Chrissy Teigen found herself in an unexpected predicament during what was supposed to be a delightful holiday moment with her children.

On Sunday, Teigen took to Instagram to share a video where she recounted knocking out one of her front dental veneers while orchestrating a festive surprise for her kids.

The planned Christmas activity involved planting crushed Oreos and candy canes in small pots, with the idea that these sweet treats would “magically” grow over a few days. However, during the big reveal, as she was replacing the small candy canes with larger ones, Teigen accidentally dislodged one of her front veneers.

In the video, Teigen humorously explained, “I’ve been working on candy cane growing,” while displaying the gap in her smile with a laugh.

“I tried to open one of these bad boys… and my tooth fell off,” she shared, clarifying that it was a veneer and that she still had the whole piece. Teigen quipped, “This is what moms do for their kids, so you can think you grew a candy cane.”

The moment quickly resonated with other parents, many of whom related to her humor and unbothered reaction.

“That happened to me last week I had to rush to dentist. Girl you’re my hero! One follower said.

Another said, “I love how real your motherhood posts are. Because it is not for the weak! Lol”

Even so, Teigen carried on with holiday plans, including attending her children’s school Winter Sing recital. In clips from that day, she appeared smiling, albeit partially hidden behind a face mask, as she enjoyed the performance with her family.

Chrissy Teigen later got her veneer replaced by her dentist and shared updates from the appointment online. 

Teigen shares children Luna, Miles, Esti, and Wren with husband John Legend. The family frequently appears on her social media, where Teigen often posts candid moments from daily life, especially during the holidays.