Kelly Ripa, known for her energetic presence on daytime TV, recently underwent a significant dental procedure that has temporarily sidelined her from her show. Her husband, Mark Consuelos, shared details about her recovery on the show.
Consuelos explained that Ripa had undergone gum graft surgery. He mentioned the procedure was needed due to thinning or receding gums, as noted by the Cleveland Clinic. Ripa had been advised to have the surgery five years ago. Reflecting on this, Consuelos recalled Ripa jokingly doubting she would still be on air to need the surgery.
In a conversation with guest Nick Jonas, Consuelos joked about Ripa’s difficulty in staying silent during her recovery. He noted her role as a great conversationalist made not talking quite a challenge.
Ripa’s recovery at home involved humor and challenges. Consuelos shared that she was eager to check her own healing process. Despite her dental discomfort, she humorously prodded Consuelos to assess her recovery without directly examining her gums.
Mark Consuelos also noted that Ripa’s high pain tolerance made her complaint during this recovery unusual. Ripa is known to avoid novocaine during dental visits, making this an exceptional situation.
Nick Jonas, commenting on Ripa’s situation, noted her well-known strength and resilience. He drew a parallel to his wife, Danielle Jonas, who also manages pain with resilience.
Kelly Ripa, not expected to return to her show for a week, will continue her recovery at home. Her absence speaks to the significance of the surgery and her need for rest.