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[Saba Sports News] Recently, Spanish media have discussed the case of Eduardo Camavinga missing matches due to dental problems, stating that a player’s oral health directly affects their competitive performance. Camavinga is the latest such case at Real Madrid, which proves that dentistry — like nutrition, biomechanics, and podiatry — has become deeply integrated into the medical system of modern football. The French midfielder was sidelined by a tooth infection ahead of the game against Getafe and has not yet fully recovered. He is almost certainly ruled out of the squad for the upcoming match in Vigo. A single infected tooth may seem minor, but its impact is significant. Multiple studies have shown that such issues increase injury risk and reduce athletic performance. Today, top-level football takes dental health extremely seriously. Before signing a player for tens of millions of euros, every top club includes a thorough dental examination in their medical checkups.
The editor believes that simple tooth decay or inflammation can exacerbate fatigue, drastically reduce players’ muscle recovery ability, impair endurance, and increase the risk of recurring injuries. In short, good oral health can lower injury risk and improve athletic performance.