Overview
- She says a failed ceramic dental implant triggered a deep, recurring jawbone infection that caused severe complications.
- McCarthy reports undergoing nine mouth surgeries in 2025, along with roughly a year of antibiotics and a soft‑foods diet.
- She described repeated flare‑ups and even “growths” on her eyeballs as doctors worked to clear the infection.
- McCarthy now says she can chew again and planned a quiet Thanksgiving at home in Chicago with husband Donnie Wahlberg.
- New bikini‑themed Christmas card and behind‑the‑scenes video show her slimmer frame, which she links to months of restricted eating.