Veneers are falling out of favor. What was once the go-to dental treatment for achieving a so-called perfect white smile is now becoming a beauty turnoff.

“There’s no doubt that the natural look is in right now,” says Los Angeles cosmetic dentist Dr. Jon Marashi. “For a long time, people wanted a more dramatic look—big, bright white veneers as a status symbol. But now the trend has completely swung the other way.”

This shift away from veneers mirrors the move away from excessive filler—many are now put off by obviously fake-looking results. TikTok accounts like Dr. Sara Hahn’s viral @veneercheck dissect and analyze speculated celebrity dental work, while stars like Cynthia Erivo, Ayo Edebiri, and Kirsten Dunst have been praised for embracing their natural teeth.

Still, Dr. Marashi notes that many clients still want subtle enhancements—just nothing obvious. “People who might have considered veneers in the past—especially those who already have great teeth—are pulling back because it’s more about want than need,” he says. “They’re realizing that overly white, oversized veneers can look tacky. So instead, they’re either embracing their natural teeth or opting for subtle fixes like whitening or invisible aligners.”

Whether you prefer natural-looking treatments or fully embrace your smile’s quirks—gaps, crookedness, and all—it’s all about what makes you feel most confident. And if you’re leaning toward the latter, take inspiration from these celebrities.

### Aimee Lou Wood
Aimee Lou Wood’s teeth have recently sparked pop-culture debate. A Saturday Night Live skit mocking her gap teeth drew backlash, with many defending the actor online. Wood herself called out the joke on Instagram, clarifying, “I’m not thin-skinned—I love a good-natured ribbing. But the joke was about fluoride. I have big gap teeth, not bad teeth.”

This isn’t the first time she’s addressed her teeth. Earlier this year, she told The Hollywood Reporter that her natural look felt rebellious compared to her Hollywood co-stars: “I live in a little flat in southeast London, and I’m so British in my sensibility. The way people talk about me—no veneers, no Botox—it feels like a small act of defiance.”

In another interview, she celebrated how her teeth and accent suited her White Lotus character: “I don’t look very American at all. It’s the teeth. No Americans have my teeth.”

Though she’d prefer the focus to be on her work, she told The Sunday Times she understands why her gap has sparked conversation: “I get what it represents. People feel better about their imperfections. It’s weird that the thing I was bullied for is now something people cheer for.”

### Ayo Edebiri
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In 2022, Ayo Edebiri sat down with Bustle to talk about her breakout role in The Bear. When asked about actors who embrace their natural looks, she included herself in that group. “This is the first time in my life where I love how I look,” she said. “I love my skin, I love my teeth, I love my eyes.”

She also shared how a dentist once recommended Invisalign, which she firmly refused. “I’m not allowed to,” she joked. “I won’t let myself. I don’t want to—I want to look like me. I want to look like my parents, like my family. I want to look like Black people from Boston.”

Cynthia Erivo
In her 2021 Vogue “Beauty Secrets” video, Cynthia Erivo said her gap teeth are part of her identity. She explained that many young girls with gaps are told to fix them, but she rejects the idea that they aren’t beautiful. “A smile with a gap is already perfect,” she said. “I wouldn’t change it. I never have, and I never will. If you have a gap, own it.”

Kirsten Dunst
In a 2024 interview with British GQ, Kirsten Dunst opened up about Hollywood’s unrealistic beauty standards. She recalled being 17 when a producer took her to the dentist (without asking) to get her teeth straightened. Her response? “No, I like my teeth.”

She credited director Sofia Coppola for helping her feel confident in her choices. “At 16, Sofia told me, ‘I love your teeth!’” Dunst said. “I didn’t realize it then, but later I saw how important it was—not changing my teeth, not plumping my lips, not trying to look like everyone else.”

Uzo Aduba
Uzo Aduba teamed up with Colgate to celebrate her gap teeth in a 2024 Instagram post. “When I was younger, I’d stare at my gap in the mirror,” she wrote. “But when I learned it reflected my family’s heritage, it became a point of pride.”

Georgia May Jagger
Model Georgia May Jagger is known for her iconic gap. In a 2008 Daily Mail interview, she talked about her mother Jerry Hall’s views on cosmetic procedures—and agreed. “I wouldn’t even get braces,” she said. “This idea that everyone should be perfect is ridiculous. I love my British teeth with a gap. Who wants fake American teeth?”

Kate Moss
Even Kate Moss took time to embrace her unique smile. In a 2008 Interview Q&A, she said, “After five years, you stop being self-conscious. Bowlegs, crooked teeth—that’s what makes you different.”

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