As up-and-coming stars make their way into the spotlight, it's often very clear to see the smiles and teeth of your favorite celebrities. However, as the years go by, changes become apparent. Sometimes the changes are subtle, and other times they're drastic. In the world of appearances and beauty, where image is paramount, stars and celebrities will go to great lengths to achieve their best version of themselves for their confidence, opportunities, and career.
Dr. Husam Almunajed, a Haute Beauty expert, discusses the dental treatments that celebrities have undergone to improve their smiles, along with his personal favorite celebrity smile and advice to anyone looking to transform their smile like a celebrity.
Emma Watson
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Dental treatment: Braces
Emma Watson's beautiful smile today is a testament to the benefits of having braces as a young girl. It's important to see a dentist in the early teenage years as minor orthodontic treatments can help shape the smile and prevent future issues as the jaw and face continue to grow and develop.
Cristiano Ronaldo
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Dental treatment: Braces, Gum Lift, Implants, Veneers, Crowns
Cristiano Ronaldo's current smile is the result of several dental treatments from his dentist, who happens to be a close friend of mine in Portugal. His treatment plan began with conventional metal and bracket braces to correct his misaligned teeth and bite. Additionally, Cristiano was missing his upper right front lateral tooth, and braces were used to create room for a dental implant to be placed in that position. Once the braces were removed, he underwent a gum lift to address his gummy smile, and a dental implant was placed for his missing tooth. To complete the transformation, his teeth were restored with porcelain veneers, giving him a natural and upgraded look. The dental implant was restored with a porcelain crown, done simultaneously with the porcelain veneers to ensure a seamless appearance. The entire treatment took approximately 1.5 years, during which Cristiano was also educated on proper dental care to maintain his new smile for a lifetime.
Victoria Beckham
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Dental treatment: Porcelain Veneers
Victoria Beckham underwent a smile transformation that involved upgrading her teeth, resulting in a change in her smile frame and lip support appearance. This transformation, from her original teeth to her current teeth, could only be achieved with porcelain veneers, as the shapes and colors of the teeth were significantly altered. Unlike braces and whitening alone, porcelain veneers can provide a more comprehensive and dramatic change to the smile. What's unique about Victoria's smile is that her dentist designed the veneers to preserve her youthfulness, with fuller and longer veneers that provide more support to her upper lip. This design helps to keep her lips looking fuller and more youthful. The porcelain veneers also fill out the empty spaces between her teeth, creating an attractive, wide smile. Before her smile was focused on the front teeth, with negative space around the backside teeth, but with the veneers, her backside teeth are now visible, completing her smile. Well-designed porcelain veneers can also support the lips and face, slowing and even reversing the effects of gravity and aging.
Do you have a favorite celebrity smile?
For me, it's Julia Roberts. Her megawatt smile seamlessly flows with her lips and face, and it has remained iconic and well-maintained throughout the years. Her smile is truly impressive and inspiring.
What advice would you give to someone who wants to transform their smile like a celebrity, but might not have access to the same resources?
My best advice would be to do your research and ensure that you get your dream smile done correctly the first time. This is not a procedure you want to bargain shop for. Remember that you only have one set of teeth, and you want your teeth to last a lifetime. The whittled-down teeth trend you see on TikTok is not the way to go. That is not veneer treatment, and it's not even crown treatment. It's just horrible dental care that does not respect your teeth, and those final results are short-lived as the biology of the teeth has been violated. So not all dental treatments are equal. Nowadays, with financing, you can afford the smile of your dreams with affordable monthly payments. You need to look at your teeth as a lifelong investment that will change how you live your life, and your emotions, and live your life to the fullest without any inhibitions. That’s the power of a beautiful and pleasing smile, and it's not something to take lightly or try to cut corners with.
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