Jewellery

• What is tooth jewellery?

  Tooth jewellery involves sticking small accessories onto the teeth. They come in many different designs and can be in the form of gems, or gold or silver shapes. They are stuck onto the teeth using a dental cement, although a dentist can easily remove them if necessary.
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• Is tooth jewellery safe?

  We recommend you contact a dentist for advice if you are considering having tooth jewellery. A dentist has the skills and knowledge needed to apply the jewellery safely and will be able to advise you how to care for your teeth afterwards. It is important to keep to a good oral hygiene routine at home as you may find you are more likely to get dental decay if this area is not kept clean. (www.dentalhealth.org.uk)

   

• How long does it take to fit?

• Fitting takes about 10 to 15 minutes is completely painless as there is no cutting of the tooth surface.
  
• Will teeth go bad?
• I have had several Health Teachers ring asking me about the above so I decided to do a bit of a search.  I can find no adverse information relating to tooth jewellery, however that may mean that no one has yet published a paper on the subject.  In the meantime it would be sensible to treat such jewellery the same as an orthodontic fixed bracket.  Children wearing such jewellery may well avoid brushing the area to prevent dislodging it.  Food left around the jewellery may lead to decalcification and therefore the area should be kept clean. (From NHS Community Dental Servics
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• What is the difference between Sparkles and Crystals?

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