Wow! These weird beauty trends used to be all the rage

Small teeth

​​After the Middle Ages, Europe entered a new wave of culture and beauty. During the Renaissance, new customs of art began to blossom, making painters like Rembrandt van Reign and Leonardo da Vinci world famous. Wealth was increasing and room was made for more luxury and beauty.

Several beauty standards that got their beginnings in the Renaissance area are still popular in Europe today: long legs, wide hips, and a flat stomach. But a number of the trends from back then didn’t make it. Just like this beauty ideal: having small teeth. The gummier the smile, the better.

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