The true story behind Tom Cruise's signature smile (and misaligned teeth)
When he began acting in movies, Cruise's teeth looked significantly different than they are now, and many experts assume that he has undergone significant dental work.
Tom Cruise is an iconic movie star who's still going strong even in his fifties. With major movies like Top Gun and Mission Impossible in his filmography, Cruise is a Hollywood heavyweight who has also been involved in film production.
Although he has been the subject of controversy over the years, Cruise manages to stay on the sidelines and does not address any rumors. Still, a corroborating rumor is the one behind Cruise's trademark smile.
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In his first on-screen appearance, Tom Cruise is a shirtless kid in denim shorts who brags about being an arsonist.
How did Tom Cruise get started in acting?
Tom Cruise, born in 1962 in Syracuse, New York, spent most of his childhood in Canada. Cruise's father held a post in the Canadian Armed Forces, which meant that Cruise, along with his mother and his three sisters, had to uproot their lives in New York and relocate to Beacon Hill, Ottawa.
While in Canada, Cruise became interested in acting and became involved in the dramatic arts, performing in local school productions and theater festivals.
After graduating from high school, Cruise moved to Los Angeles to try to jump-start his acting career. In just a few years, Cruise starred in small roles in movies, including Griffons and The Outsiders.
His first big hit was 1986's Top Gun, although he had previously won critical acclaim for his work on Risky Business and All the Right Moves. Although audiences were falling in love with Cruise's charm and beauty, there was one characteristic that he didn't wait too long to try to correct.
Tom Cruise's (formerly) terrible teeth
One of Cruise's trademarks is his bright white smile. However, he was not born with that pearly smile. During his first appearances in movies, Cruise's teeth were visibly yellow and misaligned.
Once he started working on bigger movies, like Top Gun, Cruise probably realized that his teeth weren't exactly 'movie star worthy' and started the long and expensive process of correcting them.
According to some dental experts, Cruise first turned to braces to try to straighten his smile. At around the same time, they reportedly placed veneers on his teeth to reduce the yellow appearance of some of his teeth. He probably spent years trying to find the perfect dental solution, even attending red carpet events in the early 2000s with visible braces on his teeth.
Tom Cruise has had a major dental job
For years, a meme has circulated on the internet, pointing out how Cruise appears to have a single tooth that lines up perfectly with the center of his face. Far from being a cruel joke, Cruise still has misaligned teeth, although they are much whiter and brighter than in his early days.
It's trueee ðŸ˜ðŸ˜‚ Tom cruise's front tooth is in the center of his face..... Whyyy #tomcruiseteeth pic.twitter.com/Oigr1M8fWR
— ΛĿY (@WhatThe_Aly) October 21, 2014
Some experts surmise that Cruise may have had a major job on his upper jaw that caused his upper teeth to undergo a significant change.
Since Tom Cruise himself has never commented on his dental work, all the speculation about the possible procedures he might have had is just that: speculation. Still, it seems undeniable that something has been done to her teeth, as the before and after photos don't really lie. These days, Tom Cruise remains a global star, with little to alter his perfectly cool personality.
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Images of her old teeth still exist online, however, proof positive that even celebrities often experience a great 'glow'.
