When you see a celebrity flash perfect teeth on the red carpet, it’s easy to assume they were just born that way. But behind many of Hollywood’s most iconic smiles is a little help from modern dentistry. Dental implants, specifically, have helped many stars polish and protect their image. Here are a few famous faces you probably wouldn’t have guessed needed an upgrade.
Demi Moore
Demi Moore has been open about the toll that stress took on her teeth over the years. She’s told interviewers that teeth grinding is the biggest culprit behind her dental damage, which eventually required restorative treatment.
Implants helped her regain not only the aesthetic quality of her smile, but also its strength. More importantly, her willingness to talk about her dental work has helped normalize dental health struggles for everyone.
Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise’s smile is one of the most recognizable in the world, but it wasn’t always so polished. Early in his career, his teeth were noticeably uneven and misaligned. Years of cosmetic and restorative dental work, including implants, helped create the symmetrical smile you see today.
Christie Brinkley
Christie Brinkley has one of the most celebrated smiles in modeling, and it holds up well into her 70s thanks to dental implants. After an accident damaged several of her teeth, Brinkley had them carefully replaced. Since then, she’s spoken positively about the experience, grateful to her dentist for saving not only her career, but her quality of life.
Nicolas Cage
Nicolas Cage is famously committed to his craft. For his role in Birdy, he reportedly had two front teeth extracted to better portray his character. After filming, he had them restored with dental implants. Cage’s story serves as a perfect example of how effective implants can be at recreating a natural-looking result.
Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus, best known by an entire generation as Hannah Montana, has been a star since childhood, and her smile has evolved along with her career. Like many other celebrities, dentistry, including implants, has done a substantial job in crafting her polished look.
Dental implants are an amazing modern marvel that can keep your smile strong and healthy for many years. The best part? You don’t have to be a celebrity to enjoy all their many benefits! If a smile upgrade is on your radar, talk to your dentist. They’ll happily roll out the red carpet for you.
About the Author
Dr. Christopher Rodriguez earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of California, San Francisco. He then completed a General Practice Residency at the University of Nevada with specialized surgical implant training and held a clinical faculty position at UCSF. Today, he enjoys using his knowledge and skills to help patients achieve beautiful, confident smiles they love. Call (561) 448-0026 to schedule a dental implant consultation at Palm Dentures & Dental Implants or visit our website to learn more.