For those under the media spotlight, the appearance of perfection is everything. This is why many celebrities (or budding celebrities) decide to remove nagging imperfections in their smiles early on, in the hopes it will help launch them into greater success in the future.
Orthodontic treatment is a common choice, to get rid of wonky, gapped or misaligned teeth, achieving a uniform and glowing smile that would look right at home in the mouth of a movie megastar.
If you’re based in or around West London, or anywhere close to the English capital, there are plenty of options to choose from. Whether you’re looking for a reputable dentist in Fulham or a specialist orthodontist in Hammersmith, there will be someone to give you the superstar smile you’ve always dreamed of.
With this in mind, here are just a few celebrities you may not know have undergone orthodontic treatment before heading on to achieve great things in their area of expertise.
Which celebrities have undergone orthodontic treatment?
Tom Cruise
He may sport one of the most recognisable smiles in entertainment today, but Tom Cruise’s smile was far from gleaming at one point in time.
In fact, when he was a young man, Cruise reportedly suffered a serious mouth injury while playing hockey, resulting in a chipped tooth and potentially some misalignment and other issues.
It’s not completely clear what orthodontic treatment Cruise underwent in the early days of his career, though there’s a noticeable difference in his smile between movies.
However, what we do know is that the Mission: Impossible star opted for Invisalign clear aligners in his forties, to help straighten his two front teeth.
It’s safe to say the Hollywood icon may not have secured quite so many major roles without his now-iconic pearly whites!
HRH The Princess of Wales
Pretty much anyone can benefit from orthodontic treatment – including royalty.
Kate Middleton – who would later become The Duchess of Cambridge and then The Princess of Wales – reportedly underwent orthodontic treatment as a teenager (as many of them do) to straighten her teeth.
But what you may not know is that Kate also returned to orthodontic treatment years later, in the lead-up to her famous wedding.
The Princess apparently chose to have lingual braces (braces that sit on the inner side of your teeth) to further straighten her teeth as much as possible before the big day.
Did her beautifully straight smile help her snag the future King of England?
Zac Efron
A constant on television screens since his youth, Zac Efron has gone on to successfully transition from TV to film, becoming a globally recognised star in the process.
But the smile that so many adoring fans are familiar with didn’t always look that way. Before his High School Musical days, Efron used Invisalign to close up a small gap between his front teeth.
By the time he hit the Hollywood mainstream, the gap was completely gone, potentially helping propel him to even greater stardom.
Emma Watson
Appearing on screen from such a young age must be tough, but for Emma Watson, it wasn’t until she was a few years into her career that she considered altering her smile.
Still very much considered a “child actress”, at age 14 the Harry Potter star donned traditional braces for a short four-month period between shooting films in the popular franchise.
By the time she returned to set, her teeth were noticeably straighter and more uniform, showing just how much orthodontics can achieve in a short space of time. No, it wasn’t a magic spell!
Orthodontics aren’t just reserved for famous smiles
If you’ve noticed a few imperfections in your smile and feel as though you could benefit from the same straightening treatments as those utilised by the famous faces above, why wait?
Orthodontics treatments are readily available, but it’s important to choose the right orthodontics experts to treat your smile, so you can enjoy the best results the first time around.
