West Maitland Dentistry Blog

You have probably heard it a million times; regular dental checkups are essential to a healthy smile. In this blog, we’re giving you the 411 on why our team at West Maitland Dentistry encourages regular dental exams for our patients like you.  We’re here to answer the most common questions patients have.

Why are dental exams important?

An exam is needed to provide the best care possible. Typically, dental exams are performed by your dentist alongside a dental cleaning. Regular brushing and flossing is not enough to protect your teeth. Even the more diligent flosser can be left with plaque and tartar buildup. The only way to remove this is with the help of a professional team like West Maitland Dentistry. A thorough examination by our dentist includes visually checking for any signs of decay, damage, and oral cancer. Addressing issues at early stages can help prevent costly and invasive procedures so be sure to schedule your dental exam today!

How many times do I need to have my teeth checked?

The ADA recommends that children and adults have dental exams regularly, usually every 6 months.  Based on your dental and medical history Dr. Dhaliwal will determine what your specific regular intervals are but for most patients, twice a year is recommended. Dentists are not only concerned with fixing teeth. They aim to ensure your teeth and gums are healthy and check for anything that may otherwise have gone unnoticed.

Skipping dental appointments may not seem like a big deal, but oral issues can develop and progress extremely quickly whether or not you notice it. By keeping on top of your dental cleanings and checkups you’re doing yourself a big favor in the long run.

What does Dr. Dhaliwal check for when performing dental exams?

When Dr. Dhaliwal looks inside the mouth some things she looks for are:

• Cavities
• Gum Disease
• Infections
• Oral Cancer
• Missing or defective fillings
• Cracks in teeth
• Teeth are coming in properly in children

A study performed by the American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics00884-9/fulltext) (AJO-DO) shows people with healthy smiles are perceived to be smarter than those with visible dental problems. Regular dental visits will not only help to keep your teeth and gums healthy but give you the confidence to show off your winning smile.

If you live or work in the greater Maitland, FL area, take that first step to great oral health by scheduling a dental appointment with West Maitland Dentistry!

Because this month is National Children’s Dental Health Month, we discuss the importance of bringing your child to the dentist early in life.  Early and routine visits for your little ones leads to a life long healthy mouth.  We’re answering some of the most common questions parents have regarding their children’s dental visits.

How early should my child see a dentist?

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends a child go to the dentist within 6 months of getting their first tooth and no later than their first birthday.

What is done at their first appointment?

A large part of your child’s first appointment is familiarizing them to the dental environment.  The dentist examines the mouth for not just cavities but any developmental issues as well.  Some issues we keep an eye out for are misaligned teeth, missing teeth, the eruption pattern of their teeth and signs of infections.

What are the benefits of early childhood visits?

Familiarity

Some children may need to become more familiar with the dentist before they sit in the chair.  So the earlier a child experiences the dentist, the easier it is to set them up for less anxiety for appointments later on.  Because of this, suggest your little one sits in on an older sibling’s dental visit, if they have one.

Prevention

Counseling early on prevents serious diseases later in your child’s life.  Did you know that cavities are the#1 chronic disease in children? Discuss your child’s diet, brushing techniques and habits with your dentist or dental hygienist. This will ensure that they give you tips on preventing this widespread disease.  For a little extra help getting your little ones motivated, check out our previous blog on 7 Tips to Get Your Child to Have FUN Brushing.

Early prevention includes sealing healthy teeth.  Sealants fill up the grooves of your little one’s back teeth.  As a result, this prevents food from trapping and making it easier to clean.  This means less of a chance to get cavities!

In these appointments habits that can be determintal to their mouth, such as, thumb sucking, extended pacifier use or sleeping with a bottle of milk can be discussed as well.

Celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month by setting up your little one’s first dental appointment.  Use this month also to remind your children of good oral hygiene habits, such as brushing twice a day, flossing once a day and limiting sugary snacks.  

Have children that need a little extra motivation? Print out this monthly brushing and flossing chart made by the American Dental Association.  Be sure to fill it out together!

Now that the 2020 has arrived, some of us are thinking about goals for the new year.  One of them might be to improve your smile.  When researching how to fix your smile you might run across a recently popular yet potentially dangerous trend called DIY dentistry.  Although it may seem like a cheaper option at first, the perils of DIY dentistry is huge and can lead to long term problems in your mouth.  So before you think about treating yourself we’d like to share some common complications that can occur with DIY dentistry.

Extractions

Most of us know the old tale of tying a string around a baby tooth and closing the door to pull it out.  But removing teeth before they are loose or need to come out can wreck havoc in the mouth.  Pulling a tooth early may lead to the tooth breaking and becoming infected or teeth shifting.

There are online videos out there showing you how to use pliers to pull your own tooth.   This can be extremely dangerous since most likely the tooth will break, allowing exposure of the nerve.  Attempting this can also harm the other surrounding teeth, gums and bone.  You can even break your own jaw by causing a fracture.

If it is a top tooth that is near the sinus there is a possibility of exposing your sinus.  Remember that your dentist and oral surgeon have the x-rays and training in anatomy.  We have the tools to determine and prevent complications and to treat these complications if they occur.  Trying to pull your own tooth, especially with unsterile tools, can worsen complications.

Whitening

DIY whitening can be harmful to your teeth and gums.  Harsh chemicals or abrasive materials in whitening products can strip your teeth of not only the stains but of the protective layer of the tooth called the enamel.  This can lead to increased sensitivity and cavities.  Powerful chemicals in whitening products can lead to sensitivity or burning in the gums.  It is important to consult your dentist when it comes to whitening and to look for ADA approved symbols on products.

Fillings

There are several over the counter temporary filling materials for sale out there.  These materials are to be used to cover a hole in your tooth until you can see your dentist but some people use it as a permanent option.  Using these fillings permanently is not recommended.  When you cover up the cavity you also cover up the bacteria in the cavity, allowing it to grow.  When a professional places a filling they will remove the bacteria and decayed part of the tooth first.  If the bacteria is not removed it spreads until it hits the nerve.  Eventually this leads to pain, abscesses or spread of the infection to other parts of the body.

Cleanings

In the dental aisle of your store you can find tools that look like the same tools used at your cleaning appointments.  As tempting as it is to save some money and skip your checkup and cleaning appointment and try to clean your teeth yourself this can lead to dental issues.

First, you cannot see all your teeth or see them as well as someone else who is trained to evaluate your mouth.  This makes it difficult for you to thoroughly clean your teeth.  Leaving behind tarter can lead to periodontal disease which destroys your gum tissue and bone.

Your hygienist and dentist have been trained to use their hands gently.  Cleaning your teeth too aggressively can damage your gums or teeth.

Also since most likely you do not have sterilization equipment laying around your house.  When instruments aren’t properly sterilized they can act like a breeding ground for the bacteria collected from your mouth.

Last, without an exam, underlying issues cannot be addressed.  Cavities that aren’t caught can lead to larger problems later down the road, such as infections or abscesses.

Braces

A recently popular trend is DIY braces including clear aligners and using orthodontics bands to close gaps in your teeth.  Without a trained dentist or orthodontist to supervise your treatment there is the possibility that you permanently damage your mouth. The most common damage is gum and bone loss.  Not to mention you might not get the results you want.  Moving compromised teeth can lead to premature loss of the tooth.  This case shows the dangers of DIY dentistry when using bands to close gaps in your teeth.

Removing your own braces is also dangerous if DIY.  While removing the bracket you can accidentally remove part of the enamel or tooth.  Also not removing the cement causes staining or food and plaque accumulation, leading to more serious issues like cavities or gum disease.

Although DIY dentistry may seem like a cheap way to take care of your teeth, it is extremely dangerous.  By trying to save a few bucks you can end up potentially spending lots of money to fix the mess up.  The best way to take care of your teeth is through proper oral hygiene and visiting your dentist.

It’s that time of the year again where our hearts and waistlines seem to grow.  This year I wanted to share some holiday healthy dental tips and recipe ideas that will not only leave your mouths satisfied but will leave them healthy as well!

Tip One: Substitute Out the Sugar

Holiday desserts are notorious for being loaded in sugar.  I recommend substituting out the sugar in your recipe for a naturally sweet substitute such as unsweetened applesauce, honey, agave, stevia or natural maple syrup.  Stevia is one of my favorite sweeteners, it is derived from a naturally sweet plant and comes in a powder form similar to sugar.  When substituting sugar out of a recipe either read the back of the package or look up the ratio.

Tip Two: Find the Fruit

A simple way to skip the sugar but still get your sweet tooth satisfying dessert is by roasting fruit.  Roasting and baking causes the fruit’s sugars to caramelize which brings out its natural sweetness.  Great seasonal fruits to try out are pears, apples and plums.  For an extra seasonal warmth sprinkle on some nutmeg and cinnamon before roasting or top them with crushed pecans or walnuts.

Tip Three: Watch What You Drink

It’s hard to think of a healthy holiday in combination with drinking alcohol, especially when often celebrating we tend to indulge in a cocktail or two.  It’s easy to forget that alcohol is notorious for hidden sugars.  That doesn’t mean you have to completely avoid it but making a few smart choices can help reduce the amount of sugar you take in.

Wine

When it comes to wines dry wines will have the least amount of sugars ranging from 0.5 g for a dry red and 1.5 g for a dry white while sweet whites can have 14.75 g per glass.  So try to avoid those sweet, fruity wines and stick to the dry varieties to cut down on your sugar intake over the holidays!

Alcohol

Most hard liquor itself does not contain sugar and are great options.  The problem isn’t the alcohol itself but the sweet and sugary mixers it is usually paired with. Nix the sweet juices and substitute club soda with your favorite cut fresh fruit instead.

Remember though that any alcohol will dry your mouth out and can lead to more risk of cavities so try to limit your intake and be sure to drink plenty of water.

Tip Four: Make Water Your Best Friend

Speaking of water, water is always a safe bet when it comes to a beverage choice.  If you are drinking cocktails or eating sugary treats try to sip water in-between to help rinse off the sugars, keep you hydrated, and to help keep the pH of your mouth at a healthy level.

Tip Five: Not All Treats are Made the Same

Some sugary treats are more damaging to your teeth than others.  Avoid those treats that are chewy or crunchy ones.

Chewy

Chewy, sticky treats like caramels tend to stay stuck in the fine grooves of your teeth and are difficult to brush out.  If you must indulge find a healthy alternative like sugar free caramels.

Crunchy

Crunchy treats are common this time of the year.  Desserts, such as peanut brittle, can break your teeth or dental work and can do permanent damage.  Try to steer clear of these treats to keep your teeth healthy and strong!

Tip Six: Fill Up on the Good Stuff

Pregame with healthy alternatives.  Try to fill up on healthy options from the cheese plate and veggie platter while drinking lots of water.  This will not only curb your appetite but can help you to say no to those sugary temptations.

Tip Seven: Brush and Floss

With holiday travels and parties coming up it’s easy to get out of your regular routine.  Make sure though you take the time to daily brush at least twice and floss at least once. If you need a refresher on good oral hygiene refer to this blog I posted on tips on keeping your mouth healthy. Following a good oral hygiene routine during this busy season will help make sure you have a healthy holiday and will ease your stress when it’s time for you dental check up!

Try out these tips and trust us your mouths and waistlines will be thanking you!

Did you know hormones play a key part in the health of our mouth?  For many women, this means that it’s important for us to make sure we are paying extra attention to our mouth during these times when our hormones are fluctuating.

During puberty, menstrual cycles, pregnancy or with certain types of birth control, the hormones in women increase.  This increase in hormones leads to more blood flow into blood vessels in the gums which can cause more inflammation. This increased inflammation means a greater risk of gum disease.  The opposite is true for your hormone levels during menopause.  Although hormones decrease, there is still an impact on your mouth.

Birth Control and Menstrual Cycle Hormones Effects on Oral Health

Certain birth controls can affect wound healing after extracting teeth so be sure to let your dentist know if you are on birth control and what type.

For some women on their period, the increase in hormones leads to more canker sores, small ulcers, forming in their mouths.

Pregnancy Hormones Effects on Oral Health

A large population of pregnant women will experience bleeding gums due to their change in hormones during pregnancy.  This is often referred to as pregnancy gingivitis.  Some studies say 75% of pregnant women notice bleeding gums while pregnant and as many as 2 in 5 pregnant women have severe gum disease.  Another issue seen in pregnancy is wearing down of tooth enamel. The fluctuating hormones often lead to morning sickness which can lead to vomiting.  All that acid you throw up can start to erode tooth enamel (the hard, protective layer of your tooth).  A way to prevent this erosion is by not brushing your teeth immediately after throwing up. Instead, rinse your mouth out with 1 teaspoon of baking soda mixed in a cup of water.  Wait 30 minutes then brush your teeth with a fluoridated toothpaste.

Menopausal Hormonal Effects on Oral Health

When hormones start decreasing, women can experience pain in their mouth.  This pain or burning sensation is called burning mouth syndrome.  This is described as burning, hot, tingling or a numb sensation and can be found anywhere in the mouth in either one or several locations.  The most common locations are the tip and front two-thirds of the tongue.  Even though we don’t know the cause there are different treatment options that can help, like different medications and even cognitive behavioral therapy.

Another common condition caused by low hormones is dry mouth.  Dry mouth can cause sore and sensitive gums, ulcers, infections, and lead to chronic cavities.  Drinking plenty of water can help as an over the counter mouth rinses, gels, and toothpastes made for a dry mouth like Biotene.  Also, sugar-free gum and mints can help stimulate the saliva glands.

Knowing these changes occur can aid in the prevention of gum disease and cavities. Be sure to take extra time to brush, floss or see your dentist if you notice any changes in your gums during these times in your life.

While you can’t prevent every dental emergency from happening, knowing how to react can mean the difference between feeling overwhelmed with panic and having the peace of mind to save your natural tooth. Not only will the following information help you limit your risk for experiencing a dental emergency, but it will also teach you how to handle a knocked-out adult tooth.

How to Limit Your Risk for a Dental Emergency

Good preventive care can help you avoid some common dental emergencies like toothaches and oral infections caused by advanced decay, cavities, and gum disease. Brush your teeth twice daily for two minutes each time and floss at least once each day. Additionally, visit our office every six months for professional cleanings and exams — this allows our expert team to treat any developing problems before they become major issues.

If you participate in contact sports or extreme physical activities, invest in a custom athletic mouthguard. If you receive facial trauma, a mouthguard can often protect you from chipped, broken, and knocked-out teeth.

Learn to Identify a Dental Emergency

Not all changes in your oral health constitute dental emergencies. For example, if you chip a tooth while on vacation, you may want to wait to seek dental treatment until you return home. As long as the chip is not causing you pain and is not cutting your mouth, it is usually OK to wait until a more convenient time to seek treatment. But issues like profuse oral bleeding, severe toothaches, broken dentures, lost fillings, or permanent teeth are always emergencies!

What to Do for a Knocked-Out Tooth

If a permanent tooth gets knocked out, some simple steps can greatly increase the chances of saving it. First, gently rinse the lost tooth with milk or water (taking care to only handle its chewing surface and not its sensitive root) and slide it back into its socket. If that isn’t possible, then place the lost tooth between your cheek and gums or in a glass of milk while you seek emergency treatment. Reimplantation must take place within the hour after injury, and preferably within 15-30 minutes, for the best chance of survival.

Emergency Dental Care in Maitland, FL

To ask our team any questions about preparing for a dental emergency or to receive emergency dental care in Maitland, call our office today!

Bad breath, medically known as halitosis, is a common and often embarrassing problem for most adults. The American Dental Association reported that some studies showed that almost 50% of adults experience it at some point in their life! While most cases of bad breath are easy to fix, sometimes the culprit behind the problem can be cause for alarm. We’re going to go over some of the most common explanations for bad breath and what you can do to stop it.

Common Causes

Poor Oral Hygiene.  Poor oral hygiene is one of the most common causes of bad breath. Food particles find their way in between teeth and onto the tongue. Lack of or improper flossing and brushing can leave these particles behind to start building up an unpleasant smelling plaque. When this plaque starts hardening, an inflammation process starts the beginning stages of periodontal disease. This makes the smell worsen more.

Infections in your mouth.  Dental infections as a result of tooth decay, abscesses, or sores from dentures can cause odors.

*Tobacco.  *Smokeless tobacco and cigarettes are a very common origin of bad breath and negatively can accelerate the progression of periodontal disease.

Dry Mouth. Decreased saliva production oftentimes leads to halitosis. Dry conditions in the mouth mean less plaque and food debris is rinsed away. Several factors cause dry mouth such as medications, alcohol use, and certain health conditions such as Sjogren’s syndrome, diabetes or HIV/AIDS.

Food. Coffee, spicy foods or foods with strong smells are digested and generally emit strong odors.

Metabolic Disorders or Diets. Diets where fats are broken down often result in the release of large amounts of strong-smelling chemicals called ketones. These diets are usually low in carbs and high in fats. Metabolic disorders, such as diabetes, sometimes produce these strong-smelling ketones, especially if diabetes or disorder is uncontrolled.

Diseases and Disorders.  Both chronic reflux (GERD) and postnasal drip are examples of disorders where fluids release from parts of your body and flow into your oral cavity. These fluids are both unpleasant smelling and foul-tasting.

Mouth, Throat and Nose conditions.  We already discussed infections in mouth as being a source but infections of the throat and nose can also produce a stench. Foreign particle lodgment produces bad breath, examples are food lodged in the tonsils and foreign particles in the nose, often seen in small children.

Prevention and Remedies

Better oral hygiene.  Regular brushing, flossing and dentalcleanings will dislodge food particles and prevent that smelly plaque from accumulating. Using a tongue scraper aids in removing plaque from your tongue better than the toothbrush alone. Try adding a bacteria-killing mouth rinse to your regimen as well. For tips on how to have better oral hygiene check out our early blog post!

*See your dentist.  *Visit your dentist regularly so he or she can catch problems when they start early. Catching problems early mean less of a chance of having an unresolved infection or periodontal disease.  If you believe you already have either of these discuss treatment with your dentist for not only curing your bad breath but improving your health as well.

Stop smoking tobacco or using smokeless tobacco.  Not only will this add years to your life but make your breath much more minty clean.

Increase your daily water intake.  Hydration is key when trying to lessen the effects of dry mouth. Drinking more water also aids in rinsing off that plaque and food debris that likes to stick around your mouth.

Decrease Dry Mouth.  Chewing sugar-free gum or sucking on sugar-free melts or lozenges stimulates your saliva glands into producing more saliva. Also, the use of lubricating mouth rinses and gels are helpful to coat the mouth and lessen the effects of dry mouth.

Alter your diet.  Avoid spicy foods or those with strong odors that can either cause lingering odors in your mouth or tend to cause digestion issues such as reflux. Limiting your alcohol consumption will help keep your mouth hydrated to avoid that bad breath.

Consult your medical doctor or an ENT doctor.  If you believe the cause of your bad breath is from foreign particles lodging in your tonsils/nose/throat, GERD, chronic infections, postnasal drip or a metabolic disorder than consult a medical doctor to treat not only the bad breath but the more concerning underlying issue.

Schedule your appointment today for a cleaning and make sure you keep bad breath away!

Root canal therapy is designed to save a tooth that is badly decayed, infected, or otherwise damaged. While root canal therapy may have the reputation of being unpleasantly painful, advances in modern dental technology mean that root canals are easier and more comfortable than ever before! In this post, we bust many of the common myths about this restorative treatment. If you or a loved one has an upcoming root canal procedure, the information below will put you at ease by helping you know what to expect.

Myth 1: Root Canals Are Extremely Painful

In the past, treatments for root canals may have caused pain. Now, with advances in dental techniques, modern root canal therapy alleviates pain — most patients report not experiencing any pain during the treatment and feeling significantly better afterward! Typically, the dental issues that require root canal therapy (an advanced infection, tooth decay, a damaged nerve) do cause pain, but treatment will repair the issue and ease any pain.

Myth 2: You Only Need a Root Canal for a Severe Toothache

While severe toothaches signal that you might need root canal therapy, sometimes patients without pain may still need extensive restoration. For example, you may feel nothing at all if you have a dead tooth, but you’ll need root canal therapy to preserve your tooth’s natural structure.

Myth 3: Root Canals Always Require Multiple Appointments

Typically, our team at West Maitland Dentistry can complete a root canal procedure in one or two appointments. This depends on the scope of the infection or damage, the complexity of the procedure, and whether you need follow-up appointments for additional tooth restoration, like placing a crown.

Gentle Root Canal Therapy in Maitland, FL

Not only does root canal therapy ease pain and repair tooth damage due to infection and decay, but this procedure will also preserve your natural tooth and prevent an extraction. To ask our team any questions about our restorative dental treatments or to schedule your next appointment, contact our office today!

Have you ever experienced a little sharp twinge after drinking something cold? Or maybe after indulging in a sweet treat?  You’re not alone, a survey of dentists show that 1 out of 8 people is struggling with sensitive teeth.

Why is a Tooth Sensitive?

Tooth sensitivity is caused by the overlying outer layer or tissue of the tooth, the enamel or cementum, being lost. When one or both of these layers are lost, the underlying layer of the tooth, called the dentin, is exposed.  The dentin layer has tiny tubes that interact with the nerve layer of the tooth.  When the tiny tubes are in contact with something extreme, such as cold, hot, sweet or acidic, it will communicate with the nerve and cause the nerve to flare up causing that jolt that is felt until the food or drink causing the pain is removed.

What Can Cause Teeth Become Sensitive?

There are several ways that you can lose your enamel/cementum, such as cavities, wear from brushing too hard or grinding your teeth, acid erosion or bone loss.

Another cause for sensitive teeth can be due to fillings, old and new.  Old fillings, over time, can pull away from the tooth causing small gaps between the filling material and the tooth.  These gaps can cause sensitivity when foods or drinks flow into them.  New fillings as well can cause sensitivity.  This sensitivity should typically only last a few days.

Sensitivity can is also found when teeth are cracked or the start of infections.  Sensitivity is more noticed during biting with cracked teeth, while infected teeth tend to have a lingering sensitivity that if left alone becomes an ache.

What Can be Done About Sensitive Teeth?

First, finding out the cause is important when deciding how to treat your sensitivity.  Discuss your sensitive teeth with your dentist. It is always helpful to keep a journal of when you feel the sensitivity to help narrow down the cause.  In your journal be sure to log where you feel the sensitivity, top or bottom, left or right, front or back, how often you feel it, the duration of time you feel it, and what caused it, such as eating something cold, hot or biting.  Also rating the sensitivity from a scale of zero to ten can be helpful to your dentist.

For patients who have lost enamel/cementum, it may be easy as switching toothpastes to one specifically for sensitivity or by placing a filling to cover up the exposed dentin.  Those who have faulty fillings may need them replaced.  If the sensitivity is from a cavity, a filling should reduce the sensitivity. More aggressive treatment is needed for a tooth that is cracked or infected, such as a root canal and/orcrown.

It is important with sensitivity that you follow up with your dentist to make sure that if there is any underlying issues, such as a cavity or crack that it is not left untreated.

Ed Helms

So no, Ed Helms did not actually pull his tooth for the movie The Hangover. But, his celebrity dental fun fact is that he is actually missing that tooth in the movie and in real life! Ed Helms permanent front tooth never came in, when this happens we call the tooth congenitally missing. At a younger age, he had an implant placed to replace the congenitally missing tooth. For the movie he had the implant crown removed and a black prosthetic placed to make it look like he was missing a tooth. When he wasn’t on set he had a removable appliance he could put in to make it appear the tooth was in place. After filming ended he had a new crown made and permanently inserted to replace the tooth again.  Now that’s what we call dedication to the role!

Jim Carrey

When Jim Carrey was in grade school a classmate jumped on him causing his front tooth to fracture off. For his role in Dumb and Dumber, he convinced his dentist to remove the filling to make the tooth chipped again for the role!  After the movie ended he had the filling replaced to return to his normal smile.  We applaud him for the lengths he went through and can’t imagine this movie without that signature smile!

Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts is known for her famous, large, pearly smile but she holds a fun dental fact. Julia’s former home town dentist encouraged all the children in her town to excel.  If one of his former patients won a major award he promised a tube of toothpaste to every child in town. On March 21, 2001, Julia Roberts received the Best Actress Oscar for her role in Erin Brockovich. Anticipating her win, her dentist had ordered 10,000 tubes of toothpaste!

John Lennon

The most expensive tooth to date is one belonging to former Beatles’ member John Lennon. After having the tooth extracted Lennon supposedly allowed his housekeeper to give the tooth to her Beatles enthusiastic daughter. The tooth sold at an auction in 2011 for $31,200 to a Canadian dentist.  That’s a lot of bang for one buck tooth!

Katy Perry

Speaking of expensive teeth, this next celebrity dental fun fact was so pricey it set a record! Singer, Katy Perry, wanted to add some bling to her music video, Dark Horse. Instead of just using the usual boring jewelry, she decided to work with her dentist to come up with a grill for her teeth. The custom grill has massive amounts of diamonds and precious gemstones on it.  It’s loaded with so many jewels that it is valued as the most expensive grill in the world according to Guinness World Records, at a whopping $1 million!

Mick Jagger

When speaking of flashy celebrity dental facts we have to include rock and roller Mick Jagger.  Mick had an emerald gemstone placed on one of his upper incisors. After people kept thinking he had spinach caught between his teeth he decided to change it to a ruby. Although nobody thought he had spinach caught in his teeth anymore, they did think he had blood on his teeth! He finally settled on a diamond to jazz up his smile.