Stranger Things first premiered in 2016, the main cast of character were all just little children, including Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Henderson.Netflix subscribers have watched the cast grow up on screen, with season four seeing them all notably jump in age, even if the show doesn’t acknowledge it.Gaten’s Dustin has always been a fan favourite, with the actor just as popular over 18 million followers on Instagram.His fans have been curious about his condition for years, one which has affected his teeth and bones.Gaten has always been open about it and hopes to raise awareness around the condition.Gaten has a rare genetic condition that affects the development of bones and teeth.It is known as Cleidocranial dysplasia, or CCD, and affects one in a million births.The condition was actually written into the hit Netflix show for his character Dustin, who tells bullies mocking him about his teeth: "It's called Cleidocranial dysplasia."Speaking in an interview with The Doctors in 2018, he explained: "Once I got the part, they said they're gonna incorporate that and use it in a realistic way.
They asked me if it was okay the kids in the show bullied me because of it. I said it's totally cool. It's realistic."Gaten is now the ambassador of CCD Smiles, an organisation dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by the condition.Speaking with CCD Smiles, the actor said: “I never really felt different from anyone else throughout my childhood.“My family helped me embrace my condition and feel confident.
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