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Japanese women deliberately stained their teeth black to show that they were married.
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Why did sabor toothed tigers have black teeth?
Saber toothed cats did not have black teeth. Many saber toothed cat fossils come from the La Brea Tar Pits, where the teeth and bones were preserved. The asphalt that preserved the bones, though, also stained them.
What gets stained yellow from smoking?
teeth and fingers
How do you say stained teeth in spanish?
Dientes manchados.
What causes Black line stain on your teeth?
Teeth can be stained a multitude of colors but some people end up with teeth that are literally black.From Wiki:Ohaguro (お歯黒?) is a custom of dyeing one's teeth black. It was most popular in Japan until the Meiji era, as well as in the southeastern parts of China and Southeast Asia. Dyeing was mainly done by married women, though occasionally men did it as well. It was also beneficial, as it prevented tooth decay, in a similar fashion to modern dental sealants.Users of Betel Nut can also end up with teeth stained very dark red and in some cases black. Almost 10% of the entire world population chews Betel Nut.
How do i cover old fillings in teeth that are stained?
ask your dentist about this
Why do people who smoke have bad teeth?
People who smoke to not have bad teeth, their teeth get stained if they smoke too much, and do not have them cleaned by their dentist every 6 months
What is a sentence for stained?
My new party dress became stained with mud the car splashed on me. The secretary's fingers were stained bright purple from the mimeograph machine. His teeth were yellow-stained from years of cigar smoking.
Personal hygiene disadvantages of smoking include discoloration of the mouth and fingernails stained teeth and?
Halitosis
Does a black bear have teeth?
Yes, black bears have teeth.
Why did the Japanese geisha have black teeth?
Maiko blacken their teeth with a wax like substance during a short period when they 'turn their collar' and become a full Geisha. There are a few reasons for this. It is a symbol of maturity, the act of teeth blackening used to also be practiced by newly married Japanese women. The natural colour of teeth will sometimes look yellow against the stark white face make-up. Even if the teeth normally look perfectly white. The black prevents this. And Geisha are taught to smile with their mouths closed. In the Shinto practice bones are seen as impure. Teeth were considered to be bones, so as an act to prevent impurity the teeth were concealed.
What color will the horse have to its teeth after cribbing occurs?
If he is chewing natural wood there should not be a noticeable difference in the color of the teeth. But if the wood is stained or painted his teeth may pick up the color he has chewed.
Do Japanese people have wisdom teeth?
No
