The NHL’s Shocking Smile Secret: Why Star Players Choose Missing Teeth Over Fixes
“Were the teeth fractured? Were the teeth moved out of position?” Riley asks. “If it’s something we can address immediately, whether it be a repositioned tooth, we have a dental kit and some equipment on site where we can try to splint or help reposition the tooth, or cover up the tooth if there’s an exposed nerve or pulp. And usually if there are soft-tissue lacerations, usually with the medical team sutures can be done and try to stabilize the patient that way.”
It can be a challenging process. The player is in discomfort. The injury has occurred during a shift. Adrenaline and heart rate are high. In some cases, the medical staff has to assess whether a concussion has occurred at the same time.
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