Removable grillz vs permanent gold teeth in France: what's the difference?
It's easy to find the terms 'grillz' and 'gold teeth' used as if they mean the same thing, but there's an important distinction between a removable grillz set and permanently altering a real tooth. We only make the former, and this guide explains exactly why that difference matters before you decide what's right for you.
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What removable grillz actually are
A removable grillz set is a cap, cast in metal from a soft dental impression (mould) of your own teeth. It slides over your natural teeth and comes off whenever you want — before eating, before sleeping, before a meeting. Nothing is drilled, bonded, glued or cemented to your enamel at any point. The fit comes entirely from how precisely the cap is cast to match your mould, not from any adhesive or alteration to the tooth underneath.
Because the process starts and ends with an impression rather than any dental work, it's reversible by nature — stop wearing the set and your teeth are exactly as they were before you started.
What 'permanent gold teeth' usually means
Permanent gold teeth typically involve a dentist or technician altering or capping a real tooth — filing it down for a crown, bonding a gold veneer directly to the enamel, or in some cases replacing a tooth entirely. This is genuine, irreversible dental work, not jewellery. It requires a qualified dental professional, carries the same risks as any other dental procedure, and can't simply be 'taken off' if your taste changes or you want your natural tooth back.
We don't offer this, and we'd always recommend being cautious of anyone performing permanent dental alteration outside a licensed dental practice in France — this is dental treatment, and it should be treated with the same seriousness as any other procedure involving a dentist and proper clinical standards.
Why removable suits the vast majority of people
Most people who want the look of grillz don't actually want to permanently change a healthy tooth — they want a piece they can wear for a night out, a photo, a festival, then take off before a Monday meeting. A removable set gives you exactly that flexibility: the same visual impact as a gold or stone-set smile, with zero commitment to any single look or occasion.
It also means you're free to change your mind entirely. Order a single silver tooth now, and if you later want a full iced 18K set, your natural teeth are completely unaffected by the first set — there's nothing to undo or work around.
The practical differences, side by side
A removable set takes a mould appointment, 5–15 working days depending on the metal and stones, and a fitting to check comfort. Permanent dental alteration requires a dental professional, typically multiple appointments, and irreversible work on a real tooth that can't be undone if you change your mind. One is jewellery; the other is dentistry.
- Removable grillz: no drilling, reversible, made from a mould, fitted in a single follow-up appointment.
- Permanent gold teeth: irreversible dental work on a real tooth, requires a licensed dentist, cannot be removed for everyday life.
Making your decision
If you want the look without touching your real teeth, a removable set is the straightforward choice, and it's the only thing we make. Explore the full range of metals and finishes on the [styles page](/styles), check exact costs on the [prices page](/prices), and book a mould appointment in Paris whenever you're ready on the [booking page](/book).
Questions people ask
Do you make permanent gold teeth?
No. We only make removable custom grillz, cast from a mould of your own teeth. Nothing is drilled, bonded or cemented to your real teeth.
Is it safe to have a tooth permanently altered for gold teeth?
That kind of work should only ever be carried out by a licensed dental professional in a proper clinical setting — it's genuine, irreversible dental treatment, not jewellery, and carries the same risks as any dental procedure.
Can I switch between a removable set and my normal teeth?
Yes, that's the entire point. You can wear your set whenever you like and take it out the rest of the time, with your natural teeth completely unaffected either way.
Will a removable set damage my enamel over time?
No. Since nothing is bonded or cemented to the tooth, there's no mechanism for a well-fitted removable set to damage your enamel with normal cleaning and use.
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