7 Male Celebrities Who Owe Their Smiles to Cosmetic Dentistry

Tom Cruise smile makeoverDid he or didn’t he? There are plenty of celebrities who have had a nip or a tuck, and some of them are comfortable owning up to going under the knife or getting a few shots of Botox. But not every celeb is willing to admit to cosmetic dentistry. Why? Easy: They don’t have to. When your cosmetic dentistry work is good enough, it looks like a completely natural smile. For celebs who found fame before they found their cosmetic dentist, however, there is proof in photos and on film that a stunning new smile can make your star shine even brighter.

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Dr. Wei Named America’s Top Dentist for 2016

american top dentist 2016 bigManhattan cosmetic dentist Dr. Michael J. Wei has been named America’s Top Dentist for 2016, an award given to dental professionals who provide outstanding dentistry services to their patients. Bestowed by the Consumers’ Research Council of America, this honor marks the 11th time Dr. Wei has been named Top Dentist. Since 2005, he has been lauded for his exemplary service and expertise as a general dentist, restorative dentist, and cosmetic dentist in New York City.

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Emergency Dental Visits Increase After St. Patrick’s Day

Emergency dental visits St Patricks DayWith St. Patrick’s Day comes celebrations, green beer, drunkenness, revelry, and, yes, fighting. While these activities may seem more like clichés than tradition, the reality is this: Teeth get knocked out on St. Patty’s Day. According to data provided to CNBC, emergency dental visits go up after this holiday – in fact, ER dental visits go off the charts at 64 percent nationwide, and the data is based on the average number of dental visits that occur on March 18 versus a full one-month average of dental visits.

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4 of the Most Versatile Cosmetic Dentistry and Restorative Dentistry Solutions

restorative dentistry cosmetic dentistryWhen you have an aesthetic complaint about your teeth that would benefit from cosmetic dentistry, or you have an oral health problem that requires restorative dentistry, the options about what’s available for your care can be confusing. What’s the best choice? What will last the longest? What will give you the most bang for your buck? A consultation with your cosmetic and restorative dentist is the best place to begin so you can have a professional really tell you what’s going on with your teeth. In some cases, several types of treatments are viable options. Here are some of the most versatile solutions you’ll find.

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Mind the Gap with Porcelain Veneers and More Cosmetic Dentistry Treatments

Gapped teethAnna Paquin. Madonna. Michael Strahan. Elijah Wood. Lauren Hutton. Georgia May Jagger. David Letterman. Celebrities with gapped teeth are memorable for this quirky feature. When your unforgettable smile is making you millions, who wouldn’t embrace it? (Though some celebs don’t). When your gapped smile is causing you severe self-consciousness or oral health issues, however, it’s time to make a change, and your cosmetic dentistry options for fixing gapped teeth are many.

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Is It Time to Upgrade Your Cosmetic Dentistry?

upgrade cosmetic dentistryThe dentistry innovations that have debuted over the past few decades – from Invisalign to sophisticated dental implants – have changed lives. People have been released from pain, found love, had their self-confidence renewed, landed their dream job, and are once again able to eat and speak without concerns about the solidity of their teeth. Perhaps you’ve had dentistry repairs in the past, but if it’s been some time since any significant dental work has been completed on your mouth, it’s time to consider whether you’re ready for an upgrade.

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How Celeb Smiles Influence Dental Trends

justin bieber invisalignCelebrities are not “regular” people. They have stylists, makeup artists, chauffeurs, Oscars, and Emmys. They have mansions and private islands and multi-million-dollar salaries. But while the lives of celebrities may not resemble the typical person’s daily life, there is one element that famous people have to tend to just like everyone else – their oral health. Stars want to make sure they’re looking good when the paparazzi pops out or the red carpet calls, and celeb smiles reflect their investment in their best asset. And what celebs do, regular people want to do – and, in the case of the all-important smile, that’s a trend worth emulating.

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Addressing the Unique Dental Needs of Baby Boomers

baby boomer dental needsLife expectancy is far better than it used to be. We’re living about three decades longer than previous generations – and that means we want our teeth to stick around for the long haul too. It used to be that when people reached a certain age they resigned themselves to a future of dentures. While some people do use dentures successfully – and this option has come a long way in recent years as a smile solution – there are other cosmetic dentistry and restorative dentistry solutions that are permanent and just as life-changing, making those extra years you have to live far more fun and carefree.

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Newly Divorced? Ready to Date Again? Boost Your Confidence with a Smile Makeover

smile makeover post-divorceEven if you’re thrilled to finally have your divorce behind you, the journey has no doubt taken its toll emotionally and perhaps even physically. Self-confidence can easily take a hit in the wake of such a major life change and the prospect of the challenges that lie ahead. But here’s the truth: Opportunity is what’s really in your future, and while the last thing you may feel like doing is smiling, showing that grin is one of the best things you can do for yourself. So the question is: Does your smile reflect the new you? If not, it’s time to put yourself first and consider a smile makeover.

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Gift Yourself: Make It a Jolly Holiday with a Smile Makeover

holiday smile makeoverHoliday parties. Work functions. Social events. Opportunities to meet new people, network, make a love connection, reunite with old friends. The end of the year brings possibilities galore, both personally and professionally, and no doubt you want to make the best first impression – or the best new impression – you possibly can. With a smile makeover, you will have others wondering how you look so young, so healthy, so absolutely jolly.

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