Removable vs permanent grillz: which is right for you?

When it comes to removable vs permanent grillz, the honest answer is that they are not really two versions of the same product. Removable grillz are custom jewellery moulded to fit snugly over your own teeth and taken out whenever you like. Permanent grillz are a dental procedure — teeth are filed down, crowned or capped, and the grillz are cemented in place so they cannot be removed without another dental visit. Grillz Toronto only makes removable grillz. We never drill, file or cement anything to your teeth, and we don't offer or arrange permanent grillz, because that work belongs with a licensed dentist, not a jewellery studio.

If you're comparing options, our grillz styles page shows the full range of removable pieces we make, and pricing lists exactly what each material costs per tooth.

Removable grillz start with an impression of your own teeth, taken at our studio in downtown Toronto, during a home visit anywhere in the Greater Toronto Area, or by mail using an impression kit sent anywhere in Canada. That impression becomes a model, and your grillz are shaped, cast and polished to match it, so the finished piece slips over your teeth with a close, custom fit. Nothing is cut, ground down, drilled or bonded to your natural teeth at any point.

Because they're removable, you take them off to eat, brush, sleep or whenever you want your natural smile. Materials range from solid 925 silver at $90 per tooth and dental chrome/gold-tone at $110 per tooth, up to 10K ($320), 14K ($450) and 18K ($540) gold per tooth, with white, yellow and rose gold priced the same at a given karat. Iced options start at $180 per tooth for moissanite and $450 per tooth for iced gold, with lab-grown and natural diamond pieces quoted individually. You can explore combinations on our customise page.

Permanent grillz, sometimes called cemented or fixed grillz, are a different thing entirely. To make them, a dentist typically has to shape or file down the natural tooth structure so a crown-like cap will fit, then cement that cap in place with dental adhesive meant to stay put long-term. In some cases this means permanently altering teeth that were previously untouched. Removing permanent grillz later isn't as simple as taking off a piece of jewellery — it usually requires another dental appointment, and the teeth underneath may need further restoration depending on how much was filed away.

This is dental work, not jewellery-making, which is exactly why it has to be done — if someone chooses to pursue it — by a licensed dentist who can assess the health of the teeth and gums first, not by a grillz studio.

We make removable grillz exclusively because that's what can be done safely as custom jewellery, without touching the structure of your teeth. No drilling, no filing, no cementing — your teeth go back to normal the moment you take the piece off. That also means there's no dental assessment or procedure required on our end, no risk to your enamel, and no permanent commitment: if your taste changes, you can simply order a different style or material later.

If you're specifically looking for a permanent, cemented set, that's outside what we do, and we'd encourage you to speak with a licensed dentist who can walk you through the real risks and whether it's advisable for your teeth at all. For everyone else, our removable sets deliver the same look — from a subtle single-tooth silver piece to a full iced gold set — without any of the irreversible steps.

Permanent grillz carry risks that are worth understanding clearly before anyone considers them, regardless of who performs the work.

• Irreversible tooth reduction: filing down healthy enamel to fit a cap cannot be undone. Once that structure is gone, the tooth will always need some form of covering.
• Decay trapped underneath: cemented pieces that aren't properly fitted or maintained can trap food, plaque and moisture against the tooth, increasing the risk of decay that isn't visible until it's advanced.
• Gum irritation and recession: metal sitting permanently against the gumline can cause ongoing irritation for some people.
• Difficulty with hygiene: brushing and flossing around a fixed piece is harder than cleaning a removable one, which you simply take out to clean properly.
• Cost of reversal or repair: if a permanent piece needs to come off or be replaced, that's an additional dental procedure, not a quick swap.

None of these risks apply to the removable grillz we make, since nothing is bonded or cut — see do grillz damage teeth? for more on how removable grillz affect your teeth day to day.

Removable grillz from Grillz Toronto are priced per tooth and billed up front with a deposit before casting: $90 for solid silver, $110 for dental chrome, $320–$540 for 10K–18K gold, and from $180 for iced silver or $450 for iced gold. Plain sets are ready in 5–10 business days, and gold or iced sets in 10–15 business days — see our full breakdown in how long do grillz take to make.

Permanent grillz are priced and scheduled entirely by the dentist performing the work, since it involves clinical time, materials used in a dental setting, and often multiple appointments for fitting, cementing and any follow-up care. Costs and timelines for that route vary by provider and by how much preparatory dental work is needed, and should be discussed directly with a licensed dentist.

For most people who want the grillz look for an event, a night out, a video or simply as a style choice, removable grillz cover the full range from understated to fully iced without any permanent change to your teeth. They're also the only option if you want to switch up your look later, since you can simply order a different piece rather than having existing dental work redone.

Permanent grillz are a different kind of decision entirely — one that affects the health and structure of your actual teeth for the long term — and it belongs in a conversation with a licensed dentist who can examine your teeth and explain the real, individual risks, not a general article. If, after that conversation, you decide permanent grillz aren't the right fit, a custom removable set from Grillz Toronto gives you the same visual impact with none of the irreversible steps.

Ready to book? Visit our studio in Queen West or ask about a home visit in Oakville and across the GTA, or request a mail-in kit from anywhere in Canada through contact.

Does Grillz Toronto make permanent grillz? No. We only make removable grillz, moulded to your teeth with no drilling, filing or cementing. Permanent grillz are a dental procedure that must be done by a licensed dentist.

Can removable grillz look just as good as permanent ones? Yes — because they're custom-moulded to your own teeth, removable grillz fit closely and can be made in the same metals and finishes, including iced styles, as permanent versions.

Will removable grillz damage my teeth? No drilling or filing is involved in making them; see do grillz damage teeth? for more detail on day-to-day wear.

Can I switch from one removable set to another later? Yes, since nothing is permanently altered, you can order a new style, material or finish whenever you like through customise.

For more general questions, see our FAQ page, or review the process from start to finish on how it works.