Grillz for Beginners UK: Everything You Need to Know Before Ordering
If you're looking at your first set of custom grillz and don't know where to start, you're in the right place. Here's everything you need to know — what grillz are, what options exist, how to choose the right first piece, and what happens when you order.
What Are Custom Grillz?
Custom grillz are removable tooth jewellery — decorative caps made from solid gold, silver, or stone-set pieces that fit over your teeth. They're taken on and off like any piece of jewellery, worn when you want them, removed when you don't.
The key word is custom. Every Ice Jeweller piece is made from a mould of your specific teeth — so it fits precisely over your tooth contour, sits securely without force, and doesn't shift when you speak or smile. Generic-fit grillz (made to approximate tooth shapes without an impression) don't fit the same way.
What Are the Different Styles?
The main style categories for a first grill:
Open Face — a gold or silver frame around each tooth with natural enamel showing through the centre. The most popular everyday style. Wearable, versatile, and immediately striking. See our open face grillz guide.
Solid — the full tooth surface covered in polished metal. No enamel showing. More of a statement than open face.
Stone Trim — an open face or solid piece with VVS moissanite or lab diamond stones set along the edges or face. Entry point into iced grillz without the cost of full coverage.
Bustdown / Iced — every surface of the tooth cap covered in hand-set VVS stones. The fully iced look. See our bustdown grillz guide.
For your first piece, most people choose open face or solid — they're more wearable and let you get comfortable with how grillz fit and feel before committing to a more complex piece.
Which Metal Should I Choose First?
Sterling silver — the most affordable starting point. Bright, high-contrast, and the same custom process as gold. Silver does tarnish over time and requires slightly more care. From £65 for a single tooth. See our silver grillz guide.
Yellow gold (10K) — the classic grillz metal. More expensive than silver but doesn't tarnish and is more durable. From £140 for a single tooth. See our yellow gold guide.
White gold (10K) — cooler tone, very popular for iced pieces. Same price point as yellow gold. See our white gold guide.
For a full comparison of all metals, see our gold vs silver grillz guide.
How Many Teeth Should I Start With?
Most first-time orders are either a single tooth or a 4–6 tooth partial row. Recommendations:
Single tooth — the most minimal approach. A single front gold tooth makes a strong statement. Lowest cost, quickest decision, good way to experience custom grillz before committing to a full set. See our single tooth vs full set guide.
4 teeth — covers the front four visible teeth on the upper or lower jaw. A noticeable but not maximal piece.
6 teeth — the most popular partial row. Covers all teeth visible in a natural smile width.
Full row (8–10 teeth) — covers the complete visible tooth range. The most complete single-jaw piece.
For help choosing a tooth count, see our grillz sizing guide.
Top or Bottom Grillz?
Top grillz are more immediately visible — they show when you smile, talk, and appear in photos. Most beginners start with the top.
Bottom grillz catch light dramatically when you speak — visible to people in conversation, striking in video, but less visible at rest.
Both are popular as first pieces. See our top vs bottom guide for a detailed comparison.
How Does Ordering Work?
- Choose your style and metal on our website and place your order.
- Receive a free impression kit — we send it to you by post.
- Take your mould at home — the kit contains everything you need with step-by-step instructions. See our impression guide.
- Post the mould back to us using the pre-addressed return packaging.
- Receive a CAD preview — we send you a 3D digital design of your piece before anything is made. You can request changes.
- Approve and we make it — once you're happy with the CAD, the piece goes into production.
- Free UK delivery — your finished grill arrives in a presentation case.
How Much Do Grillz Cost?
| Style | From |
|---|---|
| Single tooth, solid silver | from £65 |
| Single tooth, solid gold | from £140 |
| 4–6 tooth row, silver | from £160 |
| 4–6 tooth row, gold | from £280 |
| Iced single tooth (silver + moissanite) | from £120 |
| Iced single tooth (gold + moissanite) | from £186 |
We also offer Buy Now Pay Later through Klarna at checkout. For the full pricing breakdown, see our grillz cost guide.
How Long Does It Take?
Typically 3–5 weeks from impression to delivery. The impression stage is in your hands — the sooner you take and return your mould, the faster the process moves. See our timeline guide.
Are Grillz Safe?
Custom-fitted grillz worn correctly — removed before eating, cleaned after wear, not worn overnight — don't damage teeth. The key is fit (which custom ensures) and basic hygiene. See our are grillz bad for your teeth guide for the full picture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to go anywhere in person to order? No. Everything can be done from home — the impression kit covers the dental mould stage, and the CAD preview is sent digitally. We do offer free London consultations if you prefer to meet in person.
What if I don't like my design? You approve the CAD before anything is made. If you don't like the design, we revise it.
What if the fit isn't right when they arrive? Contact us. We'll resolve any fit issues — a perfect impression almost always produces a perfect fit, which is why we emphasise the impression guide.
Can I order grillz as a gift? Yes — see our grillz as a gift guide for how this works when ordering for someone else.
Is there a minimum order? No — a single tooth is a valid order.
Start Here
First piece or fifth — the process is the same. Custom to your teeth, previewed before production, delivered to your door.
- Shop All Grillz →
- Get Your Free Impression Kit →
- Read the Impression Guide →
- Grillz Cost Guide →
- Contact Us on WhatsApp →
