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What a removable grillz is
A removable grillz is a custom metal piece that fits over your teeth like a sleeve and comes off whenever you want: to eat, to sleep, or simply when you are not wearing it. It is built from a mould or digital scan of your mouth, which guarantees a precise fit without touching the enamel or structure of your natural teeth.
This is exactly what we make at Grillz Medellín: pieces in 925 silver, chrome, 9K-to-18K gold, or iced versions with stones, all designed to go on and come off freely. See the full mould and manufacturing process at how it works.
What a permanent grillz is
A permanent grillz, on the other hand, does not come off: these are metal caps or crowns cemented onto teeth by a dentist, usually after grinding down or reducing part of the natural tooth structure so the piece fits and bonds permanently. It is a clinical procedure, not a piece of jewellery you put on and take off.
We do not offer this service, because it involves an irreversible dental intervention that needs to be assessed, planned, and carried out by a dental professional with the right training and equipment, not a jewellery studio.
Why we only work with removable pieces
We choose to focus on removable grillz because they give you the same visual impact with zero risk to your natural teeth. There is no grinding, no permanent cement, and no step that cannot be undone: if you ever decide to stop wearing them, you simply put them away.
This also gives you the freedom to change styles over time. You can have a silver set for everyday wear and a gold or iced set for special occasions, something that is simply not possible with a permanently cemented piece. See the full range of combinations at styles.
If you want something permanent, talk to a dentist first
If what you have in mind is a permanent dental modification, our honest recommendation is to consult a trusted dentist first. A professional can assess the real condition of your teeth, explain how much reduction the procedure would involve in your specific case, and whether it is a sound long-term option for you.
That conversation belongs in a dental office, with a clinical history, X-rays, and follow-up, not in a jewellery studio. It is information anyone considering a permanent option should have before making a decision that cannot be reversed.
Hygiene: removable vs permanent
With a removable grillz, hygiene is simple since you can take the piece off to brush your teeth normally and clean the piece separately with its own routine. This lowers the risk of plaque buildup under the metal, something that can be a real concern with permanent pieces that cover a tooth around the clock.
With a permanently cemented piece, cleaning around the edge where the metal meets the gum needs more care and regular check-ups with the dentist who performed the procedure. To go deeper on caring for removable pieces, check how to clean and care for your grillz.
Cost: an honest comparison
Our removable grillz have clear per-tooth pricing: solid 925 silver from COP 250,000, chrome/dental gold COP 320,000, 9K gold from COP 900,000, 14K COP 1,250,000, 18K COP 1,500,000, iced silver from COP 500,000, and iced gold from COP 1,250,000. See the full table at prices.
Permanent dental procedures follow a different cost structure, including the consultation, the clinical procedure, and dental materials, and only a dental office can quote that accurately for your case. We do not handle or quote that kind of procedure.
Reversibility: the difference that matters most
Reversibility is, in our view, the single most important point in this whole comparison. A removable grillz changes nothing permanently: if you stop wearing it, your teeth are exactly as they were before. It is a low-risk decision you can try, adjust, or walk away from with no lasting consequences.
A permanent piece, on the other hand, usually involves tooth reduction that is not reversed even if you later decide to remove the piece. That is why we keep stressing that anyone considering a permanent option should talk to a dentist in detail before moving forward.
Thinking about travel with your grillz
If you travel often or only want to wear your grillz on specific occasions, removable is by far the more practical option: you keep it in its case, travel without it on, and put it on only when you want the look. There is no customs issue and no special care needed beyond storing it properly.
If you are staying in areas like Provenza or Las Palmas during your visit to Medellín, we can take your mould at your location and coordinate so your piece is ready or shipped in time for your return.
How to get started with a removable grillz
If this comparison has made it clear that removable is the option you want, the next step is simple: build your design in the configurator, choose a metal and style, and book your mould appointment at the studio or at your location anywhere in Medellín and the Valle de Aburrá.
If you also want to know how long it takes to get your piece ready, check our guide at how long grillz take to make before booking your appointment via WhatsApp or at contact@grillzmedellin.com.
Questions to ask before you choose
Before settling on removable or a permanent intervention, it helps to ask yourself a few simple questions. Do you want to wear grillz every day, or only for specific occasions like a party, an event, or a trip? Does reversibility matter to you, meaning the ability to go back to how things were without any lasting change to your teeth? Do you want the freedom to switch metals or styles over time, or do you prefer one fixed piece for life?
If the answers point toward flexibility, variety of styles, and zero risk to your natural teeth, removable is usually the more practical answer. If instead you are after something definitive and are prepared to take on an irreversible clinical procedure, that conversation belongs with a dentist, not with a jewellery studio like ours.
Either way, asking yourself these questions honestly before spending time and money saves you regret later. We always prefer that a customer comes in with clear expectations about what a removable grillz can and cannot do.
Removable grillz for work and everyday life
One of the biggest advantages of removable grillz is that they adapt to your routine instead of imposing one on you. If you work in an office, deal with clients, or simply prefer a more discreet look Monday through Friday, you can keep your grillz stored during the week and wear it on a weekend, a night out, or a photo shoot.
That is something a permanently cemented piece simply does not allow: once it is installed, it stays there all the time, with no way to adjust it for a dress code, an interview, or a formal event. With removable, you decide when to show the piece and when not to, without it affecting your job or your social life.
Many of our customers in Medellín use their removable grillz exactly this way: as an accessory for specific moments, not as something permanent they have to plan their whole workday around.
How we check the fit at the mould appointment
When we take your mould or scan, the main goal is for the finished piece to sit firmly on your teeth without any glue or dental adjustment needed. We check the shape, size, and position of each tooth so the grillz holds in place through natural friction, just like a well-made sleeve.
This process takes only a few minutes at the studio or at your location anywhere in Medellín and the Valle de Aburrá, and it is exactly what lets us guarantee a precise fit without touching the enamel. You can see the full step-by-step at how it works.
If at any point the piece feels a bit loose or tight, that is something that can be reviewed and adjusted, very different from a permanently cemented piece, where any correction means intervening on the tooth again.
Travel and airport security with removable grillz
If you are travelling with your removable grillz, you do not need to worry about security checks or customs paperwork: since it is a small metal piece, you can carry it in your hand luggage inside its case, just like any other piece of jewellery, and send it through the scanner without any issue.
The most practical approach is usually not to wear it during the flight and to keep it in its original case to avoid scratches or losing it among your belongings. This is another advantage over permanent options: there is no fixed piece in your mouth that you need to explain or justify at a checkpoint.
If you are visiting Medellín and staying in areas like El Poblado or Laureles, we can coordinate your mould appointment as soon as you arrive so your piece is ready before your return flight.
Cost over time: removable versus permanent
A removable grillz has a single, clear cost per tooth depending on the metal you choose: from COP 250,000 in solid 925 silver to COP 1,500,000 in 18K gold, with iced options from COP 500,000. Once you pay that amount, the piece is yours and there are no recurring costs tied to normal use.
A permanent dental procedure, by contrast, usually follows a different cost structure over time: the initial consultation, the clinical procedure itself, the materials, and, in many cases, periodic check-ups or maintenance with the dentist who did the work. Only a dental office can give you that long-term cost projection, not us.
For anyone who wants to try the grillz look without committing to a recurring expense or an irreversible procedure, removable tends to be the more predictable option over time. You can see the full price list at prices.