What does a fractured, chipped or knocked-out tooth cost? First of all it can hurt! Then there is the monetary cost of a bonded filling, veneer, or crown or in the case of a newly missing tooth a fixed bridge or implant. The bone around the traumatized tooth can also be broken. There is the cost of missing school or work to have this accident repaired. Fortunately many of these accidents and costs can be prevented or lessoned with the use of sports mouth guards. An athletic mouth guard is a flexible appliance that is worn during athletic and recreational…