Betel Nut Red Teeth
Heavy users of betel quids reveal their addiction when they smile.
Betel nut red teeth. This red residue is the telltale sign of the betel nut which is chewed by millions of people across the globe. In its most basic form betel nut is a seed of the areca catechu a type of palm tree. The betel nut chew consists of a few small pieces of betel put in a medium sized green leaf along with lime and mint paste and a very small pinch of tobacco spices. The leaf is then wrapped up like a little burrito and popped into the mouth.
Do not chew on it simply position it in your cheek towards the lower lip and suck on it. Beautiful head dress pity about the teeththis thai hill tribe woman is dressed in traditional clothing and valuable silver ornaments and is smiling the smile of a betel nut cheweri was amazed to discover that not so long ago the red stained lips and damaged teeth were a sign of beauty and desirability. Young taiwanese man with red stained lips and teeth chews betel nut aka taiwans chewing gum and poses with open mouth. There is a folklore story behind the betel nut in vietnam.
It is a tradition to have it at a wedding. For centuries betel nut has been use as a form of oral care and also as a cosmetic for women. Instead of using toothpaste they chewed on the betel nut to clean their teeth. The red color also serves as a lipstick.
Other than the red stains on the pavements youll also quickly notice the stained red teeth of avid betel nut chewers and the red lips. On top of this kun ya has been heavily linked to oral cancer and is a growing problem in myanmar and other countries in south east asia. Image copyright science photo library image caption regular betel nut chewers stand out from the crowd with their red stained lips and teeth the betel nut is a key part of many asian cultures and.