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Spending loads of money on vampire fangs is totally unnecessary. With either fake nails, dental wax, or just a straw, you can kick off that costume party, Halloween, or just a good ol' Tuesday afternoon the right way without denting your pockets. See Step 1 below of any of these methods to get started!
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1Purchase a set of white fake nails. The more they match the natural color of your teeth, the better. You could paint them, but it'll taste funny and might come off with your saliva. If you can't find white, aim for something that's a light flesh color.
- A standard set from the drugstore will suffice -- no need to get fancy here! You're only using two of them anyway.
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2Pick out the nails that fit your canine teeth. Your pack will come with nails that are all different sizes, so pick out the nails that naturally fit your canine teeth -- those are the ones that are already kind of pointy. Certain people will even be able to snap on the fake nails over their teeth. Can you get them to stick without holding?
- If you'd like, you can also put them on over your lateral incisors (those are the teeth to the right and left of your two front teeth). For some people, this is more visible and still looks okay.
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3File them to a point. You can use nail clippers if you're running out of time or feeling impatient, but a file is best. You can make them as pointy as you like, as long or short as you like, just make sure that the two match!
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4Stick them on with a bit of denture adhesive. You don't need very much at all -- just a drop. Any color works, but you'll obviously be better off with adhesive that's white or clear.
- Do not use nail glue. Or super glue. Or any other kind of glue, for that matter. Not only is it toxic, but you'll be left with fake nails glued to your teeth that you can't get off.
- This work just fine for talking and careful drinking, but try to avoid eating too much with them in. You don't want to end up swallowing your nails!
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1Take a small amount of braces or dental wax and roll it into a ball. It should be about half the size of a pea. And it doesn't just come from dentists! It can be bought in most stores in the dental section near the toothpaste. Who knew?
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2Press the wax into your canine tooth. Mold the wax to look like a fang. How big and outrageous are you going for? Make sure to keep it manageable so you can still talk!
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3Bite down to mold the wax behind the tooth. You want to make sure it is situated in your mouth correctly. If you don't, it'll feel unstable and you'll be unable to close your mouth without jostling it. You want to be able to talk!
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4Suck gently on the tooth with the wax to try to create a vacuum. This allows the wax to have a stronger hold on your tooth. The last thing you want is it moving around, falling out, or keeping you from talking without a lisp.
- Becauthe vampireth that talk like thith are not scary. You want to be thcary!
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5Repeat for the other side. Then start freaking everyone out, eyeing their necks and all. Just try to avoid eating too much around them -- the façade might break if you're chomping on popcorn and your fangs pop off.
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1Cut off the tip of a straw right before the part that bends. You could use a non-bendy straw, but the bendy kinds top portion is just the right size. Don't have one of those? Cut off a portion of your straw that's about 2 inches (5 cm) in length.
- Obviously, you want a white straw. Red stripes could be blood, but only the dimmest of bulbs will be fooled.
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2Fold it in half and cut the open ends to a point. Force it to fold in half, forming a crease, and then cut each end to a point. You can make it super pointy and long or you can make it more subtle. How steep of an angle do you want to go for?
- Do this for both halves of the straw on both the top and bottom.
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3Pull them apart and cut off one side. They should be weakened enough that the two come apart with just a bit of tugging. You now have two fang-like caps for your teeth. Instead of leaving the front and back, cut off one fang on each, leaving a band to wrap around your teeth.
- If you left both sides, you'd be able to see two different fangs on each tooth. This way, the fang will stay on with the band of straw that wraps behind and the fang will only stick out the front.
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4Put them over your canines. Those are the teeth that already come to a point almost naturally. You could put them over other teeth if you really felt like it, but that might not get the vampire point across.
- These aren't super sturdy. You'll be able to talk and drink (ideally with a straw), and if you eat, try to eat at the back of your mouth. The benefit of these, however, is that they're super easy to take out and put right back in!
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QuestionWill the fangs stay in my mouth if I am eating soft foods like oatmeal or applesauce?Community AnswerThe cheaper costume ones that you get around Halloween will not stay in while eating anything. However, if you are going to be wearing them on a regular basis and opt for those made by a dental professional or custom crafter, they are sturdier and should stay in while eating.
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QuestionCan I ask my dentist to make me permanent fangs without freaking them out?Community AnswerIt's better not to ask a dentist, but rather someone who is specified in body modifications. Go to your local tattoo artist or "piercer" or someone who does body modifications.
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QuestionCan I just use craft glue?Community AnswerYou cannot use craft glue. Any glue that is not denture glue is toxic if ingested - unless it is labeled as non-toxic.
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Tips
- Don't eat with them as they might break -- but it is your choice.Thanks
- Dental wax (braces wax) can be bought in the toothpaste section of any drug or grocery store, or even provided by your orthodontist.Thanks
- Removal of the fangs is done by simply pulling off the wax. Any excess wax can be removed by scraping it off. (Use of a toothpick is recommended.)Thanks
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- If you're trying to look realistic, don't eat or drink much, or at all, because not only will your fake fangs fall off, but also because vampires don't consume human food.
- If you're using the brace wax, don't eat while it's in your mouth. I have braces and tried to eat with my wax on and accidentally swallowed the wax. Drinking is okay!
- Certain vampire concepts (such as Lost Boys) have fangs where their lateral incisors are.
- If you use a straw, file down the sharp edges with a nail file so you don't get cut.
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Warnings
- Do not eat with the fangs in. It will cause them to dislodge and can possibly cause choking or other medical calamities.Thanks
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Things You'll Need
- Fake nails, nail file, and denture adhesive (method 1)
- Dental or braces wax (method 2)
- Straw and scissors (method 3)
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- "This was a very good article, because it was easy to understand and had multiple methods. It is also really helpful to me, because I have to go to a Halloween party next week, and there are no Halloween stores near me, and if I order them, they may not come in time. It was very helpful to be able to do a quick craft. " ..." more
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"This was a very good article, because it was easy to understand and had multiple methods. It is also really helpful to me, because I have to go to a Halloween party next week, and there are no Halloween stores near me, and if I order them, they may not come in time. It was very helpful to be able to do a quick craft. "
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"A lot of tips helped me, but the dental wax was best for me. I would have never thought of that. Since I have braces, I'm careful. Thank you!"
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"What really helped me was when it said don't use any other glue besides denture adhesive, and that you cant eat with them on."
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"I'm obsessed with vampires, werewolves, and witches, so this helped me make vampire fangs. I'm only 14."
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