Toxic fake gold teeth cause severe infections, bone loss, and systemic health risks.
A bright golden smile appears elegant. For many years, gold dental work has been seen as a sign of fashionable and wealthy people. At present, dental jewelry and gold crowns are again very fashionable. However, a major health problem is concealed behind this shiny trend. A lot of patients fail to even realise it.
At Lema Dental Clinic, we have treated many patients suffering from very serious oral injuries as a result of this main reason – imitation gold teeth.
Individuals import these inexpensive alterations from the Internet. They are often placed by unlicensed sellers. Actually, what you put into your mouth goes through your bloodstream. It impacts your immune system and your jaw bones. So here is why only cheap dental materials are a huge risk you should definitely avoid.
The Illusion of Luxury: What is Fake Gold?
Genuine dental gold is made from high-noble alloys. These safe metals are combined with platinum or palladium. They strengthen your teeth and are completely safe for your body.
Fake gold is a completely different product. The manufacturers make these cheap items from base metals, for example, nickel, lead, or brass. Then, they add only a very small layer of gold paint.
It is the same as wearing a cheap ring that turns your finger green after a couple of hours. Now, imagine that identical chemical reaction inside your mouth. The fake metal is in constant contact with your delicate gums 24 hours a day and surrounded by warm saliva.
The Clinical Reality: Toxic Metals Destroy Your Smile
When a tooth gets dental gold, real or fake, it can easily be exposed to the breakdown in saliva. We know that natural saliva is acidic. Besides that, constant friction takes place when chewing. Because of that, the thin gold paint on a fake tooth gets worn off very quickly. And this shows the raw, toxic metals underneath.
Dr. Polen Akkılıç and her team treat patients with an allergy to these metals, which can be very severe in some cases, especially to nickel. The symptom is bright red gums that become very sore after a while.
If you consider it, gums are like very snug rubber weather-stripping wrapped around a window. These tissues of the gum are designed to seal tightly and shield the root of a tooth. However, the metals that are toxic make the gum tissues swell and the seal break. Therefore, the seal is broken, and the damage is done. Now, harmful bacteria have the opportunity to enter and cause infection up to the jawbone.
Prof. Dr. Coşkun Yıldız is quite familiar with the fact that these cheap metals produce extreme bone loss. He points out that it is not just about the look anymore, but the destruction of the bones around the teeth, which may lead to the loss of even healthy teeth.
Comparing the Materials: A Clinical Breakdown
Why not figure out the difference in quality by looking at this side-by-side comparison of genuine dental alloys and counterfeit pieces?
| Feature | Certified Dental Gold | “Fake” Gold (Base Metals) |
| Material Base | Gold, Platinum, and Palladium | Nickel, Lead, Beryllium, and Brass |
| Body Safety | Great. Very safe for human tissue. | Poor. A lot of cases of rejection. |
| Toxin Risk | Very little to none. | High. Toxins are released into the blood. |
| Gum Health | The gum remains pink and firm. | Severe swelling and bleeding. |
| Durability | Does not rust or tarnish. | Turns black or green very quickly. |
Restoring Your Smile in Turkey
What remains is how to get the visual aspect you want in a safe way. Simply put, certified dentistry with high precision is the key.
Here in Turkey, at Lema Dental Clinic, we keep the goal clear. Our mission is to offer world-class aesthetic solutions only using the highest-grade materials. You may desire a porcelain veneer with no defects, a tough zirconia crown, or a gold restoration that is completely safe. Regardless of your choice, the biologically compatible materials are a must.
Not only is it unnecessary to put your beauty and health at risk simultaneously. Opt for a dental practice with an excellent clinical record. Thus, your lovely smile will be built on a foundation of safety.
Frequently Asked Questions: A Doctor’s Perspective
You might taste metal in your mouth. Your gums might turn grayish-blue or bright red around the tooth. The metal itself might lose its shine and turn dark. Real dental gold does not change color or hurt healthy gums.
Indeed. Low-quality metals harm your gums, causing bleeding. It will lead to a direct path for bacteria to get into your blood circulation. The ongoing infection in the mouth can negatively affect your overall immune system.
It’s a very rare case that it’s too late, but we do have to move quickly. If the poisonous metal is taken out in time, even thorough cleaning can help the gums recover. If bone is already lost, we can always resort to bone grafting and dental implants to give you a beautiful smile again.
Turkey is a global center for advanced dentistry. At Lema Dental Clinic, we use elite medical experts and strict safety rules. Top surgeons oversee your care using premium, internationally certified materials.
Yes. They are incredibly strong and safe for your body. Today, many patients prefer white zirconia or porcelain for their front teeth. However, real gold remains an excellent, long-lasting choice for back teeth that chew hard food.
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