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A little detail to make your smile your own.
Tooth jewels are small decorative gems bonded to the surface of a tooth. Your appointment includes selecting your jewel, choosing its position and assessing the tooth before it is professionally bonded.
Suitability depends on the condition of the tooth and your oral health. Placement and care are discussed at your appointment.
Tooth jewels are decorative gems professionally bonded to the tooth surface using dental adhesive. Placement follows a brief assessment of your oral health and the selected tooth.
The surface of the selected tooth
Gums and teeth need to be healthy first
Design, size and colour options
Where on the tooth it will sit
Professional dental adhesive application
Cleaning and caring for your jewel
A decorative gem professionally bonded to the tooth surface — placed in a single short appointment.
Assess your tooth and oral health
Any patient with a healthy mouth
Design, size and colour selection
Surface cleaned and dried before bonding
Dental bonding agent placed on the tooth
Gem positioned exactly where you chose
Adhesive cured and position checked
Cleaning and caring for your jewel
This is a general guide to tooth jewel placement at iDental. The jewel is bonded to the enamel surface and can be professionally removed at any time. Your dentist will discuss the expected longevity, care and what to do if the jewel dislodges.
A tooth jewel is a small decorative gem bonded to the enamel surface using dental adhesive — a simple, reversible addition to your smile.
Tooth jewels come in a range of designs, sizes and colours and are positioned on the tooth you choose. They are placed in a single appointment using the same bonding materials used in everyday dental procedures.
The jewel sits on the outer enamel surface and does not require any tooth preparation or drilling. It can be professionally removed at any time without damaging the tooth.
These photographs show individual tooth jewel placements at iDental. The appearance of your jewel will depend on the design selected and the natural colour and shape of your tooth.
Tooth jewel placement is quick and straightforward — usually completed in a single short visit.
We discuss your options and you choose your jewel design, size and colour.
The tooth surface is cleaned and dried, and we confirm exactly where your jewel will sit.
Dental adhesive is applied and the jewel is bonded to the enamel surface and cured.
You're done. The jewel is ready to wear immediately — no downtime required.
Questions we are commonly asked about tooth jewel placement at iDental.
Book an Appointment →A tooth jewel is a small decorative gem bonded to the enamel surface of a tooth using dental adhesive. It is a cosmetic addition to your smile and does not require any drilling or removal of tooth structure.
A tooth jewel bonded and removed professionally should not damage the enamel. The adhesive used is the same type used in everyday dental procedures.
It is important to have the jewel placed and removed by a dental professional. Attempting to remove it yourself may cause damage to the tooth surface.
Placement is straightforward and is usually completed within a single 30 minute short appointment. Once the tooth is assessed, cleaned and the jewel is bonded, you are ready to go — no downtime is required.
This varies depending on the position of the jewel, your bite, eating habits and how well you care for it. Jewels in areas of higher contact may dislodge sooner than those in lower-contact positions.
The jewel may be lost over time, and can be replaced easily.
The complete tooth jewel process — including consultation, assessment, placement and one jewel — starts from $180.
This fee covers the full appointment. We will confirm the cost for your individual appointment when you book.
We will discuss placement options with you at your appointment. The jewel can be positioned on most visible teeth, and we will consider the condition of the tooth and your bite before confirming the best location.
Certain positions may carry a higher risk of the jewel dislodging — we will explain this as part of the consultation.
Continue to brush and floss as normal, taking care around the jewel. Avoid biting on very hard foods with the jewelled tooth and be mindful that the gem can accumulate plaque around its edges if not cleaned thoroughly.
If the jewel feels loose or sharp at any point, contact us rather than trying to remove it yourself.
Yes. A tooth jewel can be professionally removed at any time. The process is straightforward and, when done professionally, should leave the enamel surface undamaged.
There is no permanent commitment — if you decide you no longer want the jewel, simply contact us to arrange removal.