trials_pimp Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 OK this is going to seem a bit of a weird Question, but does anyone know if I would need any special Precautions/notes ect to pass through Airport Security with a gold tooth?Cant find anythign about it online, and dont want to visit the dentist as they will guilt me into booking an appointment.Ive got 1 gold tooth at the back of my mouth, and would like to know if I need to prepare anything for airport security ect.Strange, yes, but im sure someone here knows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Papasnap Maher Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Nope...im sure your not the 1st person to go through with a gold tooth.And the sensor wont even detect i doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeCottTrials Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 short answer nolong answer maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synergy Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 short answer nolong answer maybedont be gayshort answer nolong answer maybedont be gayshort answer nolong answer maybehes got it right i agree with him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prawny Baby's Baby Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Very much doubt it if there is a problem you just tell them about the tooth and they will just go over you with a hand detector to make sure no problem really.Last time i went on a plane security was really tight so there was me having to have my shoes scanned and everything. Nick however had a strap on cast on his ankle and crutches so didn't even have to go through a metal detector. Apparently cripples are not terrorist threats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Clark Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 I've never been beeped despite all the metal in my face, so I'm sure you'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONGO Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 i have 98 false teeth held in with metal and have had no problems. To even think there is a problem is daft so *slap* on the wrist for thinking such daftery! Every man and his dog has SOMETHING metal in them these days!Worst case scenario, you have to open your mouth and say "Look it's a gold tooth". But that will not happen anyway. (why does this have several replies, and no views?!?!?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 'cos the views update every hour I think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixed Pants™ Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Gold doesn't have iron in it so it's not going to be detected?I'm 80% sure it can't pick up gold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 i have 98 false teeth held in with metal and have had no problems.98 teeth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 It doesn't matter even if the alarm does go off...provided you don't have a knife or anything on you! Every time I go through the sensor the alarm goes off, whether it's my watch or belt or what I don't know but I've come to expect it. They just do a quick pat down and check your shoes. So short answer: No problem at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbra Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Gold doesn't have iron in it so it's not going to be detected?I'm 80% sure it can't pick up gold.wow, james bond would pass right through airport security with his golden gun then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfboy Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 What?? Metal detectors can't detect gold. So all those treasure hunters on the beach are wasting their time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamtrials Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 What?? Metal detectors can't detect gold. So all those treasure hunters on the beach are wasting their time?They can, Fat Pants is talking about stuff he doesn't understand as normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixed Pants™ Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Whoops, my bad, see i reserved 20% so if i was wrong you couldn't have a go for me being wrong... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-man Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Gold is a metal, hence METAL DETECTOR.Your on about it not being magnetic. Pfft lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONGO Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Gold is a metal, hence METAL DETECTOR.Your on about it not being magnetic. Pfft lolwhat is in metal that makes it detectable, over plastic or wood??? Whats it's chemical signiture that makes it a metal? Magnetism is defined by iron, as is a ferrous metal over a non ferrous metal, being the inclusion of iron unless i'm mistaken.Reguardless of this, what makes metal metal??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-man Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 (edited) I dont know, all i know is that its detected, i was just trying to use common sense and try an piece it together.yes, you need iron, then in that case gold shouldnt go off like he said, since it has none in it since it forms in a pure state, unlike ironEDIT: Looking at metal detectors as in beach ones, they use a frequency to pick up metals.i give in, im confusing myself to f**k now Edited January 3, 2007 by Si-man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamtrials Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 what is in metal that makes it detectable, over plastic or wood??? Whats it's chemical signiture that makes it a metal? Magnetism is defined by iron, as is a ferrous metal over a non ferrous metal, being the inclusion of iron unless i'm mistaken.Reguardless of this, what makes metal metal???All metals conduct electricity.From wikipedia;In its simplest form, a metal detector consists of an oscillator producing an alternating current that passes through a coil producing an alternating magnetic field. If a piece of metal, which is electrically conductive, is close to the coil eddy currents will be induced in the metal, and this produces an alternating magnetic field of its own. If another coil is used to measure the magnetic field (acting as a magnetometer) the change in the magnetic field due to the metallic object can be detected.Any metal can have a current induced in it, thus a metal detector will detect any metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotchDave Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 The thing in metals that produces magnetism is the number of unpaired electrons in the outer shell of the atoms, gold has very few (can't be bothered to find a periodic table), iron has 5 per atom I believe. The metal detectors are tuned to not detect things like fillings and piercings as much as possible, so in short you will probably get through un beeped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 So we need to design a tough plastic gun that fires golden teeth so we can get a weapon through the airport!lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-man Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 There are guns that dont get detected by airport detectors, made ouf of ceramic and fire rounds with plastic tips so they done penetrate the hull of the plane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials_pimp Posted January 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 so Instead of getting a relevent answer I got a massive Science Bebate.SWEET, only of here.Well im going to have to just go for it I think, and if anything does happen ill quote some shit off here and they will think im some super scientist and let me go, or some weird willy and lock me up, either way........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixed Pants™ Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Well, you're not the only one with a gold tooth in the world? So i'm guessing they'll have to let you through, if not, it doesn't have any nerves in it? Rip it out with no pain... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Has anyone seen my shoe? Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Dont worry about it, my dad went through and he has 3 or 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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