One of the jobs of a father is to set a good example for his children, to help them find their confidence and be proud of who they are, flaws and all. There are plenty of famous fathers who are known for their exploits or big mouths or contributions to society and, along with these characteristics, the following fathers are known for their notable smiles, even if they’re not completely perfect.
Steven Tyler
Rock star Steven Tyler, some might say, is all mouth. Any caricature you see of the eccentric singer – and father of four – accentuates his lips and large teeth. But without these traits, Tyler wouldn’t be Tyler. His larger-than-life persona on and offstage mimic his white chompers, two of which were badly broken in a fall in the shower a few years ago. Whether his teeth were highlighted with cosmetic dentistry before that or not, his smile is certainly buoyed by restorative dentistry now for his damaged teeth, most likely with porcelain veneers or dental implants.
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President Obama
No matter what side of the aisle you fall on politically, President Barack Obama, father of two, is memorable for his history-making turns as much as his pearly whites. You can’t help but be charmed when he delivers a joke or smiles wide at his wife and daughters, though it’s anyone’s guess if his gleaming grin is the result of porcelain veneers, or simply a very good professional teeth whitening treatment. It’s safe to say that his warm smile certainly didn’t hurt when it came to gathering votes.
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Jim Carrey
For the rubber-faced Jim Carrey, known for his exaggerated facial expressions, cosmetic dentistry is one of the best things that ever happened to him. The goofy smile on Carrey’s Dumb & Dumber character is all the more memorable for having a chipped front tooth – one that is completely natural. Carrey, father of one, had the cosmetic dentistry that repaired the tooth – whether it was a porcelain veneer, dental bonding, or otherwise – removed for the filming of the movie. While most dentists would not recommend the removal and replacement of any cosmetic dentistry without necessity, actors have gone to far greater lengths to alter their appearance for a role.
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Jack Nicholson
Love him or hate him, Jack Nicholson is famous for his devilish grin. And he’s a father of six! His roles in movies like The Shining and A Few Good Men would not be the same without his pearly whites delivering his terrifying and biting lines. Photos of a very young Nicholson show him with a slightly different looking smile than what he has now. But if he did get porcelain veneers or another type of cosmetic dentistry, he’s had it for a very long time, and this is one celeb who knows, the smile makes the man.
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Michael Strahan
There are over 200,000 Google results for “Michael Strahan teeth,” and if you’ve ever seen the former NFL player and one-time host of Live! with Kelly and Michael, you know that he is sporting a tooth gap for the ages. But Strahan, father of four, has said that his gapped smile is part of his identity and he doesn’t need to be fixed. That doesn’t mean, however, that he hasn’t gotten close to altering his appearance – he has. But just because his “flaw” can be altered doesn’t mean it has to be.
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Steve Buscemi
Known most recently for playing Nucky Thompson in HBO’s Boardwalk Empire, Steve Buscemi built a career playing offbeat characters, ones who definitely wouldn’t be known for having good teeth, because Buscemi’s are about as far from perfect as you can get. Large, overlapping, crooked, and slightly stained, Buscemi’s smile is one of the reasons he’s so beloved on film. “I’ve had dentists who have wanted to help me out, but I say, ‘You know, I won’t work again if you fix my teeth,” says Buscemi. No matter what line of work you’re in, however, we’re willing to bet that a smile makeover will indeed help boost your career.
There are plenty of famous fathers who are well-known for their smiles, whether perfect (Will Smith) or not-so-perfect (Prince William). Ultimately, it’s personal preference whether or not a man wants to perfect his smile, whether with cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign, or restorative dentistry. If you have pain, swollen gums, or other oral health problems, it’s essential to see your Manhattan dentist for a full exam. Otherwise, any cosmetic enhancements are entirely up to you. Sounds like a fine Father’s Day treat to us! Ready to talk about your smile? Make an appointment with Manhattan cosmetic dentist Dr. Michael J. Wei to learn about the smile makeover options that are right for you, or dear old dad.
