What sport causes the most tooth loss?

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Basketball has a veryhigh rate of tooth injuries. According to research, it’s actually the mostdangerous sport for tooth injuries for both men and women. While it’stechnically not a contact sport like boxing, players are very close to eachother and frequently elbow each other accidentally. Unless the injury thatcaused the tooth loss was severe, the permanent tooth should grow in naturally,but if the athlete is very young, a dentist may agree to re-implant the toothunder certain conditions, or may pursue other treatments in order to ensurethat the permanent tooth develops correctly, such as inserting A mouthguardshould fit properly, be durable, easily cleaned, and not restrict speech orbreathing. It is important to remember damaged teeth do not grow back. Protect that perfect smile – wear a mouthguard.

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