Most people fly to Japan for medical and cosmetic procedures
that might otherwise bankrupt you in the States. But people in Japan
apparently stay in their country and pay to look worse.
In Japan, having perfect teeth is often frowned upon as it is often seen as intimidating to others who might be tempted to strike up a conversation. The result is “imperfect” veneers — “Tsuke-yaeba,” or “stick-on crooked teeth.”
The procedure is done at a dental salon known as Plaisir and involves gluing the fake teeth directly onto the real teeth. The procedure, which costs ¥30,000, or about $390, is not advised, says Tokyo orthodontist Masaru Iwatsuki.
Teeth need to breathe, he says, and by gluing fake ones directly onto the real ones you run the risk of permanent damage. Of course, he’s not too concerned. He goes on to say that it’s a passing fade, and will fade away within six months.
By Lycurgus on 25-10-2011
In Japan, having perfect teeth is often frowned upon as it is often seen as intimidating to others who might be tempted to strike up a conversation. The result is “imperfect” veneers — “Tsuke-yaeba,” or “stick-on crooked teeth.”
The procedure is done at a dental salon known as Plaisir and involves gluing the fake teeth directly onto the real teeth. The procedure, which costs ¥30,000, or about $390, is not advised, says Tokyo orthodontist Masaru Iwatsuki.
Teeth need to breathe, he says, and by gluing fake ones directly onto the real ones you run the risk of permanent damage. Of course, he’s not too concerned. He goes on to say that it’s a passing fade, and will fade away within six months.
By Lycurgus on 25-10-2011
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