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Brian Damage · 12-08-2006, 08:41 PM

Elliott Yamin may have been disappointed when he was eliminated on "American Idol," but he just can't help smiling nowadays.

The buttery-voiced singer has received a $50,000 dental makeover to fix the unfortunate crossbite that plagued him during the run of the show and prevented him from smiling fully in photos, reports People.

"I've always wanted to have a nicer smile," admits Yamin, 28. "I used to look at old pictures of myself, and I figured out how to kind of smile without displaying all my teeth."

Beverly Hills dentist David Frey, who provided the dental work and porcelain veneers free of charge, says that the new look will help Yamin's career beyond just his image.

"It is going to help muscle function, it is going to increase the volume [of his voice] maybe," says Frey. "So if anything, he could become an even better singer."

Yamin agrees, adding that the straight teeth might allow him to "express my emotions better" during performances.

More importantly, his girlfriend, model Jaime Paetz, approves. "He loves to laugh, he loves to smile," she says. "I liked his old teeth, but if [the veneers] make him happy, then I'm happy."

In recent photos, it appears that Yamin has also grown out his hair, making him look more relaxed. Perhaps this whole rejuvenated image is a symptom of his latest good news: He's signed a songwriting deal with Sony's publishing division, and his debut album is due in early 2007.

80sTrivia · 12-09-2006, 12:19 PM

I saw Elliot's new look on Entertainment Tonight this past week, and he looks great. Not only has he had his smile fixed, he's also sporting a new hairstyle (longer and curly) and he's received a fashion makeover as well...

Karen* · 12-12-2006, 01:55 AM

Elliott looks wonderful! Though I always thought he was beautiful.

PrettyinPink55 · 12-12-2006, 11:30 PM

Does anyone have a picture link?

12-08-2006, 08:41 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	'Idol's' Yamin a Snaggletooth No More Elliott Yamin may have been disappointed when he was eliminated on "American Idol," but he just can't help smiling nowadays. The buttery-voiced singer has received a $50,000 dental makeover to fix the unfortunate crossbite that plagued him during the run of the show and prevented him from smiling fully in photos, reports People. "I've always wanted to have a nicer smile," admits Yamin, 28. "I used to look at old pictures of myself, and I figured out how to kind of smile without displaying all my teeth." Beverly Hills dentist David Frey, who provided the dental work and porcelain veneers free of charge, says that the new look will help Yamin's career beyond just his image. "It is going to help muscle function, it is going to increase the volume [of his voice] maybe," says Frey. "So if anything, he could become an even better singer." Yamin agrees, adding that the straight teeth might allow him to "express my emotions better" during performances. More importantly, his girlfriend, model Jaime Paetz, approves. "He loves to laugh, he loves to smile," she says. "I liked his old teeth, but if [the veneers] make him happy, then I'm happy." In recent photos, it appears that Yamin has also grown out his hair, making him look more relaxed. Perhaps this whole rejuvenated image is a symptom of his latest good news: He's signed a songwriting deal with Sony's publishing division, and his debut album is due in early 2007.
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12-09-2006, 12:19 PM	#2
80sTrivia Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 23, 2002 Posts: 21,714	I saw Elliot's new look on Entertainment Tonight this past week, and he looks great. Not only has he had his smile fixed, he's also sporting a new hairstyle (longer and curly) and he's received a fashion makeover as well...
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Karen* paradox. Forum Superstar Join Date: Jan 08, 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 28,365	Elliott looks wonderful! Though I always thought he was beautiful.
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PrettyinPink55 Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 24,601	Does anyone have a picture link?
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