Tori Spelling reveals why she hid her smile for years

Tori Spelling recently divulged a closely held secret. The actress, known for years of glamorous appearances on red carpets, habitually opted not to flash a toothy smile. She has now disclosed the reason behind it: an "aggressive" kiss.

In the 1990s, Tori Spelling shone brightly as one of the era’s luminaries. Garnering massive popularity through her role as Donna Martin in the Beverly Hills, 90210 series, her career trajectory took a turn when she transitioned from acting to appearing on the reality show "Tori & Dean" alongside her second husband, Dean McDermott—her first being Charlie Shanian, as noted by the editor. Together with McDermott, she has five children.

Spelling’s romantic history, rich with varied connections, includes a liaison with "Beverly Hills, 90210" co-star Jason Priestley, who, it turns out, played a pivotal role in her smile’s story.

For years, Spelling refrained from smiling with her teeth in public, sparking curiosity among her social media followers. It was only recently that she chose to open up about the cause. Decades ago, an "aggressive" kiss with Priestley led to a chipped front tooth.

“I have a chipped front tooth from making out with Jason Priestley in an elevator. He's a good, but aggressive kisser,” Spelling revealed in her podcast episode of misSPELLING from May 3rd.

This incident occurred "long before her wedding", during a "summer fling" with Priestley.

Upon marrying Dean McDermott and welcoming five children, Spelling admits that self-care fell by the wayside.

“I got married. I had kids. They became my priority. When you have kids, personal upkeep can take a back seat. At least, that was the case for me as a mom. My teeth became my last priority,” she elucidated on her podcast.

This shift in priorities led her to opt for a "new" smile recently. While in Napa, California, Spelling had veneers fitted, a decision that she believes has restored her confidence.

“Getting veneers involves removing your original teeth and placing temporaries glued on,” she explained. “I’ll get my real teeth in two weeks. I’ll have my veneers and life-changing smile because it will truly transform my life. I’m already smiling more with these temporaries,” she added.