Yaeba

In Japan, yaeba (八重歯, "double tooth") are human teeth, especially upper canines, with an uncommonly fang-like appearance. In Japan it is perceived as a sign of youthfulness and natural beauty.^[1]^[2] In 2013 it had become a trend where teenage girls would undergo dental procedures to cap the upper canines.^[3]

References

^ Margo DeMello, Faces around the World, pp. 63–64, ISBN 1598846183
^ Tom Moynihan, Perfect.: The Encyclopedia of Perfection, "Pointy, pearly whites", p. 170, ISBN 1440540195
^ http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2013/02/01/yaeba-japanese-double-tooth-trend-expensive-crooked-smile_n_2596720.html

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[1] Margo DeMello, Faces around the World, pp. 63–64, ISBN 1598846183

[2] Tom Moynihan, Perfect.: The Encyclopedia of Perfection, "Pointy, pearly whites", p. 170, ISBN 1440540195

[3] ttp://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2013/02/01/yaeba-japanese-double-tooth-trend-expensive-crooked-smile_n_2596720.html

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