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Dental Gap Captures

South African Youth Get Their Front Teeth Removed for Style

— February 3, 2013 — Fashion
In Cape Town, South Africa, it is stylish for youth to get their front teeth removed, leaving a big tooth gap.

Originally, as the locals explain, this tradition started with fishermen who removed their teeth to be able to whistle to other boats and communicate with each other. Now it has become a fashion statement amongst the youth, even children as young as 11. Metropolis TV went to Cape Town to record the smiles on video and ask what people thought about their teeth. Many did it because they find it cool and attractive, demonstrating that nothing is too extreme once it becomes popular.

As of yet it is only trendy in South Africa to have front teeth removed, but perhaps it will travel to North America.
Trend Themes
1. Tooth Gap Fashion - The trend of removing front teeth for style has gained popularity among South African youth, presenting opportunities for dental professionals and orthodontic industries to cater to this unique aesthetic.
2. Cross-cultural Fashion Influence - The tooth gap fashion trend in Cape Town, South Africa showcases the potential for cross-cultural fashion trends to emerge and influence youth culture globally, creating opportunities for fashion retailers and cultural influencers.
3. Extreme Body Modification - The growing popularity of tooth removal as a fashion statement suggests a potential market for extreme body modification practices and the introduction of innovative dental procedures to meet this demand.
Industry Implications
1. Dental Services - The tooth gap fashion trend presents an opportunity for dental service providers to offer specialized procedures and treatments catered specifically to the aesthetic preferences of South African youth.
2. Fashion and Apparel - The emergence of the tooth gap fashion trend showcases a potential market for fashion and apparel brands to design products that embrace and cater to this unique aesthetic.
3. Media and Entertainment - The tooth gap fashion trend provides media and entertainment industries with an opportunity to incorporate and showcase this cultural phenomenon through various platforms, such as documentaries and fashion shows.
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