What is a smiley piercing? Alysa Liu’s viral teeth jewelry has fans curious, but the ADA says the trendy look comes with ...

Liu’s jewelry is technically a frenulum piercing, a modification that passes through the thin tissue connecting the upper lip to the gums. It’s called a “smiley” because the jewelry stays hidden ...

There’s a story behind American figure skater Alysa Liu’s gold-medal smile. The 20-year-old Olympian, who claimed gold Thursday following a dazzling performance in the women’s free skate at the 2026 ...

While she may have inspired a nation with her performance on the ice for Team USA, Alysa Liu's unique upper lip piercing has ...

The athlete did the piercings herself. But dentists say doing so could leave people vulnerable to serious infections ...

It may be the coolest piercing in figure skating.

Liu features a "smiley" piercing, also known as a frenulum piercing, which is a piece of jewelry inserted through the thin ...

Alysa Liu's viral "smiley" piercing has fans curious - but dentists are warning against copying the trend.

That viral detail in Alysa Liu's smile? The ADA warns the trendy piercing could harm your teeth.

Cool ear piercings are having a moment. Find the one for you with our guide to the trendiest types of ear piercings, complete ...

Curious how to get Alysa's iconic 'smiley'? Here's what her piercing is and how she did it herself.