Are you interested in what celebrities are doing and wearing? Do you watch the red carpet for your favorite stars and buy the gossip magazines? With their picture perfect smiles, it can be difficult to imagine that any celebrity has suffered tooth loss. While there aren’t tons, some have, and they have chosen the same treatment: dental implants. In this post, you’ll learn about who in Hollywood has dental implants and why they picked this option for replacing their missing teeth.
Celebrities with Dental Implants
Famous people are often in the spotlight and get their pictures taken frequently. In many cases, they get the best treatment available so that they can look camera ready. As a result, it’s pretty rare to find someone on the red carpet with a full set of dentures to handle their tooth loss. Here are just some examples of famous people who have dental implants.
Mike Tyson
It probably doesn’t surprise you to learn that Mike Tyson has had to receive a few makeovers with dental implants over the years. Even after a long career of giving and getting blows to the face, this sports figure now has a strong set of teeth because of implants.
Christie Brinkley
After a bad helicopter accident, this celebrity suffered two broken molars that couldn’t be salvaged. She had dental implants placed and hasn’t regretted the decision since. In fact, she reports that they feel and look completely natural.
Ed Helms
Remember that scene in the Hangover when Ed Helms loses a tooth? The actor actually has a prosthetic tooth and implant there. Basically, he had his dentist remove the crown for that part of the movie and then reattached it when they were done shooting.
Chris Rock
If you compare early images of Chris Rock from before his implants and now, you may notice some differences. His updated smile has a few dental implants and other upgrades, helping him in his career.
Why the Stars Choose Dental Implants
So why do celebrities who have lost teeth decide to replace them with dental implants? Compared to dentures or bridges, implants closely resemble natural tooth structure. Instead of only addressing the crown, or top part of the tooth, implants also replace the root. This gives the implants their stability and strength. In addition, implants promote jawbone health, preventing them from getting that saggy, sunken look that is so common with dentures.
Even if your carpet isn’t red and there aren’t photographers taking pictures of you, losing one or more teeth doesn’t have to make you want to hide your smile. Like these Hollywood stars, with dental implants, you can be proud to let your smile shine and be in the spotlight.
About the Author
Dr. Vrajesh Shah has more than 20 years of dentistry experience. After earning his dental degree at the New York University College of Dentistry, he completed a prosthodontic residency at the same institution. He has equipped his practice, Edison Prosthodontics with some of dentistry’s most advanced technology, including a CBCT scanner, zirconia implants, and an implant stability monitor in order to deliver the best possible care for his patients. To learn more about implants, you can contact Dr. Shah through the practice’s website or by calling 732-906-0077.