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What are removeable caps/grillz?

Removable caps and grillz are a form of tooth adornments that fits over your existing teeth, both in the front and in back. You can pop these pieces in and out as you please. Since I take detailed double impressions of your teeth ahead of jewellery production, your jewellery is customized not only to your design specifications, but to your teeth-- built to fit like a glove.

How do I care for my grillz?

Your jewellery will last for a long time if properly cared for. For the safety of both your jewellery and your teeth, it's recommended you remove any jewellery before eating, drinking, smoking, or sleeping.

To keep your jewellery looking guuuud, use a polishing cloth on the outer portion of the piece, and a toothbrush, brushing gently, on the inside. You may also soak your gold teeth in mouthwash overnight. To keep bacteria at bay, you're advised to clean your grillz as often as you clean your real teeth. See full care instructions here.

What materials are used for grillz?

Metal Heart grillz currently come in 9ct solid gold-- yellow, white, or rose, as well as 925 sterling silver, depending on budget and preference. Pieces can be embellished with a variety of precious stones. I would like to explore other materials like higher carats of gold, platinum and enamels but these would ne new for me and take some more time.

Can I get grillz even though I...

• HAVE A GAP: Yes! Depending on the size of your gap, there are different options available such as making pieces a bit larger to compensate for gap space, adding a gap filler piece, or making a series of separate pieces as opposed to one large set of grillz.

• HAVE CROOKED TEETH: Generally, yes! Jewelry is created based on an impression of your teeth, so crooked teeth are no issue-- the jewelry will match your teeth. 

• HAVE MISSING TEETH: Generally, yes, as long as the teeth on either side of the missing tooth are healthy and strong enough to support jewelry. As each person’s mouth is unique, please reach out for an online consult on your specific chompers.

How long will it take to get my custom grillz?

Production time is typically is 4-6 weeks, but can take longer for large/intricate projects. As I am a mostly self taught maker and consider myself as still practicing and learning it may take longer and I appreciate your patience and support in my learning of this craft! Additionally, jewellery occasionally needs to be resized, which can add additional time. While rush options are available for a fee, it's highly recommended you allow at least 2 months between your first appointment and any big events you're hoping to wear your jewellery to.

How do grills stay on my teeth?

Jewellery is built based on your personal, detailed bite impressions; pieces are custom-made to slide snugly on top of your tooth/teeth, gripping them from the front/back. Putting your jewellery on should merely require a little push into place from you. Pieces should be tight enough to stay in place but not so tight that they cause any pain/tooth movement.

If you are experiencing any pain/discomfort, or if your jewellery is slipping/moving, please get in touch right away so we can fix it up to ensure your jewellery is comfortable long-term.

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Can I eat/drink/sleep with my jewellery in? 

Can you? You can do whatever you want b. SHOULD you? Nah not in this case.

While most people are physically capable of eating/drinking/sleeping with their jewellery in, it is not advised for a number of reasons, such as:

• Food/drink on grillz = dirty grillz.

• Rough foods may scratch your jewellery.

• Bacteria may sneak between your grill and teeth, which heightens your risk of cavities. ​

It's also important to clean your teeth between eating and putting your jewellery back in your mouth. This removes food/bacteria stuck between your teeth before replacing the jewellery, lowering risk of cavities.

How do we get started?

Please send through an enquiry including a brief description of your idea or style you want, how many teeth and what material. I’ll also need your location as this will let me know whether I need to post out a mould kit or if we can organise you coming into my studio to do the impressions of your teeth. If you have particular accessibility needs and live in the Bundjalung nations area we could organise mobile services, schedule permitting.