What is a smiley piercing? Alysa Liu’s viral teeth jewelry has fans curious, but the ADA says the trendy look comes with ...

If your feed has been flooded with clips of Alysa Liu beaming on the podium in Milan Cortina, you may have noticed something ...

According to the ADA, an oral piercing also increases the risk of damaged teeth, gums or fillings; hypersensitivity to metals; nerve damage; excessive drooling; and dental appointment difficulties.

Figure skater Alysa Liu became the breakout star of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, winning two gold medals and millions of new fans in the process. But alongside her historic performances, ...

The specific risks the ADA flags go beyond infection. According to the ADA, an oral piercing also increases the risk of damaged teeth, gums or fillings, hypersensitivity to metals, nerve damage, ...

Gold medallist Alysa Liu's Winter Olympic performance made her an overnight star, but a piercing has raised a note of caution from experts ...

Alysa Liu explained the backstory behind her 'smiley' lip piercing that was on full display at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics gave us plenty of indelible images—including the wildly disparate, equally memorable ...

Alysa Liu brought down the house with her free skating, her electric performance rocketing her to winning gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Alysa’s front teeth have what’s called a “smiley” piercing. It’s a frenulum piercing, which is a modification that’s attached through the thin tissue connecting the upper lip and the gum.

Team USA’s 11 gold medals in Italy are the most the team has won at any Winter Games, surpassing the 10 captured at the 2002 ...