Western people like white teeth (except the British). Though the Japanese have lagged behind in dental care teeth whiting procedures are the most popular cosmetic procedure in Japan. Funny how things used to be quite different…

So way back in ‘traditional’ old time Japan, white teeth were gross. Very gross. When you picture a beautiful lady standing next to a samurai, wearing a long flowing kimono you should also try picturing here with black stained teeth. Oh yes. Stained black teeth.

You see during the Heian period white teeth were ever so ugly and reminded people of mealworms. So the ladies of the time used various roots and inks to stain their teeth black.

Be happy you didn’t live in feudal Japan.


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^ More like for the loss. :/


LOL/ BLACK TEETH FTW!


Thank the stars!!


not anymore i dont think


I won’t. smile

Are there lots of women with black teeth?


dont forget the floss!


I feel the same way.


Plus mouthwash


i have a sudden urge to brush me teeth alot


Either way the last thing you see isn’t to pleasent


Well that doesn’t sound too pleasant.


Cept you combust instead of turn to stone


Something similar to Medusa.


Smile of Death


She belongs in a horror flick.


Makes her lips pop out


^ How ironic right?


White face black teeth. What a contrast


^ lmao omg i could so see that being the new grillz trend


The rap community would welcome her with open arms. She’s got the grills yo!


Sexy


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You should learn something new everyday smile


I learned something new today,


^ In this case, yes. lol


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