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A new smile for Elliott Yamin

by Anna Johns, posted Dec 10th 2006 7:06PM

elliott yaminI'm no fan of veneers, but in the case of Elliott Yamin, I'm glad to see it. Elliott placed third in last season's edition of American Idol. He was dubbed 'snaggletooth' for his extremely crooked teeth-- something that I have to admit I found distracting.

Elliott told People magazine that he spent 20 hours in the dentist's chair to get his new chops because he has been embarrassed about his smile since he was a kid. He said he figured out how to smile, and even how to sing, by showing the minimum amount of teeth. Elliott's new teeth are worth $50,000 but he got them for free from an LA dentist... just in time for the release of his first album, which is due early next year.

What do you think of Elliott's new look?

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Greta

You can't underestimate the impact that having a healthy smile has on someone's life. This is a permanent change, and Elliott looks terrific!

You deserve it Elliott! You look as though you feel great - maybe even as great as you sound! Can't wait to hear your album.

December 23 2006 at 10:31 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Frankie

Way to go Elliott, you look awesome! This is an incredible gift he has been given and I trust that he will use it wisely and smile, smile, smile!

December 21 2006 at 8:43 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Emily

Teeth look good, but what is up with the Wolverine-like hair?

December 11 2006 at 1:54 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Barb D

I think he looks like a million, so he got it cheap at 50,000. Good for him. What a voice on him!

December 10 2006 at 9:22 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Tim Dorr

Well, by the looks of it, it's definitely worth that much. Especially considering it was done in just 20 hours (not something like braces, that take years).

December 10 2006 at 8:12 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
TomB

50,000 dollars?!?! OMFG. I should have gone to dental school.

December 10 2006 at 7:34 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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