Celebrities with Dental Implants – Famous Smiles Restored

Why celebrities choose dental implants

Implants replace missing teeth with lifelike strength and stability. They don’t come out, they help protect facial shape, and they can anchor anything from a single crown to a full set of fixed teeth. The same benefits apply whether you’re on a red carpet—or just want to enjoy a steak without worry.

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Ed Helms (Actor)

Known for: The Hangover, The Office

Implant story: Actor Ed Helms (famous from The Hangover and The Office) has a legendary gap in his smile – and it’s not just Hollywood magic. Helms was born without an adult incisor, and he got a permanent implant to fill the spot when he was a teenager (source: people.com). For his role as the hapless dentist Stu in The Hangover, Helms actually removed his implant’s crown to appear missing a tooth on camera. “It is totally real,” Helms confirmed, explaining that “I have an implant. An adult tooth never came in and when I was 16, they did a permanent implant.” (source: people.com). With his dentist’s help, he temporarily went without the implant during filming for an authentic gap-toothed look – a trick that made his on-screen antics even more hilarious. Helms’ case shows implants replacing a congenitally missing tooth, giving him a normal smile in everyday life and a removable movie prop when comedy calls.

Takeaway for patients: An implant can seamlessly replace a congenitally missing tooth and look indistinguishable from the real thing.

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Steven Tyler (Musician)

Known for: Aerosmith frontman

Implant story: While on tour in Paraguay in 2011, Tyler fell in a hotel bathroom during a bout of food poisoning, breaking two teeth. Local dentists placed two dental implants immediately to replace the broken teeth, and he returned to the stage within a day (Source: cbsnews.com).

Takeaway for patients: Same-day implant protocols can quickly stabilise a smile after accidents.

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Christie Brinkley (Model)

Known for: Supermodel, presenter, entrepreneur

Implant story: In 1994 Brinkley survived a helicopter crash while heli-skiing, leaving her with cracked and missing teeth. She has said: “When I had my helicopter crash I cracked some teeth, so I had to get a couple dental implants; it was horrifying,” and later expressed being “grateful for the dental implant technology that feels and looks so natural.” (Source: latimes.com).

Takeaway for patients: Implants are often the gold standard after trauma, particularly for cracked or non-restorable teeth.

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Howie Mandel (Comedian & TV Host)

Known for: America’s Got Talent, Deal or No Deal

Implant story: Mandel has spoken candidly about having two dental implants, saying he can’t tell them from natural teeth.

Takeaway for patients: Well-integrated implants feel natural for chewing, smiling and speaking.

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Kathy Ireland (Model & Entrepreneur)

Known for: Sports Illustrated alumnus; founder & CEO, kathy ireland® Worldwide

Implant story: After a household accident left her with broken teeth, Ireland reported needing numerous veneers and a dental implant to replace a lost tooth—describing the experience as “pretty easy”.

Takeaway for patients: Implants often sit at the heart of a wider smile restoration plan (e.g., crowns/veneers + implant for a missing tooth).

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Mike Tyson (Boxing Champion)

Known for: American boxer who, at age 20, became the youngest heavyweight champion in history.

Implant story: Tyson’s smile journey included gold caps and later tooth-coloured restorations. One famous gold incisor was reportedly knocked out when his pet tiger head-butted him, after which he replaced the tooth—reportedly with a dental implant—and at times closed his trademark gap before bringing it back (Source: ibtimes.com).

Takeaway for patients: No one is immune to dental mishaps; modern implants can restore form and function even after unusual incidents.

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Gary Busey (American actor)

Known for: Films such as The Buddy Holly Story; recognisable for his bold personality and smile.

Implant story: In 1988 Busey had a serious motorcycle accident without a helmet, causing head trauma and dental injuries. Restorative work included dental implants for missing teeth and veneers for cracked teeth to rebuild his smile (Source: oceanreefdental.com.au).

Takeaway for patients: Full-mouth reconstruction with implants and veneers can restore appearance and function after severe accidents.

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Morgan Freeman (American actor and film producer)

Known for: Academy Award-winning actor, famed for The Shawshank Redemption and Driving Miss Daisy.

Implant story: In August 2008 Freeman survived a serious car accident that left him with a chipped front tooth. Reports indicate he had a dental implant placed and later opted for veneers that closed his gap and brightened his smile (Source: europedentalclinic.com).

Takeaway for patients: A single implant can restore a damaged or missing tooth and be part of a larger smile transformation, even later in life.

Demi Moore (American actress)

Known for: Ghost, Indecent Proposal, A Few Good Men.

Implant story: In 2017 Moore revealed on The Tonight Show that she lost her two front teeth due to stress-related grinding/clenching and praised modern dentistry for restoring her smile—almost certainly with implants and crowns (Source: people.com).

Takeaway for patients: Stress-related habits can be as damaging as trauma; implants can reliably replace even the most visible teeth.

Nicolas Cage (American actor and film producer)

Known for: Leaving Las Vegas, Face/Off, National Treasure.

Implant story: In the mid-1980s, Cage had two healthy teeth removed for authenticity in Birdy, then replaced them with implants; later cosmetic work reportedly included veneers and crowns (Sources: oceanreefdental.com.au, antlaradental.com).

Takeaway for patients: Implants aren’t only for accidents or ageing—they can replace teeth lost for unusual reasons and restore natural function.

50 Cent (American rapper and actor)

Known for: American rapper, actor, and entrepreneur, who rose to fame with the album Get Rich or Die Tryin’ and is recognised as one of the defining hip-hop artists of the 2000s.
Implant story: In 2000, before his breakthrough in music, 50 Cent (Curtis Jackson) survived being shot nine times at close range. One of the bullets struck his face, shattering his jaw and knocking out a tooth, alongside other dental injuries (Source: en.wikipedia.org). He lost a wisdom tooth and sustained further damage (Source: en.wikipedia.org). After recovering, he invested heavily in his smile, reportedly spending over $50,000 on dentistry that included dental implants to replace missing teeth and veneers to cover broken ones (Source: oceanreefdental.com.au). He has spoken about closing gaps in his teeth, while deliberately leaving his front teeth slightly larger so he would “still look like me” (Source: oceanreefdental.com.au). His transformation began with implants to restore what was lost, followed by veneers and cosmetic bonding to straighten and brighten his smile (Source: antlaradental.com). The end result was a dramatic upgrade, turning his once gapped and misaligned teeth into a uniform, gleaming grin that became part of his superstar image.

Takeaway for patients: Implants can be a crucial foundation for rebuilding smiles after severe trauma, while cosmetic additions like veneers complete the transformation—showing that even the most dramatic dental damage can be restored to a confident, natural-looking smile.