Posted by April MacIntyre Feb 20, 2010, 20:04 GMT
Lil Wayne's poor dental hygiene and unfortunate decision to bedazzle his teeth have led him to a "Marathon Man" session in a dentist's chair, keeping him out of the jailhouse as he tries to fix his foul mouth.
Lil Wayne - Las Vegas © Virgil Wilson / PR Photos
TMZ.com reported that Lil Wayne endured unimaginable oral surgeries in one day, as he suffered eight root canals and other major dental procedures to preserve what is left of his natural teeth.
Wayne also had several tooth implants redone, more implants added and had the few real teeth he had left repaired, reports TMZ.
Wayne's mouth is filled with gold and diamonds, worn as jewelry like other well-known hip-hop rappers. Some prefer to have one or two pieces of gold crowns in their dentures, or wear a snap on mouth grill which looks like a whole set of dentures.
Grills can be more ornate, embellished with intricate designs or studded with diamonds or other gemstones. They can even blink with LED lights.
The purpose of the Grill as a fashion statement is to announce one's financial status without having to say anything.
The dangers of low cost dentistry and shops that offer discount grills wreak havoc on those who are not diligent with oral hygiene.
Bacteria, room-clearing bad breath odor and infection are likely to take place in the mouth as gums and teeth rot under the appliances.
Even less problematic bonded and sealed embellishments cause the wearer horrendous issues if the professional applying the stones and metal does not prep and adhere the material correctly. Then the added elements of age and wear and tear eating daily is also a guaranteed recipe for future tooth ailments.
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