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Gem glued on tooth for cosmetic reasons

Tooth jewellery

A tooth gem is a gemstone glued onto the enamel of a person's tooth. It can be a single gemstone, or multiple arranged into shapes, such as flowers and cherries. They are semi-permanent, lasting from several months to several years. Over time the bond between the tooth and the gem weakens which creates a gap which cannot be cleaned, allowing bacteria to accumulate and can eventually lead to tooth decay. Tooth gems cannot be placed on veneers as they are too smooth.

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References

  1. "Popularity of 'tooth gems' on the rise". 1News. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  2. ^ Boyle, Siân (5 March 2024). "From £35 crystals to £30,000 diamonds: the jaw-dropping rise of tooth jewellery". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  3. Heng, Emily (5 September 2023). "Tooth gems are the latest trend to hit the celebrity stratosphere". Vogue Singapore. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
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