As strange as this may seem, not all cultures value their front teeth. The Surma people residing in
South Sudan and southwest Ethiopia have a tradition where front lower teeth are removed and the bottom lip is pierced at puberty to get ready for marriage. Over time the lip is stretched for insertion of an ever increasing size of clay plate. Some are noted up to 16 inches in size. Bigger plates are considered more desirable and beautiful, making the women worth more cattle.
Although plates are still a strong part of the culture, some modern day girls have begun to skip the tradition.
+Verde Pointe Dental Associates and the
dentists,
+Suzanna Aguilera and
+Kirk Kimmerling DDS are happy to present this informational article on cultures from around the world.
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