Yes, diamond grillz can be changed or replaced if they are removable and custom-made.
In the realm of luxury aesthetic treatments, your smile can be considered a masterpiece. Initially, diamond grillz were a symbol of exclusivity and used only by a small group, but today they represent a status symbol of luxury in general. However, personal preferences change. Perhaps, what was considered the perfect ‘icy’ look two years ago may no longer be your style today.
We are often asked this question at Lema Dental Clinic in Istanbul: “Is it possible for me to change these?”
The answer to that is not as simple as yes or no. It mainly depends on the method of attaching the grills and the condition of the teeth underneath the stones. Whether you’re doing a complete makeover, getting just a dash of sparkle, or simply removing everything for that natural Hollywood smile, such a journey will always be a perfect mix of creativity and technical correctness.
The Two Choices: Removable or Permanent
It makes no sense to talk about changing them if we do not consider what you currently have. Your teeth, to a large extent, determine the durability of whatever you do with them. Professor Doctor Coşkun Yıldız is very keen to remind us that dental jewelry should never adversely affect the structural strength of the teeth.
1. Removable Grillz
These are basically chic “snap-ons.” Suppose dental professionals take an impression of your teeth, and your grillz are just a slide fit over the natural teeth; then, changing them will be similar to changing a watch. You can have various sets for different occasions. But even for removable sets, the fit has to be perfect. A poorly fitted grill will rub the enamel like sandpaper.
2. Permanent (Bonded) Grillz
This is the aspect where the issue gets tricky. The permanent grillz are bonded to the surface of the tooth, or are crowns which have been permanently cemented. Changing these is not merely a ‘swap’—it is more of a clinical procedure. Dentist Polen Akkılıç along with her team, to change the permanent diamond grillz, will have to thoroughly remove the old jewelry, work on the enamel, and get the surface ready for the new set.
“Our job is basically to protect the tooth enamel every time we remove an element that has been bonded to a tooth. That’s the challenge of the work. It’s the same as the delicate process of removing high-strength adhesive from a fragile porcelain vase; you need special tools and very controlled movements.” — Dentist Polen Akkılıç.
The Risks of the “Switch”
We see many patients coming to Turkey specifically because they had grillz applied by non-medical “jewelers” rather than dental professionals. The risks of changing grillz incorrectly include:
- Enamel Erosion: Constant friction can wear down your natural protection.
- Gingival Recession: If the grillz sit too close to the gum line, the body reacts by pulling the gums away.
- Trapped Bacteria: Beneath the diamonds, plaque can throw a party. If you change your grillz without a professional deep clean, you are literally sealing decay into your smile.
Comparing Your Options: Changing the Look
| Feature | Removable Grillz | Permanent Diamond Crowns |
| Ease of Change | Instant / Daily | Requires clinical surgery |
| Enamel Impact | Minimal (if fitted correctly) | Moderate (preparation required) |
| Hygiene Level | High (can be cleaned daily) | Requires expert flossing/cleaning |
| Cost to Change | Price of the new jewelry | Price of jewelry + Clinical fees |
| Clinical Time | 0 hours | 2–4 hours |
How We Do It at Lema Dental Clinic
We make sure that any dental treatments you undergo during your trip to Turkey will be more than just a simple “rip and replace.” It is a carefully designed health journey.
It starts with a thorough scan from Professor Doctor Coşkun Yıldız. We cannot tell what is going on under the layer of gold unless we look beneath it. In case there is any sign of inflammation, even a very light one, we treat it first. We see the change as a great opportunity to “reset” your dental health.
The question remains: Is it worth it? On the other hand, if you are upgrading from a low-quality metal to high-end gold or VVS diamonds, then definitely. Superior materials imply better biocompatibility. Remember that your mouth is a wet and acidic environment. Low-quality metals will oxidize while the high-grade materials that we use here at Lema Dental Clinic stay completely inert and safe.
The ‘Human’ Side of the Procedure
Frankly speaking, dental procedures can be quite scary. However, getting rid of your grillz and changing to a new set should be something you look forward to rather than a task you dread. Our staff is always ready to make and keep the change as effortless as possible. If you are coming out of a period of wearing permanent grillz and going back to your natural look, then most probably we will suggest E-max veneers or zirconium crowns so that your teeth, which were previously hidden, can be restored to their original shape and shine.
FAQ: Your Questions, Answered Directly
We numb the area with local anesthesia and use a precision cooling laser so that you won’t feel a thing in our clinic. The ‘feeling’ is really just the very light pressure.
No problem. A lot of our patients actually bring their own stones. We can carefully pick out the diamonds from your previous jewelry and then at Lema Dental Clinic we can do a new, more up-to-date style around the stones.
In theory, after a deep cleaning, we would like to see the gums able to ‘breathe’ for 24 to 48 hours. Nevertheless, for our foreign patients who come here to Turkey, we can mostly fit this into a 3-5-day single window.
There might be some surface staining, especially when the grills weren’t sealed perfectly. But a professional whitening session or a mild abrasion treatment can generally restore the natural teeth to their previous brilliance, so don’t worry.
This is one of the most asked things! A permanent setting can be taken off by us, your natural teeth can be restored to a beautiful state with bonding or veneers, and then a custom-fitted ‘removable’ grill can be made that you only wear when you want that ‘wow’ factor without the 24/7 commitment.
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