PATIENT STORY · BLOG
IVANA FROM BERN — A HOLLYWOOD SMILE THAT LOOKS NATURAL
Patient story · 3 June 2026
Ivana is 33 and has been living in Bern for 9 years. For years she was unhappy with her smile — her teeth were healthy but the changed colour, irregular shape and asymmetry had bothered her for years. She did not hide her smile — but she was not free. A year ago she decided to change that. Eight days in Belgrade. Now she says only one thing: she should have done it sooner.
"I did not want a TV smile"
Ivana researched for a long time before deciding. She looked at before and after photos online — and most were the same. Oversized, overly white teeth that immediately reveal they are artificial.
"I did not want everyone to immediately see that I had dental work done. I wanted a smile that looks like mine — just better. And that was my only concern before I called BeoSmile."
At the online consultation she immediately asked Dr Marko that question. The answer was direct: we do not do TV smiles. Colour, size and shape are tailored to your face. Nobody needs to know.
Preparation — online consultation and planning
Ivana sent photographs via WhatsApp. Dr Marko called the same day.
"We spoke for about ten minutes. He explained exactly what could be done, what result I could expect and how much it costs. He also told me what was not possible — because some of my teeth were a little too damaged for veneers, so he suggested crowns. He was honest and that gave me confidence."
Belgrade (BeoSmile)
€6.000
24 zirconia crowns
Bern
from €20,000
same procedure
Ivana bought a ticket to Belgrade three weeks later.
Eight days in Belgrade
Ivana arrived on Saturday. On Monday morning she was at the clinic.
"On the first day we planned — Dr Marko showed me the digital design of how the teeth would look. I could say what I liked and what I didn't before anything was done. That was very important to me."
Day two and three — preparation and impression. Temporary crowns that same evening.
"I went to dinner with the temporary crowns. My colleague who was with me did not even notice I had been to the dentist. She thought I had just changed my make-up a little."
Day six — plastic mock-up. A model of the final crowns in acrylic.
"I tried them on and stood in front of the mirror. I could not stop smiling. And they were not perfectly white or perfectly straight — they were mine. Just better."
The final result
Day eight — fitting the final zirconia crowns.
Ivana says she sat down in the chair and stood up with a new life.
"It sounds dramatic but that is how I feel. It was not just my smile that changed — my confidence changed. Now I smile freely in photos. No more hand in front of the mouth."
A month after returning to Bern, her colleague asked: "Did you do something with your teeth? You look somehow different." Ivana said she had. Her colleague replied: "They look completely natural — I couldn't tell they were artificial."
What would Ivana say to others?
"I thought about it for three years. I was afraid — what if it doesn't turn out as I imagined, what if they look fake, what if something goes wrong.
None of that happened.
The only thing I regret is not doing it sooner. Not because of the money — the money paid off many times over. But because of three years of smiling with tension. Three years were unnecessary.
If you're thinking about it — book that free consultation. Just talk to Dr Marko. It costs you nothing and you find out everything."
Ivana, 33, Bern, Switzerland
Frequently asked questions
How much does Hollywood Smile cost in Belgrade?
At BeoSmile, Hollywood Smile costs €6,000 for 24 metal-free zirconia ceramic crowns. In Bern the same procedure costs from €20,000.
Does Hollywood Smile look natural?
Yes — if done properly. The colour, size and shape are tailored to your face. Our patients regularly say people ask whether their teeth are natural.
How long does the Hollywood Smile procedure take?
7 to 10 days in a single visit to Belgrade.
Can I see the results before the final crowns are fitted?
Yes. We do a plastic mock-up — a model of the final crowns in acrylic that you try on and approve before the expensive final work is made.
Does tooth preparation hurt?
No. It is performed under local anaesthesia. There may be mild sensitivity for 2 to 3 days.
Want to know the exact price for your case?
Every case is different — which is why Dr Marko doesn't give rough estimates. At the free online consultation you get:
- A complete treatment plan
- The exact price for your case
- How many days you need to stay in Belgrade
No opening your mouth on camera. No obligation. No hidden costs.