnic tipple.
We preferred the white version to the blush, which had a harsher alcohol taste.
- Taste: 8/10
- Value: 9/10
- Total: 17/20
Waitrose Italia Pinot Grigio Rose Can
- £3.65 for 250ml (12.5% ABV)
This was the only wine in a can we tried which was flat, without any fizz.
It was relatively light and easy to drink but had a background harsh chemical taste which became stronger as it got warm.
This was a larger can than most of the others we tried and also had the highest alcohol content, at 12.5 per cent ABV.
But this was reflected in the £1.46 per 100ml cost.
- Taste: 7/10
- Value: 8/10
- Total: 15/20
M&S Bramble Hill Sparkling White & Sparkling Rose
- £5 for 200ml (11% ABV)
These M&S English wines were the fanciest cans we tried.
Both were fizzing with lots of light bubbles and were easy to drink.
The white was more fruity and lighter than the rose, which had a harsher taste to it.
But at £5 for a small 200ml can, these worked out at £2.50 per 100ml – more than twice as expensive as the Aldi version.
- Taste: 7/10
- Value: 4/10
- Total: 11/20
How to save money on your supermarket shop
THERE are plenty of ways to save on your grocery shop.
You can look out for yellow or red stickers on products, which show when they’ve been reduced.
If the food is fresh, you’ll have to eat it quickly or freeze it for another time.
Making a list should also save you money, as you’ll be less likely to make any rash purchases when you get to the supermarket.
Going own brand can be one easy way to save hundreds of pounds a year on your food bills too.
This means ditching “finest” or “luxury” products and instead going for “own” or value” type of lines.
Plenty of supermarkets run wonky veg and fruit schemes where you can get cheap prices if they’re misshapen or imperfect.
For example, Lidl runs its Waste Not scheme, offering boxes of 5kg of fruit and vegetables for just £1.50.
If you’re on a low income and a parent, you may be able to get up to £442 a year in Healthy Start vouchers to use at the supermarket too.
Plus, many councils offer supermarket vouchers as part of the Household Support Fund.
Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@news.co.uk.
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‘Oh wow’ – Rory McIlroy launches club and smashes tee box leaving Sky Sports commentators disgusted at US Open
RORY MCILROY threw his club and smashed a tee box as he vented his anger during a difficult second round at the US Open.
The Masters champion narrowly made the cut but it was another day of frustration at Oakmont.
McIlroy, 36, finished on six over but made it through thanks to a birdie on the 18th hole.
Defending champion Bryson DeChambeu was not so fortunate after finishing ten over, with those on eight over failing to make the cut.
McIlroy was in danger of falling short too, and appeared as though he would let his frustrations get the better of him.
A wayward approach shot on the 12th saw the Northern Irishman fling his club in anger.
And on the 17th hole the tee box took a beating from McIlroy as the five-time major winner was again unhappy with his drive.
That prompted the Sky Sports commentator to say: “Oh wow. Frustration once again boils over.
“He’s not himself right now.”
Fans were not impressed with McIlroy’s behaviour and criticised his conduct.
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One reacted saying: “Time for sanctions for this behaviour. Once per round OK but second means a one shot penalty?”
Another added: “What happened to Rory. Sore sport lately.”
And a third wrote: “Frustration? More like a temper tantrum.”
Met Office issues more storm warnings TODAY after UK lashed by flash floods, thunder & lightning on hottest day of year
BRITS are braced for more stormy weather today after the UK was lashed by flash floods, thunder and lightning yesterday.
The Met Office has issued a number of storm warnings with wild conditions threatening disruption across the country.
It comes after the mercury soared to sweltering temperatures on the hottest day of the year to date.
The Met Office said Santon Downham in Suffolk reached 29.4C on Friday – setting a new high for the year.
More than 30,000 lightning strikes were already recorded up to 6am on Saturday as storms push northwards, although the Met Office said the “vast majority” had been over the sea.
A yellow thunderstorm warning is in place until 6pm on Saturday covering the South West, North East and North of England, Wales and much of Scotland.
The Met Office has warned that some areas could see 30-50mm of rain in a few hours, while a few locations could reach up to 80mm.
Thunderstorms could be accompanied by strong wind gusts and hail with the storms potentially bringing road flooding, difficult driving conditions, power cuts and flooding of homes and businesses.
A further yellow warning comes into force in the eastern half of Northern Ireland from 6am to 6pm on Saturday.
Meanwhile, a similar warning has been in place across the South East of England overnight following an amber alert on Friday.
Kent experienced heavy rainfall overnight, with flooded roads in parts of Dover.
A lightning strike was the likeliest cause of a fire in a residential building in St Leonards-on-Sea on Friday night, according to East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service.
They said there were no reports of casualties and the fire had been extinguished.
In Devon, where North Wyke near Okehampton saw 36.4mm of rain on Friday, five flood warnings were issued overnight by the Environment Agency, alongside 46 flood alerts in the South West, South East and Midlands.
A further six flood alerts have been put in place by Natural Resources Wales in South Wales.
National Rail said a landslip had stopped all services between Exeter St Davids and Okehampton, with the weather conditions meaning it is not safe for engineers to reach the site.
Disruption is expected until 1pm.
Rail operators warned customers to check for updates on services on Saturday morning, while Heathrow Airport apologised to passengers late on Friday night for flights delayed by “adverse weather conditions”.
Met Office chief meteorologist Steve Ramsdale said: “While the warnings cover the areas of the country most at risk of seeing thunderstorms, not everyone within a warning area will experience a thunderstorm.
“For many, it will remain dry much of the time”
Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to ease slightly throughout the day, with the driest and brightest weather in the South East, which will remain very warm.
The Met Office said showers will continue to ease through Sunday, with dry weather for most of the country on Monday and Tuesday.
Katharine Smith, flood duty manager at the Environment Agency, said: “There is a risk of significant and localised surface water flooding impacts in parts of England.
“Environment Agency teams have ensured rivers and watercourses are clear ahead of the storms and stand ready to support local authorities in their response to surface water flooding.
“We urge people not to drive through flood water as just 30cm of flowing water is enough to move your car.”
