Which Celebrities Are Benefiting from Dental Implants?

With modern dental technology, there are many different tooth replacement options out there. Even though they all have their own advantages, dental implants are becoming increasingly popular because they have all sorts of different benefits. They have become the preferred tooth replacement option for dental professionals and patients alike, and many of those patients happen to be celebrities. Continue reading to learn more about dental implants and which stars are benefiting from them.

How Do Dental Implants Work?

Dental implants work by replacing the natural root of your missing tooth with a titanium, screwlike post. It is placed directly into the jawbone and a new, natural-looking replacement tooth is placed on the end. During the healing process, the implant fuses with the bone in a process known as “osseointegration.” Once this takes place, patients will have nearly all of their chewing ability restored.

What Are the Benefits of Dental Implants?

There are all sorts of benefits that dental implants provide that you cannot get from other tooth replacement options. Here are some reasons why they are so popular:

• Prevents Jawbone Shrinkage: When the jaw isn’t being stimulated enough due to missing teeth, it will begin to deteriorate and cause other issues for your smile. Implants are the only tooth replacement option that replace the natural root of the tooth and prevent shrinkage.

• Easier Eating: Eating the foods you enjoy most can be difficult when you’re missing teeth. Dental implants restore up to 90% of chewing power and have similar strength to natural teeth. Because of this, patients can easily eat their favorite foods again.

• Improved Appearance: Dental implants are custom-made to match the exact size, shape, and size needed to provide you with a natural looking smile. In addition to filling in the empty space in your smile, implants will keep your surrounding teeth from moving around and trying to fill the gap.

Which Celebrities Have Dental Implants?

Some of your favorite celebrities have struggled with tooth lost in the past. Here are a few stars who chose dental implants to restore their smile.

• Mike Tyson: Due to his boxing career, Tyson was left with a few missing teeth that he had replaced with dental implants.

• Chris Rock: Because of some dental issues that he has when he was younger, Chris Rock can attribute his smile to porcelain veneers and dental implants.

• Ed Helms: If you have ever seen “The Hangover,” you may have wondered how they made his missing tooth look so realistic. Since he has had dental implant surgery, he was simply able to have his replacement tooth removed for the shoot.

• Christie Brinkley: After a helicopter crash that left her with two broken molars, Brinkley had them replaced with dental implants to restore her smile.

With so many benefits, it’s no wonder they have become such a popular tooth replacement option. If you’re missing teeth, you aren’t alone. Ask your dentist if you would make a good candidate for dental implants. You’ll have your red-carpet smile restored in no time!

About the Author

Dr. Marco Caballeros is a general and family dentist serving patients in Frisco, TX. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the Texas A&M Baylor College of Dentistry and went on to join Baylor’s Advanced Education in General Dentistry post-doctoral program. Dr. Caballeros has also completed his Fellowship with the Academy of General Dentistry. For more information on dental implants or to schedule a consultation, visit his website or call (469) 476-4092.