Everyone wants to be stylish. In order to "stand out" from the crowd, he selects beautiful clothes or fashion accessories. But this is not limited to this, and many want to imitate popular stars, choosing for themselves a more original solution, namely, jaw decorations. And these are fixations on the teeth that look unique and attract the eye to a smile.
What are fixes?
Fixes, or, as they are also called, grilles, are special jewelry pads that are installed on one or several teeth at the same time, usually on the front teeth, but there are exceptions. These pads look like trellised decor, inside which even precious stones can be inserted.
This decoration looks unique and can not be called invisible. The fixers on the teeth are mostly rappers, pop stars. But recently, this accessory has also gained popularity among people who follow fashion. You may not believe it, but even children wear them!
A bit of history
For the first time, it was hip-hop artists who adorned their jaw with such a decorative element as a fixation on a tooth. Why did they do this? The answer is clear - to attract attention! However, these jewelry have recently gained real popularity. Moreover, not only among representatives of various subcultures, but also famous athletes, musicians, singers, as well as ordinary people of different ages and nationalities.
Eddie Plain, the New York City store owner, is the progenitor of this extravagant decorative piece. It was he who came up with the idea of putting gold, platinum and silver lattices on teeth equipped with various inlays. Initially, this idea was appreciated by representatives of black culture.
Fixes - what are they?
Fixes on the teeth - what are they? This question is asked by many people who are first faced with the problem of their choice. They are conditionally divided into two types:
- Fixes made of precious metals.
- Fixes made of base metal.
The first type of grill is made of metals such as platinum, silver or gold. They are made to order. This takes into account the shape, size and even number of teeth. An additional decoration of such an element are precious stones, for example, diamonds, thanks to which the smile looks even richer.
Base fixes are made of ordinary metals. Their size is standard; ordinary, non-precious stones are used as an additional decoration.
It should be borne in mind that acquiring fixes of dubious production is not worth it, it is harmful to the teeth and can cause allergic reactions. Therefore, if you do not have money to buy precious tooth pads, give preference to those models that are made of medical alloys.
What about design?
Both precious and ordinary fixes can be different in appearance. The most standard ones are lattice products with inserted stones. But they can also be made in the form of letters of your name, in the form of a grin of animals or in the form of various objects. The mass of options, it all depends on the imagination of the customer.
How to fix on a tooth?
Many of those who want to get the jaw decoration described above are wondering: “How to fix on a tooth?”. Such products are made in a special production, but the inhabitants of our country are usually looking for the opportunity to save money and do it yourself. The following is an example of making DIY grills. Of course, they will not look like real ones, and they will last only a few hours, but then this is the most economical option of all that you can imagine.
You will need: foil, rhinestones and glue.
- First, cut out two small pieces of foil (silver or gold).
- Next, you need to wrap your teeth: one piece is for the bottom row of teeth, the second for the top.
- It is necessary that the foil wraps the teeth tightly and does not hang out.
- It remains only to glue artificial rhinestones or beads to the foil.
Now you have learned how to fix a tooth with your own hands. If you want to make fun of someone - then this option is what you need.
Useful Tips
With self-made grills, you need to use only non-toxic glue, so as not to poison.
- If you have braces or other fixators on your teeth, it is contraindicated to fix the teeth on foil. This is fraught with a dangerous reaction.
- If you want to achieve the most natural effect, you should not take too much foil.
- Want your teeth to look “golden”? Use gold foil.
- Do not apply glue directly to the teeth.
- In the process of fixing artificial jewelry to your teeth, do not use sharp objects, as you may cut yourself.
- Remember that aluminum is very harmful to the body, so if you decide to make a jewelry out of it, it is better to abandon this idea.
This is the so-called disposable tooth fixation. You can make it with your own hands, but it is not known how long you can wear it and how long it will last for you. It is best to order grills from professionals.
How much do fixes cost?
Surely this question interests you too. In fact, prices vary in different limits, depending on what material the fixes are made of and what are their design features.
It is clear that fixes on the teeth of stars are very expensive, from several thousand dollars and above. After all, such jewelry is real work of jewelry. In addition to the fact that in this design there are various precious metals, an additional decoration of grills is not banal rhinestones from the nearest store, but real diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires. Precious fixes are made only by individual order, which makes the cost of the product even higher.
Budget options differ in affordable prices, because they are made of medical alloys (and other metals) and decorated with rhinestones. For example, on the famous "AliExpress" you will find fixes of different price categories, starting from 150 and ending with 2000 rubles. But we would not recommend paying attention to the cheapest options, since dubious alloys can corrode tooth enamel.
Stars that wear fixes
In 2013, Madonna's smile became brighter. She placed on her teeth grilles made of gold and studded with diamonds. The first photo posted by the star on Instagram caused a flurry of conflicting emotions among her fans. Madonna had previously experimented with her appearance, decorating her teeth with skyce and gold linings. Here is her fixation on the tooth, a photo of which many have already appreciated.
Singer Rihanna generally distinguished herself from her “colleagues” and installed on her jaws not traditional fangs, but a miniature model of a Kalashnikov assault rifle made of pure gold.
The new "fashion chip" was appreciated not only by women, but also by men. For example, Justin Bieber also set gold lining on his teeth and now, smiling, shows his new thing everywhere.
Decided to install the linings? Then order fixes individually. This will guarantee that they will exactly repeat the shape of your teeth, will be firmly fixed and will not fall off at the most crucial moment. It is better to give preference to removable models, as this will fully comply with oral hygiene.
To make your smile brighter, it is not necessary to set fixes. Visit your dentist regularly, do whitening procedures, give up smoking and coffee - and the smile will become simply gorgeous.