Sell Dental Gold and Grills for the Highest Price in LA
South Bay Coin pays cash for gold crowns, bridges, caps, and grillz at our Lawndale showroom. We own our refinery, test for every precious metal in the alloy, and pay you on the spot.
Why Sell Dental Gold and Grills to a Refinery
When you sell dental gold and grills in Los Angeles, who you sell to decides how much you walk away with. South Bay Coin has bought gold crowns, bridges, caps, and gold grillz at our Lawndale showroom since 1980, and we own the refinery that processes them. That means no middleman stands between your dental gold and its true precious metal value.
Dental gold is rarely pure. It is an alloy that can blend gold with platinum, palladium, and silver, and grillz are often cast the same way. Pawn shops and cash-for-gold counters tend to account for the visible gold alone, then resell your pieces to a refiner and pocket the difference. Because we refine in house, we test for every precious metal in the alloy and pay you for all of it, the same way we do when you sell scrap gold of any kind.
We also weigh and test in front of you. There is no flat rate, no quick visual guess, and no pressure. Our appraisers verify karat with electronic and acid testing, read the weight off a calibrated scale, and explain exactly how the offer comes together. Whether you are selling a single gold crown, a drawer of old broken gold jewelry, or a full diamond grill, you see the math.
Walk-ins are always welcome from Torrance, Redondo Beach, Hawthorne, Gardena, and across LA County. Bring a photo ID, and most visits wrap up in about 15 minutes with cash in hand.
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What Dental Gold and Grills Are Really Worth
The value of dental gold comes down to three things: the karat purity of the alloy, the weight of the metal, and which precious metals are mixed in. A typical gold crown or bridge is not 24k. It is engineered for the mouth, so it pairs gold with stronger metals like platinum and palladium. Identifying that full mix is where a refinery pays more than a generalist buyer.
Porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) crowns are a common source of confusion. The white porcelain hides a gold-bearing substructure, and you should never try to separate the two yourself. Bring PFM crowns, inlays, onlays, and loose fillings exactly as they are. We handle the separation during refining and value the metal underneath. White and yellow dental gold both qualify.
Beware the flat "per crown" or "weigh and pay" offer. Those shortcuts ignore purity and the white metals (silver, platinum, palladium) that often ride along with the gold. A small crown and a same-weight PFM cap can be worth very different amounts, which is exactly why we test each piece individually instead of pricing by the visual.
If you inherited a small lot of mixed dental scrap, do not sort or toss anything. Even tiny fragments hold precious metal, and we weigh the entire lot in front of you.
Selling Gold Grills, Caps, and Diamond Grillz
Gold grills are valued as precious metal, not as fashion. Whatever you paid for the custom work, resale comes down to karat and weight. Most grillz are made in 10k, 14k, 18k, or 24k gold, and some are solid while others are a gold shell. We test each piece so the offer reflects what is actually there.
One surprise for many sellers: grills are often hollow, so a full set can weigh less on the scale than it looks. That does not mean it is worthless. Single caps, fangs, open-face designs, broken segments, and complete top and bottom sets all carry gold value, and we buy them in every configuration.
Diamond grillz are where our gemological training matters. A grill set with real stones is worth more than its gold alone, yet many buyers pay melt value and quietly keep the diamonds. As GIA-trained appraisers, we grade the stones and add them to the metal value. If you want a sense of stone pricing on its own, we also buy loose diamonds and can break out each part of the offer.
Rinse and dry grillz before your visit so adhesive or residue does not throw off the weight, and keep every piece together, even cracked ones.
Dental Gold and Grills We Buy for Cash
From single gold crowns to full diamond grillz, we buy dental gold and grills in every form and condition across Los Angeles.
Gold Crowns & Bridges
Yellow and white gold crowns, bridges, inlays, and onlays in any karat. Single pieces or full sets.
Gold Grills & Caps
Solid 10k, 14k, 18k, and 24k grillz, single caps, fangs, and custom top or bottom sets.
Diamond Grillz
Iced-out and diamond-set grillz appraised for both the gold content and the value of the stones.
Dental Scrap & PFM
Porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns, loose fillings, and mixed dental lots containing platinum or palladium.
Sell Dental Gold in Three Steps
Visit, Call, or Text
Walk into our Lawndale showroom at 16916 Hawthorne Blvd. No appointment. Or call (310) 363-7808 and text photos of your dental gold or grills.
We Test and Weigh
We verify karat with electronic and acid testing, weigh each piece on a calibrated scale, and identify every precious metal in the alloy in front of you.
Get Paid Immediately
Accept the offer and receive cash or a check on the spot. Most visits take about 15 minutes. Bring a valid photo ID.
South Bay Coin vs. Other Dental Gold Buyers
Dental gold and grill sellers usually choose between mail-in refiners, pawn shops, and cash-for-gold counters. Here is how a local refinery with same-day payment compares on the factors that decide your payout.
| South Bay Coin | Mail-In Refiners | Pawn Shops | Cash-for-Gold | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Same-day cash in person | ||||
| No shipping or risk of loss | ||||
| Tests gold, platinum, palladium, silver | ||||
| In-house refinery, no middleman | ||||
| Evaluates diamonds set in grillz | ||||
| Tested and weighed in front of you |
What Our Customers Say
Common Questions About Selling Dental Gold and Grills
South Bay Coin buys dental gold and grills at our Lawndale showroom, serving Los Angeles and the South Bay since 1980. Walk in with crowns, bridges, caps, or grillz, watch us test and weigh every piece, and leave with same-day cash. No appointment is needed.
Dental gold value depends on its karat, weight, and the precious metals in the alloy, not its appearance. Most dental work blends gold with platinum, palladium, and silver. We test for every precious metal present, weigh each piece on a calibrated scale, and base your offer on real content.
Yes. We buy gold grills and grillz in every form, from a single cap or fang to a full custom set, in 10k, 14k, 18k, and 24k gold. Solid pieces, broken sections, and diamond-set grillz are all welcome. We appraise the gold content and any stones separately.
Yes. You do not need to remove porcelain, cement, or tooth material before selling. We buy porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns and mixed dental scrap as-is, then separate the precious metals during refining. Removing material yourself is unnecessary and can be unsafe, so bring your pieces exactly as they are.
Yes, dental gold is real gold, but it is an alloy rather than pure metal. Pure gold is too soft for the mouth, so dentists blend it with platinum, palladium, silver, and base metals for strength. That alloy still holds genuine precious metal value that we pay for.
Yes. Our GIA-trained appraisers evaluate diamond grillz by assessing both the gold and the stones. Many buyers ignore set diamonds and pay only for metal. We grade the diamonds, weigh the gold, and combine both into one offer, which often means more than a melt-only quote.
We test each piece for karat purity using electronic and acid verification, weigh it on a certified scale, and identify every precious metal in the alloy. Your offer reflects gold, platinum, palladium, and silver content at current market rates. The entire process happens in front of you with full transparency.
A buyer that refines in-house, like South Bay Coin, generally pays more than a pawn shop. Pawn shops and cash-for-gold counters resell your dental gold to a refiner and keep the spread. Because we own our refinery, there is no middleman markup taken out of your offer.
Yes. Condition never changes the value of dental gold or grills, because we pay for the precious metal content. A single crown, a loose cap, a broken bridge, or one grill tooth all qualify. Bring whatever you have, even small or damaged pieces, and we will weigh everything.
Most visits take about 15 minutes. Walk into our Lawndale showroom, watch us test and weigh your dental gold or grills, and accept the offer to receive cash or a check on the spot. There is no shipping, no waiting period, and no mailing your gold away.
Ready to Sell Your Dental Gold or Grills?
Walk in, call, or text photos for a free, no-pressure appraisal. Same-day cash, no appointment, no mailing your gold away.
