Hockey smiles: Many players opt not to replace their missing teeth
Nov 29, 2019 · Losing teeth is a natural part of childhood -- and sometimes adulthood, if you're a hockey player. Predators Austin Watson, Rocco Grimaldi, Craig Smith and Viktor Arvidsson …
Hockey's All-Time Best Toothless Smiles - Sports Illustrated
Oct 7, 2016 · After Harvey died in 2001, the Harvey Ball World Smile Foundation was created to honor his name and memory. Here's a look at hockey players smiling over the years, despite …
The Shocking Truth: How Hockey Players Lose Teeth and the …
Dec 2, 2024 · In this article, we’ll explore the causes of dental injuries in hockey, the average number of teeth lost per season, and what players can do to protect their teeth on the ice.
Why Don't Hockey Players Fix Their Teeth? The Surprising Truth
Jul 15, 2024 · For years, hockey players have been known for their missing teeth and rugged, tough-guy personas. However, the game is changing, and so is the way players approach …
Inside the bloody, spine-tingling rush of NHL in-game dentistry …
Feb 13, 2024 · When it comes to hockey players, toothless mouths are an enduring and endearing stereotype — and with good reason. Just look at pictures of Alexander Ovechkin …
Best (Toothless) Smiles in the NHL | Hockey Players with No Teeth - Ranker
May 6, 2019 · One thing these players have in common is that they don't seem to care if they have missing teeth, because they continue to smile as if they were models in the dental …
Hockey Players Missing Teeth: Why It Happens and How to …
Aug 15, 2022 · There are several reasons why Hockey players lose teeth. The most common reason is being hit by a puck. Pucks can travel up to 100 miles per hour and they’re often …
What Percentage Of Hockey Players Have Missing Teeth? Let's
May 29, 2023 · What percentage of hockey players actually have missing teeth? A study by the American Dental Association revealed that only 10-20% of hockey players experience tooth …
Why Do Hockey Players Lose Teeth? Teeth Casualties in Hockey
Jan 3, 2025 · When you think of the prototypical hockey player, the image that comes to mind may be a rugged warrior with missing teeth. Hockey is a high-speed contact game, so losing …
How Seattle Kraken players earned their ‘hockey smiles’
Apr 3, 2025 · Implants are so good, it’s hard to tell anything happened, but hockey players and their checkered smiles remain linked. Here's how several Kraken players got theirs.