The new year may have just started, but award season is already gearing up for Hollywood stars. That means big-name actors and their pretty smiles are showing up on TV and social media. Still, the rich and famous haven’t always had gorgeous grins; there are many celebrities with dental implants now. Your Mission Viejo dentist can even prove that fact by sharing some proof. To that end, simply keep reading to learn about four Hollywood types who sport dental implants.
What Exactly are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are basically small posts made of strong, high-quality titanium. Dentists place them in the spaces left by missing teeth to act as substitute tooth roots.
For the record, dental implants don’t work like dentures or dental bridges. They slowly fuse with your jawbone once placed, becoming permanent parts of your mouth. This process ensures they remain secure and behave nearly exactly like natural teeth. In other words, you can trust the posts to help you eat, speak, and even reverse the signs of facial aging.
Which Celebrities Have Them?
You wouldn’t know it by their looks, but some celebrities do have dental implants. A few of the biggest examples include:
Tom Cruise
Many of you know Tom Cruise as the star of “Top Gun: Maverick” and the Mission: Impossible films. That said, you likely weren’t aware he’s also had cosmetic dental work done. Many speculate that he’s gotten veneers, braces, and even dental implants over the years.
Nicolas Cage
Nicolas Cage had a strange getup in the recent film “Longlegs,” but he’s also gotten dental work for his roles. In fact, he once had two teeth removed to understand a Vietnam veteran he played in “Birdy.” When he finished the role, he replaced those teeth with quality dental implants.
Chris Rock
The famous comedian Chris Rock once had top teeth that jutted out. Using earnings from his role in the film “Lethal Weapon,” he had them corrected with top-tier cosmetic dentistry. The services he got from that process include dental implants and veneers.
Ed Helms
As one of the stars in “The Hangover” and “The Office,” Ed Helms has had many chances to show off his smile. However, he didn’t have to do much to seem like he lost a tooth in the former film. Helms had a dental implant placed decades ago, so he had the post removed for his movie shoot.
Since you can find many celebrities with dental implants, don’t feel embarrassed to get the posts. Talk to your dental provider about a possible treatment soon!
About the Practice
Palm Dentistry is based in Mission Viejo, CA. Led by Dr. Sienna Palmer, our practice makes stellar dental work its highest goal. That means we tailor our preventive, cosmetic, and restorative services to suit each patient’s specific smile! Whether you need a dental checkup or dental implants, you can trust us to do the job well. For more details or to book a visit, please contact us on our website or by phone at (949)-365-0951.