Dental Jewelry
Dental Jewelry
Modern dentistry has become more fashionable, unlike traditional dentistry that was associated more with pain and discomfort.1 Today, however, apart from resolving dental problems, a dentist is expected to provide a wide range of esthetic services and dental jewelry is such treatment that is growing in popularity.
What is dental jewelry?
Dental jewelry consists of cosmetic dental procedures including both removable and fixed. Brighter Smiles offers dental jewelry known as “grillz” or fronts. Grillz first originated in the 1980s as a part of hip-hop culture and have been made popular by celebrities.
Grillz typically consist of precious metals such as gold or platinum that fit over the teeth to change the appearance of your smile. Diamonds and jewels can be added to make them even more unique. It is important to be mindful that whenever wearing removable tooth jewelry such as dental grills, you want to make sure it is of the highest quality as it is in contact with delicate oral tissues. Consequently, it is also very important to be mindful of any allergies to metals as this can cause a reaction.
The procedure itself is very quick, simple, and painless. You may customize your design and select your material which is provided by Houston’s own top jewelers. Tooth jewelry comes in a variety of shapes and sizes and, it is purely up to your imagination as to how much you want to shine. If you are ready to get started with your new bling schedule your appointment now!
What you should watch out for
Although dental jewelry is very popular, there are some risks associated with them.2-5 Especially for those who have oral conditions or those who don’t maintain oral hygiene.
Talk to your dentist about the pros and cons of dental jewelry before getting one. Always follow your oral hygiene regimen religiously to avoid oral complications. Brushing and flossing regularly will keep that sparkle in your smile for a very long time. Feel free to contact drmiles@yourbrightersmile.com if you have questions.
References
- Kaur H, Jain P and Dutta K. dental enhancements and tattoos:- Current Trends in Aesthetic Dentistry. International journal of research in dentistry 2014; 4(3):48-53
- https://ihrjournal.com/ihrj/article/view/359/770
- Council of clinical affairs policy of intraoral/perioral piercing and oral jewelry/ accessories oral health policies American academy of pediatric dentistry 2007;3:65-66
- Hollowell WH, Childers NK. A new threat to adolescent oral health: the grill. Pediatr Dent 2007;29(4):320-2.
- Kukral L, Cruz GD, Dalmas J. Threats to teens’ oral health. US Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine, Readiness Thru Health 2007:1-2.
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