# Alternative Art Forms Tooth Fairy Carvings (On Real Teeth!) By kyosuke0603 | Published 2007-03-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tooth-carving References: [random-good-stuff](http://www.random-good-stuff.com/index.php/2007/03/28/tooth-carving/) & [arbroath.blogspot](http://arbroath.blogspot.com/) Cordelia Cembrowicz, from Bristol, is an artist who carved [tooth fairies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-orifice) from [children's milk teeth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buildabrush-starter). Using a specially adapted drill, a rotary cutter and magnifying glass, she spends about almost 20 hours to carve a tooth. **Implications** - According to Cordelia Cembrowicz herself, she first "realized what a powerful material" teeth are when she held her own baby teeth in her hand. The first thing she thought of was the Tooth Fairy and how she was a mythical figure who represented the ideas of "sanctuary and reward". As a result, all of her teeth artworks pay tribute to this cherished [childhood personality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-eternal-child) and her benevolent role in helping children see the bright side of an otherwise painful process. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Tooth Fairy Art:** Creating art from children's milk teeth presents an innovative and unique form of expression. - **Personalized Carvings:** Carving personalized tooth fairies from individual teeth offers a tailor-made art experience. - **Mythical Tribute Art:** Paying tribute to childhood mythology through tooth carvings provides a nostalgic and enchanting art form. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Sculpture:** Artists and sculptors can explore tooth carvings as a new medium to showcase their creativity. - **Dentistry and Oral Health:** Dental professionals can collaborate with artists to create unique tooth fairy carvings as a way to promote oral health and dental awareness. - **Children's Products and Collectibles:** Tooth fairy art can inspire the creation of collectibles and keepsakes for children, tapping into the nostalgia market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Temporary Oral Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporary-oral-tattoos.md) - [Spa-Like Dental Clinics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-dental-clinic.md) - [Revitalizing Oral Care Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vvardis-1.md) - [Precious Dental Polishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dental-polish.md) - [Confident Smile Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquafresh.md) - [Biology-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu.md) - [Kid-Designed Toothpastes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-toothpaste.md) - [AI-Powered Dental Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-predict.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md)