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Want An Interesting Way To Add A Little Bling To Your Look? Consider Bonded Dental Jewelry
Eleanor Crawford
Dental jewelry is something that many people think got left behind when gold dental grills, popularized in the 1980s by some music artists, fell out of fashion in the early 2000s (despite occasional resurgences and a lingering popularity in the South). Now, however, the trend is moving toward adding a little bit of a subtle bling to just a single tooth through the addition of a shimmering, sparkling jewel. If you're interested in this dental fashion trend, here are some facts worth knowing.
1.) The cost varies according to what sort of bling you want.
You can choose a simple cubic zirconia crystal to have bonded to your tooth, or you can choose something expensive like a ruby, diamond, or some other stone. Some people like the subtle look of a clear stone, while other people want to match their favorite shade of lipstick. If you have blue eyes, you might want a blue topaz to help highlight them. Crystals and gemstones can also be bonded directly to the tooth alone, or set in silver or gold for more emphasis. Other people opt for small charms made directly out of silver or gold instead of gemstones.
2.) Consider carefully the potential for losing the jewel or charm.
One thing to keep in mind when choosing your dental bling: if it comes loose and you don't realize it before it comes off the tooth completely, you could end up swallowing it. While the small charm or gemstone shouldn't pose a choking hazard and they're generally designed without any sharp edges that could make them dangerous to your internal body, you're eventually going to pass the ornament through your bowel if you swallowed it. Knowing that, some people choose to limit their investment to a charm or gem that they can afford to lose.
3.) The modern procedure is quick and painless.
People have been adding this sort of bling to their teeth for decades, but old-time procedures required the dentist to drill into the tooth and set the jewel or charm in like you would a dental filling. Now, dental bonding makes the process quick and painless—and it can last for a year or longer with proper care. When (or if) you want the jewel or charm removed, the dentist can pop it off the front of your tooth and sand down any remaining resin from the bonding process.
4.) You need to take proper care of your gem or charm.
Because plaque can attach to the charm, you need to make sure that you don't allow it to become a source of dental problems. Most can be brushed just like your regular teeth because the bonding agent is secure. You may want to invest in a water pick, however, especially if the charm is intricate. That way you can get into any tiny spaces and avoid having to scrub hard at the charm with your brush.
If you're interested in adding some bling to your smile through a quick and easy dental bonding procedure, talk to a dentist like Richard M Holmes DMD PA today.
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