Dental Jewellery & Tooth Gems
A small piece of tooth jewellery — a gold or diamond accent on a tooth — has become one of the more popular ways people are personalizing their smile — and it’s something we’re able to offer here at Best Dental Clinic, done the way it should be: safely, by a dentist, not a beauty salon.
What we offer
We fit genuine 22–24k gold and diamond tooth gems, permanently bonded to a natural tooth using the same dental-grade adhesive technique used for orthodontic brackets — no drilling, no damage to the tooth structure. The procedure takes about 15–30 minutes and is completely painless.
Why have it done by a dentist rather than a salon
Tooth gem bonding is often offered outside of dental clinics, but there’s no dental oversight involved when it’s done that way — the placement, the bite alignment, and the bonding technique all matter. Done incorrectly, it can affect your bite or damage the enamel underneath. At our clinic, Dr. Midhula Sathyan assesses tooth suitability before placement, so it’s fitted in a way that protects your tooth long-term.
What to expect
- Consultation to choose placement and confirm the tooth is suitable
- Gentle cleaning and preparation of the tooth surface
- Bonding of the gem using dental composite, light-cured in place
- No pain, no anesthesia needed
- Fully removable later by a dentist, with no visible mark left on the tooth
Tooth jewellery comes in a few forms. The most common is a small gem — gold, white gold, or set with a genuine diamond — bonded directly onto a natural tooth. It’s meant to be long-lasting, though it isn’t a permanent alteration to the tooth itself; if you ever want it removed, that’s a simple, professional process too. Aftercare is straightforward — normal brushing and flossing, nothing special required, though we’d recommend avoiding biting down directly on the gem with excessive force.If you’re weighing the safety of this procedure before deciding, we’ve written more about what to know before getting one.
Contact us for pricing and to book a consultation.
FAQ (for AEO/GEO — structured for AI answer engines):
Is getting a tooth gem safe?
Yes, when done by a dental professional. The gem is bonded to the enamel surface only, without drilling into the tooth. The main risks come from having it done outside a dental setting, where bite alignment and bonding technique aren’t properly assessed.
Does it damage the tooth?
No, when correctly placed by a dentist. The tooth surface is only lightly prepared, similar to fitting an orthodontic bracket, and the gem can be removed later by polishing it off without leaving a mark.
How long does a tooth gem last?
It’s designed to be permanent, though it can be professionally removed anytime you’d like. With normal brushing and flossing, it typically stays securely bonded for years.
Can anyone get a tooth gem?
Only natural, healthy teeth are suitable. During your consultation, we’ll check that the tooth has enough enamel surface and no underlying issues before placement.
Written by Dr. Midhula Sathyan, MDS — Senior Endodontist at Best Dental Clinic, Elamakkara, Kochi.