✨ Why Tooth Gems Don’t Go on Veneers or Fake Teeth (And What to Do Instead)

✨ Why Tooth Gems Don’t Go on Veneers or Fake Teeth (And What to Do Instead)

Tooth gems look good on everyone, but they don’t work on every tooth surface.
One of the most common questions I get is:

“Can I get a tooth gem if I have veneers, bonding, or crowns?”

The short answer is:
Tooth gems should not be applied to veneers or fake teeth.

Let’s break down why 👇

🧪 The Science (Simple + Real)

Tooth gems are applied using dental-grade adhesive, the same type used for braces.
This adhesive bonds by connecting to the natural pores in your tooth enamel.

🔹 Natural teeth = have tiny pores → the adhesive grips and holds
🔹 Veneers, crowns, bonding = smooth, polished surfaces → no pores → the adhesive has nothing to grip onto

So even if a gem does stick for a day or two, it will fall off, because the surface wasn’t designed for bonding.

This is why proper tooth gem applications are always done on natural enamel.

🚫 Why We Don’t Place Gems on Veneers / Bonding

Placing gems on fake teeth can cause:

-Scratches on the veneer/composite surface

-Staining or glue marks around the gem

-Uneven wear on the bonding layer 

-Risk of lifting or weakening the veneer (and veneers are £££ to replace 😫)

So any tech that says “yes babe I can still do it” is either:

❌ Not certified
❌ Using the wrong materials
❌ Or just doesn’t care about long-term smile health

Not us.

✅ What We Can Do Instead (Still Looks Gorgeous)

If only some of your teeth are veneered or bonded, we can place gems on your natural teeth around them, like:

-Canines (the cute pointy ones)

-Lateral teeth beside veneers

-Bottom teeth for subtle sparkle

You still get the look — safely.

💎 If You Have All Veneers or Bonding

We switch to grillz.

Grillz don’t require glue at all.
They are custom-made caps that slide on and off — no damage, no risk.

So if you want that iced smile and you’ve got veneers?
Grillz are the perfect alternative 💫

✨ At ICYFANGSLDN

We always prioritise safety + your long-term smile health over shortcuts.

You deserve sparkle that’s beautiful and safe.


💎 Ready to book or ask about grillz?

👉 https://www.icyfangsldn.com/pages/book-now

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