Is this shiny thing on Jenny’s teeth poisonous to her dental health?

Group Blackpink member Jenny unveiled the unconventional ‘Tooth Gem’.

On the 11th, Jenny posted a photo on her SNS showing herself smiling brightly with a shiny ribbon-shaped Tooth Gem attached to her teeth. Along with this, he promoted his new song ‘Mantra’ and wrote, “I think you will be very happy if you listen to it a lot.”

Teeth may be damaged during the process of attaching Tooth Gem.

Tooth Gem introduced by Jenny is a compound word of Tooth, meaning tooth, and Gem, meaning gem. It is loved by enthusiasts as a way to express individuality, such as attaching cubic elements to nails to add glamor.

However, experts expressed concerns about the Tooth Gem procedure. This is because the enamel layer of the tooth may be damaged during the process of attaching Tooth Gem.

Park Gyu-tae, CEO of the Natural Teeth Saving Movement Headquarters (Director of Dr. Park Go-eun Dental Clinic), said, “To attach accessories to teeth like Tooth Gem, the surface of the tooth must be etched using an acidic substance and then bonded (attached) for the adhesive to be effective. “(If the treatment process is clumsy or incorrect), the ‘enamel layer’, the shield of the tooth that blocks various external harmful elements and plays a role in preventing cavities, may be damaged,” he said.

Risk of lip and gum injury or tooth fracture

If the enamel layer is damaged in this way, the smooth surface of the tooth can become rough. Once the tooth surface has become rough, it is difficult to recover, and over time, that part may turn yellow. Additionally, if resin is used incorrectly during the attachment process, a gap may form between the tooth and the attachment, resulting in cavities. If the Tooth Gem is forcibly removed by hard food or external impact, there is a risk that the tooth may break along with it.

Director Park said, “Because the surface of the tooth is not smooth and nothing is attached to it, there is a very high possibility that the lip will be torn or the gums will be damaged. If the attachment falls off, it can be swallowed, and especially if swallowed and passed into the airway while sleeping, it can lead to serious consequences.” “It can happen,” he warned.

Therefore, it is best to refrain from attaching decorations to teeth for cosmetic purposes as much as possible. Nevertheless, if you want to undergo the Tooth Gem procedure, it is best to see a medical professional, and when removing the Tooth Gem, you should also visit a dentist to have it removed safely.