Celebrities with Dental Crowns | Before and After Smiles

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Mention of the dental records of celebrities very rarely, if at all, comes up in the news. Unless a celebrity or a dentist has made such a disclosure, one can’t know with certainty just from the pictures if dental crowns have been involved to cover up the tooth structure. Because of the above, the celebrities discussed throughout this article are only those who underwent cosmetic or restorative smile makeovers, which are visibly evident from their smile changes rather than the dentists’ statements about crown treatment.

What Are Dental Crowns and Why Are They So Popular?

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A dental crown is essentially a bespoke, tooth-like artificial structure used to cap off a natural tooth that is compromised or has some enamel removed before getting prepared for the crown restoration. It might also be that a crown is a part of an abutment that goes on a dental implant, where it serves as the visible tooth.

When a regular dentist prepares a tooth for a ceramic crown, the enamel on it is usually removed to make space for the crown. After a tooth is prepared, the dentist will place a crown on it in the right way,y which brings back the tooth’s natural size, shape, strength,th as well as the appearance. Crown materials can be porcelain, porcelain fused to metal, porcelain on metal, lithium-disilicate, zirconia, gold, and the like.

Common reasons for the placement of dental crowns include the following:

• Very severely decayed teeth
• Cracked, fractured, or chipped teeth
• Teeth which have big filling areas
• Teeth which have become quite weak due to a root canal procedure
• Thoroughly worn down teeth
• Misaligned or really stained teeth
• Teeth as part of a dental bridge
• Aesthetic part of a dental implant
• A new tooth restoration where the old one was a crown

While a veneer mainly changes the front of a tooth, a crown will cover a much greater part of it. Because, in the process of preparing a tooth, a dentist usually removes more of its natural structure, a natural and healthy tooth should never automatically be crowned solely to change the color.

Popularity of crowns mainly stems from their ability to make both functional and aesthetic changes simultaneously. With the help of a dentinal restoration, teeth that have been damaged due to various reasons may get the look they have lost,t besides getting the bite corrected. The ADA also states that, when a filling is simply not supported by the remaining natural dentition structure of a tooth, a crown should be considered as the treatment of choice. 

Why Do Celebrities Choose to Get Dental Crowns?

Celebrities might not differ basically from the general public with their dental crown needs. They also have teeth damaged from various reasons such as accidents, decay, sports, grinding, treatment with root canal, age, and even past dental work. Crowns may also be used for the following reasons:

• To rebuild the broken or thoroughly damaged teeth
• To repair or rebuild the teeth that have been worn down by grinding
• For the purpose of protecting the teeth following a root canal treatment
• Replacing older restorations
• Masking dental implant-supported teeth
• Holding up the dental bridge
• Getting rid of bad tooth coloring
• Getting comfortable bite function back
• Making the tooth shape more uniform
• Feeling better when in public.

Sometimes a crown is the ideal way of restoring and strengthening, as well as covering up the tooth visuall,y if both requirements (i.e., structural integrity and aesthetically pleasing appearance have to be satisfied at the same time) of a tooth are concerned. However, if a tooth is still mostly healthy, then a more gentle procedure such as dental whitening, composite bonding, orthodontics, or dental porcelain veneers would be a good ​‍​‌‍​‍‌choice.

Celebrities With Dental Crowns: Before and After Transformations

Below,​‍​‌‍​‍‌ a list of the celebrities most often linked to dental procedures such as crowns or full cosmetic and restorative dental treatment is presented. Usually, the precise procedures they underwent have not been confirmed publicly in most cases.

Robert De Niro

Robert De Niro has preserved his teeth quite naturally during his acting career as a whole. When older and newer pictures are compared, there is a progressive change in tooth shade, surface texture, and overall consistency.

Some of these differences could be attributed to crowns or normal restorative dental procedures. Nevertheless, there is an absence of any documented public record showing that he was a client of comprehensive crown smile makeovers.

Al Pacino

During his career, Al Pacino’s teeth have shown natural signs of wear and aging. In newer appearances, his teeth look smoother, brighter, and more evenly shaped as compared to before.

Restoration via crowns is a common solution for teeth suffering from extensive wear, fractured teeth, large fillings, or root canal therapy. In Al Pacino’s case, the specific treatments leading to his smile remain a well-kept secret.

Ben Affleck

Ben Affleck’s teeth are broader, brighter, and more uniform nowadays, compared to what they used to be when he was still a newbie in the TV and film business.

His being a “smile makeover” case is often attributed to the use of veneers, crowns, whitening, or some combination of the aforementioned cosmetic dental treatments. A change in several teeth alone is insufficient to conclude that particular teeth were crowned.

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Arnold Schwarzenegger possesses a wide smile characteristically accompanied by large and projecting teeth. At a later stage in his career, it appears he had a tooth whitening that resulted in a more uniform shade than he used to have.

Crowns, veneers, bonding, and pro-whitening are just some of the factors that have been floated as possible factors of that transformation. The complete details of his dental work remain his well-kept secret.

Catherine Zeta-Jones

Catherine Zeta-Jones mentioned in her interviews that as a little girl she used to hide her teeth behind her bangs or a curtain of hair due to being very self-conscious about them. Her adult teeth look very nice, bright, and they were carefully polished.

It is her transformation as a person that is connected to cosmetic dentistry. However, she has never been photographed with a complete set of crowns. Orthodontics, whitening, veneers, or bonding – any one of them could have resulted in her current smile, but it is a fact that a complete confirmation is lacking.

Bruce Willis

Bruce Willis has never failed to give out broad and recognisable smiles over the course of his film career. In his later photographs, he has a smoother and more uniform smile than he used to have in older photographs. 

Celebrity cosmetic dentistry discussions often mention Bruce Willis without reliable public details about crowns. Whatever tooth-related restoration Bruce Willis has undergone may have been only necessary functionally and less, just for the looks.

Nicolas Cage

Nicolas Cage has a long-running tradition of changing his teeth when playing different roles for the cinematographic public. He reportedly had his teeth extracted early during the making of a film, whereas nowadays his smile is a lot more polished.

The rehabilitation of his tooth system possibly includes crowns, bridges, implants, veneers, or a mix of those and some others. It might even be inaccurate to name the whole project crown work alone since there is no confirmation on it.

Gary Busey

Gary Busey lost teeth when one incident led to massive facial trauma. His new smile has been one with large, bright, and highly unusual (distinctive) teeth.

If dental trauma occurs and the patient has to be provided with a lot of tooth replacements as part of rehabilitation of the affected mouth area, crowns, bridges, implants, or even full-arch restorative treatment could all be considered. Therefore, Gary Busey’s whole transformation should be seen first as a potential major dental work rather than just a cosmetic makeover.

Sylvester Stallone

Sylvester Stallone used to have a very dull smile,e and his tooth alignment was quite crooked. Now Stallone is known in the world for his big and shiny white smile. He appears to also have an extremely symmetrical mouth when smiling.

Restoration through crowns would be a logical way of repairing the problem of wearing or loosening of very weak teeth. On the other hand, the result of placing veneers, bonding, whitening, or even implant-supported restorations in dental treatment could be very similar to Stallone’s case. So his exact dental care is a mystery to the public for now. 

Harrison Ford

Harrison Ford seems to have maintained a quite natural smiling appearance, with the individual teeth differences in size and shape and the alignment still visible.

In fact, he is very rarely linked with celebrities who underwent the full crown smile makeover, er although it was also not ruled out completely. Most likely, it could be only a few crowns that were used to restore some damaged or just weak teeth, but again there is no public record confirming that.

Jack Nicholson

The very expressive smile of Jack Nicholson has slowly changed during his film career that lasted for decades. The latest ones also show a certain degree of uniformity when it comes to the colour and outline of the teeth.

Candidates to be behind these changes are, first, crowns; then, perhaps, fillings, bonding, veneers, or even routine dental aging care for tooth enamel.

David Beckham

David Beckham is smiling more nowadays, a smile that looks a lot cleaner and much brighter.

Orthodontic treatment, whitening, bonding, the application of veneers, and the placement of crowns have all been mentioned as elements of David Beckham’s dental makeover.

Simon Cowell

With Simon Cowell, one would always expect his teeth to be the subject of talk for their dazzling brightness and uniformity. He has had dental work for quite some time already, as he has had his face on camera, on television programmes, and, indeed, even at public events that required speaking and smiling a good deal. And yet the look of his teeth has varied quite a lot in shape, size, and colour over the years.

In fact, he himself has spoken candidly in public about the replacement of previous dental restorations. But even then, the exact proportion of veneers versus crowns is not usually made clear to the viewers. The main point to be understood is that there are various forms of cosmetic teeth restorations and that they can get changed or upgraded by the tooth owner if he or she wants a more natural shade or different-sized teeth.

Pamela Anderson

Pamela Anderson’s late-stage smile appears considerably brighter and more uniform in shape than it was during some of her early modelling appearances.

The association of her smile with a complete cosmetic dental overhaul is quite clear. However, there is not yet even the slightest clue about what materials or techniques were actually used.

Conor McGregor

Conor McGregor’s dental look went through a complete transformation as soon as he entered the professional martial arts ring. At the moment, he is displaying white shiny teeth that are wide, regular, and symmetrical.

Dental professionals and the general public know very well that combat sports can cause all sorts of tooth injuries, including fractured or missing teeth. There is no doubt that the treatment may have included the use of crowns, veneers, or other kinds of tooth restorations; but what was actually done remains a mystery for us as there is no official public disclosure.

Shaquille O’Neal

Shaquille O’Neal has an extremely large smile and huge teeth, which make them really stand out on his face. His present-day smile looks more evenly toned, and his teeth’ contours seem more harmonious than when he appeared in the early stages of his basketball career.

Apart from sports accidents, dental issues due to a fall or collision in other circumstances can also cause dental problems leading to restoration requirements. If that happened in Shaquille O’Neal’s professional life, then restoration could have taken place in the form of crowns or implant-supported prostheses. Nevertheless, his whole dental history is hidden from everyone, so we cannot find any confirmed public account.

Katie Price

It is public knowledge that Katie Price has undergone multiple cosmetic procedures on her teeth,h and she has uploaded videos and photos of her treatment process onto sites where anyone can find them. 

At times her teeth were even entirely replaced due to restoration. In the course of her experience, she showed that, contrary to popular belief, dental crowns and other dental restorations are not really permanent and will eventually need some sort of fixing or even full replacement.

Cher

It is no secret that throughout the years of her care, Cher’s smile has been bright, symmetrical, and really well cared for.

Among other things, she is associated with cosmetic dentistry and has probably taken crowns and veneers. But her public disclosures were not sufficient to reveal her entire dental history. In the case of dental restoration, whitening, and bonding might also play a role in her dental look.

Demi Moore

After suffering intense stress, she has been open about the fact that Demi Moore lost several of her front teeth. Still, her visible teeth are quite complete, her smile is well balanced, and also her dental restoration was a success story.

Holes or severely damaged front teeth may be replaced by means of implants, bridges, crowns, or even by removable prostheses. Her case cannot really be determined based on the analysis of photographs only,y as it seems that she is one of the best kept secrets regarding dental health.

Dwayne Johnson

The big, very visible smile of Dwayne Johnson is highlighted by the fact that he possesses teeth that are of large sizes and are shaped evenly.

For some time, the teeth on Dwayne Johnson look much brighter and more regular than previously when he was a wrestling star.

It has been mentioned a few times in media sources relating to celebrities that it could be the result of some or all of those dental treatments, such as: crowns, veneers, whitening, and bonding.

Still, the whole set has not been officially verified and published on public record so ​‍​‌‍​‍far.

Do Celebrities Really Have Dental Crowns?

Some of the celebrities you have noticed likely have one or more dental crowns. After all, dental crowns are among the most commonly used dental prosthetic treatments. Still, it can be virtually impossible to tell from a photograph whether someone has a crown or not.

Such a brilliantly white celebrity smile may be the result of:

• a natural tooth that is partially covered with a crown
• Porcelain veneers
• Composite resin bonding
• A crown that is supported by an implant
• A dental bridge
• Some orthodontic correction
• Professional teeth whitening
• Gum contouring
• A variety of procedures

Usually, a traditional crown covers most of the prepared natural tooth, whereas an implant crown is fixed to an implant,t which acts as a root for the missing tooth. Basically, the veneer is a thin layer that covers only the front and the most visible part of the tooth.

After their completion, these procedures look very similar, ar but the way they should be done, the reasons why they are done, etc., are different.

In the dental world, crowns are generally regarded as suitable only for those teeth that have been seriously deteriorated in some way – for example by being broken, heavily filled, decayed, or weakened to such an extent it would not be able to hold even a very small restoration reliably.

The photographs before and after the treatment are not 100% accurate either, as the quality of photos is very dependent on factors like studio lighting, filters, editing, makeup, the positions of the camera and the face, expressions, lip positions, and other things. Therefore, only if the actual presence of a treatment has been directly confirmed, it is reasonable to speak of cosmetic or restorative dental treatment having been done for a celebrity.

How Much Do Celebrity Dental Crowns Cost?

Celebrity crown, as a term, has a certain degree of vagueness. It could justifiably stand for an exceptionally fine, expert-level dental service for dental crowns, perhaps involving a highly-skilled cosmetic dentist, a detailed digitally-planned procedure, premium ceramic materials, high-quality custom temporary restorations, and a team of top laboratory technicians. Such a treatment would usually include these aspects.

The price per tooth in Turkey varies with the clinic, material of the crown, quality of the dental laboratory, the condition of the tooth, and the need or lack of any additional treatment requirements. As market data is updated, most current 2026 market guidelines state that, on average, an individual dental crown costs €100–€350. Premium ceramics and extremely difficult cases might be charged extra, even above 350.

It should be noted that these figures are just estimates of the dental market but not treatment guarantees. A precise and detailed quote needs an examination of the mouth and teeth, an X-ray, and a thorough discussion regarding the state of each tooth.

Things that Determine the Price of Dental Crowns

How to Make Your Teeth Look Like Famous Stars?

Celebrity-style teeth do not usually mean that your every natural tooth should be covered with a crown. An individualised dental plan can be devised with a minimum of 3 visits, starting with determining the condition of each tooth, whether it needs repair or replacement, or maybe just simple polishing, cleaning, or whatever.

Commence with an overall dental checkup.

While examining a patient, the dentist should look at:

• Dental decay
• Broken or cracked teeth
• Previously placed fillings or crowns
• Root canal state
• Gums’ health
• Positioning of teeth
• Bite forces
• Teeth grinding or clenching
• Maintain the smile
• Smile proportions
• Vocal cords and facial movement

Either an impression or a digital scan can offer a reliable and exact replica of one’s dentition. This can help in the fabrication of customized crowns, aligners, dentures, and other restorations.

Retain Natural Healthy Teeth Since dental enamel has to be removed when placing a crown, it is advised that crowns should be placed as a last resort whenever the gain from such a procedure warrants the loss of tooth tissue. It means if the teeth are strong enough, they may only need cleaning, polishing, filling, or a veneer and not any crown. That’s the whole reason.

Take Care of Dental Concerns Beforehand

Crown work should not be planned without addressing dental diseases such as untreated cavities, infections, gum disease, failed restorations, and root canal problems first. Putting up the crowns in such cases may well lead to discomfort or pain, an infection, and early failure to perform as a restoration.

Opt for an Appropriate Dent Crown Material

There is no right or wrong material. It depends on the condition of the tooth as to how much of the original structure is still there, how the tooth looks, how well it aligns with the other teeth, and how strong or weak the bite of the tooth will be. The most important thing is what kind of restoration a patient will be able to tolerate in terms of its appearance and feel.

Make Advantage of Digital Tooth Planning

Thanks to digital scans, photos, measuring facial contours, as well as designing a new look, the dental professional can work out the ideal tooth length, width, shade, and symmetry of the desired final dental restoration long before it is made.

Consider the Temporary Crowns as Well

Temporary crowns serve an important role in helping the patient and dental practitioner decide on aspects like the proposed smile, speech, comfort, bite, and tooth length. Changes, if any, that are required can be communicated to the lab just before making the final crowns. It is a crucial step that should not be overlooked by professionals.

Take Care of the Final Work for Many Years

Careful day-after-day brushing of teeth, interdental brushing, professional cleaning, and examination are necessary, and one must not neglect such regularity. Natural tooth structure under the crown can still have decay and gum disease. Grinding patients may even require a night guard to preserve their teeth.

The medical declaration says: “The information on the celebrity dental treatments given in this article is obtained from the observations at the events and discussions in mass media. Unless the celebrity or the dental professional has directly confirmed it, this should not be taken as verified medical ​‍​‌‍​‍‌data.”