Are People with Gold Dental Work in danger?

Question

A gold crown typically uses about one-tenth of an ounce of 16-karat gold, which would fetch around $40 to $50 at today's prices, Taber said. Heavier pieces of dental gold can command prices of several hundred dollars, he said.

Gold set a record of $1,038.60 an ounce on March 17 and has since fallen to about $920, but experts say it could soon resume its upward climb. Several precious metals analysts have even predicted $2,000 gold ahead as a global commodities boom pushes the price of raw materials further into record territory

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40-50 bucks buys couple nice size rocks.

how much crank for 50 bucks?

Answer 1

I guess if somebody was desperate enough, they could well be in danger.

Answer 2

Only if they figure out how to make gas out of gold.