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Nick Messe
If you are passionate about playing contact sports then you know the risks involved, such as the ability to have a beautiful smile one moment and a gap-toothed grin the next. You might not even be smiling at all if you have lost one or more of your teeth playing hockey, rugby, boxing, or football. Or you could be walking around proud of the effort that went into the game that resulted in lost teeth, but your girlfriend has been nagging you to put something in that gap other than your tongue. Of course, these means going to the dentist and having some serious work done, and you would rather knock out all of your teeth than do that, right? Think again, tough guy (or girl)! There are three primary ways that your dentist can return your smile to the way it was, some in just a matter of days, and these are implants, bridges, or dentures. All of these are methods by which the dentist will examine your existing teeth and create a plan of action where he or she will mimic the surrounding teeth to create the illusion of the whole. The result will look extremely natural, so much so that most people will not be able to tell the difference unless you point it out to them. And why would you do that? Whether you choose the more permanent route of implants or prefer something you can remove like dentures, there is a way to bridge the gap in your mouth with just a few visits to the dentist. Of course, as with any other procedure, there are possible cons to counteract the pros. First, some of the solutions listed above would cause a great deal of pain during the procedure, as well as the recovery period following, but would then cease to cause any discomfort to the wearer. Secondly, it can quickly become a costly endeavor trying to fix your smile, especially if you have lost more than one tooth. While some procedures can be done fairly quickly, others will require multiple trips to the dental clinic to correct your broken smile. Yet despite these setbacks, the cost and pain associated with corrective dental procedures cannot compare to the confidence that will be restored when your smile is complete. If you plan on continuing to play your contact sport of choice AND want to have corrective dental surgery, an option that is removable might be the best solution for you. The teeth that were knocked out once could easily be removed from your jaws again, something you certainly wouldn't want to have to fix more than once. Opt for a removable bridge or dentures that can stay in your gym bag, waiting to be placed back into your mouth after practice. Don't be ashamed of your sports-related injury any longer, take action, just like you would on the court, field, or rink, and get back on your game in the real world as well with a complete smile.
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