Kelly Ripa admits everyday habit led to painful gum surgery
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Key Points:
- Kelly Ripa revealed that her habit of brushing her teeth too much caused severe gum recession, leading to surgery that temporarily left her unable to speak.
- The surgery was long overdue, with doctors warning she no longer had the luxury of time to delay the procedure.
- Ripa missed several live tapings of her morning talk show during recovery, which included strict instructions not to talk or disturb her healing gums.
- Her husband, Mark Consuelos, described the recovery as painful and challenging, especially since Ripa rarely complains about pain and struggled to follow post-surgery care rules.
- Consuelos noted Ripa’s curiosity made it difficult for her to avoid checking on her healing gums, complicating the recovery process.
