Celebrities’ Most Popular Dental Procedures

Every Hollywood celebrity appears to have a perfect smile. While a handful are born with genetically flawless teeth at birth, it is not common. Those smiles don’t just happen; they are the result of cosmetic dentistry.

The good news is that, if you want a 1000-watt smile of your own, you don’t have to bring in top dollars at the box office. The same dental procedures the stars undergo are available to everyone, and they’re a lot more affordable and less invasive than you might think.

These are the six most common dental procedures that celebrities get, and everything you need to know about their benefits.

Teeth Whitening

All sorts of substances cause teeth staining. Coffee is one of the most common — and one of the hardest to give up — along with acidic foods, red wine, tobacco, and simple aging and genetics. Nobody can keep their teeth perfectly white forever without a little help.

Teeth whitening is, by far, the most common cosmetic dentistry procedure. It is a quick, simple, and affordable way to improve your smile and one of the least invasive dental treatments. For most patients, it takes just one session lasting less than an hour. Concentrated, safe bleaching agents, often activated with LED lights, achieve fast and noticeable results. Despite the growing popularity of at-home teeth whitening kits, in-office teeth whitening is much faster, more effective, and safer because you are under a dental professional’s care.

Dental Veneers

Veneers are easily one of the most popular celebrity dental procedures. They can instantly and completely transform a smile, hiding imperfections such as stained, chipped, cracked, misaligned, worn-down or crooked teeth.

Typically made of ceramic, porcelain, or a composite material, dental veneers are essentially a thin, tooth-colored shell that covers your teeth. They attach to your natural teeth using a bonding material. In most cases, your dentist will remove a small amount of tooth enamel first to make the bond stronger. Veneers can last 15 years or more and are made in all shapes and sizes, allowing you to choose a smile that looks like a better, brighter version of your natural teeth. Hollywood is also full of bad veneers that look fake! So be sure to consult an experienced, talented, and trusted dental team.

Teeth Bonding

This is a non-invasive form of cosmetic dentistry considered an alternative to veneers. While veneers typically cover an entire row of teeth, bonding is more often chosen when only one or two teeth require attention.

A tooth-colored resin material is used to fix chipped teeth or reshape teeth that are misaligned. Your dentist will mold the composite material into a shape that matches your natural teeth, restoring your smile quickly and in a single visit.

Invisalign

Clear teeth aligners like Invisalign™ have become incredibly popular because they straighten teeth gradually and discreetly and without requiring any kind of dental procedure or surgery. Unlike traditional braces, they are virtually invisible.

Invisalign corrects overcrowded teeth or those with large gaps and can straighten a severely crooked smile. It can also be used to treat an underbite, open bite, or crossbite.

An impression of your teeth is used to create custom-made aligners that gradually shift your teeth into position. Made of clear, comfortable BPA-free plastic, the aligners are replaced each week with a new set and worn 24/7 to be most effective.

Porcelain Crowns & Bridges

Dental crowns are similar to veneers, but with a crucial difference. While veneers act something like a shield that covers only the front of a tooth, crowns cover the entire tooth like a cap. They are sometimes used to enlarge small teeth, fix teeth worn-down teeth, or as an alternative to veneers if natural teeth aren’t strong enough to support them.

Bridges are essentially crowns that cover a series of multiple teeth side by side. Dental labs often design a custom bridge made of multiple crowns fused together to fit your teeth. Both are usually made of porcelain, but ceramic or a tooth-like composite material may also be used. An impression of the tooth or teeth will be used to create a crown or bridge that is the perfect size, shape, and color.

Dental Implants

Celebrities may lose teeth due to accidents and aging just like the rest of us, and when that happens, they often rely on dental implants to fill the gap. Dental implants are also a go-to replacement option when a tooth must be extracted due to decay or damage.  Although the process is more involved than most other cosmetic procedures, modern dental technology and techniques make it minimally invasive and significantly reduce discomfort.

A post is implanted into your jawbone where the new tooth will go. Once the post heals, it will serve as the root of your new dental implant. The whole procedure requires more than one visit, especially if you are replacing multiple teeth, but the result is a long- lasting smile that looks both natural and dazzling.

To learn more about attaining your own Hollywood smile, reach out to your dentist to discuss your options. There’s no reason to be self- conscious about your teeth. These days, cosmetic dental treatments are more affordable and accessible than ever, which means celebrities aren’t the only ones who can have a glamorous smile.