Madonna
Madonna has always been proud of this “flaw”. We can say that she had a “special relationship” with him. Designers of the 90s always strived to create the perfect picture. After finishing shooting the star for the popular Glamor magazine, they made adjustments to the image. The most offensive thing for the star was that the smile was retouched and the gap, which the celebrity was so proud of, disappeared. Madonna was genuinely upset and refused the award.
Brigitte Bardot
It is worth noting that Vanessa Paradis is not the first celebrity from France to turn a gap in her teeth into a remarkable highlight of her appearance. The singer and fashion model Brigitte Bardot, who became famous all over the world thanks to her numerous film works, won the hearts of men with her admirable, languid smile. By the way, the charm of the latter was given by a remarkable gap, which the star decided not to touch.
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Lara Stone
Lara is also in no hurry to go to the dentist to correct the defect. The modeling business has finally paid attention to individuality. It was a smile with such a feature that allowed the star to receive a tempting contract. A short video for the presentation of perfume from Stella McCartney was a huge success. The plot was based on the charming smile of Lara Stone. Men could not take their eyes off such advertising, and women were sure to purchase a bottle of this perfume.
Among the models considered the sexiest, Lara ranks ninth. diastema and slightly “alien” appearance did not become an obstacle to achieving such success.
Star gaps: a piquant detail or an ugly little thing?
A natural dental defect called a diastema is a fairly common occurrence among celebrities. Many people call the gap between the front teeth terrible, but, in fact, there is nothing terrible about a gap. In some cases, the gap can even be called a certain “highlight” of the star, which makes the celebrity with the defect special and stands out from the rest.
Diastema is an abnormal position of the teeth. Diastema is the space (gap) between the central incisors. Diastemas occur in approximately 20% of people, most often on the upper jaw.
The first on our list of modern celebrities with a gap is the French 38-year-old actress, singer and fashion model Vanessa Paradis
. Despite her defect, Vanessa was able to charm the handsome Johnny Depp and become a real idol in her homeland. I absolutely cannot imagine Vanessa without this gap between her front teeth, although to be honest, it is really too large, as if there should be another tooth in place of this gap.
Madonna is next on the list.
, which is also impossible to imagine without a gap.
Echoes his mother and Lourdes Leon
– Madonna’s daughter, who inherited a gap between her teeth from her eminent mother. True, Lourdes did not consider her gap to be a piquant feature and hastened to get rid of it with the help of braces. Now this starlet has perfect teeth without any flaws.
This singer definitely cannot be called a beauty, not so much because of her gap, but because of her sloppy appearance. Amy Winehouse
She hasn’t given a damn about stereotypes and principles of good behavior for a long time, so the fact that she doesn’t particularly care about the gap is not at all surprising.
The star of the last century also has an imperfect smile Jane Birkin
, who always considered the gap to be a “funny little thing.”
In photographs of an older Jane, the gap stands out much better.
Never parted with gappy Lauren Hutton
, although this woman was always advised to eliminate this minor error of nature. Lauren did not find the advice useful and did not get rid of her diastema, which, by the way, is considered a symbol of female beauty among many African tribes.
This list also includes the symbol of the beauty of Europe of yesteryear – Brigitte Bardot.
, therefore, not only in African tribes, a diastema is considered an excellent addition to one’s appearance. Brigitte's gap is not as pronounced as the others, but it still exists.
Star of the TV series "True Blood" - Anna Paquin
is in no hurry to get rid of the diastema, because if not for this defect she would not be recognized at all.
Shannon Doherty
, who was once one of the girls' favorite Charmed girls, also has a gap between her front teeth, although I never noticed it. It exists and it is by no means small.
Moreover, young, promising, stylish stars also have a gap. For example, the dark-haired star of the series “Gossip Girl” Jessica Szohr
.
But not only star women have a funny gap, since among men there are quite a lot of its owners who are not at all embarrassed by its presence. Among the male half, it is worth noting the idol of fans of the series “Gossip Girl” Ed Westwick
…
the idol of all gays on the planet Elton John
…
the idol of laughers Eddie Murphy
…
the idol of fans of the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, Elijah Wood
…
the idol of one of the highest paid models in the world, Heidi Klum, singer Seal
…
as well as the idol of action movie connoisseurs Samuel L. Jackson
.
In the modeling business, as in the acting and musical environments, the need for unusual, memorable faces is also growing. An imperfect smile that many people envy can boast of:
gorgeous Lara Stone
…
charming Georgia May Jagger
…
pretty Abbey Lee Kershaw
…
smiling Jessica Hart
…
as well as the unusual Ashley Smith
, whose gap is the most prominent.
Meanwhile, the fashion for naturalness and a memorable, spectacular, unusual appearance, albeit with obvious shortcomings, is gaining more and more success in show business. Not long ago, Johnny Depp, who has naturally straight and quite beautiful teeth, was deliberately given an intricate gap for the role of the Mad Hatter in Tim Burton's film Alice in Wonderland. According to many, Johnny himself wanted to give his character such a gap in order to confirm that the diastema of his common-law wife Vanessa Paradis does not bother him at all.
Abbey Lee Kershaw
Success came to Abbey Lee Kershaw immediately after the first shows. This is a very popular and most atypical model. Piercings and tattoos distinguish the star from her colleagues. Fashion designers are simply in love with her. For many, the model has become a real inspiration. The girl often plays different roles in films and became the face of the famous Gucci Flora perfume. She participated many times at the opening of shows of the most popular brands, and walked the catwalk 29 times. This all convinces us that the gap does not at all prevent the star from conquering new heights. She is successful not only in the modeling business.
Causes of the defect
In dentistry, such a flaw is usually called a diastema. It is believed that every fifth inhabitant of the planet has this feature. A rare phenomenon can become both a highlight of the image and an ugliness. It all depends on the location in the mouth and the size of the organs.
Why does a gap occur between teeth? Doctors are confident that the most common cause of the deficiency is heredity: a low location of the frenulum of the upper lip. The physiological features of the structure of the oral cavity are genetically determined, so they will be repeated in the family.
Another cause of the defect is considered to be late replacement of baby teeth. In children, gaps are natural, but if defects remain during replacement, this indicates that the row was not formed correctly. By the way, the bad habit of chewing pens and pencils is also accompanied by a similar “gift”.
Over time, the gap between the front teeth may increase. To avoid problems in the future, dentists recommend regular monitoring by a specialist. In case of transformation, the doctor suggests correction or surgical intervention.
Ashley Smith
Ashley Smith started her career quite late. This did not become an obstacle to overwhelming popularity. The star is often called the most stylish model in New York. She often takes part in advertising shoots and presents the loudest shows. Her short stature, noticeable freckles and gaps make her unique and only contribute to her career growth.
Sign for children
Are there any superstitions associated with baby teeth in children? It is known that over time the organs will be replaced with permanent ones. Mothers have always carefully observed changes in the behavior of their children, so certain beliefs have developed.
A gap between the front teeth is a sign of a strong personality and a brave traveler. If flaws remain after growing up, the omen promises to come true. The disappeared sign symbolizes the vagaries of fate and changes in fate.
By the way, in England some mothers still push a coin into the space of their teeth. A sovereign placed in a hole promises the baby a comfortable future. If the sign disappears over time, the child has sinned greatly and therefore has lost the privilege.
In Rus', gaps between teeth were not a rare occurrence, which gave rise to a lot of superstitions. The meaning of many of them coincides with interpretations for adults. Parents are confident that their child will be smart and responsive.
Vanessa Paradis and Georgia May Jagger
Karl Lagerfeld, whom many call an unsurpassed master of his craft, does not classify diastema as a cosmetic flaw. He simply adores models with this feature. Thanks to these girls, the gap between teeth has become a fashion trend. Non-standard appearance is increasingly attracting attention. Thanks to this difference, May Jagger is called “the new Kate Moss.”
Willem Dafoe
The smile of Hollywood actor Willem Dafoe is also remarkable - the presence of a noticeable gap and, in principle, sparse teeth only complement the characteristic and slightly frightening appearance of the artist. And Defoe himself just chuckles, because such a unique appearance makes this person unique and inimitable in the cinematic environment. So the star is in no hurry to correct the defect in her own jaw.
Moreover, Willem Dafoe even starred in Grigory Dobrygin’s short film “The Gap,” which was actually dedicated to the main feature of the star’s smile with a gap between his teeth.
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Anna Paquin
A happy accident allowed Anna to become famous in the world of cinema. Almost 5,000 girls applied for the role of Flora in the film with a dramatic plot “The Piano”. However, the choice fell on Anna. The girl really appreciates and is proud of her appearance. When she is asked why she does not want to remove the space between her teeth, she is offended. He thinks it's rude on their part. The actress does not plan to remove the diastema and considers it the highlight of her image.
Kate Middleton
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The Duchess of Cambridge is adored all over the world, although her appearance is far from the generally accepted ideal. Kate Middleton has an overbite that causes her chin to protrude. The duchess did not dare to undergo serious interventions, but experts say that Prince William’s wife probably had veneers.
Masha Tsigal
Masha was born into a legendary family. She received her education at a British university. I always tried to emphasize that I achieved success on my own. In 2003, she was able to create her own brand. Originality and fashion trends are characteristic of the Masha Tsigal brand. Now she is a popular designer of our time. Masha believes that the diastema is part of herself and has no plans to get rid of such a “flaw.”
How to remove a gap between teeth?
When choosing a technique, the doctor is guided by the identified cause of diastema formation. Various treatment methods have been developed:
- surgical - associated with excision of the frenulum or bone tissue or with the removal of periodontal tissue affected by the inflammatory process;
- orthodontic, which involves long-term wearing of a special design that returns the teeth to their normal position;
- artistic restoration of the diastema using modern photopolymers or ceramic plates covering the gap.
After surgery, you will need to wear an orthodontic appliance to keep your teeth in the correct position. Only with its help will the gap between the incisors be completely closed.
Lena Temnikova
Elena Temnikova is a famous singer, a former member of the group “Serebro” and the famous show “Star Factory 2”. The singer is not shy about her gap and always takes great pleasure in showing off her smile to photographers. As a child, parents tried to force the girl to wear records to correct the defect. But Lena made a different decision. The record was rejected, and the gap became the singer’s “trick”.
Woody Harrelson
Like his Hollywood colleague, Woody Harrelson is also distinguished by his characteristic appearance, not the least of which is a “dental anomaly” in the form of a spacious gap between the actor’s central incisors. However, the artist is not going to please dentists by asking for help in correcting the existing defect, not pursuing external beauty and preferring to leave everything as before.
And, it is worth admitting, this gap does not spoil Harrelson at all - it only gives his smile additional charm and kind naivety.
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