When you were a baby, did your parents have prints of your feet and hands made? What about a portrait? A photo in a locket?

These are all common practices. However, they have been momentarily dethroned, for some, due to a new trend: preserving baby teeth as jewelry.

Ring by Australian silversmith Polly van der Glas


Custom made teeth molds from Jackie Kaufman’s “Rock My World” Etsy shop.


Ring made from real human teeth from the Etsy shop “bonejewelry.”

Predominantly popular on the website Etsy.com, online shop owners have developed several different techniques for immortalizing teeth: sometimes the molars themselves are set in rings or necklaces. For those seeking a slightly-less-visceral route, silver molds can be made from teeth and then attached to rings, bracelets, etc. This technique is most common with parents having customized replicas of their children's teeth made. Yet, this trend is not limited to the realm of baby-teeth keepsakes. Many stores feature jewelry with adult chompers, including a brass-knuckle style piece complete with three molars. Ouch.

We can't help but wonder: is jewelry made from teeth a flash in the pan or, perhaps, a practice that will one day be considered traditional? We can't help but wonder if the practice is all so new. Maybe it's more a resurgence of traditions past. We wouldn't be surprised if it fades out in the coming years, but for now, can certainly see its quirky appeal.

One thing's for sure: Don't be surprised if one of your next patients asks to keep their tooth you just pulled.

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The information contained in this, or any case study post in Incisor, should never be considered a proper replacement for necessary training and/or education regarding adult oral conscious sedation. Regulations regarding sedation vary by state. This is an educational and informational piece. DOCS Education accepts no liability whatsoever for any damages resulting from any direct or indirect recipient's use of or failure to use any of the information contained herein. DOCS Education would be happy to answer any questions or concerns mailed to us at 3250 Airport Way S, Suite 701 | Seattle, WA 98134. Please print a copy of this posting and include it with your question or request.
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