Glitter on teeth: what to pay attention to?

10 Oct 2022 | Curiosities

The fashion of the glitter on the teeth spread around the 1990s and has recently made a comeback.

At the level of aesthetics i dental jewelry (which can range from the classic glitter to the more challenging grills, removable prostheses in gold, silver, or platinum) may or may not be liked, but there are certain factors that need to be taken into consideration to To safeguard the health of one's teeth.

When wearing a dental gemstone, an adhesive is applied to the tooth: this can cause enamel wear and increase the likelihood of tooth decay, especially if the jewel is kept on the tooth for a long time.

A foreign object that covers a part of the tooth for some time, in fact, prevents us from brushing our teeth properly with the risk of food residue and bacteria getting trapped underneath.

The metal from which grills are made can also irritate the gums and trigger an allergic reaction.

Therefore, If we still decide to apply dental jewelry, here are some tips:

💎 we still lend more attention to oral hygiene

💎 let's go to the dentist more frequently for periodic checks

💎 let us rely only on Professionals capable of safely executing the application of these jewels

[Medical Director: Dr. Mauro Savio, Member of the Dentists Register Provincial Order of Surgeons and Dentists of Milan n. 4168].

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