What happens
- A quick check that the tooth is healthy, with no decay or large filling where the gem will go.
- Choosing the gem and the spot, usually on an upper front tooth or the tooth beside it, where it catches the light when you smile.
- Cleaning and preparing the surface with a mild gel, which is rinsed off.
- Bonding: a little tooth-coloured adhesive is placed, the gem is positioned and the adhesive is set with a blue light.
- Polishing any excess adhesive.
That’s it. You can leave and eat as normal, though it’s best to avoid very hard food on that tooth for the first day.
Looking after it
- Brush around the gem twice a day with a soft brush.
- Don’t pick at it or bite into hard food with that tooth.
- Keep up check-ups and cleaning.
- If it comes off, keep it and call us. It can often be re-bonded.
Who it isn’t for
- Teeth with decay, large fillings or crowns where the gem would sit
- Gum disease
- Young children whose adult teeth aren’t fully through
Whitening first?
If you’re also planning whitening, have it done first. The tooth under the gem won’t whiten, and the gem is placed once the shade is final. See teeth whitening.
At Petal Smiles
Our cosmetic dentist places tooth jewellery at the clinic in Eros City Square, Sector 49, open 10am to 8pm every day. You get the fee when you choose your gem. See cosmetic dentistry.
Questions patients ask us
Is tooth jewellery safe?
Yes, when it's bonded by a dentist on a healthy tooth with dental materials. The enamel isn't drilled, and the gem can be removed later. Problems are more likely with kits applied at home or by non-dentists.
How long does tooth jewellery last?
Anything from months to a few years. It depends on the tooth, your bite, what you eat and how you brush around it.
Does it damage the tooth?
No drilling is involved. Plaque can collect around the edge if it isn't brushed, so clean around it carefully.
Can I remove it later?
Yes. We remove the gem and polish off the adhesive, leaving the tooth as it was.
Can I eat normally with tooth jewellery?
Yes, after the first day. Avoid biting directly into very hard food with that tooth, and don't pick at the gem.
Last updated 14 October 2026. This page explains options in general terms; your own plan comes from an examination.