I hope that strippers don't find out about this. :)
shadowcat
Atlanta suburb
CITY hipsters finding that a tattoo on their arm, leg or torso is just a little, well, ordinary, have discovered a new trend — tattooing their teeth.
But the craze can be harmful, local medical experts warned.
In the United States, tooth tattoos have become popular, with young Americans getting their enamel inscribed with images of pop stars, skulls or personal signs of love.
Young Shanghai residents are now looking for similar services, with cosmetic surgeons often the favored option.
“We've received calls and visits from young people seeking tooth tattoos,†said Xu Beihua, president of a local cosmetic hospital.
“Technically, it's not difficult, but we give them a full explanation of the risks.â€
Temporary tattoos are either drawn or stuck onto the tooth, while for the permanent version the design is drilled directly onto the enamel, according to the hospital.
Doctors said the stickers can cause allergies, while drilling can damage the tooth.
“We don't encourage young people to have tooth tattoos,†said Dr Fu Fugen, director of dentistry at the hospital.
But the craze can be harmful, local medical experts warned.
In the United States, tooth tattoos have become popular, with young Americans getting their enamel inscribed with images of pop stars, skulls or personal signs of love.
Young Shanghai residents are now looking for similar services, with cosmetic surgeons often the favored option.
“We've received calls and visits from young people seeking tooth tattoos,†said Xu Beihua, president of a local cosmetic hospital.
“Technically, it's not difficult, but we give them a full explanation of the risks.â€
Temporary tattoos are either drawn or stuck onto the tooth, while for the permanent version the design is drilled directly onto the enamel, according to the hospital.
Doctors said the stickers can cause allergies, while drilling can damage the tooth.
“We don't encourage young people to have tooth tattoos,†said Dr Fu Fugen, director of dentistry at the hospital.
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Have you ever been in a Turkish prison?
You're correct to voice concern, in hoping that strippers don't find out about this. Generally speaking, they tend to be exceptionally under-read. As a result, many of them tend to not be the sharpest knife in the drawer. Let's not forget; it hasn't been that long since gold teeth were very popular among many (black) strippers. This enamel engraving process really isn't that far off. Let's just hope for the best.
... This site is headed for a disaster of biblical proportions.
... What do you mean, "biblical"?
... Old Testament, Mr. Mayor, real wrath of God type stuff.
Fire and brimstone coming down from the skies! Rivers and seas boiling!
Forty years of darkness! Earthquakes, volcanoes...
The dead rising from the grave!
Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together... mass hysteria!
Just be aware certain stuffed-shirt members on here don't approve of "making allusions to tv shows or movies." (Yeah, I know - crazy, right?)