UK reality TV stars are praising men with 'Turkey Teeth'. They shouldn't be.

The people we see on our screens are often the same people who influence trends. 

Take the Kardashians, for example – they redefined a beauty standard for an entire generation. 

This week, UK's most popular reality TV show, Love Island, returned for another season. 

The show has been known for influencing cosmetic trends – with the term 'Love Island Face' coming about after a surge in popularity of lip, cheek and jaw filler with contestants on the show.

Now, in the first episode of the latest season, a contestant discussed a worrying trend she personally loves: 'Turkey Teeth'.

Oh no.

Ohhhh yep.

Turkey Teeth is a phrase used to describe someone who has travelled to get veneers or crowns fitted in Turkey, a popular destination to get cosmetic procedures done as it's far cheaper than in the UK.

Contestant Jess Harding told Love Island presenter Maya Jama that Turkey Teeth are something she finds attractive on a man.

"I like Turkey Teeth, I don't know why!" she says.

"Don't get me wrong, I'm not just looking for someone with Turkey Teeth. If they've got nice teeth that's fine, but if they've got Turkey Teeth, that's a bonus!"

It's not just the risk of damaged teeth that's a concern either. 

"We all see the stories of people returning with abscesses and swollen faces and think it wouldn’t happen to us, however, I see people on a weekly basis that suffer from this," Dr Docherty says. 

"Ultimately, weigh up the cost vs your long-term health."

And everyone who comes in to get their 'Turkey Teeth' fixed, tells the dentist the same thing.

"I often have to deal with the things that go badly for people having overseas work done, and the thing they say immediately is how much they regret it." he says.

"How they wish they just had it done properly here the first time. It’s super sad."

Feature image: ITV.