Small or large grillz: 2–3 teeth or 6–8 teeth, how to choose
Once you decide to get custom grillz, the first real choice is size: how many teeth the piece covers. At PROCA GrillZ, a dental lab in Mexico City, there are two sizes, a small piece of 2–3 teeth and a large piece of 6–8 teeth, and you can wear them on the top arch, the bottom arch or both. This guide helps you choose without guessing.
Quick answer: 2–3 teeth is an accent; 6–8 teeth is a full front line. Either way, the design starts from your intraoral scan, so the final shape follows your own teeth.
The two sizes
Small piece: 2–3 teeth
A small piece puts metal on just a few teeth. It reads as a detail: it catches the light when you smile or talk without covering your whole smile. You decide where it sits, centered on your front teeth or off to one side.
It makes sense if this is your first piece, if you want something subtle, or if you like the look of a single accent. Price: US$125 (MX$2,150).
Large piece: 6–8 teeth
A large piece runs across the front of your smile. With six teeth, the metal covers most of what people see when you smile; with eight, it reaches further to the sides. The exact number within that range depends on the width of your smile and on the look you want.
One price covers the whole range, so six, seven or eight teeth cost the same: US$305 (MX$5,200). We define the limits on your 3D model during design, and you see them before anything goes into metal.
Why not a single tooth?
A grill on one tooth is one of the most common first requests, and we don't recommend it: single-tooth pieces fall out on their own. That's why the smallest size starts at 2 teeth. If one tooth is the one you care about, a 2–3 tooth piece lets you keep the focus there.
Top, bottom or both
- Top arch. The usual first choice, because the top teeth are what most people show when they smile.
- Bottom arch. A different look that shows more or less depending on how you smile and talk. Some people prefer it precisely because it's less expected.
- Both. Top and bottom pieces together give the most presence. Tell us the size you want for each and we confirm the price for the combination in your quote.
Whichever you pick, the scan always includes the upper arch, the lower arch and the bite. We need the opposite arch to see how your teeth close.
Visual presence: how each option reads
- 2–3 teeth, top or bottom: an accent. Noticeable up close and in photos, easy to combine with any style.
- 6–8 teeth, top: a statement. It's the first thing people see when you smile.
- 6–8 teeth, top and bottom: the full look, with metal across both arches.
Reference photos help. Send them and point out what you like: the number of teeth, the shape of the edges, the color. Keep in mind that a reference is inspiration, not a template. Your piece is designed on your own anatomy, so it won't be an identical copy of someone else's.
Silver-colored or gold-colored: same price
Size is what changes the price; color doesn't. Both sizes come in:
- Cobalt-chrome (CoCr) dental alloy, silver-colored.
- Gold-colored dental alloy (not solid gold, not plated).
Both are dental alloys made to live in the mouth. For the full breakdown of what's included and what isn't, read how much custom grillz cost in Mexico City.
Four or five teeth, or something else?
If what you want doesn't fit the two sizes, such as a different number of teeth or stones set in the metal (see BlingZ), we quote it after reviewing your case. Describe it in your quote request.
How to choose in five steps
- Decide what you want: a detail or a full front line.
- Pick top, bottom or both.
- Choose the size: 2–3 teeth or 6–8 teeth.
- Choose the color: silver-colored cobalt-chrome or gold-colored dental alloy.
- Gather a few reference photos and note what you like about each one.
Still unsure? Say so when you request a quote. It's better to tell us what you're going for than to pick a number just to fill in the form.
The scan comes first
Size is decided on a 3D model of your teeth, not from a selfie or a standard size chart. So before anything else, you need an intraoral scan of your upper arch, lower arch and bite, with the STL files delivered to you. Our guide explains where to get an intraoral scan in Mexico City and what to ask for.
After that, you pay for your piece (work starts once it's paid in full), we print your 3D model, design the piece, send you evidence for approval and process it in metal. Shipping is quoted separately. See the whole sequence on our process page, or message us on WhatsApp with any questions.
Frequently asked questions
What grillz sizes do you make?
Two sizes: a small piece of 2–3 teeth for US$125 (MX$2,150) and a large piece of 6–8 teeth for US$305 (MX$5,200). The dollar figures are approximate; the exact amount in pesos is confirmed in your quote.
Can I get a grill for just one tooth?
We don't recommend it: single-tooth pieces fall out on their own. Our smallest piece covers 2–3 teeth.
Does an 8-tooth piece cost more than a 6-tooth piece?
No. The large piece covers 6 to 8 teeth at the same price.
Should I get top or bottom grillz?
Top is the usual first choice because it shows most when you smile; bottom is a less expected look. If you want both, tell us the size for each and we confirm the price for the combination in your quote.
Do I need to scan both arches if I only want top grillz?
Yes. We need the upper arch, the lower arch and the bite, as STL files, to see how your teeth close.
Does the color change the price?
No. Silver-colored cobalt-chrome (CoCr) dental alloy and gold-colored dental alloy cost the same.