How to clean and care for your grillz
Grillz sit in the warmest, wettest, most bacteria-friendly place on your body. Cleaning them is not about shine — it is about your gums and enamel. The good news is the routine takes minutes, and most of it is things you already own.
Care · Published · 5 min read
The daily routine
After each wear, rinse the set under warm running water and brush the inside and outside with a soft toothbrush kept only for that purpose. Add a drop of mild dish soap or plain hand soap. Rinse fully and dry with a soft cloth before it goes away — trapped moisture is what accelerates tarnish.
Brush your own teeth before and after wearing. Anything left on your enamel spends the whole session sealed under metal, and that is where problems start.
Weekly deep clean
Once a week, soak in warm water with a little soap for ten to fifteen minutes, then brush again, paying attention to the inner edges where plaque collects. For plain metal sets you can add a splash of white vinegar to the soak to lift buildup. Skip the vinegar entirely on stone-set pieces.
Dealing with tarnish on silver
A silver polishing cloth handles light tarnish in a minute and is the safest option. For heavier tarnish on plain silver, a dedicated silver cleaner works, followed by a thorough rinse and dry.
If your set has stones, don't reach for chemical dips. Bring it to us or another workshop for a professional polish — dips can attack settings and leave stones loose or cloudy.
What never to use
Most damage we repair comes from well-intentioned cleaning. Keep these away from your set entirely.
- Bleach, chlorine and alcohol-based mouthwash — they attack alloys and dull the finish.
- Ultrasonic cleaners on stone-set pieces — the vibration works settings loose.
- Toothpaste with abrasives or baking soda — they leave a fine haze of scratches on polished metal.
- Boiling water — a real risk to any adhesive or resin element, and to your fit.
Wearing and storing
Take them out to eat and never sleep in a set. Both put sustained pressure on the caps and trap debris against your teeth for hours.
Store dry, in the case they came in. A closed case protects against knocks, keeps stone faces from rubbing, and slows tarnish by limiting air exposure. Loose in a pocket or handbag is how sets get bent.
Questions people ask
How often should I deep clean?
Weekly for a set you wear regularly. Occasional-wear sets can be cleaned before and after each outing plus a soak every month or two.
My gums are sore after wearing. Is that normal?
Mild pressure on the first few wears settles quickly. Persistent soreness, bleeding or a sharp spot means the fit or the finish needs adjusting — stop wearing the set and bring it in.
Talk to us about your set
Tell us the teeth, the metal and your dates. We'll come back with a real quote and a realistic timeline.
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