Elliott Yamin has a new reason to smile - $50,000 in dental work.

His new smile, courtesy of Beverly Hills dentist David Frey, puts him on the cover of the Dec. 18 issue of People, right below the "Jen and Vince Split" and "Eva & Tony Surprise Engagement" stories.

Inside are two full pages of before and after pictures of Yamin, Richmond's contribution to this year's "American Idol" competition. Yamin, talking about his new look, was also interviewed on Wednesday's edition of "Extra."

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