What is Tooth jewellery?
Tooth jewellery is an accessory which is placed on the front portion of your tooth. This style craze lets you express your individuality through your smile, making it more unique and fashionable.
Are dental jewellery permanent?
Teeth jewellery is gaining popularity and includes placing diamonds or gems on the teeth. The idea of flashing a red ruby or a blue sapphire only adds to the joy that is revealed through the smile. Tooth gems are colorful crystal glasses mounted on a thin aluminum foil which can be used on the teeth. Unlike body tattoos and piercings, there is no invasive procedure involved in dental jewellery placement and is therefore much safer. There is no drilling required, no pain, and hardly any extra maintenance after their placement. These gems or crystals can be placed even for special occasions and removed later.
• The tooth is completely dried, isolated, and cleaned with a polishing paste.
• Tooth is etched with 37% orthophosphoric acid for about 30 seconds. This will improve the bonding of the jewelry to the tooth structure.
• The etchant is then rinsed off with water and the tooth is again dried for about 10 seconds.
• A light-curing bonding agent is applied on the tooth, left in place for about 20 seconds, light-cured, rinsed off and dried again.
• Place a small amount of flow composite on the tooth surface.
• Using a small forceps, pick up the jewel to be placed on the tooth without touching with fingers.
• Avoid skin contact especially on the back of the jewel.
• Position it in the desired way and apply gentle pressure.
• The jewel should be in close contact with the enamel, pushing out the excess composite material from the tooth structure, While still in the dental chair, show it to the patient on a mirror and make minor adjustments if required, Once the final position is achieved, cure the composite thoroughly for about 60 seconds. Cure it from all side including the back of the tooth.
• It takes about 4 minutes for the entire placement easy.
• Dental jewellery is very affordable.
• Very simple and short procedure.
• No pain.
• Can be removed easily.
• No tooth structure is damaged.
• No drilling/holes required.
• You can get them on your wedding matching with your attire.
A Tooth jewel applied according to our instructions on a natural tooth will stay on until you decide to have it removed again. Based on our experience it will certainly stay on *for 6 months up to a few years*.