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When does 50 Cent ever stop smiling? Well, he wasn't smiling as often before undergoing a procedure to reduce the gap between his teeth. To complete the transformation, he also got a new set of veneers.
Victoria Beckham is not known for her smiles, despite reports of spending US$45,000 on dental procedures for teeth whitening and veneers.
The President of the United States emanates confidence from the platform. Perhaps it's due to Joe Biden's captivating smile, which supposedly cost around US$20,000 in dental procedures.
When Miley was younger, she didn't pay much attention to how she looked. However, she soon realized that her front teeth were not perfect. She underwent a makeover to fix her prominent front teeth and straighten out her bottom set.
Nicolas Cage, known for his radiant smile, once aimed to conceal his teeth. However, he eventually opted for a transformation, replacing his imperfect smile with a flawless set of gleaming white teeth.
Gwen Stefani proudly sported her "tin grin" while wearing braces but later chose to enhance her smile with a set of gleaming veneers.
In 1998, during the making of 'Armageddon,' director Michael Bay demanded that Ben Affleck exchange his "baby teeth" for a more masculine set, according to Kate Beckinsale. The producers of the film spent US$20,000 to provide Affleck with a set of larger and sturdier teeth.
Acquiring a glamorous smile doesn't require movie star status. The Portuguese soccer star, Cristiano Ronaldo, scored big time with his new teeth.
Jon Bon Jovi's teeth were once referred to as "superstar teeth" by The UK's Guardian newspaper. While Jon Bon Jovi continues to age gracefully, his teeth have managed to maintain their suspiciously pristine appearance.
David Bowie, the late and esteemed artist, neglected his untidy teeth for years. However, in the 1980s, the "thin white duke" decided to undergo a significant dental transformation, resulting in a charming new grin.
Demi Moore received a smile makeover with new porcelain crowns and veneers, enhancing the appearance of her teeth.
Michael Douglas has aged gracefully and taken steps to enhance his smile with veneers, resulting in a pleasingly balanced appearance.
According to reports, Chris Rock spent US$150,000 on a dental transformation. That's a hefty sum for a smile upgrade!
During her youth, Nicole Kidman was discontented with her prominent yet slightly crooked and gapped teeth. However, this is no longer the case!
George Harrison addressed his dental concerns near the conclusion of his time as a Beatle. The visible outcome is on display in the 'Let It Be' album cover, proudly showcasing his noticeably improved smile.
A Hollywood dentist revealed that Cher underwent orthodontic treatment to enhance lip support by shifting her teeth.
During the 1990s, when Oasis enjoyed immense popularity, Noel Gallagher had little concern for his dental appearance. However, with age, experience, and increased wealth, the guitarist made the wise decision to rectify this matter, ensuring his teeth were in proper condition.
According to the story, Hilary Duff chose to get a complete set of veneers due to chipping her tooth on a microphone.
Colin Firth portrayed a flawless Mr. Darcy in the 1995 British TV drama 'Pride and Prejudice.' However, he achieved this perfection by getting a new set of teeth. It is worth noting that he unfortunately broke one of them during the filming of 'Kingsman: The Secret Service' (2014).
Haven't Simon Cowell's teeth got talent? When he smiles, the entertainment mogul can really light up a room!
The star of 'Grey's Anatomy' previously confessed to using Invisalign clear braces. Nowadays, she keeps her bright smile with a retainer, replacing it approximately every two weeks.
Clark Gable, the renowned Hollywood heartthrob, suffered from gum disease and had to wear dentures throughout his life after losing all his teeth at the age of 32.
Nicole Elizabeth LaValle, also known as "Snooki," from the cast of 'Jersey Shore,' embraced her rising popularity by opting for a full set of lumineers, a more budget-friendly alternative to veneers, to achieve a flawlessly photogenic smile.
Keyshia Cole addressed her gap-tooth issue promptly, opting for a teeth transformation that resulted in a brilliantly white smile.
Sources: Glamour Magazine, The Hollywood Reporter, Chicago Tribune, and SD Smile.
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It is quite unbelievable that Emma Watson was just nine years old when she landed a role in the initial 'Harry Potter' movie. During the filming process, she naturally lost some of her baby teeth, but these were promptly replaced with dentures to maintain Hermione's radiant and flawless smile.
During his teenage years, Zac Efron wore removable braces to narrow the gap between his front teeth. Given the whiteness of his teeth, it's also believed that he got veneers.
George Clooney's smile has been enhanced with the use of porcelain veneers and crowns, making his teeth whiter and larger.
Tom Cruise's iconic smile is the result of a talented orthodontist who expertly realigned his teeth. It was no easy feat, but thanks to clear braces, the process took about 18 months to complete. It's believed that Cruise has some chipped teeth which have been resolved with crowns and veneers.
Celine Dion got her teeth capped before becoming successful, ostensibly to hide her larger incisors.
A dazzling smile is a must-have for most Hollywood stars. However, achieving the perfect set of white and well-proportioned teeth may involve some (expensive) smoke and mirrors. Dentures are prosthetics that fill in for missing teeth, while veneers are coverings that encase existing teeth—usually to make them look brighter and more evenly shaped. Both can cost tens of thousands.
In this gallery, we showcase celebrities who have poured small fortunes into their iconic smiles. Click through to see their gleaming results.
Fake smiles: celebs who have used dentures or veneers
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A dazzling smile is a must-have for most Hollywood stars. However, achieving the perfect set of white and well-proportioned teeth may involve some (expensive) smoke and mirrors. Dentures are prosthetics that fill in for missing teeth, while veneers are coverings that encase existing teeth—usually to make them look brighter and more evenly shaped. Both can cost tens of thousands.
In this gallery, we showcase celebrities who have poured small fortunes into their iconic smiles. Click through to see their gleaming results.