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Tooth Gem Question & Answers

 

​Q:  Is It Painful To Get A Tooth Gem?

A:  No!  If Done Properly, It Is A Quick & Painless Procedure. No Drilling Involved.

 

Q:  How Long Do They Last?

A:  They Can Stay On Your Teeth From 4 Months to 2 + Years Or More!  

 

Q: How Long Does It Take?

A:  Depending On What You Are Getting Done, It Can Take Anywhere From 5 to 20 Minutes. 

 

Q:  How Do You Place The Gems On The Tooth?

A:  LCN Uses The Same Composite Orthodontists Use To Adhere Brace Brackets To Your Teeth.

 

Q: What If My Tooth Is Not Flat?

A: Tooth Gems Will Only Adhere To A Flat/Smooth Surface. If Your Tooth Is Damaged Or Has Groves In Them, 

The Tooth Gem Will Not Adhere Properly.

 

Q:  Can I Remove The Gems Off Myself?

A:  It Is Advised To Go To A Dental Professional To Have Them Removed.  They Have A Special

Tool To Remove Them. After, They Will Polish Off Any Remaining Composite 

That Might Still Be Left On The Tooth.

 

Q:  Can I Place A Gem On A Fake, Capped, Bridged Tooth?

A:  NO,  They Have To Be Place On A REAL Tooth.  The Composite Will NOT Adhere To False Teeth.

 

Q:  Can I Still Whiten My Teeth With Tooth Gems On?

A:  Yes!  They Will Not Damage Or Discolor The Gems.  NOTE:  The Area Under The Tooth Gem Will

Not Be Whitened.

 

Q:  Can I Get Tooth Gems If I Wear Wire Retainers?

A:  Yes!  Bring Your Retainers With You To Your Appointment.  We Will Pick A Spot On Your Tooth That Does 

Not Interfere With Your Retainers.

 

Q: Can I Get Tooth Gems If I Have Braces?

A: It's Suggested To Wait Until You Get Your Braces Removed First. Once They Are Removed You Will Have More Tooth Surface To Place The Gems On.

 

Q:  Do You Take Walk-Ins?

A:  BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, Unless Otherwise Noted

 

Q:  Can I Special Order Gold Charms From You?

A: Yes, Only With A Deposit.  Turnaround Time 0-3 Weeks.

Q:  Can A Minor Get Tooth Gems?

A: Anyone Age 16 & Under Needs Parental Consent

 

Q:  Do You Do Gold Grillz As Well?

A:  No, Not At This Time.

 

Q:  Do You Provide Online/Skype Tooth Gem Training?

A: No, Not At This Time.  I Believe One On One In-Person TrainingIs More Rewarding For You And Your Experience.  

 

 


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