An elbow to the mouth. A full-impact collision with another player. A hit with a bat, stick, ball, or puck. Whether professional athlete, hobbyist, or student, game play in any form can lead to serious dental injuries. The Journal of the American Dental Association reports that 13 to 39 percent of all dental injuries are sports-related. Though ...
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Missing teeth certainly aren’t aesthetically pleasing in a smile, but it’s unhealthy to leave these gaps in your mouth. Missing teeth can lead to the breakdown of your jaw, compromise the integrity of the rest of your teeth, and make you look older than you actually are because of the sunken-in appearance your face will develop. It doesn’t ...
Read MoreAs people age, they may be more willing to tolerate certain health issues, like a missing tooth. Then again, some people maintain an attitude of, “I’ll deal with it” throughout most of their life, no matter their age. But here’s the problem: If you’re living life with missing adult teeth, you’re doing yourself, your appearance, your ...
Read MoreDating online? Hearing crickets? Never landing a second date? That elusive love connection might be because of your teeth. The online dating game is all about your appearance. Sure, you might be deemed compatible with someone because of your age, interests, or location, but it’s your looks that create the initial attraction. And if your teeth ...
Read MoreWhen people imagine having one or two missing teeth, oftentimes their first thought is about the immense self-consciousness they would feel about their appearance. Although having a gap in one's smile can make him or her feel uncomfortable or embarrassed, there are actually a number of other problems that can result from the missing teeth. One of ...
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