Gaten Matarazzo is best known for his role as Dustin Henderson in the Netflix original series Stranger Things. He has also appeared in other television series and films, such as The Blacklist, Theennett, Les Miserables, and Priscilla Queen of the Desert.
Matarazzo was born with a condition called cleidocranial dysplasia, which affects the development of bones and teeth. As a result, he has several missing teeth and wears dentures.
The teeth that Matarazzo does have are often small and misshapen. He has said that he was teased about his teeth when he was younger, but that he is now more comfortable with his appearance.
Matarazzo has used his platform to raise awareness about cleidocranial dysplasia and other conditions that can cause differences in appearance. He has said that he hopes his visibility will help people feel more comfortable with their own differences.