I lost a couple of teeth in a car accident. I’ve been seriously depressed over this, but just read that Jamie Foxx had a tooth knocked out for a movie role. He looks like he has great teeth. If I got dental implants would my smile look that nice?
Cecilia
Dear Cecilia,
I did some research to try to figure out what type of dental work he had done. I’ve pasted a picture below to show a progression with his teeth.
In his early years, he had a tooth gap. The gap was closed at some point, but I think that was done with orthodontics.
An interview revealed he had a tooth “chiseled” for his role in the soloist. It wasn’t clear whether that meant knocked out or just part of the tooth structure. If it was knocked out, he’d likely get a dental implant to replace it. If it was just chipped, he’d likely get a dental crown to make up for the lost structure.
The final picture shows he’s had cosmetic work done. The beauty of the work hints to me of a combination of porcelain veneers and dental implants (or crowns).
If you get a dental implant, it can be made to look beautiful with a good cosmetic dentist. It can look just like your natural teeth. If you’re wanting to improve your smile (and I’m not saying you need to) you can get a smile makeover, even with a dental implant. The veneers and implant can match exactly.
You won’t need to be depressed. Accidents happen and you’ll have a gorgeous smile.
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