Dental decoration is steadily gaining popularity. Now not only pop stars can show off their shiny teeth, but everyone can too. In parallel with restorative dentistry, decorative decoration of teeth is actively developing. In this article we will tell you what grills are and their features. How to use jewelry correctly, how to take care of your teeth and prevent negative consequences?
Dental decoration
Since ancient times, people have decorated their teeth, this is confirmed by archaeological excavations. However, little has changed over the centuries, and interest in dental decoration has not waned in the modern era. Fashion is set by popular personalities - actors, singers and freelance artists. Since about the 80s of the last century, rappers remembered the decorative decoration - grills, and after them they paid attention to the sparkling overlays and stars of the film industry.
In addition to grills, skyces are also in fashion - decorative inclusions in the crown of a tooth. However, skyces require damage to the enamel coating, which is not always acceptable for practical purposes. Grills can simply be put on top of a tooth or dentition, achieving a greater aesthetic effect without harming the enamel.
In addition, grills have no contraindications like skyes. They can be used without paying attention to the structure and color of the enamel, the presence of caries or installed crowns. This operating feature has made grills widely popular, and now they can be purchased in online stores. However, let’s consider all the features of this decoration in order.
Kanye West - $60,000 Grills
Among his many talents, Kanye also has a design one, so his dental onlays are made more than tastefully - the master’s hand is felt in every detail, from the general concept to the arrangement of stones in the plates. Apparently, Mr. West decided to stand out from the general background not by the cost of the jewelry, but by its design, and, apparently, he succeeded. The grillz of the producer, composer and performer of his own works cover only the lower dentition, which is why they look more than original. Famous women love to decorate their teeth just as much as men. So Madonna, Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry, Rihanna, Cara Delevingne, Rita Ora, hundreds of domestic and foreign stars at different times decorated their smiles with grillz, skies, twinkles and precious stones separately glued to their teeth.
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Description of grills
What are grillz? These are false jewelry that is placed on a tooth or a row of teeth. They are similar to regular braces, but cover the entire crown of the tooth. Sometimes grills can resemble the gold crowns on teeth that have become familiar to everyone since the times of the USSR, however, the shape and decorative design of these devices can be different. For example, young people can choose false fangs for themselves, imitating their favorite characters from vampire films.
Grills can be made from an alloy of various metals inlaid with precious stones or simply rhinestones. But the decoration is not always made of metal; there are also cheaper plastic options. It is characteristic that high-quality products are made to order, taking an impression of the client’s jaw. Commonly used veneers may not be of good quality and may harm your teeth. Let's look at the types of false decorations.
Types and forms
So, grills can be removable or non-removable. Removable structures are attached using special wax and are easily removed. Fixed structures are attached to the enamel using bolts; they can only be removed in the dentist’s office. You will have to wear these jewelry constantly, which is associated with certain inconveniences - more thorough cleaning of the oral cavity, problems with chewing food, etc.
According to the method of manufacturing the linings there are:
- design;
- stamped.
Designer overlays are made to order and are much more expensive than stamped ones. However, the quality of workmanship and full compliance with the structure of the teeth and jaw are at a high level. The client can choose any design from the catalog or offer his own idea of the form.
Note! Stamped grills purchased at retail do not always fit in size.
Stamped products can be purchased freely, their cost is low. However, no one can guarantee that these products meet the quality standard and will not harm tooth enamel. Also, stamped grills may not fit properly and simply fall out of your mouth.
Overhead decorations can look different:
- letters;
- figurines;
- imitation of animal fangs;
- imitation of vampire fangs;
- imitation of false jaws;
- the most diverse.
Teeth onlays have become fashionable since 2013, when they were worn by famous foreign pop stars - Madonna and Lady Gaga. However, before purchasing decorative dental jewelry, consult your dentist because some products can cause significant damage to your teeth.
Where can I buy and at what price?
You can purchase such structures using one of two main methods - purchasing online and ordering from a professional dentist who has a specific specialization - orthodontist.
Online purchase
There are many websites and online stores where you can make such a purchase. Almost all the jewelry here is of the same type or has a standard popular design.
. You need to be very careful with these structures - they must have a quality certificate and be selected according to size in each specific case.
If the seller cannot provide either a sufficient assortment or certificates confirming the high quality of the product and its harmlessness to the body, then you should choose another website or online goods store.
The cost ranges from 300 rubles to 20 thousand and even more.
Custom production
This method involves a longer purchasing process, but also a better result. So, what actions need to be taken.
- Find a clinic that has such specialists and seek advice. Usually, consultation can be obtained by telephone, and contacts of clinics in a particular city can be easily found using the Internet.
- From all possible options, choose the most suitable one and make an appointment.
- At the appointment with the doctor, all the details, the exact cost and other nuances are discussed, and impressions are taken.
- Manufacturing time takes about a week - from several days to two weeks - it depends on the complexity.
- After production, you need to try it on and, if necessary, make a correction.
Here the cost consists of many factors - impressions, manufacturing, the material itself, the complexity of the task. The price of silver jewelry can start from 6 thousand rubles, excluding the cost of the metal. Gold grills of complex configuration with precious stones are much more expensive - tens of thousands of conventional units.
To wear or not to wear these outrageous jewelry is everyone’s personal choice. However, it is worth remembering that a snow-white natural smile always remains in fashion.
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Material of manufacture
Let's look at what materials dental jewelry is made from. They didn’t come up with anything special here - grills are modeled from the same materials as dental crowns:
- nickel and chromium alloy;
- silver;
- gold;
- silver with gold plating;
- stamped.
An alloy of nickel and chromium is a cheap and accessible option, however, it is not suitable for constant wear. Over time, the effect of metals can cause an imbalance in the acid-base balance in the oral cavity with all the consequences.
For daily wear, it is better to prefer silver jewelry. This metal has a beneficial effect on the microflora of the oral cavity, kills bacteria and disinfects the mucous membrane.
Celebrities use gold. Most often, gold grills are decorated with inserts of precious stones to emphasize and enhance the impression of sophistication and luxury.
Stamped products are the most dangerous and undesirable to wear. Often the shape of false teeth has to be adjusted manually. The attachment is usually uncomfortable - they are fixed to the back teeth. Constantly wearing stamped jewelry will quickly lead to tooth decay, as it wears away the enamel.
Philip Kirkorov - grills for 5 million rubles
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The King of Pop of the Russian stage surprised fans with a dental installation. It was made in a week from precious metals and stones, and the singer ordered it specifically for the filming of a video for the song “Rolex”, which he performed in a duet with David Manukyan. Considering that overseas rappers spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on installations that they wear for years, it is worth admitting that Philip Bedrosovich surpassed them all, since he paid 5,000,000 rubles for grills that he wore only once.
How grills are attached
What is used to attach the decoration to the teeth? There are three fixation options for this:
- regular wax;
- silicone composition;
- mounting bolts.
Cleaned wax is used for fastening. It is preheated and then used. It's simple and convenient, but fixing it with wax is a risky idea. If you are going to a party with a feast, then any hot drink you drink will immediately melt the wax. This threatens the false tooth falling out, or even swallowing the jewelry along with food. Therefore, wax fastening can be used in cases where there is no feast.
Fixation with silicone is a more reliable option. False teeth will definitely not fall out or fly off at the wrong time. However, this fixation is used for custom-made jewelry.
Bolting is used for permanent structures and is performed in the dentist's office.
Lil Wayne - $150,000 Grills
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Another American artist in our top. Lil Wayne (real name Dwayne Michael Carter Jr.) ordered himself 18-karat white gold grills, which were decorated with a scattering of real diamonds. The design and installation cost the rapper $150,000, which by celebrity standards is not considered a very large sum (Sergei Shnurov spent $200,000 on prosthetics, but his teeth are made of ceramic and there are not a single diamond on them). Although, it is worth recognizing that the idea of the design is very original, to say the least - unique.
How to wear and care
What are the features of using decorative overlays? The most important rule is to put grills on previously cleaned teeth.
We should warn you right away - you cannot eat or drink drinks in grills. First, pieces of food get stuck in the decoration. Secondly, food gets under the lining and the fixing composition is damaged - the decoration will simply fall off.
Note! You should not wear grills if your gums are bleeding or if you have open wounds on the oral mucosa.
After installing the pads, you don’t need to touch them with the tip of your tongue to check for “strength” - this can dislodge the grills. It is also not recommended to touch installed jewelry with your fingers for the same reason.
After use, jewelry should be cleaned with a soft toothbrush and toothpaste, dried and stored in a box. In some cases, it is better to replace the brush with a cotton swab so as not to scratch the surface.
Important information about the silver plating procedure
- If caries has managed to overcome the initial stage and is already affecting the dentin, then silvering in this case will be a useless measure. Dentin in children is softer than in adults, and caries develops at twice the rate. When caries has entered the middle stage, even with silvering once a month there is no absolute guarantee that the lesion will not develop into pulpitis. Remember that silver plating is not a panacea! The procedure makes it possible to hold out until the child reaches the age of 3 years in order to carry out full treatment.
- Applying silver to exposed dentin can cause burns to the pulp, which will lead to the development of pulpitis, as the chemicals will be able to easily penetrate the nerve of the tooth. The onset of pulpitis is indicated by severe pain that is difficult to relieve. The doctor performing silvering must accurately calculate the time of application of the solution so as not to damage the pulp.
- Teeth treated with silver change their color, especially if their surface is treated with Russian or Belarusian preparations. The teeth take on a black tint, which looks extremely unaesthetic. Japanese-made solutions also change the color of teeth, but not to black, but to light gray, which is not so noticeable.
Advantages and disadvantages
The advantage of decorating teeth is the creation of a unique image. However, this decoration has many disadvantages that should be mentioned:
- inappropriate use of metals can cause severe irritation of the oral mucosa, including bleeding gums;
- Constantly wearing grills can cause stomatitis and other diseases of the oral mucosa, including periodontitis;
- possible mechanical damage to molars;
- the risk of developing caries increases significantly;
- there is a risk of damage to the tongue, lips and buccal mucosa;
- stamped models deform the bite.
Which jewelry is completely safe? Only those that are modeled based on an individual jaw cast. Other models are at risk and can cause irreparable harm to the oral cavity.
The cost of making individual models will be more expensive, but it will protect the enamel from damage and the teeth from caries. Purchasing products at retail does not guarantee the preservation of dental health.
What harm can grillz cause?
Since such jewelry is not intended to be worn constantly, it does not cause much harm, of course, if we are talking about a high-quality individual design.
The first thing you should pay attention to is the material from which you plan to create the grillz. If the material is not certified, it can cause serious harm to dental and oral health in general. Low-quality alloys, not intended for contact with mucous membranes and hard living tissues, are fraught with the development of the following complications:
- allergic reactions leading to the development of stomatitis, gingivitis and other inflammatory phenomena,
- periodontal diseases associated with constant traumatic factors and insufficient hygiene,
- risk of developing multiple caries,
- injuries to the mucous membrane and tongue,
- thinning of the enamel layer, development of hyperesthesia,
- irritation and drooping of the gingival margin, exposure of the cervical area of the anterior incisors.
Wearing pads can cause gingivitis.
There is another danger that is especially relevant for those who wear such accessories too often. We are talking about bite distortion. To solve such a problem, you will have to contact an orthodontist, and the correction process can take a lot of time and money.
If obvious discomfort occurs while wearing grills, it is better to immediately remove the jewelry. If suspicious symptoms appear, such as gum irritation, pain, redness and swelling, you should consult a doctor as soon as possible.
Aesthetic dentistry
Ideal teeth should be healthy, straight and beautiful. However, various defects of the enamel, bite or structure of the dentition are more common. With defects in the dentition, a person experiences aesthetic discomfort and is once again afraid to smile. In this case, dental accessories or restorative techniques come to the rescue. However, dental restoration can be expensive, and it is not original.
Aesthetic dentistry was developed thanks to the film industry. Various dental accessories began to be developed for actors to improve the quality of their smile. Soon ordinary people began to turn to the services of aesthetic dentistry. Innovative techniques of modern dentistry provide a chance to get a dazzling smile, change your image, or simply temporarily decorate your teeth with decorative overlays - grills.
However, if there are visual defects in the dentition, it is better to spend money on correcting teeth using false crowns than to resort to a dubious method of camouflage using decoration. Grillz are only suitable for temporary wear - to a party or friendly gatherings.
Note! Constantly wearing grills poses a risk to dental health.
Restorative crowns are fixed using high-quality dental materials that are safe for enamel. Crowns are made from an individual impression that matches the bite and shape of the molars. If the enamel is chipped, you can resort to tooth augmentation, which will ensure reliability and aesthetics.
A cheaper restoration option is veneers - overlay crowns made of silicone. They completely mask dental imperfections and look aesthetically pleasing. Veneers are often used by public figures to enhance their smile aesthetics. When installing veneers, there is no need to grind teeth and remove nerves, as when installing dentures.
To improve the visual effect, you can purchase Hollywood-style veneers - they are overlays on top of the front part of the tooth crown. For permanent wear, functional veneers are used that completely cover the tooth crown. Veneers are made of durable material that is not stained by food or drinks.
Bottom line
Aesthetic dentistry is a new direction in medicine. With the help of dental restoration and installation of decorative onlays, you can significantly improve your appearance and make your smile attractive. In addition to the aesthetic aspect, you can achieve a change in image - in this case, decorative overlays for teeth of various shapes are used. This trend is very popular in the West and has aroused interest in our country.
By choosing decorative overlays - grills - a person can create any image and emphasize individuality. However, a tribute to fashion can result in damaged teeth and gums if you do not approach this issue seriously. Dentists advise purchasing accessories from aesthetic dentistry clinics, having them made to order based on an impression of the jaw. This will cost more, but will keep your teeth healthy.
Do not forget that the use of dental accessories increases the requirement for oral care. Grills need to be cleaned with paste each time, dried thoroughly and stored in a special case. If you do not maintain hygiene, you can introduce an infection into the oral cavity. If you feel the slightest discomfort, immediately contact a dental clinic to avoid oral diseases.
Sources used:
- The latest technologies in aesthetic dentistry / V.N. Chilikin. — M.: MEDpress-inform
- “Aesthetic dentistry and ceramic restorations (Tuati B.)
- American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (USA)
