In this article we will look at how star teeth are made.
There is probably not a single person who would not dream of a snow-white smile, like that of show business stars. But their secret lies not only in excellent genetics, but also in constant high-quality oral care, as well as in the use of modern methods of dental restoration. After all, medicine today has made great progress, especially the dental field. And if financially possible, anyone can afford a snow-white smile. Let's try to understand the question of how stars' teeth are made.
Whitening with the Air-Flow system ("Air-Flo")
The Air-Flow system (“Air-Flo”) is usually used after ultrasonic cleaning and is included in the complex of professional oral hygiene. The essence of Air-Flow is that an air stream mixed with particles of water and a special cleaning powder (soda-based) is supplied through a special nozzle. This removes the dark bacterial film from the enamel and polishes the enamel. As a result, teeth look 1-2 shades lighter (the original natural shade), acquire shine1 and also become more protected, because It is quite difficult for bacteria to attach to a polished surface.
Kirsten Dunst
- "Mona Lisa Smile", "Little Women", "Spider-Man", "Jumanji"
The actress is not at all shy about her bite, and this is not surprising - it was problems with her teeth that brought Kirsten real fame. At the age of 12, Dunst played in the cult film Interview with the Vampire without any false fangs, and after the premiere she woke up famous. The thought of making her smile perfect had never crossed her mind. Moreover, according to Kirsten, her sharp fangs look sexy. She is very glad that as a child she did not give in to her mother’s persuasion to correct her teeth with the help of special plates.
Whitening using enamel remineralization
Remineralization saturates tooth enamel with “building” elements – calcium, phosphorus, fluorine. As a result, it becomes stronger and lighter (but not by much, only 1-2 tones). In dentistry, a special two-phase system is used - deep fluoridation, suitable for adults and children with mixed dentition. At home, you can use pharmaceutical remineralizing gels (for example, ROCS), which are available for adults and for children from 2-3 years of age.
On a note! All of the above measures will not make the smile snow-white, like that of a screen star, but, nevertheless, they will lighten it a little - and this will still be noticeable from the outside. But to make your teeth truly white, i.e. To whiten them significantly (by 8-15 tones), you need to turn to professional bleaching.
Lindsey Lohan
Actress Lindsay Lohan made the world shudder in 2011 by revealing her yellowed teeth, damaged by caries. It was very difficult to recognize the star of family comedies in this state - many assumed that Lindsay's teeth had deteriorated due to her addiction to drugs and alcohol.
Lindsay Lohan's teeth, then and there
By February 2022, Lohan had sorted out her smile. The short video shows that the actress’s teeth have acquired a healthy appearance - however, this did not affect her career in any way.
Photobleaching – ZOOM technique and others
Why do stars have snow-white teeth? The answer is simple - to improve their appearance, they turn to specialists. For example, one of the most popular methods is photo-whitening ZOOM 3 and ZOOM 4. Its essence is that a gel containing bleaching substances - hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide - is applied to the tooth enamel. Next, the doctor turns on a special lamp with ultraviolet light, under the rays of which a chemical reaction begins in the gel. Its components penetrate the enamel and lighten it by 10-15 tones, making it truly snow-white.
In addition to the ZOOM method, Amazing White and Beyond are widely used. But they have a slightly different concentration of active substances, there is no ultraviolet light in the lamp, and the brightening effect is less pronounced than that of Zoom.
How to whiten your smile with a laser
The principle of the technique is somewhat similar to photobleaching - a gel is also applied to the enamel, but it will be activated by a laser (diode or neodymium). The length of the laser beam is specially designed so as not to harm the teeth - not to overheat them and prevent injury. Dentists even note the fact that the laser not only perfectly whitens a smile by 10-15 tones, but also makes the enamel stronger, i.e. protects against caries.
“I finally decided to have laser whitening and it wasn’t a bad choice at all. Three years ago I did Zoom, but after it my teeth ached terribly, to the point of tears. The doctor said that this is a reaction of the body and this happens. But I didn’t need that anymore)) And after the laser, nothing bothered me at all, and my smile just became great.”
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Benedict Cumberbatch
- "Good Intentions", "Doctor Strange", "12 Years a Slave", "Sherlock"
Briton Cumberbatch cannot be called handsome, but how much charm this actor has! Benedict gained real popularity after the release of the series “Sherlock”. He has gained a whole army of fans who do not notice any flaws in the actor’s appearance. Cumberbatch more than makes up for his crooked teeth with a beautiful body and breathtaking charisma.
Chemical enamel whitening
The chemical whitening method is more gentle than ZOOM, but also involves the application of a special active gel with hydrogen peroxide. Lamp activation is not used here, because the active components begin to “work” immediately after application. The most popular technique is called Opalescence Boost PF - here the active gel contains not only whitening, but also enamel remineralizing components (fluorides and trace elements).
Interesting fact! Before photo, laser or chemical whitening, dentists recommend taking a course of professional hygiene (ultrasound treatment and Air-Flow) in order to achieve maximum whitening effect. It is also necessary to strengthen the enamel with a course of remineralization, because chemical components can weaken it and increase tooth sensitivity.
Brigitte Bardot
- "Women", "Three Steps in Delirium", "Dance with Me", "Parisian"
The style icon and sex symbol of the last century, Brigitte Bardot, is also one of the actors with bad teeth. It’s hard to imagine, but as a child the actress suffered from squint, malocclusion and a number of other unpleasant appearance problems. The squint was corrected in adolescence, and Brigitte turned dental problems into her calling card. After the image created by Bardo, a slightly protruding lower lip began to be considered a sign of sensuality.
Microprosthetics with veneers and lumineers
Often people who want to get really white teeth, like Hollywood stars, do not know what this whitening method is called. In fact, beautiful teeth among stars are not always the result of whitening procedures. Celebrities often resort to special coverings for their front teeth - veneers. Also very popular is a unique type of veneers called “Lumineers,” which are created in only one laboratory in the United States. Veneers not only give a whiter smile, but also “hide” minor defects (chips, cracks) and correct minor bite pathologies.
Veneers are permanent microprostheses, the thinnest plates that can be created from porcelain, ceramics, glass ceramics, and zirconium dioxide. Depending on the properties of the material, you can get truly beautiful and durable teeth that will delight their owner for 10-20 years or more. Popular brands of veneers are E.max, Empress, Prettau.
Interesting to know! Manufacturers make materials not only pure white - after all, “faience” whiteness looks unnatural. Veneers are painted in light but natural shades, which will look more advantageous than snow-white ones. By the way, according to experts, the optimal color of teeth should be only 3-4 shades lighter than the color of human skin.
Learning to smile beautifully - exercises and tips from experts
Answering the question of how to get a perfect smile, it should be noted that not everything here depends on the dentist. It is important to monitor your facial expressions and the condition of your facial muscles. To maintain youth for as long as possible, beauty and health experts advise performing the following exercises from time to time:
- Close your lips tightly and try to exhale several times,
- try to form a tube with your lips and “draw” the number “eight” in the air several times,
- purse your lips into a tube and try to stretch forward as far as possible.
To always smile beautifully, you need to practice in front of the mirror. Try several smile options and choose the most attractive one. To consolidate the result, try to replicate your ideal smile every day in front of the mirror at certain intervals.
Prosthetics with crowns and bridges
In cases where teeth are severely damaged, have large fillings, or have had their canals treated many times, the optimal solution is to install crowns made from modern materials (ceramics, ceramic composite, zirconium dioxide). You can also install a whole bridge of several crowns if a large number of teeth are destroyed or some of them are missing.
However, dentists now recommend installing implants rather than bridges. Because bridges quickly fail under chewing load, but implants last forever - and provide the highest comfort and aesthetics of a smile.
Where to get the smile of your dreams?
How and where do you get snow-white teeth like stars? To carry out professional whitening, you need to contact a clinic that has the appropriate equipment and experienced specialists. Teeth are whitened by a dental hygienist, but this procedure can also be performed by a dental therapist - contacting any of these doctors will allow you to get teeth like a star.
The installation of veneers, lumineers and crowns is carried out by an orthopedic dentist, and implantation is carried out by an implantologist. If your bite needs correction with braces, you should first visit an orthodontist.
Which star gave himself a snow-white smile?
It is quite difficult to get an answer to this question from the celebrities themselves. But if you carefully examine the smiles of the stars, it becomes clear that almost every famous person undergoes whitening on a regular basis. And if he doesn’t, then he gets veneers or lumineers to make his appearance even more attractive and not lose popularity. Only a few can boast of ideal white and naturally straight teeth.
If we turn to world stars with a “Hollywood” smile, which they acquired some time after they became very popular, then we can focus on the following personalities - Marilyn Monroe, Tom Cruise, Julia Roberts, Madonna, George Clooney, David Beckham , Emma Watson and many others.
Morgan Freeman
With yellowed and uneven teeth, Morgan Freeman managed to star in more than one film. Take, for example, the legendary drama “The Shawshank Redemption” and the happy (but very imperfect) smile of the 60-year-old actor in the last frames. Today, nothing distracts the viewer from the brilliant acting of Freeman, who has even lost ten years with a new beautiful smile.
Morgan Freeman before and after fixing her teeth
It's pretty hard to find a celebrity who hasn't done anything to her own teeth. For some, regular professional cleaning is enough, while others have to endure months of suffering to achieve the perfect look. Still others prefer naturalness, which sometimes captivates no less than the canons of beauty polished and cleaned to a shine.
