Dental implants are the gold standard for replacing missing teeth—and not just for everyday patients! Believe it or not, plenty of A-listers and recognized celebrities have turned to dental implants to keep their smiles camera-ready. Here are five famous people whose stories might surprise you.
Demi Moore
In a candid appearance on The Tonight Show, Demi Moore told Jimmy Fallon that she had lost her two front teeth due to stress. Rather than going for dentures or a bridge, she chose dental implants for their durability and lifelike results. Her story is one of the more relatable ones—a star showing their vulnerability. It’s also a good reminder that tooth loss can happen to anyone.
Christie Brinkley
Christie Brinkley has one of the most recognizable faces in modeling, and her smile is one of the reasons for her success. That’s why, after a serious helicopter crash during a backcountry skiing trip, she chose dental implants to restore her appearance. The best thing about her situation is that she’s been so open about it, helping others see that getting teeth replaced doesn’t mean the end of the world.
Gary Busey
After a near-fatal motorcycle accident in 1988 left Gary Busey with severe facial injuries, including lost teeth. He underwent extensive dental reconstruction to bring his smile back from the brink, including implants to replace the teeth he lost. So, when you see his signature oversized grin, that’s largely the product of implants and restorations.
Mike Tyson
As a heavyweight boxing champion, lost teeth just come with the territory. However, Mike Tyson didn’t want to let his smile decline after years of fighting. Once he retired, he received a total dental makeover, including implants. For someone who spent decades taking and delivering some of the hardest hits in the ring, a durable tooth replacement was a must.
Ed Helms
Ed Helms, best known as Stu from The Hangover, never had an adult tooth grow in to replace one of his front teeth, so he had a dental implant placed. When he needed his character to wake up with a missing tooth, he just had his dentist remove the restoration. It’s a great example of creative coincidence feeding into movie magic.
If implants can hold up under the scrutiny of red carpets and sold-out arenas, they’re more than ready for everyday life. If you’re missing a tooth and curious about your options, implants are worth a conversation with your dentist.
About The Practice
At Alpharetta Modern Dentistry, Dr. Valeria Labastida and Dr. Ashish Kakadia offer dental implant treatment from consultation and guided surgery to the final restoration, under one roof. If you’re ready to explore your options for replacing missing teeth, call us at (470) 683-6271 to schedule a consultation today.