Imagine living in a different time and place. Perhaps a very long time ago. How would you adapt to the culture? What would you to do to fit in, to be socially accepted? Would you alter your appearance?
Since prehistoric times, many cultures have altered their appearance in the name of beauty. On the continent of Asia people have been modifying their teeth as culture dictates. The first and foremost reason was to be more attractive to the opposite sex. The practice of tooth modification could be temporary or permanent, pleasant or painful. It has also been called tooth mutilation.
The Japanese culture had practiced Ohaguro, or tooth blackening for centuries. It was banned in the 1870’s but, the culture of Japan was slow to change.
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