Why do some people have gold teeth?

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tucksie	Ego my love, sheer ego. I know a guy that has a gold tooth in his dentures, beat that for ego. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Matar	because they smoke and drink booze. Fat bastards. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kay_flood	those gold teeth are crowns. Most people that choose gold crowns do so because they are less expensive than natural looking porcelain crowns and are more durable. I had porcelain crowns and within ten years every single one cracked, broke and had to be replaced, so I went with gold crowns, fifteen years ago and not a one has cracked or broken or given me any trouble, and they were a whole lot less expensive. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

LISA T	wanna be gangster Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

James	they think its cool but its really not. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

spiegy2000	Old hat Bling look Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Flagbearer	because they want others to see how "Bling" and chav they look! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ianhnewcastle	Some people are allergic to the metals in silver fillings Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

yup-yup	because there rich and they can.lol Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

dominoteryaki	for looks Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Texas T	some are crowns and gold is cheaper than porcelain Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

willowGSD	Not every-one WHO does is trying to look cool! Not much point if you are grey-haired and over 50!!! I had to have Gold (I've two) because modern polymers they tried just kept falling out and I didn't want to lose the teeth and have false ones! Oh and they were PAID for on the National Health! Some people do it for vanity though as they do when they stick jewels on or wear studs in their tongues! Other people should not be so quick TO JUDGE! After-all WE ARE ALL DIFFERENT! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Kraftee	In the "old" days, gold was used frequently for crowns and caps on teeth. It was used because it was all that was available and it worked very well. I used to have a couple of gold crowns. Today, they have developed new tooth-colored caps which look better because they match your natural tooth color. A dentist can still give you a gold crown if you want. I think they cost a little more than the tooth-colored material. I am sure that most dental insurance won't pay that extra cost. New thing - now they can inset jewels in your front teeth. http://www.decodent.us/teeth_jewelry.html Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

*@ \| ! @ n @ ♥**	grillz beezie! thizz!!!!!!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

fifi	Vanity Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Bob P	Because its too expensive to use platinum. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

love is soo complicated	Those that have it want to be "gangster" and to be gangster you have to look like trash Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Dr. Albert, DDS (UNITED STATES)	THE SIMPLE ANSWER IS IT DEPENDS ON WERE YOU LIVE, WHO YOU ARE, AND WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Skitzo	I've got one wasn't given a choice the dentist said got to cap that tooth stuck gold on it, good job its at the back or i would feel a right twat Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

girl	its because they had a lot of money and they got bored so one day while they were sitting on their big-***-suade-sofa eating caviar and watching oprah winfrey's special edition therapy for rich pplz, he said hey, to hell with this, im gonna go get a gold tootk, well thank god for the rest of the world... if they got anymore bored, they would have wanted a plaid jacket and comb-ever to go with it, which is an unbearable blemish to the flawless economy of today, NOT!!! hahahahahaha, actually it would be a boost... thank you for asking a question that was on the tip of everybody's tongue, but couldnt muster enough energy to type it out, may the force be with you tulip. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

white owl	They figure that's one way to take it with them. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Suzanne L	It is of course a personal choice, but some individuals have them as a fashion statement, although I think that they look awful in the front of the mouth. At the back of the mouth, sometimes Dentists may recommend for example a gold crown as this is thinner and more durable than porcelain and may last longer under the pressures that the molar teeth use when chewing, but once again this would not apply to every body as we are all different. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Fudgie	each to their own....its their money.... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Twelve Monkeys	Stupid people do stupid things. It's the same as paying for a personal number plate on your car, what's the point? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

psych_78	Cos they think it makes them look cool!! And because they think it makes them look rich! I think it's just stupid! It's even worse when people get diamond teeth!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

puden195	it was a way of keeping you beautiful Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

angelstar	coz they think it looks kool Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

miz Destiny	they fall asleep with their head under their pillow and the toothfairy leaves the gold in their mouth where she took the tooth from.... lol - thats the kiddies version... unlike us poor plebs, people who dont want ordinary fillings, or simply want to stand out when they smile, can have a gold tooth fitted instead of the more common, silver LOOKING amalgum fillings. its expensive, but it makes a statement about having more money than good taste. But is actially stronger and lasts up to 4 times longer than other fillings, so has some advantages. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

pampurredpuss	Because they pay for them. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

redsticks34	cos they think it looks good Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

leslie c	it was a way of keeping your saving in olden times it was to cover the cost of there funeral Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No