Japan's Latest Fashion Craze - LED Teeth

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You have probably heard the expression - He/she lights up the room with his/her dazzling smile. Now you can outshine any pearly whites with this latest Japanese fashion craze - LED teeth!

First constructed as an experiment by two technology geeks, the LED insert which can be fitted onto the teeth just like a mouth guard, have caught on as the latest must-have accessory, especially amongst the stylish Japanese teens. It has become so popular, that it was recently featured in an advertisement for one of Japan's most prominent department stores.

To light up their teeth, the wearer simply has to smile - What's even cooler is that they can change the color of their shine from green to red or even make it twinkle, with the help of a wireless hand-held control switch.

Moto Ishibashi, one of the geniuses behind the product, says that they came up with the idea after watching a video of LED throwies - little lights that are attached to a magnet and then thrown onto metal surfaces. Besides selling them like hotcakes, he and his partner in crime, Daito Manabe, are now offering workshops to teach Japanese teens how to build their own LED dentures!

Do you think these teeth make a cool accessory? Would you be caught strutting around with one in your mouth? Be sure to let us know, by adding your comments below.

Resources:manufacturingdigital.com, metro.co.uk

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  • lovergirlabout 13 years
    i did a paper on this for my social studies class!:)
    • Dogo girlabout 13 years
      would the go with my fave out fit!
      • superrrstarrr123
        superrrstarrr123about 13 years
        that is the weirdest thing i have ever seen!
        • superrrstarrr123
          superrrstarrr123about 13 years
          woah! thats weird!
          • kikiyugee
            kikiyugeeabout 13 years
            want it
            • hhhttteeebabout 13 years
              so weird but so cool.
              • dawn
                dawnabout 13 years
                cool but weird...
                • kookiekat
                  kookiekatover 13 years
                  i think thats bad for your teeth i wouldnt buy it
                  • kristin11over 13 years
                    i did a little research on these and scientists say they can damage your teeth but i would say they can't scare off bullys and they would be good on your teeth for halloween
                    • izzysk8er
                      izzysk8erover 13 years
                      i wish i could scare someone with it