How far would you be willing to go to look fashionable and trendy? Youth in South Africa are happily carrying on a fad where they remove their front two teeth to sport a gummy smile!
This fashion trend has been around in Cape Town for more than 60 years and is still going strong. The young kids remove their front two teeth, regardless of weather or not they are healthy teeth. The gap-toothed grin is considered attractive!
For situations where a full smile is necessary, like work or social functions, these youth get special dentures made to wear for such times. These dentures themselves are also often spiced up with gems and are considered a sign of class.
Research shows that while most kids get their teeth removed to be trendy, some are also admitting to falling victim to peer pressure. Another percentage of kids say they did it for medical reasons or to be a part of the gangster culture.
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(Photo from Vice.com)