Braces On Famous Faces

Sep 30
09:16

2011

Anna Woodward

Anna Woodward

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It may be hard to believe but even celebrities need braces sometimes. It proves the point that a perfect smile doesn't always come easy, even for stars, singers, and dignitaries.

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When you see the smiles that line Hollywood the idea of braces rarely comes to mind. They were just born that way right? Several high profile celebrities have changes made to the alignment and placement of their teeth with the help of a little bit of metal. Some were even adults when they decided to make the changes.

Actors:
It's hard to imagine that someone like Tom Cruise would even need to step into the office of an orthodontist. But while his signature smile was being featured in films,Braces On Famous Faces Articles there was still a misalignment. He went with an orthodontist and made a change. Danny Glover made a similar decision later in life. He even underwent some questioning as to what they were for and what they were attempting to fix.

Singers:
Gwen Stefani, while always on the cutting edge of fashion today, wasn't always rockin a perfect smile. She also showed off a set of braces at the 1991 VHI Fashion Awards. As with most things, she just made them look like a planned out accessory.

Fantasia Barrino, season three winner of American Idol was also spotted with braces, however because of the clear color they were less noticeable than Stefani's. When you are in the spotlight, sometimes you want the look to be a little less noticeable.

Children of Dignitaries:
It can be tough to be in the spotlight all the time, especially if it isn't your choice. For Chelsea Clinton as well as Prince Harry, they were constantly being photographed. With an American president for a father you can't help but be seen in photo after photo. Both chose braces as an option to correct the alignment of their teeth.

Child Actresses:
Both Drew Barrymore and Dakota Fanning both had braces to make major adjustments. Being a pre-teen or teen is difficult enough without everyone seeing the metal across your teeth. However, these young actresses held their heads high and made the corrections, which are today, really paying off.

No matter what a person's age or the amount of spotlight he or she falls into, sometimes changes are necessary to give an extra boost of confidence or fix a noticeable problem. There are several different options to choose from including the traditional metal, metal with clear fasteners, and even Invisalign that don't really show at all.

If this is something that you are ready to consider, make an appointment with an orthodontist today. You can learn more about the options available to you, the amount of time you will need to wear them, and the results that you can expect to see. You may be surprised to find that your change can be reconfigured and turned into something that you can be proud of.

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