Even the most hardcore Elvis fans might think twice before following his tooth on tour (Picture: elvistooth.com)

A dental crown worn by Elvis is being used to raise awareness of mouth cancer – by going on tour.

The false tooth, which has been nicknamed ‘the King’s Crown’, was originally made by the rock star’s dentist Henry J Weiss.

It will travel the UK with a group of Elvis impersonators, starting with Malvern and going on to a further 10 venues.

The crown was donated by Canadian dentist Michael Zuk, a tooth-collection obsessive who bought it at auction in February 2012 for £6,500.


Dr Zuk’s collection also includes a tooth belonging to John Lennon. The collector says he hopes one day to clone the former Beatle.



“I think I’ve captured the two biggest celebrities’ teeth possible,” he said.

Five letters of authenticity will accompany Elvis’ false tooth.