Tooth Gems – FAQ
HOW DOES IT WORK?
A jewel is attached to your natural tooth using a bonding agent (the same way as braces) and is totally pain free. Tooth gems do not damage and are safe for the tooth enamel. We follow a three step process to ensure you tooth/teeth are protected and prepped ready for the gems to be applied.
HOW TO PREPARE?
Eat and drink prior to your appointment as you will have to wait 1 hour after the application before you can eat or drink. Brush and floss before your appointment to make sure your teeth are clean for the gem(s).
ARE THEY PERMANENT?
Tooth gems are not permanent and can last anywhere from 2 months to 2 years sometimes even longer depending on how well you take care of them by avoiding too much acidic drinks and brushing gently over them but keeping them and your overall dental hygiene clean.
DO YOU DO REMOVALS?
We do not remove any tooth gems as this must be carried out by your dentist or hygienist. This can be done in your normal routine check up, simply ask for a scale and polish. This is completely safe and will not hurt. Do not try to remove them yourself as this risks damaging your tooth.
HOW DO I TAKE CARE OF THEM?
No food for 1 hour after application. Avoid touching or licking your tooth gem for 24 hours. Avoid acidic drinks as well as tea or coffee for 24 hours. Do not brush your teeth for 12 hours after application. No sticky or hard food for 24 hours including gum. All gems must be removed by your dentist, do not attempt to remove yourself.
CAN I EAT AS NORMAL AFTER AND HAVE GUM?
You cannot eat for the first 1 hour after application and it’s best to stick to a soft food diet for the first 24 hours (no hard or sticky foods). Biting into hard/sticky foods will risk the gem coming away.
CAN I HAVE TOOTH GEMS WITH VENEERS OR RETAINERS?
We can’t add tooth gems to veneers or dental implants as the gem needs a porous surface to stick to. We can’t add tooth gems if you wear Invisalign but we can if you wear retainers.
HOW LONG DO THEY TAKE?
A single gem application will take around 15 minutes however we allocate 30 minutes per appointment to allow plenty of time for any changes etc. For larger sets we allocate up to 1 hour.
Grillz – FAQ
HOW DOES IT WORK?
An impression is made of your teeth which is then used to create the casting for the cap. These are handmade caps so they will be made as close to your tooth as possible. Grillz are designed to be a snug fit to your tooth. There are lots of different options to choose from such as a full cap, window, fangs, crystals and more, they’re available in white, yellow and rose gold. Design ideas can be found on our Instagram or you can contact us for more details.
ARE THEY PERMANENT?
Grillz are removable tooth caps moulded to your tooth, you can wear them whenever you’d by simply sliding them on your tooth and then take it off when you need.
CAN YOU EAT AND DRINK?
Eating and drinking is not recommended when wearing your grillz as this can damage or tarnish them.
HOW DO I TAKE CARE OF THEM?
Grillz are fine jewellery so be sure to handle them with care and keep clean them as explained with the aftercare instructions provided when you receive your grillz.
HOW DO I ORDER THEM?
You can contact us via email or Instagram to discuss your ideas, once a design has been decided we will then book you in for your impressions which will then get sent off to be moulded to the design/shape you’d like and to fit your tooth.
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