When it comes to considering celebrity teeth, the “real or fake?” question is easy to answer. Poorly done smile makeovers look inauthentic if they’re too white, too big, or too perfect. There is one actor whose star has risen higher and higher over the last few months that has brought the question of real or fake celeb smiles to the forefront and left mostly questions in his wake: Walton Goggins. His dental story is complex, but his journey shows that anyone can get a better, healthier smile with help from the right dentist.
Teeth Draw Attention No Matter What
Chameleon-like actor Walton Goggins has made his name again recently with a starring role in White Lotus. Besides his intense gaze, be-ringed fingers, and unexpected hairline, his teeth stand out (just like his character’s girlfriend) and have you wondering what’s going on.
In his roles on The Righteous Gemstones and Vice Principals, those teeth continue to draw attention to themselves, sometimes to the point of distraction – why would Goggins get such large teeth? As it turns out, they’re not completely fake after all, a story Goggins has made known.
In interviews, Goggins explains that in fifth grade he was hit in the mouth by a baseball and his two front teeth were knocked out. While the given repair worked, it didn’t last. A year later, Goggins dove in the shallow end of a pool, hit the bottom, and knocked those same front teeth out again.
Get Your Smile Makeover After Tooth Trauma
The next step in Goggins’ dental journey involved the placement of dental bridges to replace his missing front teeth rather than dental implants. His initial accident occurred in 1979. Today there are many different options a dentist can offer to patients, including emergency dentistry and, later, dental implants or implant dentures.
What has made Goggins’ teeth even more noticeable is his attention to them. They are white, which means he has had bridges made that match the whiteness of his professionally whitened teeth (or vice versa). The bleaching agents from whitening treatments eliminate stains and make smiles brighter. If you already have a shining, stain-resistant bridge, you’re in good shape.
The good news is that if you have damaged teeth, there are ways to correct what’s wrong and get it right the first time. Whatever treatments you undergo, an essential part of making this smile makeover work is to prioritize preventive measures that play a critical role in ensuring the longevity of any appliance or implant. When existing cosmetic or restorative dentistry treatments are well-maintained, they help create a foundation that allows for the addition of other procedures.
Get the Right Smile Makeover for Yourself
You don’t have to have a perfect smile or be a celebrity, but you can absolutely have a flattering look that is unique to you. Find out what makes sense with help from Red Bank Dentistry in Red Bank, NJ. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Carole Sherrod Jewell and her dental team.
