tooth gem: is it a big deal if you just peel it off? How to remove resin at a Sangdo-dong dental clinic without damaging the front teeth

Hello,

I’m Dr. Park Jeong-gi of Seoul Remember Dental Clinic in Sangdo-dong.

Recently, for aesthetic reasons,

a growing number of patients have been visiting us to have tooth gems removed.

Because it’s a way to express one’s individuality,

it’s not only celebrities who do it;

many ordinary people do as well.

As demand increases,

more people are also looking for safe removal methods.

At first glance, it may seem like something you can simply peel off,

but in reality it can damage the tooth surface,

so it must be handled with precision.

In particular, if it is forcibly torn off,

enamel damage or sensitivity may occur,

so caution is needed.

Today at the Sangdo-dong dental clinic,

I’ll explain what the process involves

and why it must be done by a professional,

using a related case as an example.

1. Before removal

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The case shown today at the Sangdo-dong dental clinic

has a tooth gem attached to the upper left second lateral incisor and canine,

and over time,

it may simply have gone out of style and the patient may have wanted to change it themselves,

or the bond may have weakened,

with part of it coming off,

making hygiene around the area more difficult, which is why removal was requested.

2. Removal process

Many people wonder how it is done at the clinic.

It is not the same as carelessly pulling it off at home.

At the Sangdo-dong dental clinic,

we first separate the tooth gem decoration using a dedicated cutting instrument

and clean up the remaining adhesive resin.

At this stage, minimizing damage to the tooth surface is important.

The key is not to grind the tooth itself,

but to remove only the material that is attached,

without touching the healthy tooth.

Among patients who come to the Sangdo-dong dental clinic,

there are often cases where they tried to do it themselves at home

and ended up grinding the surface of adjacent teeth as well,

causing sensitivity.

Once again, please keep in mind:

never do it roughly or carelessly.

Also, if you force the tooth gem off,

scratch it with a fingernail, or file it down,

enamel may come off with it

and the tooth can become sensitive,

so

please do not blindly follow incorrect information found online.

3. The result

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At the Sangdo-dong dental clinic,

we do not stop at simply removing the tooth gem.

We check whether there are any rough areas,

then smooth the surface with polishing

and even add a final shine.

If the surface is not neatly finished at this stage,

staining or plaque may actually adhere more easily,

so

how the finishing is done

is also very important.

In addition, to truly consider the procedure complete,

we need to confirm that the patient does not feel any foreign-body sensation when touching it with their tongue.

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It may be easy to attach,

but removal must be done accurately and safely.

To preserve the teeth as they are

without damage

and restore them neatly,

professional hands are essential.

Thank you for reading.

This was Dr. Park Jeong-gi of Seoul Remember Dental Clinic in Sangdo-dong.

Treatment period: 2026.03.06