![]() Floss can work with a little pressure moving it back and forth from the top down to “cut” the glue. Simply pry up one side of the gem to remove it. But if you need to remove it at home, you can usually just pick it off or use dental floss to work it off. The gem will be polished off with no visible mark on the tooth and will only take a couple of seconds to remove. We recommend you see your dental professional to have it removed, in the same manner as dental brackets are removed. Your straight teeth are more important! Once you’re through with your Invisalign process come in for a tooth gem and let your NEWLY ENHANCED SMILE SPARKLE! If you are getting Invisalign, it would need to be placed directly over the tooth, and would not fit properly over the gem. If you are using a wire type retainer, we encourage you to bring it to your appointment so that we can ensure the gem is placed where it won’t interfere with the retainer. Please do not choose the placement of a gem for a tooth that is false or has a cap or crown on it, etc. Unfortunately for dentures, veneers, crowns, and caps, the bonding agent will only attach to natural tooth tissue. If it’s an at home teeth whitening kit, there should be no issues having this done, but make sure to clean your teeth properly before and after the procedure.ĬAN I STILL RECEIVE TOOTH GEMS WITH FALSE TEETH, VENEERS, INVISALIGN, OR WHILE WEARING A RETAINER? You can still have your teeth whitened, just be sure you are careful using the mouthpiece or tools needed to properly complete the whitening treatment. PROPER DENTAL CARE WILL ENSURE YOU HAVE NO ISSUES! No, in fact, the presence of a tooth gem may encourage you to care for your teeth more than you had in the past, since it will bring more attention to your smile! You will be able to chew, brush, and floss as you normally would, as well as continue to receive professional dental cleanings and exams. Simply be sure to adhere to a regimented dental hygiene routine and just as in having braces, tooth gems do not leave a mark once they are removed. The gem is bonded in the same way an orthodontic bracket is applied. No, the procedure is non-invasive and when properly placed on a natural tooth, the gem will not damage or harm your tooth in any way. ![]() ![]() It also depends on your at home care, the size of the gem, and placement on the tooth. The natural acidity of your saliva, your diet, and your dental health habits all factor into how long the gem will remain adhered. The longevity of tooth gems depends entirely on the individual. After 7 days, we cannot guarantee the gem as there are many factors that affect an individual’s amount of wear. On average most gems fall off naturally after approximately 6 weeks to a year, but some have been known to fall off sooner or last for years! If your gem should fall off prematurely, we can replace it at no charge within the first 7 days. You can have multiple gems placed in one sitting if you so choose.Ĭlient results vary, depending on diet, body chemistry and dental care. The process takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and you will only need one appointment. The process is very similar to the technique for attaching an orthodontic bracket. For a durable bond, we use a dental grade etch to prep the tooth, then the gem is glued in place with dental composite glue and followed by being light cured to harden the composite, to ensure a long lasting bond. The procedure for bonding tooth gems is safe, easy, and pain free. They are small, flat, and designed to barely be felt. You may feel the presence of the gem during the first few days of attachment, however you will quickly get used to it being there. No, not at all! The procedure is painless. We offer a wide variety of sizes and colors. ![]() They are bonded to the tooth by a CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN using a dental adhesive. Our semi permanent Tooth Gems are lead free, Dental-Grade, 100% Swarovski Crystals that are designed to enhance your smile without risk of damage or allergies.
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