Medically reviewed by Dt. Alp Erdem, DDS — Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery — Last reviewed July 2026
Anthony Davis' Teeth Gap: What the Photos Show Since His Pelicans Days
Anthony Davis' once-iconic front-tooth gap has looked far less visible since his early New Orleans Pelicans years. Dental commentary sites have speculated about orthodontics and veneers, though neither Davis nor a named dentist has ever detailed the work — here's what the photographic record shows and what a comparable smile costs in Turkey.
Quick answer
As of 2026, Anthony Davis' smile appears to have changed noticeably since his 2014 New Orleans Pelicans years, when he had a widely recognized front-tooth gap. Dental commentary sites have speculated the more closed, even smile seen since his Los Angeles Lakers years reflects orthodontic treatment, possibly followed by veneers — neither Davis nor a named dentist has publicly confirmed the details.
For years, Anthony Davis' widely recognized front-tooth gap was as much a part of his public image as his eyebrows or his shot-blocking. That gap looks far less pronounced in his more recent Los Angeles Lakers and Team USA appearances.
Neither Davis nor a treating dentist has ever gone on record about what, if anything, changed, so this article is editorial commentary based on public photographs and third-party speculation — not a medical claim or diagnosis about his private dental history.
Davis' Smile: Pelicans Gap vs. Team USA
A February 2014 photo from Davis' New Orleans Pelicans years, taken mid-conversation with his mouth slightly open, clearly shows the front-tooth gap (diastema) that was part of his recognizable early look.
His 2024 Team USA Olympics photo shows a fully in-focus, bearded face in a concentrated, non-smiling expression — not a direct smile comparison, but consistent with the closer, more even front-tooth spacing commentators have noted in his more recent smiling appearances elsewhere.
What's Speculated — and What Remains Unconfirmed
Clinic-run comparison sites such as Europe Dental Clinic and LEMA have speculated that Davis' gap was closed with orthodontic treatment around 2014–15, possibly followed by veneers for shape and colour refinement — a two-step pattern commonly discussed for diastema cases.
A Hawaii Family Dental listicle ranking NBA players' teeth also references his transformation, which is more evidence that the topic gets search attention than evidence of any specific procedure.
No treating dentist has gone on record, and Davis himself hasn't addressed the speculation publicly, so — much like Travis Kelce's case elsewhere in this series — this remains an open question.
What a Comparable Smile Costs in Turkey
Because the procedure isn't confirmed, there's no Davis-specific figure to quote. Diastema-closing orthodontic treatment is priced by case complexity and isn't comparable to a single published figure.
For patients who want to close a gap and refine tooth shape and colour at the same time, a full porcelain veneer set (10 units) typically runs $1,900–$3,600 with experienced Istanbul clinics, versus $7,600–$18,000 in the UK.
For more extensive rebuilding, full-mouth dental implants run roughly $8,250–$19,050 versus $25,400–$55,900 in the UK and $24,000–$56,000 in the US. If you're also weighing Mexico, Turkey still undercuts it by roughly 35–45% for full-arch cases — see the Turkey vs Mexico comparison (Mexico runs roughly $15,000–$29,000).
A free, case-specific quote is the fastest way to find out which combination fits a real case.
Why 'Anthony Davis Teeth' Trends Alongside World Cup 2026
Davis plays basketball for the Los Angeles Lakers and Team USA — he has no connection to World Cup 2026 or international football.
But his global NBA profile, reinforced by his 2024 Olympics appearance, means his smile gets swept into the same summer sports-comparison content that surges alongside the World Cup, as US audiences compare athlete grooming and smile trends across NBA, NFL, and international football coverage.
The Clinic Matters More Than the Country
The result of any of these treatments depends far more on the clinic and clinician than on the destination. NexWell vets and matches partner clinics so you don't gamble on a name found online — see our verified partner clinics and named specialists in Istanbul and Antalya, or get a free, no-obligation assessment.
Before You Book
Want a smile like Anthony Davis's? Here's how to get it safely.
A celebrity-level smile is achievable in Turkey for a fraction of UK prices — but only if you avoid the over-treatment behind the 'gone wrong' headlines. Our honest, dentist-reviewed guide explains veneers vs crowns, real costs and how to choose a clinic safely.
Frequently asked questions
Did Anthony Davis get his teeth fixed?
There's no official confirmation. Dental commentary sites have speculated that his once-iconic front-tooth gap was closed with orthodontic treatment around 2014–15, possibly followed by veneers, but no treating dentist has gone on record and Davis hasn't addressed the speculation publicly.
Is Anthony Davis' teeth gap completely gone?
Based on more recent smiling public appearances, commentators describe the gap as far less visible than in his early Pelicans years, though there is no official statement confirming a specific procedure or outcome.
How much would a comparable smile cost in Turkey?
Without a confirmed procedure, there's no exact figure. For reference, a full porcelain veneer set typically runs $1,900–$3,600 in Turkey versus $7,600–$18,000 in the UK, and full-mouth implant reconstruction runs roughly $8,250–$19,050 versus $25,400–$55,900 in the UK and $24,000–$56,000 in the US.
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