Dental grillz or grills or gold fonts or gold caps or gold slugs are a classic staple in hip hop classic jewelry. These removable decorative tooth covers are often made of gold, silver or encrusted precious metals that snap over one or more teeth.
How are grills made?
While earlier grills could not be removed easily and involved reshaping of tooth itself to fit the grill, now they are customized.
We will take impression of your mouth, that will be send to the dental laboratory to be fabricated from solid yellow gold, solid white gold, solid rose gold or sterling silver. We will make sure your dental grill fits snugly so you feel more comfortable wearing it.
Poor fitted grillz can cause injuries and damage to both your teeth and gums as well as making it harder to speak. So it is not recommended to have your grillz containing precious metals or gemstones made by a jeweller.
Taking care of a grill
- Brush it with a separate soft bristled toothbrush to avoid plaque and bacteria build up causing bad breath.
- Remove it before eating.
- Brush and floss your teeth
- Avoid using jewelry cleaners or any products that are dangerous to ingest.
- To prevent problems, try and limit the amount of time spent wearing removable grills.
Call us today to schedule a consultation appointment for your dental grillz.