Gold Teeth & Dental Gold: What's It Worth?
That old gold crown or tooth in the drawer is real precious metal — and worth selling. Here's what dental gold actually contains, how it's valued, and how to turn it into cash.
Got Gold Crowns or Teeth to Value?
Send a photo — no need to clean it — and we'll tell you roughly what your dental gold is worth, free and with no obligation. We reply within one working day.
Old gold crowns, caps and fillings turn up more often than you'd think — kept after dental work, or found among a relative's things. They look like odd little lumps of metal, easy to dismiss. But dental gold is genuine precious metal, and with gold prices high it's well worth selling rather than leaving in a drawer.
What dental gold actually is
Dental gold isn't pure gold — it's a hard-wearing alloy, typically equivalent to somewhere between 10 and 22 carat, most commonly around 14–18 carat (roughly 58–75% gold). The rest is often other precious metals — palladium, platinum or silver — chosen for strength in the mouth. That mix means even a small crown can hold meaningful value, sometimes more than its gold content alone suggests.
How much is a gold tooth worth?
It comes down to weight and composition. An average gold crown weighs around 3–4 grams, though not all of that is gold — some is the underlying tooth or porcelain. The value is the precious-metal content within, assessed against the live market. A single crown is modest but real; several pieces together add up to a worthwhile sum.
How We Value Dental Gold
Because the alloy varies, dental gold is tested, not guessed:
- Precious-metal testing — We test the alloy to establish the gold, palladium and platinum content.
- Weighed precisely — Only the metal counts; any tooth or porcelain is disregarded.
- Live market price — Valued against current gold and platinum-group prices.
- No cleaning needed — Bring it as it is; refiners process it with tooth material attached.
- Several pieces add up — A small lot is worth more combined than a single tooth.
Honest, tested valuation — no guesswork, no lowball for "unusual" metal.
Selling your gold teeth
Dental gold sells the same way as any scrap precious metal — by tested content and weight against the live market. There's no need to clean it or remove any tooth material first. A single crown may be modest, but combined with other scrap gold, or alongside a few pieces, it's genuinely worth selling rather than discarding. We handle it discreetly and value it properly.
It pairs naturally with other scrap — see our broken & scrap gold page, today's live gold price, and the gold scrap price. When ready, sell via sell your gold.
Value Your Dental Gold
Send a photo of your crowns, caps or fillings and we'll give you an honest, no-obligation valuation against today's market.
⚠️ Strictly by appointment only — no walk-ins at either showroom.
Frequently Asked Questions
Selling gold teeth and dental gold — common questions.
Is a gold tooth or crown worth anything?
Yes. Dental gold is a precious-metal alloy — typically 14–18 carat equivalent, often with palladium or platinum — so it has real scrap value. A single crown is modest; several pieces, or dental gold alongside other scrap, add up to a worthwhile sum.
How much gold is in a dental crown?
An average crown weighs about 3–4 grams, of which the precious-metal alloy is usually equivalent to 14–18 carat (around 58–75% gold), with the balance often palladium or platinum. Only the metal is valued, not any tooth or porcelain.
Do I need to clean it or remove the tooth first?
No. There's no need to clean dental gold or separate it from any tooth material — refiners process it as it is, and we value the metal content accordingly.
How is dental gold valued?
It's tested to establish the precious-metal content (gold, palladium, platinum), weighed precisely, and valued against the live market. Because the alloy varies, testing — not guesswork — is essential.
Can I sell just one gold tooth?
Yes, though a single small crown is modest in value. It's often best combined with other scrap gold. We're happy to value whatever you have, with no obligation.
Send Us Your Dental Gold Photographs
Attach a photo of your crowns or teeth — as they are. We'll respond within one working day.