Long has a “celebrity smile” been the rite of passage into show business, with everyone from Hollywood A-listers to royalty opting to switch up their smile for a brighter, straighter and whiter alternative. The rise of perfection-obsessed social media paired with endless options for dental reconstruction has shaped the generation of Hollywood smiles. It’s no wonder the world’s biggest stars rush to spend their fortune on a fresh set of pearly whites. From Invisalign to composite bonding, veneers, and teeth whitening, the photos below shine a light on celebrities who made the decision to improve their smiles.
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| Once a High School Musical teen heartthrob, Zac Efron’s gappy smile has now been replaced with a gleaming set of teeth after he slipped and fell in 2013, resulting in the need for cosmetic reconstruction. |
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Oscar award-winning actor Morgan Freeman looked 10 years younger after undergoing dental reconstruction to close the gap in his teeth and brighten his pearly whites.
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Tom Cruise’s smile has had a lot of help along the way, including teeth straightening and whitening.
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The drastic improvement dental veneers have had on Nicolas Cage’s smile speaks for itself.
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| When comedian Chris Rock was younger, he had worn-out and protruding top teeth. To the benefit of his career, dental implants and veneers were successfully able to restore his smile and confidence. |
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| Although braces could have made a world of difference in Miley Cyrus’s smile, it would have taken a long time for her to see results. That’s why she chose to have porcelain crowns and veneers implanted. |
