‘Black teeth are common in our daily life. Professionals say that if you drink coffee, strong tea, cola and other colourful food for a long time, you’re more likely to have black teeth. It is hard to remove the pigment which deposit on your teeth. And after a long time the tartar will form in large quantities. The original yellow teeth even will turn black slowly.
Other bad habits such as smoking and chewing betel nuts can also cause black teeth. The dark pigment not only deposits on the surface but comes into the tooth enamel. Besides, the smoke itself which was sucked into the mouth contains a lot of black particles. Some of the particles directly adhere to the teeth and then they will form ugly dark spots. So having good living habits is important.
Usually endogenous black teeth appear more stubborn. The most common endogenous black teeth are caused by tetracycline, a kind of antibiotics. The drugs will influence the tooth tissues in the process of tooth development and cause permanent discoloration. When the situation is very serious the whole tooth will become black. The degree of colour change depends on the quantity of drugs and the time length of taking drugs. Sometimes although the teeth may look very smooth, there are many invisible sockets and ditches on the surface. A lot of bacteria hide in the narrow and deep ditches and the continuous decomposition of sugar produces acid in the mouth. Moreover, the lack of calcium can damage tooth enamel. Once the tooth enamel is corroded, the colour of teeth will change gradually from white to black. Finally they will detach completely.’
(no date) Available at:
http://www.ismile-dental.com/en/article.php?id=89 (Accessed: 9 April 2016).
Other causes of tooth discolouration include:
Tooth Discoloration (teeth darkening) from MedicineNet.com (1996) Available at: http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=43091 (Accessed: 9 April 2016).
All of humanity (no date) Available at:
Step-by-step guide:
Before starting the practical, I set up my station and got rid of any bags, scarves and coats that were in the way for health and safety reasons. I then placed a towel around my model again for hygienic, health and safety reasons.
I next dried my models teeth using cotton buds. I then shook the tooth enamel I was about to use for a few seconds. Next, I dipped a clean cotton bud into the black nicotine coloured tooth enamel and applied it on certain areas of the teeth. I also did the same thing with the yellow mustard colour tooth enamel using a different cotton bud. If any colour goes on the lips, you can remove it using surgical spirit and a cotton bud. Follow the same procedure to remove any product on the teeth. Note that you shouldn’t apply tooth enamel on newly bleached teeth. If you wish to colour inside the mouth, use food colourings.
Reflection:
I find it quite difficult to use this product as, as soon as I applied it on the teeth, when I wanted to go over it using another layer, the cotton bud would completely take the first layer off. It also tended to dry very quickly on the cotton bud and just wouldn’t stick onto the teeth which resulted to a patchy look. If I was to do this again, I'd probably use a paintbrush to apply the product on rather than a cotton bud.
I preferred the black tooth enamel to the yellow as it looked very weird on the teeth. I also didn’t like the taste of it or the process of removing it. Surgical spirit didn’t taste pleasant at all. I’d hate to have this done on myself again however doing it on someone else for a shoot/scene, I wouldn’t mind.
Other causes of tooth discolouration include:
- ‘Tooth decay – e.g. eating too many sweets. You should see a professional for treatments because the old fillings or improper therapy can also lead to tooth discoloration.
- Ageing – the tooth enamel will get thin and lose transparency along with the growth of ages. Relatively the yellow linings will thicken and make teeth become more and more yellow and black finally.
- Dental materials – some materials used in dentistry, such as amalgam restorations, especially silver sulfide-containing materials, can cast a grey-black colour to the teeth.
- Poor dental hygiene – inadequate brushing and flossing to remove plaque and stain-producing substances like coffee and tobacco can cause tooth discoloration.
- Genetics – some people have naturally brighter or thicker enamel than others.
- Environment – excessive fluoride either from environmental sources (naturally high fluoride levels in water) or from excessive use (fluoride applications, rinses, toothpaste, and fluoride supplements taken by mouth) can cause teeth discoloration.’
Tooth Discoloration (teeth darkening) from MedicineNet.com (1996) Available at: http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=43091 (Accessed: 9 April 2016).
All of humanity (no date) Available at:
https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/510103095264713294/ (Accessed: 9 April 2016).
Technical lesson five:
Model name: Lia
Skin type: combination
Skin tone: medium skin with yellow undertones
Natural eyes/contacts: natural eyes
Allergies: none
Medication: none
Any open wounds/scars, cuts etc.: none
Required products/materials: cotton buds, tooth enamel and surgical spirit.
What is tooth enamel?
This product is similar to nail polish, an alcohol based varnish applied on the teeth to make them look dirty, or as if they are missing. It adheres to the surface of the tooth perfectly, without damaging the enamel or the gums. In order to apply this, the teeth must firstly be dried with a tissue and the bottle must be shook. After, you can apply this on the teeth and wait for it to dry as then it becomes waterproof. It is durable and resists saliva for several hours. Tooth enamel must not be used on false teeth as it can be difficult to remove. To remove this product you must soak tissue in an alcoholic liquid such as surgical spirit and gently rub it against the teeth. To get rid of stains in between the teeth, you must brush the teeth as you normally would with toothpaste. This product is often used for special effects and should be included as part of every artist’s kit.
Technical lesson five:
Model name: Lia
Skin type: combination
Skin tone: medium skin with yellow undertones
Natural eyes/contacts: natural eyes
Allergies: none
Medication: none
Any open wounds/scars, cuts etc.: none
Required products/materials: cotton buds, tooth enamel and surgical spirit.
What is tooth enamel?
This product is similar to nail polish, an alcohol based varnish applied on the teeth to make them look dirty, or as if they are missing. It adheres to the surface of the tooth perfectly, without damaging the enamel or the gums. In order to apply this, the teeth must firstly be dried with a tissue and the bottle must be shook. After, you can apply this on the teeth and wait for it to dry as then it becomes waterproof. It is durable and resists saliva for several hours. Tooth enamel must not be used on false teeth as it can be difficult to remove. To remove this product you must soak tissue in an alcoholic liquid such as surgical spirit and gently rub it against the teeth. To get rid of stains in between the teeth, you must brush the teeth as you normally would with toothpaste. This product is often used for special effects and should be included as part of every artist’s kit.
PROFESSIONAL, K. (2016) Professional make-up. Available at: https://us.kryolan.com/product/tooth-enamel (Accessed: 9 April 2016).
What is surgical spirit?
Surgical spirits can be purchased from any chemist or pharmacy e.g. Boots. It is completely safe to use on the skin and on the teeth area. It’s often used in hospitals to help treat wounds. It can also be used during pregnancy and lactation. It’s best to keep this product out of the reach and sight of children as it contains castor oil which may cause skin reactions.
Express, B. (2016) Surgical spirit. Available at:
Surgical spirits can be purchased from any chemist or pharmacy e.g. Boots. It is completely safe to use on the skin and on the teeth area. It’s often used in hospitals to help treat wounds. It can also be used during pregnancy and lactation. It’s best to keep this product out of the reach and sight of children as it contains castor oil which may cause skin reactions.
Express, B. (2016) Surgical spirit. Available at:
http://www.beautyexpress.co.uk/surgical-spirit-hygiene-pbskincare458/ (Accessed: 9 April 2016).
Step-by-step guide:
Before starting the practical, I set up my station and got rid of any bags, scarves and coats that were in the way for health and safety reasons. I then placed a towel around my model again for hygienic, health and safety reasons.I next dried my models teeth using cotton buds. I then shook the tooth enamel I was about to use for a few seconds. Next, I dipped a clean cotton bud into the black nicotine coloured tooth enamel and applied it on certain areas of the teeth. I also did the same thing with the yellow mustard colour tooth enamel using a different cotton bud. If any colour goes on the lips, you can remove it using surgical spirit and a cotton bud. Follow the same procedure to remove any product on the teeth. Note that you shouldn’t apply tooth enamel on newly bleached teeth. If you wish to colour inside the mouth, use food colourings.
Reflection:
I find it quite difficult to use this product as, as soon as I applied it on the teeth, when I wanted to go over it using another layer, the cotton bud would completely take the first layer off. It also tended to dry very quickly on the cotton bud and just wouldn’t stick onto the teeth which resulted to a patchy look. If I was to do this again, I'd probably use a paintbrush to apply the product on rather than a cotton bud.
I preferred the black tooth enamel to the yellow as it looked very weird on the teeth. I also didn’t like the taste of it or the process of removing it. Surgical spirit didn’t taste pleasant at all. I’d hate to have this done on myself again however doing it on someone else for a shoot/scene, I wouldn’t mind.
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