We’ve all seen glow-in-the-dark t-shirts, little kids shoes that light up when they walk, and even belts with flashing lights on them. But light up teeth? Two designers in Japan are doing just that to advertise a winter sale at their clothing store, Laforet Harajuku.
Now, we’re not just talking about those 25 cent plastic vampire fangs that you can get at Halloween that are supposed to glow in the dark. These “fronts” contain light-emitting diodes (LEDs) that you affix to your teeth, which then glow and blink in different colors when you open your mouth. In fact, they are so bright that you can see them even with your mouth closed. What a great addition to the holiday festivities!
Their ad campaign features a group of girls walking around a city in the dark, wearing this LED mouthpiece and acting as if nothing were strange. Frankly, it’s kind of creepy, like a pack of robots slowly coming towards you. The LED mouthpieces are also a little cumbersome, because you have to carry a type of battery pack that is attached by wires that hang out of the side of your mouth.
For now, the technology is not commercially available, and the designers, Motoi Ishibashi and Daito Manabe, say they have no plans to make it so at this time. Further testing will have to be done before the LED mouthpieces can be sold on a large scale, and they will have to prove that theys are not harmful to your teeth or general health in any way. Maybe someday you too can have light-up teeth!
In the mean time, contact Williamsville Family Dentistry for some more realistic and easy to use mouth brightening solutions. Dr. Clauser has several options to help you achieve the brighter, whiter smile you’ve always wanted, including both in office and take-home whitening methods.
We make sure each and every one of our clients’ needs and concerns are addressed in a caring and thoughtful manner. We want your experience to be as enjoyable and efficient as possible here at Williamsville Family Dentistry in Williamsville, NY.