Skip the dental bling — 'grills' bad for teeth

Dental grills may bring a lot of “bling” to a smile, but wearing these devices can cause lasting damage, warns Dr. Matt Messina, consumer advisor to the American Dental Association.

Popular among the hip-hop culture, grills or “fronts” are removable dental fixtures that fit over the teeth and snap into place. They are often made of precious metals such as gold, silver and platinum with diamond inlays, although cheaper metals are also used to make these cosmetic devices. They may range in price from $20 to thousands of dollars.

Messina, who practices dentistry in the Cleveland area, said there are a lot more risks involved with a grill than most people think. “Since it’s removal, people generally think it’s safe. That’s not really true,” he said.

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