Gold Teeth in Mexico

Even though they are not as common now as they were in the past, any patient can get gold teeth in Mexico. Gold can be used to perform several types of dental procedures. In dentistry, gold is commonly used to make permanent dental prostheses. Although modern dental materials are more cost-effective and durable than gold, some patients choose gold crowns or dentures for their appearance.

What are gold teeth?

Gold teeth can refer to several types of dental treatments. In the past, gold teeth would most often be gold alloy crowns. The installed crown makes the tooth look like it is made entirely of gold, even though it only covers the visible surface. The term can also refer to fillings and dentures (grillz). In some cases, it is also used to refer to implants, although these only replace the root of the tooth and do not look like a gold tooth without a gold crown.

These dentures are often used as jewelry but can cause dental health problems if not cared for properly. Compared to natural dentition, they require more care and restrict the patient’s diet due to the malleability of the material.

Gold fillings

These are used to fill in holes left by removing the decay. They consist of a gold amalgam, a type of mercury alloy. All mercury in an amalgam is bound and does not pose a health hazard. Most dentists recommend using an alternative material for dental fillings, such as composite or silver amalgam. They are much more affordable and durable, which is often more important as dental fillings are rarely visible and have a low aesthetic impact.

A composite filling can blend with the surrounding enamel, making it almost indistinguishable from it. This property often results in a more aesthetic dental restoration.

Gold implants

Implants can be used to restore lost teeth by taking the place of lost roots and supporting visible dental prostheses. They are installed in several steps:

First, the doctor removes any remnants of damaged tooth roots and performs tooth extraction, if necessary
Then, he makes an incision in the gums and drills a hole for the implant in the jawbone
After making a hole, the doctor will install the implant and close the incision
Then, the patient will receive temporary crowns or bridges
Once the implant fuses to the bone (in about 6 months), the patient should return to the clinic to receive their permanent crowns or bridges

Are gold implants a good choice for dental restoration?

Most dentists recommend against installing golden implants. First of all, they are not visible after installing a crown on top. It makes the great expense of installing gold alloy quire pointless from an aesthetic point of view. But gold is also uniquely unsuitable for replacing the roots of teeth. It is both too soft and too heavy, which can cause severe dental damage.

Because the alloy lacks durability, it can suffer a catastrophic failure during use, potentially damaging the jawbone. Even if it doesn’t, the weight will gradually damage the jawbone. If a patient wants to have a metal alloy prosthesis, titanium is the best material for them. It is cheaper, lighter, and much more durable than amalgam. If a patient is allergic to titanium, ceramic is an excellent alternative.

Gold dentures

These types of dentures are also called grillz. Most of the time they cover only the front teeth. Unlike permanent prostheses, such as crowns, grillz do not require modifying the patient’s teeth. This makes them the safest option among gold-containing dental prostheses. But this does not mean that you should wear the removable grillz as a permanent accessory. Their weight can still damage the teeth and gums, so they are best thought of as a unique kind of jewelry, rather than a dental prosthesis.

Grillz can be made to order or purchased premade. Custom grillz can be adjusted to the patient’s dentition and contain additional decorative elements, such as precious stones. Grillz should be cleaned regularly to prevent bacteria from accumulating on their surface. These bacteria can cause gum inflammation and other oral diseases if not removed. There is an option for installing grillz on permanent implants, but this is not recommended, either. Grillz have only a cosmetic function, so implant installation for dentures requires removing healthy teeth, irreversibly damaging the patient’s oral health.

What are the best alternatives to gold teeth?

If you do not want to have gold teeth or crowns for their distinctive appearance, you may be pleased to know that many modern dental treatments do not cause allergic reactions and are completely safe. They perform better and are more affordable.

For example, modern dental porcelain, such as zirconia, is more durable than amalgam and looks indistinguishable from natural teeth. We can fit porcelain crowns, bridges, and other prostheses. Porcelain is among the best modern materials because it combines the hypoallergenic properties of gold, durability and light weight of titanium. Permanent porcelain crowns and other prostheses can be fabricated using fully automated systems based on the patient’s dental scans, ensuring the best possible fit with the patient’s other teeth.

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How to care for gold teeth?

Care for gold teeth depends on what type of prostheses a patient has. If the patient gets grillz, they must follow several recommendations to maintain their oral health. The patient should remove grillz before eating, as food can get trapped between the dentures and teeth, causing faster decay. The patient should not wear grillz for extended periods and thoroughly clean their teeth and dentures before and after attaching grillz. Crowns should to be cleaned twice a day. If the patient has alloy crowns he need to control what he eat. Hard and sticky foods should not be consumed to avoid damaging the crowns. If the patient has dental implants, the gap between the crown on the implant and the gum should be thoroughly cleaned to prevent gum disease. This can be done with a special device called a water flosser, which uses a pressurized stream of water to clean the gaps between the teeth.

Why should I get dental treatments at Mexicodent?

At Mexicodent, you can get not only golden crowns and other permanent prostheses but also their more modern and natural-looking alternatives for very affordable prices. We offer our patients the best solutions for missing or damaged teeth, as well as cosmetic restorations and smile-improving treatments. We employ the best dentists, making the success rates of our dental procedures very high.

Furthermore, you can combine treatment in Mexico with a vacation and enjoy beautiful nature and sights or relax on a beach while you wait for your crowns or other prostheses to be manufactured. We offer warranties on crowns and other select procedures, so you can be sure you will have a dental prosthesis of the best quality.