These stars took care of their teeth in time, and now they have a perfect smile. We’ll figure out who did what together with the dentist, expert of the “Reboot” show on TNT, Ruslan Sabanov.
Let’s clarify right away that braces are special brackets for correcting the position of teeth in case of malocclusion. They are different and differ in the method of fastening, installation location and the materials from which they are made. For example, there are metal (the most popular today), sapphire (the most beautiful), ceramic (they are invisible on the teeth), lingual (they are often called “invisible”, since they are invisible and are installed on the inside of the teeth).
Veneers are special plates (a kind of “onlays”) that allow you to create an ideal smile, correct the curvature and shape of teeth, close the gaps between teeth and improve their color.
Tom Cruise
The actor had a very difficult case. “Tom clearly underwent complex orthodontic treatment, had surgery on his gums, and wore braces,” emphasizes dentist Ruslan Sabanov. – And then, using implants, crowns and veneers, I changed the size, shape and color of my teeth. And even now Tom’s smile cannot be called ideal, since the center line is shifted to the left, and therefore the teeth are not completely straight.”
Installation process
The installation of an orthodontic structure is a very complex process; it requires great concentration and preliminary preparation. The installation is carried out in stages and is carried out only after all the necessary studies of the dentofacial system have been completed, as well as the obligatory sanitation of the oral cavity. The sequence of work usually looks like this:
- Impressions of the jaws are taken so that specialists in the dental laboratory can make a plaster model, on the basis of which an individual treatment plan is drawn up.
- The braces system itself is being manufactured.
- Next, the oral cavity is prepared, which includes sanitation, polishing and drying procedures.
- Fixation of braces using a special adhesive to each dental unit.
- The final stage will be the installation of the arc itself and its activation.
Sometimes a patient needs to install the system on both jaws at once; then the arch is initially attached to the upper jaw and only then to the lower jaw.
Madonna
Now Madonna can easily afford to wear gold dental jewelry, because she has excellent teeth. Although before her smile was far from ideal. But at the same time, the singer never appeared in public with braces. “Most likely, she wore internal (lingual) braces, which helped her correct her bite and slightly correct the gap between her teeth,” emphasizes dentist Ruslan Sabanov.
Braces brands that combine beauty and quality
Among the large assortment of brace systems, the best in terms of beauty and quality can be noted:
- Inspire ICE Ormco – small sapphire overlays with high transparency;
- Radiance American Orthodontics – ceramic ligature clasps;
- Spirit MB Ormco – plastic ligature overlays;
- Miso HT Corporation - miniature sapphire staples;
- Elan – self-ligating plastic locks with a metal base;
- In-Ovation L are metal lingual systems that are installed from the inside of the tooth.
On a note!
Ordinary metal overlays can also become original if you use colored ligatures for them.
Demmy Moor
It is quite possible that it was thanks to Demi’s new smile that she once managed to win the heart of Ashton Kutcher. “The actress’s missing teeth on the sides were clearly replaced with a bridge, which was later replaced with implants,” says dentist Ruslan Sabanov.
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Famous beauties with braces
No one will argue with the fact that almost every woman wants to look perfect. Models, film stars and singers - celebrities who often have to be in the public eye - take especially good care of themselves. Let's find out which famous beauties wore braces.
Dakota Fanning
Already in her teens, the actress became known as a great fashionista. The girl admitted that she was happy to put braces on her uneven teeth. She really liked the way they looked. Gold, multi-colored, silver, with rhinestones, square, round or classic - braces can be anything. With the right approach, they will become a real decoration. Take a look at the photo to see how beautiful Dakota is with braces! What other celebrities wore orthodontic systems?
Cindy Crawford
Cindy is a very iconic figure with braces. The model was not afraid to show off her orthodontic teeth while performing on the catwalk. In 1995, Cindy starred in a Pepsi commercial, during which time she was still wearing permanent braces. Which other star could look so natural with braces? Look at the photo and see for yourself that the model’s image has not suffered at all.
Drew Barrymore
Her debut role amazed audiences back in 1982, when she played in the film “E.T. The girl grew up and at the age of 11 she decorated her teeth with metal braces. Few of the stars then could boast of an original accessory. Now Drew can be congratulated: she did not have to walk around with crooked teeth in adulthood. If you're wondering which other celebrities have had permanent braces, keep reading our article.
Emma Watson
For some time, this sweet girl had to live with an incorrect bite. However, crooked teeth have never graced a single woman. Emma is far from the only celebrity who endured a little discomfort for the sake of further transformation. In 2005, during breaks between filming Harry Potter, the actress who played Hermione wore braces. The girl’s teeth were decorated with a classic model. The actress did not hesitate to show them off. Only self-doubt makes people look down on others, braces have absolutely nothing to do with it.
Gwen Stefani
The forever young beauty wore orthodontic systems at the age of thirty. With suspenders, pink curls and bright clothes, the girl looked like a teenager. At that time, modern, almost invisible braces had not yet appeared, and Gwen wore large metal structures.
Baby Lourdes
Lourdes, Madonna's charming daughter. When the girl was twelve years old, she began wearing vestibular braces. Lourdes had an incorrect bite, so the star mom rushed to fix it. Who doesn't want to enjoy their child's beautiful smile?
Carrie Underwood
A forty-five-year-old socialite looks dazzling in a dress, necklace and braces. It looks like the celebrity wore them as jewelry. Carrie admits that she was very afraid of the dentist as a child, and now she has consciously decided to get a permanent dental implant. Carrie looks amazing with braces.
Let's sum it up
The question of why adults need to get braces on their teeth disappears when the patient becomes familiar with the possible consequences of malocclusion. There are many designs that differ in appearance, material of manufacture, visibility to others, cost and other characteristics. Before settling on a specific option, it is necessary to undergo diagnostic tests and consult with an orthodontist. It is likely that wearing the system in a particular case may be contraindicated, so you need to carefully consider the preparatory measures and listen to the opinions of various highly qualified specialists.
What is dangerous about malocclusion?
When answering the question in what cases it is necessary to install braces and why this is necessary, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the consequences of ignoring the pathological process. Many people mistakenly believe that the lack of timely intervention only affects the patient’s appearance, so it is not so important whether to leave everything as is or still resort to the help of a professional orthodontist.
What will happen if you don't fix it?
What do these anomalies lead to:
- problems with the speech apparatus;
- difficulty swallowing, chewing food;
- disorders of the gastrointestinal tract;
- headaches, migraines;
- diseases of the musculoskeletal system;
- loosening and loss of incisors, canines, molars;
- frequent oral infections.
Do I need to take care of my teeth after braces?
During treatment, careful oral hygiene is indicated. Rinsing and brushing should be done every time after eating, including snacks. This way the patient gets rid of food particles in the interdental spaces and on the enamel surface.
It is better to use a brush with soft bristles and a small amount of fluoride toothpaste. There are special rinses and flosses (threads) for better care.
When the system is dismantled, the person needs to wear mouthguards (retainers). This consolidates the result obtained. If the aligned units are not maintained, they will soon return to their previous position.
After therapy, the enamel becomes thinner and more vulnerable. Doctors perform remineralization (fluoridation). Plaque and stone are first cleaned off.
To maintain oral health, it is necessary to visit the dentist regularly for preventive examinations. A beautiful smile will last for many years if you regularly care for the soft and hard tissues in your mouth (clean in the morning and evening, after meals, use an irrigator).
How to film
Removing braces is also not too difficult a task for an experienced orthodontist. All elements are removed from the surface of the tooth enamel. After that, a special solution dissolves the remaining glue and hygienic teeth cleaning is carried out.
Patients are often concerned about the question: does it hurt to remove braces? This procedure is completely painless and takes only a few minutes.
You should remember when your braces are removed that further treatment is aimed at maintaining the achieved effect. Therefore, you will have to wear retainers or special mouth guards for some time.
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