The Dangers of Certain Dental Trends
Posted September 27, 2014 by Wager-Evans Dental

Bejeweling Teeth surfaces
Temporary jewels bonded to teeth with adhesive may sound simple and harmless enough. Why not grin a bit flashier now and again? If you are quite certain that your jewels are being adhered with FDA-approved dental glue placed by a trusted dental professional who offers good removal instructions, you may make it through temporarily bejeweling your smile without long term damage. Do-it-yourself kits are out there, however, but they are never a good idea. Sticking any foreign object or ornament to your tooth can result in enamel damage.Tooth ornaments can also harbor food debris, bacteria, and saliva, leading to plaque and tartar buildup which could create acid erosion underneath the jewel.
Diamonds Aren’t a Tooth’s Best Friend
Imagine being able to afford replacing your teeth with real diamonds. Sounds a bit far-fetched, but some celebrities seem to have so much expendable income, they have given this a try. Recording artist (and tabloid favorite) Kanye West is a perfect example of the diamond tooth trend. Mr. West once posted a picture of himself on Twitter where his bottom teeth had been completely replaced by tooth-shaped diamonds. Even though diamonds are technically harder than your tooth enamel, they are not viable as a mainstream tooth replacement material because of their heavy weight. Porcelain remains a better option.
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