Here’s Some Information You May Not Believe!
WELL, WE THOUGHT WE HAD HEARD ABOUT ALL the crazy dental trends here at our dental practice, but apparently we were wrong.
Remember the “tooth gap” fad that became popular back in the 1970s? Supermodels and celebrities caused young fans with perfect teeth to want a gap between their two front teeth! Well, if you thought that trend was surprising, you might not believe this new fad in the East!
Tokyo Dental Salon Specializes in Giving Girls “Crooked” Teeth:
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Yup. Women in Japan are actually paying to make their teeth crooked. You heard us correctly. What we call “fangs” and “snaggle teeth,” are being referred to as “yaeba” in Japan—a term that directly translates to “double tooth.”
Famous celebrities and various blogs have begun popularizing this unique new look. These fang-like yaeba teeth are supposed to make the girls seem more cute and approachable, causing men to be more attracted to them. Consequently, women are spending upwards of $400 on these “stick-on” fangs. The procedure simply consists of a dentist applying the plastic teeth directly onto existing teeth with glue. Imagine how much harder flossing would be if you had a few extra teeth glued to your existing ones!
I have to say, Dr. Rector and his staff are great. I went in today because my temporary crown came off. They made time for me in an already busy day for them and then the permanent crown was on before I even realized it. It was done so fast I had to ask “Really?”, felt up there and sure enough the new tooth was on and I was ready to go. Thanks again. And no pain.