Singer and model Masora Hino with yaeba.

In Japan, yaeba (八重歯, lit. 'double tooth'; snaggle maxillary canines) are human teeth, especially upper canines, with an uncommonly fang-like appearance. Yaeba most often refers to a tooth overlapping another tooth or protruding from higher in the gum. 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

  1. ↑ Margo DeMello, Faces around the World, 2012, pp. 63–64, ISBN 1598846183
  2. ↑ Tom Moynihan, Perfect.: The Encyclopedia of Perfection, "Pointy, pearly whites", 2012, p. 170, ISBN 1440540195
  3. ↑ Nelson, Sara C (1 February 2013). "Yaeba: Japanese 'Double Tooth' Trend Will Give You A Costly Crooked Smile (PICTURES)". Huffington Post.


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