What did Johnny Depp do to his teeth?

Known for his eccentricities, love for wigs, and unique fashion sense, Johnny Depp is known worldwide for his films.

From starring as the Rohl Dahl character Willy Wonka to appearing in court for controversies, his picture always seems to be in the paper.

Today, we’re not discussing either of those but rather his pearly whites and how he got them camera-ready.

Willy Wonky teeth

Johnny Depp, the original bad boy of the 90s, made his mark on the acting scene with hair that seemed to fall perfectly regardless of wind speeds. And his grin was no exception, adding to his charm.

However, the rebellious behavior led to years of smoking causing havoc on his teeth – cigarettes don’t seem that cool now do they, Johnny?

Smoking can cause not only discoloration but also tooth decay and gum disease, problems which Depp is more than familiar with.

He admitted to Premier magazine in 1995 that he had ‘loads of cavities’ and an unfinished root canal. Depp even claimed that he’s not a fan of ‘perfect’ teeth and that it ‘drives him up the wall’ when he sees people with them.

These issues are related to both oral and general health, meaning your lifestyle and diet can have a bigger impact on your gums than you think.

But this isn’t where Depp’s problems end, he also has a condition known as microdontia, which is when some teeth are smaller than average. It can lead to misalignment and gaps, and increase the risk of tooth decay. 

All (Edward Scissor) hands on deck for Depp’s smile

For many of his distinctive roles, he used fake teeth to get into character and portray a certain image. For example, Willy Wonka needed eerily straight teeth, while Jack Sparrow needed gnashers fit for a pirate.

But what was happening underneath the prosthetics?

As he aged, the Pirates of the Caribbean star noticed an even bigger decline in his smile, after ignoring the signs for years.

In 2023, fans sparked concern online about his ‘rotting’ teeth, with a noticeable yellow hue with some featuring brown spots, after he attended the premiere of Jeanne du Barry.

It was time for a dental restoration.

While he’s not confirmed any dental work, he has been pictured on holiday with a neat, white smile, seemingly going back on his previous statement.

Considering his damage, we can assume it was a pretty long session in the dental chair, combining gum restorations and veneers or dental crowns to disguise

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