Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Tooth Tattoo Trend in China Sparks Health and Aesthetic Debate
In China, a new trend involves getting custom designs engraved on dental crowns.
Dental institutions offer this service, attracting many young people.
Customers choose to have motivational words or characters carved onto their teeth.
The process involves using aerospace materials.
One woman chose to have a Chinese character engraved on her tooth.
However, experts caution this practice may cause dental damage and impact the crown's strength.
Some people on social media consider it cute, while others find it unappealing.
A new trend in China involves getting tattoos on dental caps.
The trend is particularly popular among the younger generation.
Dental institutions promote and offer this customization option.
Experts have warned of potential dental damage.
Social media users have mixed reactions to the trend.
- Who
- Younger generation in China
- What
- Trend of getting tattoos engraved on dental caps
- When
- Introduced early this year
- Where
- China
- Why
- To display phrases or patterns.
Supporters
Critics
Appearance
Supporters
Some social media users call it 'cute'.
Critics
Some consider it 'disgusting'.
Dental Health
Supporters
Unknown, but some like the service.
Critics
Experts warn of potential dental damage.
- Trend
- Tooth tattoos (engraved dental caps)
- Popularity
- Among younger generation in China
- Cost
- Around 2,000 yuan (US$280) per crown
- Motives
- Motivational phrases or characters
- Location
- China