Kelly Ripa Back After Gum Surgery | Entertainment and Celebrity News

Kelly Ripa made a dramatic comeback to “Live with Kelly and Mark” after a six-week hiatus for gum graft surgery—yes, the same one that made her mouth look like a cartoon character when she talked. The surgery, needed to fix years of over-brushing (a five-minute ritual she’s famous for), was painful and came with strict “no talking” orders… which she hilariously ignored. Her husband Mark joked about her defiance while reminiscing about how she’d been putting off the procedure since her dentist first recommended it. Now back on air and recovering, Ripa’s mission? Retraining her brushing habits—and proving good oral health isn’t just for retirees. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dfe02ff999762443