Tooth gem
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. They are semi-permanent, lasting from several months to several years.[1][2][3][4] Over time the bond between the tooth and an improperly applied gem may weaken, creating a gap which cannot be cleaned, allowing bacteria to accumulate and can eventually lead to tooth decay.[citation needed] Tooth gems cannot be placed on veneers as they are too smooth.[3]
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[edit]- ↑ "Popularity of 'tooth gems' on the rise". 1News. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
- ↑ "SelfGem". 11 July 2025.
- 1 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.
- ↑ 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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