From grillz to tooth gems and now diamond veneers, teeth have become the ultimate fashion accessory.
What began as a flashy statement in hip-hop and street culture has evolved into a full-blown style movement. Now, a smile can make just as much of an impression as any outfit or jewellery.
Grillz brought bold and different designs of both silver and gold flashes, tooth gems added playful sparkle, and diamond cut veneers are now taking things to a whole new level, giving smiles that red-carpet shine.
Veneers and their progression
In recent years, fixing up your teeth has gone beyond the dentist’s chair and into the world of style. People are no longer just whitening their smiles or repairing a chip.
They are transforming them completely. Veneers have become a go-to makeover for anyone looking to upgrade their grin, while others experiment with ways to add personality, from custom grillz to sparkly tooth gems.
Just when it seemed like teeth could not get any flashier, diamond-cut veneers arrived to change the game.
This new style reimagines the classic veneer with a glossy, 3D finish that mimics the cut of a diamond itself.
Think pearly white teeth sculpted with the same diamond-cut precision you would expect on a fine piece of diamond.
The result is super shiny, super sculpted, and impossible to ignore. The look has been trending heavily in Miami, where it first took off, as well as on social media, where it became a fascination.
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These veneers, which are dubbed “The Opulent Smile”, take the classic makeover a step further, giving teeth a glossy, 3D finish that mimics the cut of a real diamond.
The result is a pearly white, sculpted smile that is impossible to ignore, and the trend is especially hot in Miami, where it first started making waves on TikTok.
At the forefront of this shiny new trend is celebrity dentist, Dr Mario Montoya, the dentist and innovator behind the diamond cut veneer.
Known for his work with high-profile clients and hip-hop stars, Montoya has turned teeth into a canvas for bold, luxurious style.
He has worked with the “Love and Hip Hop” franchise reality star Safaree Samuels, who is already flashing the diamond-cut smile.
He showcases his creations on TikTok and Instagram, letting enthusiasts catch a glimpse of the glittering results and the artistry behind each smile.
His diamond veneers combine technical precision with pop culture flair, making them the ultimate accessory for anyone looking to take their smile to the next level.
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Grillz and tooth gems, and who’s rocking them
Grillz and tooth gems are back to being the ultimate way to make a statement after being in the fashion scene for decades.
Grillz, made famous by hip-hop icons like Gucci Mane and Lil Wayne, brought bold gold and platinum flashes to the scene in the early 2000s. They continue to be a staple in the hip hop community all over the world.
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Tooth gems gained popularity again in 2023 and added a playful sparkle that even caught the attention of pop stars such as Tyla, Billie Eilish and Rosalia, to name a few.
These artists have been spotted sporting subtle sparkly Swarovski crystals on their teeth, which have formed part of their signature look, adding a dash of personality.
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