TWICE’s Momo Forced to Undergo Tooth Extraction in Chicago Amid World Tour

TWICE member Momo revealed she underwent an emergency tooth extraction during the group's world tour because a packed schedule prevented long-term dental care. The procedure, which took place during the Chicago leg of the tour, has sparked concerns regarding the group's heavy workload.

Key Facts

• Momo experienced acute dental pain in Chicago that prevented her from sleeping or performing effectively.
• A local dentist determined that a previous root canal site had worsened, requiring immediate attention.
• Because a standard root canal treatment requires multiple days of therapy and Momo could not return to Korea for over a week, she opted for a total extraction to manage the pain.
• Reports characterized the procedure as the loss of a tooth necessitated by the inability to access multi-day restorative care while on tour.
• Following the extraction, Momo informed fans via Bubble that her face remained significantly swollen.

Key Terms

• Bubble: A fan communication platform used by K-pop idols to send messages to subscribers.
• Root Canal Treatment: A procedure to treat infection or damage at the center of a tooth, often requiring multiple appointments.

Key Quote

"To treat it, I might have had to go to Korea, but realistically it's still over a week until I can go to Korea... root canal treatment isn't done in one day so there was no time. The pain was so bad that I didn't think I could perform until going to Korea even with painkillers." — Momo

Next

• Momo plans to receive a dental implant to replace the extracted tooth.
• The implant procedure is scheduled following the completion of TWICE's European tour dates.