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Kelly Ripa Details Painful Mouth Surgery That Kept Her Off TV

Ripa said her doctor recommended the procedure five years ago and that recovery has kept her from speaking on the daytime show.

  • Host Kelly Ripa revealed on her "Let's Talk Off Camera" podcast released Wednesday, Aug. 12, that she underwent gum graft surgery in late July due to gum recession from frequent teeth-brushing.
  • Ripa admitted the surgery was long overdue, as her doctor had recommended the procedure five years ago but she delayed it until this summer.
  • Husband Mark Consuelos shared an update on July 27, noting that while Ripa usually has high pain tolerance, this procedure was "painful," indicating its severity.
  • Since late July, Ripa has been absent from "Live With Kelly and Mark," with guest hosts filling in until the show began its annual summer recess on Aug. 7.
  • During her podcast discussion with guest Michelle Buteau, Ripa confessed her dental issues stemmed from being an "overachiever" regarding oral hygiene, though her doctor stressed she no longer had "the luxury of time.
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inspiremore.com broke the news on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
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