LeAnne Rimes handles dental bridge mishap during concert like a pro: 'If you catch them, please return'

SKAGIT COUNTY, WASHINGTON: LeAnn Rimes was caught off guard during a recent concert when her front dental bridge unexpectedly came loose mid-performance.

The 42-year-old singer was performing at the Skagit Casino Resort in Washington when the incident occurred, but she handled it with humor and determination.

Instead of calling it quits, Rimes quickly regrouped and returned to the stage, pushing through her set while trying to keep the bridge in place.

LeAnn Rimes feels ‘the show can go on, even in the midst of sheer, utter embarrassment’

Rimes shared details of the moment in a candid Instagram video posted after the show, revealing that she felt something pop in her mouth while singing her 1996 hit 'One Way Ticket.' 

The singer explained, “If you’ve been around, you know I’ve had a lot of dental surgeries, and I have a bridge in the front — and it fell out in the middle of my song last night.”

Despite the surprise, she rejoined her band and finished her performance, managing to sing while adjusting her teeth. “I literally was like this, pushing my teeth in every couple of lines and singing,” she said, while demonstrating.

“‘Can’t Fight the Moonlight,’ the teeth completely fell in my mouth," she said.

Rimes, who is married to actor Eddie Cibrian, also laughed about it in the video: “I don’t usually have firsts in my career. That was a first — and hopefully a last. I hope my teeth stay in tonight. We shall see.”

LeAnn Rimes warns fans to be on tooth patrol during live shows

In the same video, Rimes playfully warned fans attending her next show to stay alert — just in case.

“If you catch them, please return them,” she laughed, referring to her loose dental bridge.

She later described the bizarre incident as “the most epic experience ever,” adding, “There wasn’t a f*****g thing I could do about it except either walk off or just hold my teeth in and sing — so I just ran with it.”

The country star has previously opened up about her dental struggles, including a 2013 malpractice lawsuit filed against her former dentist.

According to Billboard, Rimes claimed the botched dental work caused chronic pain and complications from veneers, ultimately leading to 29 surgeries.

As reported by E! News, Rimes accused her dentist of misdiagnosing her condition and providing substandard treatment, which resulted in “severe tooth pain, gum inflammation, and chronic gum bleeding.”

She also faced another unexpected onstage issue in 2014, when her jaw popped out of place during a performance in Oklahoma.

“Oklahoma!!!! I love you so much! I'm sorry for no encore. I had my jaw pop out of place, and I can't hear out of my left ear. #tmjsucks. I had the best time tonight with my Oklahoma fans! I love y'all!” she tweeted after the show, per Daily Mail.

Fans praise LeAnn Rimes for keeping it real during dental bridge mishap on stage

Social media users showed support for Rimes’ honesty and professionalism, applauding how she handled the mishap.

“Wow. Impressive to manage that whole situation vocally and with such honesty and professionalism,” wrote one fan in the Instagram comments.

Another said, “Love you even more for this. The show must…go on!!”

“So graceful, so humble, and absolutely the best singer! In the very least LeAnn, you could say, ‘Some vocalists can shatter glass with their voice! Your voice can knock the teeth right out of your mouth!’” joked another follower.

“You are so lovely, talented and authentic @leannrimes — this post makes you even more endearing!” added another.

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