It’s easy to feel down on ourselves if our teeth aren’t as perfect as the ones we see on celebrities. Even minor flaws can leave you feeling like you just can’t measure up, so imagine the frustration if you have lost one or more teeth! It’s easy to worry that the empty spaces are the most visibly noticeable thing about you when you eat, speak, or smile.
Fortunately, dental implants can help! Many celebrities have already discovered the benefits of this popular restoration method. If you’re curious about what it is and which celebs have had this work done, continue reading to find out!
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are often considered the best way to replace a missing tooth because they are the only option that includes a root-like component. It has a support rod, often made of titanium, that’s placed in the space your pearly white once occupied. Your jaw fuses with this pole and then your dentist caps it with a customized, tooth-shaped crown. The end result is a restoration that looks and functions just like a real one.
What Are the Benefits of Dental Implants?
This replacement method offers certain unique benefits including:
- Improved jaw health. When we lose teeth, our body reabsorbs the surrounding supportive bone mass that’s no longer necessary. Fortunately, dental implants stimulate the jawbone so it remains strong.
- Youthful appearance. Because your jawbone won’t weaken, your face retains its structure. You won’t develop sunken cheeks or a fading jawline from tooth loss.
- No dietary restrictions. Dental implants are much more firmly rooted than other treatments like dentures or dental bridges. That means you can enjoy all your favorite foods without worrying it will displace your dislodge your dental work!
- Easy to clean. You can keep up your regular dental hygiene routine of brushing and flossing twice daily just like you would your natural teeth. There are no specialized cleaning or storage instructions to keep track of.
- High success rate. With a success rate of 95%, you can rest easy knowing that your dental implants will last!
Which Celebrities Have Dental Implants?
If you do decide to move forward with this option, you’re joining a club of some pretty exclusive celebrities including:
- Mike Tyson. His boxing career reportedly left him with missing teeth that he replaced this way.
- Christie Brinkley. This supermodel lost two molars in a helicopter crash and needed new ones.
- Ed Helms. This actor had dental implants placed years ago and had one removed for his toothless look in the movie, “The Hangover”.
- Chris Rock. He is said to have poured some of his “Lethal Weapon” earnings into cosmetic dentistry and implants.
These celebrities could tell you there’s no reason to feel ashamed about needing dental work to repair your pearly whites. Whatever the cause of your tooth loss, dental implants can give you a beautiful smile to compete with the stars!
About the Practice
At North Garland Family Dental, our highly trained dental team is committed to giving patients of all ages a smile they can be proud of. With a family dentist, cosmetic dentist, and periodontist on-site, you’re being treated by experts. We perform each step of the dental implant process in one location to minimize the need to refer you to outside providers. If you’d like a dental implant consultation, you are welcome to request an appointment on our website or by calling (972) 530-7979.
