Tooth adornment among siblings living in an urban slum in Nigeria: Health implications for a vulnerable population

• Published in: Clinical case reports Vol. 11; no. 1; pp. e6563 - n/a
• Main Authors: Osuh, Mary E., Oyaniran, Olaide H., Tunde‐Alao, Tobi S., Lawal, Folake B., Oke, Gbemisola A., Osuh, Jackson I., Harris, Bronwyn, Chen, Yen‐Fu, Lilford, Richard J.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England John Wiley & Sons, Inc 01.01.2023; John Wiley and Sons Inc; Wiley
• Subjects: Adhesives; Airway management; Bond strength; Case Report; Case reports; Celebrities; dental jewelry; Dentists; Design; fabric stone; Fashion designers; Ghettos; Global positioning systems; GPS; Health risk assessment; Health risks; Health surveys; Inflammation; Jewelry; Medical research; Oral hygiene; Professionals; rhinestone; super‐glue; Teeth; Toxicity; Trends; Nigeria; dental jewelry; super‐glue; fabric stone; rhinestone
• ISSN: 2050-0904; 2050-0904
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.6563

Tooth jewelry boosts the appearance and confidence of wearers. However, its use may carry adverse health consequences. This paper creates awareness about a practice not previously reported in Nigeria, to prevent negative health consequences while appropriate measures are taken to quantify and describe the determinants and plan appropriate interventions. Self‐adornment with dental jewels among youth living in low socioeconomic environments has multiple health implications. Professional dentists are essential to advise, treat, and maintain good oral health in areas where the practice is prevalent.