4 Celebrities Who Have Dental Implants

Did you know that there are approximately 178 million Americans missing at least one tooth? That being said, celebrities certainly aren’t except from these numbers. A popular option for replacing missing teeth is dental implants because they have so many different benefits over other tooth replacement options. Continue reading to learn about some of the many advantages of dental implants and which stars out there are reaping the benefits.

What Are Dental Implants?

A dental implant is a metal, screwlike post that replaces the natural root of a missing tooth. The titanium implant is placed directly into the jawbone by a dentist and new, natural looking crown is placed at the end. Throughout the healing process, the biocompatible titanium fuses with the jawbone and acts as your natural tooth, restoring the function and appearance of your smile.

What Are the Benefits of Dental Implants?

Here are a few reasons why so many people prefer them:

• Restores Bite Power: Eating the foods that you used to love is difficult when you’re missing one or more of your natural teeth. Dental Implants can restore up to 90% of your chewing ability, and they have similar strength to your natural teeth if not more. Because of this, there are no eating restrictions once your implants have fully healed.

• Looks Great: Dental implants are customized in order to be the exact size, shape, and color need to blend in perfectly with the rest of your smile. No one will even know that they aren’t your real teeth. Implants also help to prevent your existing teeth from moving around and filling in the gap.

• Prevents Jawbone Deterioration: When you’re missing a tooth, your jawbone will begin to deteriorate over time. This can lead to other issues in the future. Dental implants are the only tooth replacement option that preserve the integrity of the jawbone.

Which Celebrities Have Dental Implants?

Lots of stars out there have struggled with missing teeth. Here are just a few who replaced theirs with dental implants:

• Ed Helms: You may remember the scene from “The Hangover” where Helms has a very realistic-looking gap in his smile. This is because he really is missing that tooth. He was able to remove the replacement tooth placed on his dental implant while shooting the movie.

• Chris Rock: Since he dealt with some dental issues when he was a child, Chris Rock can credit his smile to dental implants.

• Mike Tyson: As a result of his boxing career, Tyson ended up with a few missing teeth. Since then, he’s had them replaced with dental implants.

• Christie Brinkley: Due to a helicopter crash that broke two of her molars, Brinkley now has a couple of dental implants to fill in the gaps.

If you’re struggling with missing teeth, ask your dentist if you would make a good candidate for dental implants. This way, you can experience all the same benefits as the A-listers!

About the Author

Dr. Corey Martinez earned his dental doctorate from the Indiana University School of Dentistry. He is currently a member of the American Dental Association, Indiana Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. For more information on dental implants or to schedule a consultation, visit his website or call (765) 724-7729.