Etymology

Turkey teeth

Today it means: Unnaturally white, straightened teeth, especially from an overseas dentist. Full definition →

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The story

From Turkey (the country) + teeth, in reference to the fact that Turkey is a popular destination for low-price private dental surgery.

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