Celebrities Who Have Had Cosmetic Dentistry
Hollywood stars are known not only for their star power but also for their seemingly flawless smiles. However, not every star with perfect pearly whites started out that way. This blog explores some of the secrets behind the brightest smiles of Hollywood’s most luminous stars, from veneers to orthodontics and dental implants to crown lengthening.
What Is Cosmetic Dentistry?
Cosmetic dentistry is a subset of dentistry that focuses on enhancing the appearance of your smile. Whether with dental implants, veneers, teeth whitening, or a complete smile makeover, cosmetic dentistry can restore your confidence and give you a red-carpet-worthy smile.
Speaking of the red carpet, let’s see how some of Hollywood’s biggest stars have achieved their famous smiles.
Tom Cruise – Teeth Straightening
One of Tom Cruise’s first movie roles was as part of the ensemble cast of 1983’s “The Outsiders.” However, what you may not remember is that his teeth were far from perfect. Crooked and discolored, Tom also had damage to his front tooth from a run-in with a hockey puck. However, by the time Tom debuted his iconic slide across the floor in “Risky Business” that same year, his teeth had been aligned, capped, and whitened to create the leading-man smile he’s known for today.
Ed Helms – Dental Implants
The movie “The Hangover” is full of memorable scenes, including when Ed Helms’ character, Stu (a dentist, ironically), realizes he’s lost a front tooth. While CGI can do amazing things, as it turns out, all it took for Ed’s character to lose that tooth was to remove his dental implant. Ed told People magazine that his permanent tooth never grew in, so he got a dental implant placed when he was 16. Instead of relying on prosthetics or special effects for the movie, Ed’s dentist temporarily removed the implant.
Christian Bale – Veneers
Besides the graphic subject matter of “American Psycho,” one thing people remember is how vain Christian Bale’s character, Patrick Bateman, was in the film. From a home tanning bed to a skincare regimen and luxury suits, Patrick’s obsession with appearances was on full display. And even though Christian Bale already had a beautiful smile, he felt it had flaws that would’ve been unacceptable to a perfectionist like Bateman. So, Christian chose to get veneers, completing his transformation into one of Hollywood’s most handsome faces.
Ben Affleck – Crown Lengthening
Another eminently recognizable face, Ben Affleck, went from being a kid from Southie to an Oscar award winner in what seemed like the blink of an eye. As his star rose and Ben started getting more leading man roles, he also addressed his smile. While he likely had veneers placed, Ben also sports a less gummy smile than he once did, so he may also have undergone crown lengthening to make his boyish grin even more appealing.
Morgan Freeman – Teeth Whitening
Morgan Freeman’s voice is probably one of the most recognizable in the world. As such, he’s appeared in over 150 films and television shows since his start nearly 60 years ago. While some of his work has been as a behind-the-scenes voice, the majority has had him front and center on the big screen, charming us with his smile. Earlier in his career, Morgan’s smile featured a gap in his front teeth and slightly uneven, yellowed teeth. Whether Morgan chose to get veneers or simply underwent a teeth whitening procedure, he’s likely joined by several other celebrities who want to ensure they have a pearly white smile.
Learn More About Cosmetic Dentistry in Norridge and Schaumburg
You don’t have to be a celebrity to have a gorgeous smile. Whether you want pearlier whites or straighter, more even teeth, cosmetic dentistry at Royal Dental Care is the answer. To learn more or schedule a consultation, call us today at (773) 232-3929 (Norridge) or (847) 999-7620 (Schaumburg) or complete the online contact form.