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Approx. 6,000 children lose one or more teeth each year in the U.S. from getting their teeth caught in basketball nets while trying to slam dunk (apparently on adjustable-height hoops)

  • Don’t let children try to slam dunk on low nets
  • Keep hoops at 10 feet
  • Install a smooth plastic ‘net’ instead of a regular rope net
  • Wear a professionally-fitted mouth guard (available from most dentists)

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  1. On October 30th, 2008, Ken P said:

    I read this – Approx. 6,000 children lose one or more teeth each year in the U.S. from getting their teeth caught in basketball nets while trying to slam dunk – and said “man, those kids can jump!”

    Maybe you should add “on adjustable baskets.”

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