Can You Remove a Tooth Gem?
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Can You Remove a Tooth Gem?
🎙️ Whitening Wednesday Episode 89: Can You Remove a Tooth Gem?
📣It’s Whitening Wednesday! This week, we’re revisiting one of our most-loved episodes: Carrie’s story. When we filmed this back in 2023, Carrie was running her whitening business under a franchise name before breaking away and thriving under her own brand, Beach Bum Teeth Whitening in South Carolina.
Since then, Carrie has stepped away from whitening, but this conversation still stands as an inspiring snapshot of entrepreneurship, resilience, and lessons learned in the trenches. Whether you’re just starting out, thriving, or questioning if entrepreneurship is really for you—this episode is packed with wisdom you can apply today.
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Intro: Truth or Trend — Can a tooth gem provider remove a tooth gem?
00:56 – Why this rumor exists: unregulated niche + suppliers selling scalers/bracket removers
01:20 – The legal fine line: placing ≠ removing (removal can cross into dentistry; always check local rules)
01:53 – Placement recap: temporary vs semi-permanent methods and typical wear time
02:35 – Why removal is different: may alter tooth surface → considered a dental procedure
03:10 – How dentists actually remove gems (scaler “flick” for small gems; bracket removers; cotton-roll bite)
04:05 – Finishing the job: polishing/burr to clear adhesive without touching enamel
05:00 – Why you shouldn’t DIY: enamel risk, no insurance coverage, and infection-control/sterilization requirements 05:55 – What to do instead: refer to dentist/independent hygiene clinic; build a referral loop
06:25 – Client scripting: “We place safely, and for removal we refer to your dental provider.”
06:55 – Business note: skip buying scalers/handpieces; the liability isn’t worth it
07:20 – Shoutouts for gem education: Jamie @portlandtoothfairy and Megan @nagemstoothbling (great technique content)
07:45 – Final verdict: ❌ Trend: Non-dentist providers should not remove tooth gems ✅ Truth: Place safely; for removal, refer to a licensed dental provider
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