Tennis Tooth Injury Emergency: A USA Dentist Explains What to Do After a Sports Accident, How to Save a Knocked-Out or Broken Tooth, and When It Could Become Life-Threatening

There are few moments in sports more frightening than taking a direct hit to the face. Whether you're playing a competitive tennis match, practicing with friends, or participating in another recreational sport, a split-second accident can leave you with a chipped tooth, a completely knocked-out tooth, bleeding gums, or severe facial pain.

Tooth extraction is one of the most common dental procedures in the world. Whether it involves a damaged molar, infected wisdom tooth, or a severely broken tooth that cannot be restored, many patients in France ask the same question first:

“How much will it cost?”

The answer depends on several factors including the type of extraction, the city where treatment is performed, whether sedation is needed, and if the patient has French public insurance or private dental coveragee.

Alexandra “Alex” Eala has become one of the most recognizable young Filipino athletes in international tennis. Her powerful game, confidence, determination, and naturally warm smile have made her especially popular with Filipino fans around the world.

But her appearance can also inspire an interesting question: Why do some people see familiar facial features and smiles among Filipinos and other peoples across Island Southeast Asia and the Pacific?

"I keep running my tongue across my teeth all day. Something doesn't feel right anymore."

"I noticed a rough edge last month. Then another small chip appeared. Now I can't stop worrying that my teeth are slowly falling apart."

"Is this just what happens when you get older?"

If these thoughts sound familiar, you are not alone.