Tammy Slaton Clears Up Facial Bruise After Viral TikTok, Shares Teeth Bridge Update and Healing Journey

I am Riley Carter, and here is the tea you actually wanted. Tammy Slaton says the bruise on her chin that fans spotted in her Aug. 28 TikTok came from dental work, not drama, and yes, she is fine.

Another day, another viral moment. The 1000-Lb. Sisters star posted a car sing-along with her fiancée Andrea Dalton, belting out Kenny Loggins’ “Footloose,” and commenters immediately zeroed in on a dark mark under her chin. The top question was simple and loud: Are you OK? Tammy answered right in the comments with a straight shot of clarity. “I had teeth pulled,” she wrote, shutting down speculation before it spiraled. That reply lines up with what she shared earlier this month about her ongoing dental work, giving fans some much needed context behind the bruise.

Here is what Tammy has actually said. On the Aug. 19 episode of the Creative Chaos podcast, the 39-year-old broke down her smile makeover, explaining she had a bridge installed to replace missing teeth. “Haters make me famous,” she quipped, then added more specifics. “They’re temporary still. They had to cement them in cause the glue wasn’t holding. My body was rejecting it. They had to pull teeth and it’s a bridge. I’m still getting more done. It’s a process.” If you noticed her voice sounding a touch different, that is part of it too. “I have a lisp now,” she admitted, noting it should fade as her mouth adjusts. She even joked the only real change to her voice is that she is happier.

So the bruise? Not a mystery, and definitely not a hidden scandal. It is the kind of post-procedure mark that happens when you are replacing teeth and cementing a temporary bridge, corroborated by her TikTok comment and her podcast play-by-play. Fans who have watched Tammy’s transformation since mid-2022 know she is upfront about the messy parts, and this is one more chapter in a long glow-up narrative.

Speaking of chapters, this TikTok also arrived after a tough family moment. On Aug. 26, Tammy and her sister Amy Slaton’s sibling, Amanda Halterman, shared on Instagram that their cousin, Katie Slaton, who had appeared on the TLC series, passed away following a battle with stage 4 cancer. Amanda called Katie “a force to be reckoned with” and asked for prayers for everyone who loved her. An obituary described Katie as someone who loved fishing, music, and spending time with family and friends. The timing adds weight to Tammy’s return to posting. It reads as a small step toward normalcy, a little car karaoke to breathe again.

Zoom out and the big picture stays impressive. Since undergoing bariatric surgery in mid-2022, Tammy has steadily documented her progress on TV and social media. As of August 2024, she has dropped roughly 500 pounds, an arc that has included milestone selfies, a floral dress moment on Instagram, and enthusiastic check-ins from her weight loss surgeon, Dr. Eric Smith, who commented in April 2024, “You are killing it.” She also weathered heartbreak when her husband, Caleb Willingham, died in July 2023, honoring him with a tribute and memories that made clear how much love lived in that marriage.

There has been momentum behind the scenes too. After months of setbacks, Tammy finally received approval for skin removal surgery, a common next step after major weight loss that can help mobility and comfort. Pair that with her ongoing dental work, and you are looking at a full head-to-toe restoration, not just a number on a scale. Her recent updates carry the same mantra she keeps pinning to her feeds: “Always remember you are beautiful. You are strong. You are brave. You are loved and you are enough.” It is corny to some, sure, but it lands when you watch her back it up day after day.

Back to the bruise, because that is what started this mini frenzy. Internet timelines love a mystery mark, but Tammy is not leaving room for guessing games. The receipts are in the open. There is her TikTok reply saying the bruise is from teeth being pulled, plus the detailed podcast breakdown of her bridge and the temporary cement fix when the glue did not hold. Cross-check that with her recent public appearances, and the story fits. This is a recovery phase, and slight bruising happens.

What is next? Expect more smile updates, more adjustments, and probably more sing-alongs with Andrea from the passenger seat. Tammy has been consistent with her transformation posts and the momentum does not look like it is slowing down. If anything, the woman is stacking wins. And if the comments get loud again, well, she already gave you the line. “Haters make me famous.” Anyway, that is the latest pulse check. If this trends, do not say I did not warn you.

Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! Online
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