How to Get Diamond Grills

The idea of decorating teeth with jewelry dates back to the ancient Mayans, who would place jade into their front teeth as a symbol of beauty. This visual display of status as well as beauty has maintained its popularity within the hip-hop culture. Capping your teeth with gold was a popular trend within the culture during the 1980s. Today, you can see many Southern hip-hop musicians wearing what are called grills, which involves covering either the top or bottom set of their teeth with removable gold or platinum diamond-encrusted caps. Some people even decide to cover both their top and bottom teeth with grills. When deciding to make a fashion statement by getting diamond grills, its imperative that you consult a dentist to ensure proper oral health.

Things You'll Need

• Tooth mold
• Dentist

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Instructions

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  Visit a jeweler or a website selling decorative dental jewelry. When visiting a local jeweler, you can examine the product in detail. If you decide to purchase online, you will find there are many websites catering to this fashion trend. Houston rapper Paul Wall, known for donning diamond grills, created a site called Grills by Paul Wall. Other sites, such as TV Johnny, Krunk Grills, and Grill Mouth, also offer a wide variety of grills.

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  Choose the type of dental jewelry you want to purchase. There are diamond grills for all budgets. But, it's important to know that less expensive and fake metals can cause irritation due to allergies and cause harm to your teeth. The cost of diamond grills can range from $40 to $5,000 and up, depending on the carats and diamonds used.

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  Consult a cosmetic dentist. You can perform an online search to find a dentist in your area who specializes in the placement of cosmetic dental jewelry. If you choose to purchase from an online store, you may be directed to a dentist associated with the company.

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  Make a mold of your teeth. The dentist will take an imprint of your teeth using dental putty to ensure the accuracy of the fit. It's important to have your grill properly fitted. Ill-fitting grills can not only be uncomfortable, but they can affect your enamel, irritate your gums, and even shift your teeth. If the online store does not direct you to a dentist, you may have the option of taking your own tooth molding with a mold kit. Although this method is less expensive, according to the American Dental Association, some states require that only licensed professionals take tooth moldings. So, it's best to visit a dentist to have your teeth fitted for grills to ensure accuracy of the fit for comfort and proper execution.