Smiles of the Stars: 5 Celebrities with Dental Implants

Watch any red carpet premiere, and you’re sure to see at least one smile sporting dental implants. They have a glowing reputation as the gold standard of tooth replacement, so it’s no wonder that even celebrities trust their results. Their willingness to talk about it publicly is also important. It’s gone a long way to normalize the treatment, so others can restore their smiles with ease. Read the stories of five celebrities who have undergone this exciting treatment.

Nicolas Cage

Cage is known for taking extreme measures for his roles. In one famous case, he had two of his real teeth pulled for the 1984 film Birdy. Reportedly, he had this done without anesthesia, so he could experience the physical trauma of his character—a disfigured Vietnam veteran. Once filming was over, he replaced those missing teeth with dental implants, along with getting a full set of cosmetic veneers.

Mike Tyson

This former heavyweight champion has a wild history with his smile. He wore gold caps as an homage to Jack Johnson, the legendary first Black heavyweight champion of the world. However, they were damaged by his pet tiger in the 90s. Later on, after retiring from the ring, he had his smile restored with dental implants and veneers, even removing his famous front tooth gap.

Christie Brinkley

In 1994, supermodel Christie Brinkley was on a heli-skiing trip in Telluride, Colorado, when the helicopter bringing them up the slopes crashed into the side of the mountain, smashing her hip and causing some of her teeth to break. She was rescued (along with everyone else aboard who survived) and eventually had her teeth replaced with dental implants. Today, the strength of the implants has kept her looking healthy and youthful.

Ed Helms

The actor and comedian has talked publicly about being born without one of his adult teeth and eventually relying on an implant to complete his smile. It came in handy during The Hangover, where he was able to have the tooth removed to fit his character. His experience goes to show that implants aren’t only for accidents or age-related issues; they can also be for people born without teeth.

Demi Moore

During an interview on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Moore revealed that she lost her two front teeth due to stress-induced bruxism (severe teeth grinding), later replacing them with dental implants. Her words are an important reminder that not everything behind the scenes is as perfect as it is on screen. These stories show that dental implants aren’t just for people with visible dental issues. They’re used by athletes, actors, and everyday people alike to restore function and confidence to their smiles.

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At Michelsen Dental, our expert team provides full dental implant care from consultation through final restoration, right in our office. If you want to smile like the stars, we’re happy to help you achieve your goals with dramatic results. Call (714) 492-1169 to schedule your free implant consultation today.