Open Face vs Solid Grillz: Which Style Should You Get?

Every grillz set answers one question first: does your own tooth show through the piece, or does the gold cover it? That single choice changes how the set looks, how it is cleaned, and how many grams of metal you are paying for.

What open face means

An open face grillz set is a frame. The front of each tooth is cut away so your natural enamel shows through the gold outline. It reads as a bright outline around your smile rather than a solid wall of metal, and it makes individual teeth visible instead of one continuous block.

Open face is the more subtle look, and it is popular for a reason: it stands out in photos without hiding your teeth. See the range in our open face grillz collection.

What solid means

A solid set covers the full face of each tooth. It gives maximum shine, hides the shape of individual teeth, and shows off engraving, diamond cuts or stone layouts best because there is continuous surface to work with. If the goal is the classic full-metal look, solid is the answer.

Coverage and comfort

Both styles are cast from the same impression and both snap over your teeth. Because an open face set removes material from the front, it is often slightly lighter and a little cooler to wear in summer. Solid sets carry more metal, so weight climbs with tooth count and karat.

Cleaning differences

Solid sets wipe clean easily because the surface is continuous. Open face sets have edges around the cutouts where plaque collects, so they need a soft brush at the frame edges. Neither is difficult if you clean them after wear rather than once a week. A professional polish restores shine; we offer a light outside polish and a full inside-and-out service if the set has dulled.

Price

Open face uses less metal, so per tooth it is typically cheaper than a solid set in the same karat. The gap is small on a two-tooth set and grows noticeably on a full sixteen-piece. Compare per tooth in the gold grillz collection rather than the headline price.

Which one to pick

• Want a subtle outline and visible teeth: open face.
• Want full shine, engraving or a large stone layout: solid.
• Wearing daily and want the easiest cleaning: solid.
• Want maximum coverage for lower metal weight: open face.

You can mix them: open face on top and solid on the bottom is a common build. To see how that looks on your teeth, book a fitting in Renton and try both styles.