Trend Alert: Celebrities Who Wore Braces

While plenty of people got braces to straighten teeth when they were teenagers, not everyone had an opportunity to do so. Additionally, it's still possible for already corrected teeth to shift even during adulthood. As a result, braces for adults are becoming more popular than ever.

Just how widespread have dult braces become? Not only are men and women past their teenage years getting perfect teeth, even celebrities are taking action to improve their smiles. Here are 5 examples of celebrities with braces :

1. Tom Cruise: Over the last two years, this prolific actor has starred in Mission Impossible - Ghost Protocol, Rock of Ages, Jack Reacher and his latest film, Oblivion. If not for his acting skills, he is certainly known to many because of his good looks. While he's always been very handsome, he made his smile even more attractive with the help of clear ceramic braces. These braces are tooth-colored and blend in well with the teeth. Although not completely invisible, these braces are hardly noticeable when looked upon from a distance.
   
   
2. Faith Hill Braces: This famous country singer is the latest example of a huge celeb who decided to get cosmetic orthodontic work done. During the recently concluded Grammy's, Faith complemented her gorgeous outfit with newly applied adult ceramic braces, which seem similar to what Tom Cruise wore. In an interview after the event, she explained that while she had braces as a kid, she always forgot to wear her retainer – a good example of teeth shifting even after getting early orthodontic treatment.
   
   
   
3. Fantasia Barrino: After captivating millions of viewers on American Idol with her powerful voice, Fantasia decided to get a ceramic braces orthodontic trearment. However, because she chose a discreet style, many fans didn't even realize she made that decision.
   
   
   
4. Estelle: After releasing her debut album in 2004, Estelle released her second one four years later. Although the latter’s lead single didn't chart in music charts, her extremely catchy song "American Boy" became very popular in the UK and US. While she's stayed quite busy since then, it didn't stop her from getting adult orthodontic treatment using clear braces for adults.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
5. Holly Willoughby: This English model and host of The Voice UK decided to improve her already pretty face by perfecting her smile. She wore clear braces for teeth that appeared almost invisible to her fans.