Dentures….

Teeth in Peru are a subject by themselves. Campesino people generally have between 3 and 10 teeth. People in town usually have more but guaranteed, one of the top front ones is plated in gold. If not completely covered, definitely outlined. Talk about Bling Bling!

Well, while at the fair I went off to use the bathroom and when I went to the sink afterwards I saw this campesino lady. She was at the sink too and before she washed her hands, she reached her fingers up to her mouth. I was so grossed out I had to watch. I couldn’t believe she was going to pick her teeth after coming from the toilet but at the same time I was mystified at what beautiful teeth she had. Oh, Oh, wait, wait, just then as she reached for her mouth she grabbed a full set of dentures, both top and bottom to rinse out at the sink.

I was dying!! All I wanted to do was take a picture. I had my camera right there with me but I couldn’t bring myself to do it. Sorry folks, no pictures.