Why Most Kalenjin and Kikuyu Have Long, Brown and Protruding Teeth (photos)

You have realized that most Kalenjins and Kikuyu have long, brown and protruding teeth, which makes it almost impossible for them to close their mouth. There are reasons why the cases are so rampant among the Kalenjins and not other tribes.

We first reveal what causes the brown teeth. Most Kalenjins, especially those who live in Bomet, Nandi, Eldoret, Kericho and the environs drink either rain water or water from the river. Since it doesn’t rain daily, they resort to drinking water from the river. Water from rivers in Rift Valley contain excessive fluorosis, which is the main cause of brown teeth among the Kalenjins.

Other possible causes include:

1. Decay: Brown spots are a sign of tooth decay, which develops from snacking on sugary and starchy foods in excess. Beverages that are high in sugar do the same, creating plaque that sticks to the tooth surface and damaging it over time. If the plaque isn’t removed by regular brushing, it destroys the enamel and turns it brown. These brown spots may also come from the dentin underneath, which has a naturally darker shade when exposed by worn enamel.
2. Tartar: When plaque builds up on teeth it hardens into a substance called tartar, which is often a brown color. Tartar often appears at the line between the teeth and gums, and regular brushing with toothpaste doesn’t remove it.
3. Fluorosis: Fluorosis is caused by excessive fluoride intake, and in severe cases brown pits will appear on the teeth. Too much fluoride in the body, especially in kids whose teeth are still forming in the gum, discolors the tooth enamel. Permanent white lines or streaks often indicate mild fluorosis, whereas brown, gray or black patches and pits – on top of an irregular tooth surface – represent signs of more serious fluorosis. Although the teeth may look damaged, fluorosis is in fact only a cosmetic condition. Unless the teeth are decayed from another cause, they’re perfectly healthy.
4. Celiac Disease: According to the Celiac Disease Awareness Campaign, the tooth enamel of those who have Celiac disease is often poorly developed. White, yellow and brown spots or bands may appear, and the enamel may be translucent. Because the effects are permanent, sufferers frequently opt for restorations to cover the condition.

Several Kikuyu men on the other hand have brown teeth. The main reason why the teeth is brown is because of cigarette smoking. It is estimated that over 30% of Kikuyu men are addicted to cigarette smoking.

Though brown teeth exist in every tribe, it is predominant among the Kalenjin and Kikuyu tribes.

In terms of the size of teeth, Kelenjins are champions. It is rare to find a Kalenjin with white and small teeth….

Most Kalenjins have long and protruding teeth because of genes they inherited from ancestors.Initially,the Kajenjins were hunters, which required that they have teeth strong enough to much game meat. Due to this scenario, God blessed them with long and protruding teeth.The result is shown below