Chrissy Teigen, the model and cookbook author, found herself in a dental dilemma during the holiday season when a front tooth veneer popped out while she was setting up a festive game for her four children. In an attempt to create Christmas magic, Teigen had been helping her kids—Luna, 9, Miles, 7, Esti, almost 3, and Wren, 2—pot plants to “grow” candy canes, a playful ruse that involved secretly swapping treats overnight. However, the plan backfired when she tried to open a candy cane package, causing the veneer to detach, a moment she captured and shared with her Instagram followers.
The incident occurred as part of a homemade Christmas game where Teigen and her children filled small flower pots with soil, watered them, and covered them, pretending that candy canes would sprout. After the kids went to bed, Teigen would sneakily place small candy canes in the pots, replacing them with larger ones over subsequent nights. It was during one of these late-night swaps that the mishap happened, with Teigen laughing as she revealed the missing tooth to the camera.
In her Instagram video, titled “Growing Candy Cane (Gone wrong),” Teigen humorously explained the situation, noting that it was a veneer and she had the whole piece. She emphasized the lengths parents go to for their children’s joy, saying, “This is what moms do for their kids—so you can think you grew a candy cane.” Despite the dental emergency, she maintained a light-hearted attitude, cackling over the unexpected turn of events.
The timing was less than ideal, as the next day was her children’s “Winter Sing,” a holiday recital at their school. Teigen decided to attend the event anyway, opting to wear a face mask but pulling it down to flash a toothless grin for the camera. She even snacked on a candy cane during the recital, showcasing her unflappable spirit. Her Instagram caption, “merry chrithmath from our family to yours!!!!!!!”, added to the comedic tone of the situation.
Fortunately, the story had a happy ending. After the recital, Teigen rushed to her cosmetic dentist, Dr. Laurence Rifkin, whom she referred to as her “tooth goat,” to have the veneer reattached. She shared updates on her Instagram Story, confirming that she was “back in business” and even posted a photo with her daughter Luna, bidding a playful farewell to her temporary toothless look with the caption, “Was cool to say hi to my old tooth for a while hiii old tooth!”
This incident offers a glimpse into Teigen’s family life during the holidays, spent at their Beverly Hills mansion with husband John Legend. The couple, known for their close-knit family dynamics, often shares such personal moments on social media, endearing them to fans. Teigen’s ability to laugh at herself in the face of minor disasters resonates with many parents who navigate the chaos of holiday preparations.
In the broader context, the story highlights the relatable challenges of parenting, especially during festive seasons when creating memories can come with unexpected hiccups. Teigen’s transparency and humor in sharing such moments contribute to her public image as a down-to-earth celebrity. With her tooth now fixed, she can continue to enjoy the Christmas festivities with her family, proving that even a dental mishap can’t dampen the holiday spirit.
