Japan's Latest Fashion Craze - LED Teeth

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You have probably heard the expression - He/she lights up the room with his/her dazzling smile. Now you can outshine any pearly whites with this latest Japanese fashion craze - LED teeth!

First constructed as an experiment by two technology geeks, the LED insert which can be fitted onto the teeth just like a mouth guard, have caught on as the latest must-have accessory, especially amongst the stylish Japanese teens. It has become so popular, that it was recently featured in an advertisement for one of Japan's most prominent department stores.

To light up their teeth, the wearer simply has to smile - What's even cooler is that they can change the color of their shine from green to red or even make it twinkle, with the help of a wireless hand-held control switch.

Moto Ishibashi, one of the geniuses behind the product, says that they came up with the idea after watching a video of LED throwies - little lights that are attached to a magnet and then thrown onto metal surfaces. Besides selling them like hotcakes, he and his partner in crime, Daito Manabe, are now offering workshops to teach Japanese teens how to build their own LED dentures!

Do you think these teeth make a cool accessory? Would you be caught strutting around with one in your mouth? Be sure to let us know, by adding your comments below.

Resources:manufacturingdigital.com, metro.co.uk

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  • Epic Mustachealmost 13 years
    OMG!! I want some of those
    • iamthefemaleweezy11
      iamthefemaleweezy11almost 13 years
      pretty cool
      • MICHELLEalmost 13 years
        pretty cool i wish i could get some
        • popstar134
          popstar134almost 13 years
          wow that would be an awesome costume of halloween!!!
          • awesome abealmost 13 years
            that is awesome!!
            • Megamindalmost 13 years
              I WOULD TOTALLY WEAR IT TO SCHOOL AND SHOW OFF MY PEARLY WHITES!
              • Nicolealmost 13 years
                No offense to the Japanese, but that just doesn't look right........
                • Courtneyalmost 13 years
                  They are so cool. My friend has them. Where can I get them??
                  • soccergod123
                    soccergod123almost 13 years
                    I would love those! Every one would be so confused:)
                    • meowmeow
                      meowmeowalmost 13 years
                      Wow. I so want those, I would totally wear them to school! ^w^