Sources report that athletes may be up to 60 times more likely to develop dental damage than other people, and an estimated 39% of all dental injuries in the U.S., including roughly 5 million lost teeth, are due to sports-related traumas. This may be partly because people in team sports and other high-contact activities are prone to sustaining injuries can damage or dislodge their teeth.
Many experts consider dental implants the ideal way to rebuild smiles, though this can be particularly true for athletes. Continue reading to learn about 3 reasons to consider replacing missing teeth with these lifelike restorations!
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