Though in the last hundred years we’ve made a lot of progress in the way of keeping people from losing their teeth, but it still happens. There have been a number of advancements in the dental care industry and in educating people on what good dental hygiene is, but people still do suffer tooth loss, and here are three of the worst ways it can happen.
Athletic Trauma
One of the most common causes of tooth loss in people under the age of 35 is athletic trauma. For example, baseball player Giancarlo Stanton, who plays for the Miami Marlins was hit in the face by a an 88 mile per hour pitch that not only left him with facial fractures but also knocked out a few of his teeth, which was probably pretty painful. Hockey players are also prone to tooth loss because of sports, and perhaps also because of the number of fights that happen on the ice.
Fights
Another one of the most common causes of tooth loss among people under 35 is fights. Anyone who has ever seen the movie Fight Club with a svelte Edward Norton punching a bleach blonde Jared Leto in the face repeatedly until most of his teeth are missing knows how gruesome it can look. Of course this scene is a dramatic representation, but getting a few teeth punched out can be pretty serious.
Decay
This is probably the most common reason that people lose their teeth, but that doesn’t make it any less unpleasant. Tooth decay happens slowly over a period of time, and can cause persistent bad breath, and pain and swelling. Especially for people who suffer from periodontal disease, this also leads to tooth loss.
The good news is that there is a solution for tooth loss, so if you’re an athlete, someone who for some reason gets punched in the face a lot, or someone who simply neglects your dental hygiene, don’t fret about losing your teeth. Dental implants are an effective option for replacing individual missing teeth and are 98% effective. Dental implants are one of the most common cosmetic dental procedures, and are covered by most dental plans.
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