The ornamentation of the teeth with precious stones and metals has been used during different times and with different connotations. In the 21st century it is a style and trend to beautify the smile. The famous were responsible for making the use of the «grills», «grillz», «or fronts» and as decorations in the mouth are known to enhance the teeth.
Decorative coverings often made of gold and silver, which is now an ephemeral practice; symbolized for the tribes divine matters. On the African continent they were used as fetishes or amulets. The decoration boosted parties and encouraged special dates. In this society, gold was appreciated as an emblem of good luck and not for its economic value.
After, The rise of grills began in the 1980s, and became known for the culture of rap and hip hop. The artists of these demonstrations stole the glances with glitter and inlays that modified their teeth. These used gold, metals and even precious stones that were worth millions of dollars. By this time, the practice became widespread. The noble metals served to correct dental imperfections and replace pieces in the mouth. It was known how to take advantage of gold and its ability not to deform for some aesthetic perfections. It was a good way to show off the glow.
But, specialists did not hesitate to warn of the use of «gold teeth» and the development of delicate gingival disease if the crown was not fitted properly. Advances in dentistry made it possible to replace lost teeth with prosthetics or dental implants with new materials, including resin and porcelain.
In 2013 the rage for dental jewelry returned to the fore, this time an eccentricity that included shapes and a variety of ostentatious precious materials. Rihanna, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber and Miley Cyrus; are some of the celebrities who put this style on top. Through social networks, the artists make known their new daring that are now continuous designs, like a kind of removable or fixed mouth guards.
Although there are websites that offer the service of dental jewelry, they indicate that after embedding the garment you will have some discomfort to close your mouth; and that later you may overcome the consequences of its use. In general, following cleaning steps will make it easier for you to use and care for your parts. However, specialists warn that when non-precious metals are used, this decoration causes irritations and allergy. Also, dental jewelry damages the enamel and the growth of bacteria under the material can lead to long-term illness.
“To be beautiful you have to see stars”, says a popular saying; and it seems that wearing this type of jewelry that will make your smile “shine” is a preference that can cause irreversible complications and for our health, it would be better if we leave this trend to Hollywood stars.