Nkosazana Daughter Flaunts Her New Grills, Gets Compared to Madluphuthu
- Nkosazana Daughter recently bought herself a new set of grills and showed them off on social media
- The singer flaunted her new smile in a now-viral video; however, not everyone was happy with her latest purchase
- Online users criticised Nkosazana's grills, while others compared her teeth to those of the late comedian Madluphuthu
- Briefly News Human Interest writer Gloria Masia reached out to Dr Sharon Kendi and Dr Koena, who both shared their expert insight about the risks and considerations behind cosmetic dental trends like grills and gold teeth
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South African singer and influencer Nkosazana Daughter is the proud owner of a new set of grills, and couldn't wait to show them off to her online community.
The beloved Amapiano vocalist, famous for her songs like Esangweni and Keneilwe with Master KG, flaunted her new smile on her TikTok page of 3.9 million followers and had social media buzzing to no end.
Dental grills, or simply "grills," are removable, decorative jewellery worn over one or more teeth as a fashion statement, popularised in American pop culture in the 1980s.
In South Africa, they've been worn by the likes of the late AKA, as well as Maglera Doe Boy and Young Stunna.
This isn't the first time Nkosazana has flaunted her flashy smile. However, what stood out about her latest set were the prominent gums and the black/silver outline around the teeth, which made them look unnatural.
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She shared several videos flaunting the grills, garnering nearly 700,000 views, over 75,000 likes, and hundreds of comments on TikTok from online users who shared their unfiltered opinions about the singer's new smile in the comment section.
Dr Kendi shared with Briefly News writer Gloria and explained the importance of understanding the procedure, the influence of social media, and the need for proper dental consultations to ensure safety. Dr Kendi shared:
"Placement of grills or golden teeth requires some sort of tooth adjustment or modification. Most often, the enamel of the teeth is removed to accommodate the additional material. The enamel is the outermost layer of the teeth and plays a crucial role not only in terms of aesthetics but also strength. Reduction of enamel predisposes one to many dental challenges, such as tooth sensitivity, decay if the crown isn’t fitted correctly, and in some cases, loss of the teeth."
She added:
"In my opinion, these trends are appealing because most of the time they are pushed to the masses by influencers or people whom the youth look up to. This makes the trend appealing because so-and-so is doing it, so it must be a good or cool thing. Unfortunately, most often they only highlight the pros of certain procedures or products because they are either being paid to market them or are not well-informed. As dental professionals, we are trying our best to raise awareness on such trends; however, I also believe that we need to find a way to regulate such marketing, especially on health matters."
Finally, she emphasised:
"A proper dental consultation prior to any dental procedure or intervention is mandatory. A consultation by a qualified oral healthcare provider will allow exploration of safer means to achieve the desired dental goals."
Koena, on the other hand, told Briefly News that procedures involving gold teeth or other restorations often require removing natural tooth structure, something many people don’t realise before committing. She said:
"Dental risks include removing part of the natural tooth, which means more restoration later. Poorly fitted gold teeth or grills can affect bite alignment, cause trauma or develop decay around the edges."
She explained that trends like grills and gold teeth remain appealing because they allow people, especially the youth, to express identity and individuality. Dental professionals try to balance this with honest guidance. She said:
"Many young people use trends like grills or gold teeth to express identity or individuality. We guide them by explaining both the aesthetic appeal and the oral health implications."
Koena added that safer, modern options exist for those who want a bold look without long-term damage. She said:
"Minimally invasive or reversible options like removable grills, dental gems, whitening, composite bonding, or orthodontic treatments allow people to enhance their smile without harming natural teeth."
Watch Nkosazana Daughter's videos below.
Social media weighs in on Nkosazana Daughter's grills
Online users were not impressed with Nkosazana Daughter's new smile. Read some of their comments below.
superb_gabstar said:
"These things make one look very unkempt."
YouDunnoVusi was not impressed:
"Those grills look horrible, I can't even lie."
nuhohm1 wrote:
"Eish, I am gonna hate. They make her look as though she has rotten teeth."
_renaey_xx added:
"Something looks off with these grills."
Dumisani Dubkazi Mthimkhulu pleaded:
"Please remove those things. I really like you, but there's no way."
Mthonjanaaa said:
"I would definitely sue my dentist."
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Meanwhile, others compared her to late actor and comedian, Oscar Mgudlwa aka Madluphuthu, whose signature crooked dentures made him a familiar face and household name in South Africa from the early 2000s to his tragic death.
Vouxstar joked:
"Mudluphuthukazi??"
NdumeeHugs said:
"I’m sorry but she looks like Madluphuthu."
asapnyamss praised Madluphuthu;
"Oh, Madluphuthu, your influence!!"
_lelethu_ asked:
"Why is it kinda giving Madluphuthu?"
Ultimately, while Nkosazana Daughter might be proud of her new grills, the court of public opinion on her latest look remains sharply divided. However, despite the largely negative feedback, it seems the singer remains committed to her new, flashy accessory, unfazed by the criticism.
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