Tooth Artist

Dental work is expensive. The dentists keep it that way, by legally blocking those who might charge less for tooth care - such are "practicing dentistry without a license". I think my "tooth puller" concept (linked) would likely fall into this category.

I propose that an artist specialize in creating sculpture from epoxy, enamel and possibly precious and semiprecious stones and metal. Working materials and entire small sculptures would be available on order. These sculptures would be fitted to be worn and displayed on teeth, or as the case would always be, the fragmented stumps of teeth. These sculptures would be vary in form and color, looking like small animals, faceted jewels and such. They would generally not look like teeth, as one might claim that the creation of such would be dentistry and so require a dentists license and exorbitant charges. The sculptures would be beautiful, but also be practical, in that they might be used as a chewing surface and to protect the remainder of the tooth on which they were displayed.