According to recent studies, every 4th American adult believes that a perfect smile can improve his/her quality of life, which is the reason for cosmetic dentistry becoming more and more popular. The annual U.S. spending on smile makeover procedures is increasing year by year and currently exceeds 3 billion USD.

Smile makeover refers to the process of enhancing the appearance of the smile through one or more cosmetic dentistry procedures, which might include:

• Teeth whitening
• Porcelain veneers
• Dental crowns
• Composite bonding
• Dental implants
• Gum reshaping
• Orthodontic treatment with braces or Invisalign

Smile makeover has become extremely popular during recent years, due to its many benefits:

• Strengthening or restoring cracked teeth
• Restoring the overall symmetry of the smile
• Protecting teeth from tooth decay
• Improving the aesthetics and functioning of the smile
• Improving your self-confidence and your quality of life

We guess, none of you will be surprised that the biggest spenders on smile makeover come from the world of celebrities. Most of the perfect Hollywood smiles owe a lot to their dentists for their perfect looks. Here are the most famous examples:

George Clooney

To achieve his perfect smile, the actor got a full set of veneers, as well as a “smile lift” – a laser procedure that brings the gum up to expose more tooth.

Cheryl Cole

Before Cheryl was voted as having the world’s best smile [2013], she used to have crooked teeth, where her lateral incisors were set back and her canine teeth were quite prominent. Cheryl’s smile makeover included porcelain veneers, as well as teeth whitening, to achieve her current glam smile.

Nicolas Cage

In the beginning of his career, Cage’s smile was far from perfect. To receive the flawless grin he has today, Nicolas has undergone several dental treatments, including braces, veneers, and whitening.

Miley Cyrus

The famous actor and singer received a smile makeover, including porcelain veneers, gum reshaping and whitening.

Celine Dion

At the beginning of Dion’s splendid music career, her teeth appeared discolored and crooked. In addition, her incisors were so large that some magazines in Quebec used the nickname “Canine Dion” for the singer. To achieve her flawless smile, Celine had to undergo several cosmetic dental procedures, including teeth whitening and the placement of dental crowns.

Tom Cruise

In the beginning of his actor’s career Tom used to have discolored, out-of-alignment teeth. To achieve his beautiful grin, the actor went through several smile makeover procedures, including whitening and straightening of his teeth, as well as porcelain veneers.

Smile makeover is a great option to enhance your looks. To achieve best results, however, be sure to consult a real dental professional, who will guide you in the process of choosing the best solution for your individual needs. If you live or work in Burien, WA, you can rely on Dr. Lee from Burien Family Dental Care, who will help you achieve a healthy and beautiful smile.