A white gold tooth is a bit of tooth jewelry used to decorate teeth. It is often a gold removable tooth. These removable dental devices can even be made with diamonds or with etched designs on them. But they can create a number of potential health problems and because of these problems we at the Atlanta Dental Group PC have decided not to offer them.
A white gold tooth requires a reshaping of the tooth on which the gold tooth will be placed. Unfortunately this reshaping is permanent. White gold is basically an gold alloy. This means that gold is mixed with other metals such as nickel, silver, and palladium. Where gold was once favored for it's beautiful looks many modern tastes have gone towards silver so white gold represent the best of both worlds. While gold was at once a favored material for use in dentistry because of it's ability to be shaped easily, modern emphasis on white teeth in cosmetic dentistry has done a great deal to eliminate its use.
For many people a white gold tooth is a better buy than platinum, which is more expensive but looks much the same. It is also popular to get a full set of gold teeth. These are made from impressions taken of your teeth, so that they fit your exact teeth. If they are not made and fitted by a dentist they can fit badly and irritate the gums. They also create a problem for oral hygiene because they are difficult to clean properly. The casing helps bacteria build up in the mouth and this may cause tooth decay or gum disease, which can cause bleeding gums and a receding gum line.
At the Atlanta Dental Group PC we will not create a white gold tooth but if you are considering getting one please consider giving us a call so we can explain the problems with them. Our Atlanta dental team has over 45 years of combined experience serving Atlanta's dental needs. Our dentists are dedicated to their patients' good health and well being and you are more than welcome to join our family of patients. If you would like schedule an free dental consultation appointment with our Atlanta cosmetic dentist, Dr. Mark Allan Padolsky, call 404-874-7428t o make an appointment.