Celebrity Teeth Transformation: Before and After
Not all the perfect, white, symmetrical celebrity smiles you see are ‘their original smiles’. Stars are more concerned about their appearances than any of us. There have been major cosmetic dentistry procedures done on various famous personalities which have enhanced their looks by making their smiles flawless. Ah…. that Hollywood flawless smile that everyone aspires to have.
While some have got dentures, some have put caps or porcelain veneers to brighten up their smiles. And of course endless amount of white teeth brightening expense is part of the norm. Unlike many skin cosmetic surgeries including Botox or fillers, the dental surgeries have mostly gone correct and expected. Let’s go through some mind blowing transformations.
Ben Affleck
The ‘Argo’ star-Ben Affleck was asked to get a dental makeover done before his 1998 movie ‘Armageddon’. Ben’s adult teeth looks like his baby teeth for guy that’s 6’4 foot tall. The new set of teeth complimented his role in the movie and also gave him a permanent gorgeous grin. The star previously had a very immature looking smile with small gapped teeth giving him a childish look, also seen in his famous movie ‘Good Will Hunting’. The star had to see a dentist to get his current flawless smile with bright white and symmetrical teeth. Now his perfect teeth fits his face.
“We paid for a set of $20,000 pearly white teeth. Ben’s gonna hate that story, I always liked low shots that kinda come right under your chin and make you a little bit heroic and he kinda had these baby teeth. So I told [producer] Jerry Bruckheimer, ‘God, he’s got these baby teeth, Jerry, I don’t know what to do!'” he continued. “Jerry used a very famous star in a plane movie that he replaced teeth with so he said, ‘We did it to him, why not do it to Ben?’ So my dentist had Ben sitting in a dentist’s chair for a week, eight hours a day.”
Michael Bay
Demi Moore
One of the highest paid actresses in the 80s and 90s, Demi Moore has always been a leading figure. She has been a part of several active movements such as a movement for an initiative of equal pay for male and female celebrities. She is an actress and a producer with exceptional skills. The lady faced some emotional traumas related to her personal life but evolved into a stronger individual eventually. Apart from growing mentally and emotionally , she also got a physical transformation and looks astonishing as compared to her previous appearance. The star admitted in a show that she had knocked on of her teeth due to stress. She thanks modern dentistry for giving her a fair look even after such a big loss of her tooth.
“I sheared off my front tooth, I’d love to say it was skateboarding or something really kind of cool, but I think it’s something that’s important to share because I think it’s literally, probably after heart disease, one of the biggest killers in in America, which is stress.”
Demi Moore
Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise is known for his phenomenal acting skills as well as his amazing looks. His perfect smile has indeed increased his female fan following. It might be shocking to know that Tom’s even, well shaped white pearly teeth are not originally his own. Tom Cruise has not only got his teeth realigned via braces and porcelain and but he has also got veneers to make his smile look brighter and whiter.
If you look closely, Tom’s two front teeth are misaligned. While playing with his adopted kids with Nicole Kidman, one of the kid’s heel accidentally kicked Tom on the mouth and loosened his two front teeth. While he was in London having a drink with a journalist at Circo, his two front teeth fell off right onto the table in front of the journalist. Tom pleaded to the journalist to keep it a secret but the cat’s out of the bag now.
Victoria Beckham
The former Spice Girl and Mrs. David Beckham is known to be the ‘beauty with brains’. She is the one who founded the brand “Beckham” and is one of the most popular fashion designers in the industry. The star is rarely seen smiling on camera however her dental makeover did amaze many of her followers. Her teeth look even and filed than before.
The veneers that she uses have given her a 100-Watts bright smile which was never noticed before….perhaps it is too noticeable. Too much of a good thing isn’t always the best as her teeth somewhat looks like bathroom tiles.
Denzel Washington
The Director, Actor and producer , well known for his masterpiece ‘Fences’ has also got some dental work done to reveal his big grin on screen. The Oscar winning star had misaligned teeth with excessive gaps which did not give him a flattering smile. The star now has porcelain veneers which have not only given him a symmetrical smile but has also given it the brightness, it never had.
Megan Fox
Megan Fox had a beautiful set of teeth when she first landed in Hollywood. She wanted bigger and more even size teeth and so she opted to have porcelain veneers put on her entire upper row of teeth. She has now one of the most beautiful smiles in Hollywood. Megan over the years have had a good amount of dental works done, from the routine teeth whitening to the perfect size veneers to suit her bone structures.
“My definition of beauty is simplicity, elegance, and sensuality. I think that when a woman is in harmony with herself and remains true to her values, she will glow naturally.”
Megan Fox
Nicolas Cage
The actor who is known to have given away his two teeth for a role in the movie ‘Birdy’ has had discolored and uneven looking teeth in the beginning of his career. What’s worst, Nicolas Cage didn’t seek orthodontist care until late in his 40s because he had an overbite. Though his top teeth were relatively straight, his overbite hid his very crooked bottom teeth.
The ‘Ghost rider’ later got his veneers fixed and got dentures for his two-intentionally removed teeth. The smile that he has now is pleasant and heart -warming. The star definitely looks years younger than his age and all credit goes to his dentist who consulted him so well and granted him this perfect teethy grin.
Blake Lively
The famous Gossip Girl star, Blake Lively is an American actress who is also known to many of us as as Trixie, the Tooth Fairy. The star has indeed got her dental work done by a tooth fairy, replacing her not-so-straight teeth with a set of white well aligned teeth, giving the lady the most beautiful smile ever. Although her teeth never looked bad and made her look cute but her dental alignment has further enhanced her look and given her elegance and a more mature look.
The star is seen to have a very prominent physical transformation solely by her dental makeover. This mother of two and married to funny man Ryan Reynolds has a lot to smile for.
David Beckham
The president & owner of Inter Miami CF, David Robert Joseph Beckham is an English footballer, known for his exceptional sports skill and command over the game. The earlier pictures of Beckham are way different than his current appearance. Yes! His he got his teeth aligned to get that glamorous smile that suits him and his veneers are a cherry on the top. The star has definitely up his game by transforming his smile. The star’s spouse has also got her teeth fixed along with her husband.
Celine Dion
The voice of the master track-Titanic is not unknown to anyone. The lady was facing a career downfall in the early 90s when she got a dental makeover done. Her canines must be a challenge for her dentist friends however; they succeeded in giving her a proportionate smile. The extensive work that she must have gone through was definitely worth it . She got her crowns fixed over her canines to make her teeth look even and her whitening treatment made them brighter. What a smile, lady!
George Clooney
The director and star of one of the most watched movies on Netflix, The midnight Sky, George Clooney has been a Hollywood sensation since the 90s. Clooney was known to have the habit od grinding his teeth especially during stress. The star has been successful throughout his career but that doesn’t mean he has always been stress free.
The work stress might have contributed towards his excessive teeth grinding which lead to his uneven shaped teeth which were not as appealing and white as they are now. The star did get his dental makeover done which undoubtedly made him look younger and elegant. Porcelain crowns and veneers helped him get that dazzling smile that he has now.
LeAnn Rimes
Leann had filed a case against one of her dentists who misdiagnosed her dental issues and made her get veneers and crown which ultimately worsened her dental condition. She has reported to have chronic pain and recurrent inflammation bouts after the treatment. The star has got nine root canals done in order to fix her pain. Looking at her old pictures, we can see her not-so-uniform teeth with gaps between all of her teeth however, now she has that glamorous smile that everyone must be a fan of. Her dental caps have given her a major smile transformation.
Joe Biden
Joe Biden has has several cosmetic surgeries, from hair plugs, Botox, fillers and a new set of veneers that almost fell out during the September 2019 Democratic debate with his now Vice President Kamala Harris when she was tearing him a new one about busing. “Was it just me or did it look like Biden’s teeth almost fell out and then he was fixing it with his tongue?” aske Thomas McDonald.
“I was expecting one of Biden’s arms or ears or his nose to fall off during the debate. Instead it was just his false teeth that malfunctioned,”
Howie Klein
Miley Cyrus
Known to many of us by the Disney show, Hannah Montana, Miley Cyrus has been the youngsters’ favorite since long. Her voice and her songs can never get old. The lady had been a crush for millions due to her innocent smile and cute roles on television. However, it was not too late when Miley realized of getting some dental work done to enhance her smile even more. The star had a combination of small and medium sized teeth which were slightly dull. The dentists have very professionally transformed her smile to a perfectly aligned and a well groomed one. Veneers have given her an even look with perfect proportion of gums and teeth.
Cristiano Ronaldo
The Gold Shoe award winner with 31 League goals, Christiano Ronaldo has been the best football player of all times. Be it Real Madrid or Manchester United, he has always topped the best player list. The player was tagged as the World’s highest paid athlete in 2016 and 2017. No doubt he has utilized his money in the best way.
The star got a very expensive dental transformation done to get this brilliant smile, he has now. Ronaldo’s teeth were previously stained, oddly shaped and had uneven gaps. Thanks to the veneers which gave him this breathtaking smile.
Kylie Jenner
The founder and owner of one of the most popular cosmetics brands that launched her into almost billionaire status by Forbes, Kylie, is famous since after the show “Keeping up with the Kardashians’’. However, if one sees her old photos, he/she wouldn’t recognize her at first glance. She is famous apart from the makeup and skin cosmetic surgeries, the star has also got some serious dental surgeries to get the smile she never had. The lady has got equal sized, blinding white teeth now all due to a set of very expensive porcelain veneers.
Mike Tyson
Mike Tyson was awarded the title of the youngest heavy weight champion of the world in the year 1986. He kept this title for four years. Tyson had lost a couple of his teeth due to the profession he belonged to and had a gold tooth fixed at the site of his upper incisors. The legend had a strong personality but his gold tooth had always been a flaw in his overall impression. He made it to the news when he got his gold tooth removed and replaced by natural looking teeth , which gave him a more sophisticated look.
Gwen Stefani
The lead singer of the band ‘No Doubt’, Gwen got her braces fixed in 1999 when she was around 30 years old. Gwen has a childish smile with a lot of the gum part showing when she smiled. The lady got her dental surgery done by getting her gums trimmed and started to wear veneers which completely changed her look from a child to a glamorous star. The star also had a few other cosmetic surgeries done in the long run.
Michael Douglas
Michael Douglas is one of the most favorite Hollywood actors of all times. His blockbuster movies like Wall Street and Behind the Candelabra made his people admire him more. The news of the star suffering from serious oral cancer made his fans utterly sad. However, the star recently fought oral cancer and is now cancer free. His appearance post recovery was commendable. Apart from gaining back his health and wellbeing he has also got his teeth transformed. He now has an elegant and well groomed smile which has given his career a re-boost. What a fighter, Douglas!
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Catherine was mocked in childhood due to her facial features such as her flat nose and bulging teeth. She got her braces fixed to get her teeth in shape but they still did not look appealing. A good dentist’s opinion on her dental requirements made a major change in her appearance. The lady made some great beauty decisions and got a few cosmetics surgeries and veneers for the enhancement of her smile. Her look has completely changed now to a sophisticated and an elegant one. Her look compliments her work and the combination is deadly.
Morgan Freeman
Morgan is an ever green Hollywood star. The star has been seen doing various roles and has shown his versatility as an actor several times. The actor has always mastered at what he does and has indeed taken the right decisions in his career, be it regarding his projects or his physical makeover. Freeman had stained and discolored teeth to be exact. His front two teeth were larger than the rest and were of a different yellow toned color which did ruin the star’s look.
The first two teeth must have been extracted in order to give him an even jaw. He has got crowns for some of his teeth and his front two teeth have been implanted to suit his face and complexion. The mismatched color was fixed and he now has a set of pearly white, well-shaped and filed teeth which is seen prominently when the star smiles on the camera. His voice has won the hearts of many and his ‘now’ smile has even attracted him a lot of female popularity.
Zac Efron
Efron has always been the teens’ favorite because of his unique role in the High School Musical. He was even famous when he had those childish, gapped round teeth but now he has turned out to be a handsome man with the perfect flattering smile that women of every age are a fan of. The gaps are now filled and the teeth are not so small anymore. The veneers and the braces have done the job pretty well. He must have invested a lot of his time and money for the job but it was definitely worth it. He is still acquiring the love and attention of his female fans.
Lindsay Lohan
One of the teen idols and a famous child star, Lindsay Lohan is one of the most known Hollywood figures. She got a career breakthrough after her role in Mean Girls in 2004. Lohan seemed a bit careless in terms of her looks and hygiene. Her old photos show her crooked and discolored teeth which ruined her overall look and glamour. The star has improved in terms of her skills and her appearance and change has been a 360 degrees one!
She decided to lift her career and wisely got a dental treatment done by getting bright white porcelain veneers which suit her face and complexion. The stains are there no more and the 100- Watts smile is an asset to her looks.
David Bowie
Who doesn’t know Bowie for his musical skills? The star has been in the top list of the musicians of the time. Apart from making great career choices he also made a wise decision of spending some of his hard earned money on his basic look. The star visited a dentist who gave him the most admiring grin ever. His uneven teeth were transformed into pearly whites after the dental work.
Nicole Kidman
Ex- Lady Cruise, Nicole Kidman has an extensive career to talk about. The lady had many ups and downs in her career as an actress but kept on going. After her debut, she gave a few flops to the industry after which the lady completely transformed. She had a couple of plastic surgeries and a dental makeover as well which gave her an entirely different look.
50 Cent
Known as the ‘master of the nuanced art of lyrical brevity”, Curtis Jackson is famous for his poor to rich life story. He has rocked the music industry since the beginning of his career as a rapper. He now works as an actor, a businessman, a song writer and a producer too. This multi-talented artist also got a teeth transformation after he got the veeners on his front teeth which removed the gap and revealed these white and bright teeth.
Hilary Duff
The Lizzie McGuire star, Hilary Duff has been an idol for teenagers since years. The star gained popularity after her TV series and the series based movie, ‘The Lizzie McGuire Movie’. Hilary has also released a few of her music albums but hasn’t been very popular for those. The actress had chipped her front teeth during her performances on a microphone. She now has veneers on her two front teeth and has a million dollar smile!
Ronan Keating
Ronan Patrick John Keating is an Irish song writer and a singer and also known as one of the judges of X-Factor. His teeth transformation did make people notice him more and admire his bright smile. It was definitely a wise step to gain popularity for himself and his band, ‘Boy-Zone’. The star indeed looks decent with his new teeth.
Cheryl Cole
This UK pop star has had a lot of nips and tucks but the one that stands out the most is her teeth transformation. She has to wear Envisalign for over year to straight them pearly whites and then opted to get veneers to make her smile more robust. Cheryl has spent an estimated $10,000 on fixing her teeth as well as an additional $2,000 to get them as white as humanly possible.
Steve-O
The self made star, Robert-O got famous after his show on MTV, ‘ Jackass’ . The star might not be concerned with his appearance before he was a star however he did make the correct use of his popularity and hard earned money later, by getting some dental work done. Robert had yellowish stained teeth which he got whitened and shaped to reveal a perfect young smile for his fans.
Matthew Lewis
This English actor was not born with good teeth but now that this working actor is older, he has the funds to straighten out those pearly whites. Job well done.
Nial Horan
Former One Direction boyband, he has a band new set of veneers to even out those crooked teeth.
Cher Llyod
I’ve had my teeth done, which was a massive insecurity for me.
Chery Lloyd
Noel Gallagher
The less insane half of the the band Oasis, older brother Noel Gallagher knew the importance of having a nice smile. His teeth started falling out due to too much drug abuse in the late 1990s. It was time to quit the drugs and get now that Noel is older, wiser and richer, he could get himself a new set of teeth.
“My teeth were falling out… We were at a party one night and then I got up and thought, ‘I can’t be bothered (to take drugs) today. Then one day turned into a week and that turned into a month, then that into a year. As that state of mind took hold I would go out with the people I was surrounded with at the time, I’d be sitting there thinking: ‘I don’t even like you, your bird’s an idiot! What you doing in my front room? Get out of here!'”
Noel Gallagher
Nicola Roberts
Like her former bandmate Cheryl, Nicola also opted for full set of veneers. It has completely changed the shape of her face and in this before and after comparison, though her smile is beautiful, it does make her considerably older.