If you are planning to get teeth jewellery and still have doubts, stay tuned and scroll down below to know everything. Also, feel free to consult Ortil Healthcare. Aesthetics is highly in vogue in today’s times, even when it comes to dentistry. The demand for stylish and appealing procedures has led to the innovation of new materials and techniques. Wearing jewellery with unique and unconventional body parts is in fact known as body art. This has led to the introduction of a new procedure in dentistry, known as ‘tooth jewellery or ‘dental jewellery’.
Reach out to the team of Ortil Healthcare for any doubts or queries that you might have. Tooth jewellery is a cosmetic dental procedure in which a diamond or a stone is fixed to the tooth surface with the help of an adhesive. It is primarily done on the front teeth. Here are some reasons why it is getting increasingly popular these days,
01. They are easy to apply and the procedure is painless.
02. They are mostly inexpensive (except gold or other expensive tooth jewellery).
03. You can replace it with new designs whenever you wish.
Types of Dental Teeth Jewellery Treatment India
Teeth Jewellery Types
Some of the commonly used teeth jewellery types are:
01. Grill Jewellery - Mostly worn by hip hop artists, these include platinum, gold or silver grills placed with stones. These come both in removable or permanent form.
02. Twinkles and Dazzlers - Dazzlers are stones or diamonds embossed into metal and bonded to the tooth surface. Such a type of jewellery has a surface like that of an orthodontic bracket that enables it to adhere itself for a longer time. On the other hand, twinkles are made of pure gold attached to precious stones like diamonds, sapphires, etc.
03. Tooth Gems - These are the small rhinestones attached to the tooth surface with the help of a special glue. No tooth preparation is needed for tooth gems. These are just mounted on an invisible glass like a micro skin and sent to a laboratory for fabrication. Tooth gems can be removed whenever needed.
04. Tooth Rings - Tooth rings need preparation before fitting. A hole needs to be drilled depending upon the thickness of the ring. The hole is made on the incisal edge towards the distal side. The most commonly preferred teeth for tooth rings are maxillary central and lateral incisors. It may cause disturbance in the normal occlusion if the procedure is not done carefully.
05. Tooth Tattoos - This is done by using porcelain in different shades and shapes on the dental crown. These tattoos are not permanent and can be removed without damaging the crown.
How is it done?
The procedure for getting dental jewellery is simple and does not take more than 10-15 minutes. It starts with selecting the design of your choice and selection of the stone. The tooth preparation is done if needed and the tooth jewellery is attached. It can be removed whenever needed and does not cause any damage to the tooth structure in most cases. The dental jewellery may stay from months to years depending upon the durability of the bonding material.
How are the stones bonded with the tooth surface?
A special bonding material is used to bond the jewellery with the tooth surface. This is known as composite. Also, the stones have a concave surface making it easier to create a bond. The tooth surface is etched for 20 seconds before placing the stone. The stone is placed on the surface along with the bonding material. This composite material is light-cured with UV light after which the polishing is done. Removal of the dental jewellery does leave any crack or mark on the tooth surface.
What is the duration of the stone bondage with the tooth?
The duration of this bonding is highly variable and it is dependent upon the types of brands, the method by which the procedure is done, and aftercare of the dental jewellery. Usually, the temporary tooth jewellery lasts for 1-6 weeks and the semi-permanent or permanent one may last as long as you wish to remove it.
Symptoms and Risk factors
Teeth Jewellery Aftercare
After getting teeth jewellery on, one needs to maintain good oral hygiene and oral care. Good oral hygiene helps in the longevity of the stones and a bright smile. It is additionally important to get it done by a dentist who specializes in cosmetic dentistry. Some other recommendations include:
01. Avoid touching the stone.
02. Avoid eating anything for 1 hour after the procedure. You can drink water right away.
03. Eat soft food for at least 12 hours after the procedure.
04. Avoid brushing teeth for 12 hours after the procedure.
05. Do not use an electric toothbrush for at least 24 hours after the procedure.
Risks and Complications
Some of the possible complications that might occur as a result of teeth jewellery are:
01. Accumulation of plaque
02. Allergy
03. Injury to the surrounding mucosa
04. Sensitivity of teeth
05. Tooth fracture
06. Recession of gums
However, these are not very common and can be avoided by maintaining good oral hygiene. It is important for the dentist to make you aware of all the possible risks before moving ahead with the procedure. We at Ortil Healthcare help you in getting the procedure done by some of the best dentists, who will discuss everything in detail including the aftercare as well as the risks and complications.
Teeth Jewellery Cost
The teeth jewellery cost may vary significantly depending upon the skills of the dentist, the type of teeth jewellery selected by the individual, cost of the stone, reputation of the clinic, no. of teeth involved etc. Get in touch with Ortil Healthcare to get the best services in cosmetic dentistry procedures by the top dentists in India, that too in a pocket-friendly budget.
