7 Celebrities Who Had Some Pricey Dental Makeovers

Some celebrities don’t just change their hair, they upgrade their whole smile, and the price tags are wild. From Cheryl Cole’s porcelain veneer glow-up to Cardi B’s $12,500 makeover, these transformations are less “quick fix” and more “full-on red carpet investment.”

But the complicated part is that these aren’t random cosmetic tweaks. Zac Efron went from spaced-out High School Musical teeth to invisible braces and whitening, Demi Moore dropped over $20,000 on veneers and laser whitening, and Julia Roberts even aimed to make her smile look longer and straighter. Add Tom Cruise’s nearly perfect Mission: Impossible teeth upgrade, and you’ve got a lineup of Hollywood grins with receipts.

And just when you think you’ve seen the most expensive smile story, George Clooney’s bright transformation refuses to be ignored.

1. Cheryl Cole

Cheryl was born with a set of wonky teeth, but she recently had them corrected with a set of porcelain veneers. They give her a straight, white, and perfect smile—and it cost her around $10,000, which works out to about $500 per tooth. She had the makeover done at Pearl Dental in London and now grins confidently every time she walks down the red carpet.

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2. Zac Efron

Zac Efron's teeth were noticeably spaced apart in High School Musical, and luckily, it fit his character well. But now he's all grown up, and he got invisible braces to make his smile look more like an adult's. He also had his teeth whitened, and apparently, it cost him a cool $10,000—yowza! Now he's got a beautiful smile that we all love.

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3. Demi Moore

The actress spent over $20,000 on veneers and laser teeth whitening to give her smile a makeover. She didn't have especially bad teeth to begin with, but she wanted to make them look even better. Now she has a show-stopping smile that can turn heads on the red carpet!

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4. Cardi B

Man, Cardi B isn't messing around when it comes to her teeth! Her dentist, Dr. Catrise Austin, said that Cardi B spent $12,500 on veneers. So if you're not feeling your smile, you know what you need to do!

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5. Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts' iconic smile has been confusing people for years—and it looks like it's all thanks to her dentist! She's revealed that she's spent around $15,000 on veneers to get her teeth looking just right, and with the help of a pro, she was able to make her teeth longer and straighter.

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6. Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise's smile is a real work of art, and it didn't come easy! Back in the '80s, when he first started acting, his teeth were quite crooked. But when he was cast as Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible, he had to get a nearly perfect set of teeth, and it cost him a cool thirty grand! So, next time you see that charming grin, give it a bit more respect, eh?

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7. George Clooney

We've all seen it—George Clooney's bright smile is one of the things that makes him look so young. Plus, the good news is that you can get one too—turns out he spent $30,000 on it, or a grand per tooth.

He got veneers and some laser therapy to open up the space between his teeth, and when he smiled after that, it was all eyes on him. So if you want to upgrade your smile, set aside some funds and go for it!

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That’s when Cheryl Cole’s $10,000 porcelain veneer bill sets the tone, because it’s not subtle, it’s runway-ready.</p>

That same “dentist bill money” tension is like the friend who used bill money for a luxury vacation.

Next up, Zac Efron’s invisible braces and whitening turn his High School Musical spacing into an adult-level smile upgrade.</p>

Then Demi Moore and Cardi B get even more intense, with $20,000+ veneers and laser whitening, and Cardi B’s $12,500 veneer flex.</p>

After Julia Roberts and Tom Cruise both chase that “perfect” look, the spotlight slides to George Clooney’s bright smile that leaves people staring.</p>

A beautiful smile can make all the difference in how others perceive you. People with a genuine and warm smile will be seen as more approachable and friendly.

A great smile can even make people more attractive, as it is a symbol of good health, happiness, and confidence. In addition to being aesthetically pleasing, smiling can be beneficial to your health.

Research has shown that smiling can reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and improve overall mood. Studies have also found that it can even boost your immune system and help you live longer.

Even the most iconic smiles come with a price, and these celebs clearly paid for every last flash.

Cheryl Cole’s $10,000 porcelain glow is pricey, but could you refuse a friend’s dental emergency request?