How does selling dental gold work?

Selling dental gold with Dental Gold Experts is a three-step process. Step 1: Request your free prepaid insured shipping kit — it arrives at no cost. Step 2: Pack your crowns, bridges, or scrap using the provided materials and drop it at any USPS location. Your shipment is tracked and insured end to end. Step 3: Your material is melted and chemically assayed. You receive a written offer showing exactly how the number was calculated. Accept and get paid same-day or within 24 hours.

Can I sell dental gold from home?

Yes — the entire process is handled by mail. You never need to travel to a buyer, visit a lab, or go to a pawn shop. Request a free prepaid kit online, pack your dental gold using the provided materials, and drop it at any USPS location. Everything after that — assay, written report, offer, and payment — is handled remotely.

What happens after Dental Gold Experts receives my material?

Once your shipment arrives, it is logged, weighed, and assigned a batch ID. Your material is then fully melted into a homogeneous sample and chemically assayed to determine the precise percentage of gold, palladium, platinum, and silver present. A written assay report is prepared showing gross weight, metal percentages, spot prices used, and the complete offer calculation. You are then contacted with the offer and the report, and choose to accept payment or ask questions.

What if I don't like the offer?

If you decline the offer for any reason — the number was lower than expected, you want a second opinion, or you simply changed your mind — contact us directly. The assay is free, the kit is free, and your material is returned at no cost if you decline.

How long does the entire process take?

Total time from shipping to payment is typically 3–7 business days depending on transit time. Once your material arrives at the facility, the assay is completed within 24–72 hours. Once you accept the offer, payment is issued same-day or within 24 hours.

Do I need to prepare my dental gold before shipping?

No preparation is required. Do not clean your material, remove porcelain from PFM crowns, separate alloy types, or sort by color. Send everything as-is. Porcelain burns off during the melt and does not affect the precious metal analysis.

How do dental gold buyers value my gold?

Your gold is melted and assayed to determine its exact precious metal content — the precise percentage of gold, palladium, platinum, and silver in your batch. Payment is then calculated using live spot market rates published at Kitco.com. A full written report is provided so you can verify every number independently.

How do I know my gold is safe when I ship it?

Every shipment is fully insured from the moment it leaves your office. The prepaid kit includes full tracking so you can monitor your package every step of the way to the secure processing facility.

How much is a gold dental crown worth?

A typical full-cast gold dental crown contains 40–88% gold by weight and weighs 2–6 grams — making it worth roughly $50–$200+ at current 2026 spot prices. Gold content varies significantly by alloy type. White or silver crowns may contain valuable palladium or platinum and are frequently undervalued by non-specialist buyers. The only definitive answer for any specific crown is a professional melt-and-assay.

Is dental gold worth selling?

Yes — especially in 2026 with gold near historic highs. A single full-cast gold crown can be worth $50–$200+. Practices with accumulated scrap from months or years of extractions may be sitting on hundreds or thousands of dollars. The free prepaid kit means there is no cost or risk to find out what your scrap is worth.

Do you buy dental gold from patients or only dental practices?

Dental Gold Experts works with dental practices, dental labs, and individual patients who have removed crowns or bridges. The mail-in process works the same regardless of whether you are a practice sending a full batch or an individual with a single crown.

What payment methods do you offer?

Payment is issued by check, PayPal, or direct deposit — your choice. Payment is sent same-day or within 24 hours of accepting the offer.

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How to sell dental gold — step by step

Three steps to turn your
scrap dental gold into
same-day payment.

No guesswork, no lowball estimates. Dental Gold Experts uses a transparent melt-and-assay process so you're paid based on exactly what your gold is worth — at live market rates.

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Free prepaid USPS shipping label

Fully insured from the moment you ship

Payment within 24 hours of assay

15+

Years in precious metals recovery

24 hr

Typical payment turnaround after assay

USPS

Tracking included with every prepaid label

The process

How to sell dental gold
in three simple steps.

Our entire process is built for dental practices — not general consumers. Every step is designed to be fast, transparent, and worth your time.

Step one

Get your free prepaid USPS shipping label

Fill out our short form and we'll email your free prepaid USPS shipping label, often within minutes. Pack your dental gold in a small flatrate USPS box or padded envelope and drop it off at USPS. No cost and no commitment.

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Step two

Pack and ship your dental gold

Place your dental gold in a small flatrate USPS box or padded envelope, attach your prepaid USPS shipping label, and drop it off at any USPS location. Your shipment is fully tracked and insured from the moment you ship until it arrives at our secure processing facility.

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Step three

We assay your gold and send payment

Once we receive your gold, we melt and assay it to determine exact precious metal content. You receive a full report showing weight, purity, and exactly how your payment was calculated — based on live spot market rates. Payment is issued same-day or within 24 hours.

True melt assay — not an estimate Full report provided 24-hr typical payment turnaround Check, direct deposit, or PayPal

What we buy

Every type of dental gold
your practice has to sell.

We're specialized dental gold buyers — not a generalist refiner. We accept everything from full gold crowns to mixed scrap and fillings.

Most common

Gold crowns and bridges

We buy old gold dental crowns and bridges of any type and condition. Whether from recent extractions or older dental work, full-cast and partial gold crowns of all karats are accepted. Your unwanted crowns and bridges contain valuable gold — we appraise accurately and pay top dollar.

High value

Dental scrap and fillings

We buy all types of dental scrap and gold fillings, including broken or leftover pieces from dental procedures. Even small amounts of gold in old fillings add up to meaningful value. Mixed scrap, sprues, and casting waste are all accepted.

Dental scrap, gold fillings, and mixed dental gold accepted by Dental Gold Experts

Precious metal substructure

Inlays, onlays & PFM crowns

We buy gold inlays, onlays, and porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) crowns. These restorations often contain precious metals that still hold significant value — even if damaged or worn. Send them in and receive full payment based on actual assay results.

Gold inlays, onlays, and PFM crowns purchased by Dental Gold Experts

All other restorations

Partial dentures, posts & custom work

We accept all other gold dental restorations, including partial dentures with gold frameworks, gold posts, and any custom gold dental work. No matter the type or condition, we make it easy to turn old dental gold into fast payment with our secure, insured process.

Not sure if your item qualifies? Contact our team anytime — we'll confirm within minutes whether your item is something we buy. Contact us →

Getting paid

Fast payment, your way —
typically within 24 hours.

Once your gold is assayed, payment is issued immediately. Choose how you'd like to receive your funds — no waiting, no batch cycles.

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Direct deposit

Funds sent directly to your practice bank account. Fastest option for most practices.

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PayPal

Instant transfer to your PayPal account. No waiting on paper or processing delays.

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Check

Mailed check issued same-day. Ideal for practices that prefer traditional payment.

Pricing basis

Live spot rates — verified daily

Questions about your offer?

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Common questions

Questions about how to
sell dental gold.

How do I sell dental gold?

Request your free prepaid USPS shipping label, pack your gold crowns, bridges, or dental scrap in a small flatrate USPS box or padded envelope, and ship it to us. Once we melt and assay your gold, you receive a full report and payment within 24 hours.

How fast will I get paid after I sell dental gold?

Payment is typically issued same-day or within 24 hours after your gold is assayed. You can choose check, direct deposit, or PayPal. We don't hold funds waiting for a batch cycle or end-of-week processing.

What types of dental gold can I sell?

We buy gold crowns, bridges, PFM crowns, inlays, onlays, dental scrap, gold fillings, partial dentures with gold frameworks, and gold posts. If you're unsure whether your item qualifies, contact us before shipping — we're happy to confirm.

What if I have questions about my offer?

Contact us directly after reviewing your assay report and we'll walk through every figure with you. Every number in the report is verifiable against live spot prices.

How is the value of my dental gold calculated?

Your gold is melted and assayed to determine its exact precious metal content — weight and purity. Payment is then calculated using live spot market rates. We send you the full report so you can verify every number.

Is my shipment insured when I sell dental gold by mail?

Yes. Every shipment is fully insured from the moment it leaves your office. Your prepaid USPS label includes tracking, so you can monitor every step of the journey to our secure processing facility.

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Ready to sell dental gold?

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Get paid what your gold is actually worth.

No cost, no guesswork. Request your free prepaid USPS shipping label and receive same-day payment based on true assay results — not estimates. Need packaging? We can also send a free shipping kit upon request.

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Three steps to turn yourscrap dental gold intosame-day payment.

How to sell dental goldin three simple steps.

Every type of dental goldyour practice has to sell.

Fast payment, your way — typically within 24 hours.

Questions about how tosell dental gold.

Start with a free USPS label.Get paid what your gold is actually worth.