Mark Consuelos revealed Kelly Ripa's gum graft surgery left her unable to talk, sharing details of her painful recovery with guest Nick Jonas.
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Kelly Ripa's painful dental surgery sidelined the daytime TV staple, forcing the famously chatty host into an unusual recovery that left husband Mark Consuelos revealing she couldn't even speak. During Monday's show, Consuelos revealed Ripa had undergone gum graft surgery." Kelly sends her love," the "Live with Kelly and Mark" co-host told guest Nick Jonas. "Kelly had a little bit – well, it’s not a little – she had a gum graft surgery."
Gum graft surgery typically helps correct thinning or receding gums, according to Cleveland Clinic. Consuelos admitted Ripa had been recommended to have the surgery years ago. CLAY AIKEN SAYS KELLY RIPA FEUD SPARKED THE 'MOST CATASTROPHIC' WEEK OF HIS LIFE"Her dentist said five years ago, ‘You can do it in about five years,’" Consuelos recalled. "And she joked, ‘I didn’t think I’d still be on the air in five years!’
"Consuelos revealed her lengthy recovery process includes not talking." Wow. That’s got to be the hardest thing she’s ever done," Jonas joked. Describing Ripa as "such a great conversationalist," Consuelos hinted he might be having trouble having the talk show host follow doctor's orders." I’m trying to keep her to follow the rules, follow the directions," he said.