After reaching his 70th birthday, one client walked me through his reasons to have some teeth replaced instead of just pulled, noting he expected dentures to be in his near future.

FORBES: Senseless Retirement

He opened his mouth, clenched his teeth over the handle, and pulled it up for about eight seconds.

WSJ: At These Olympics, It Helps

By the time he keeled over in 1932, he had lost not only zip but teeth, most of his having been pulled in an attempt to stop bone decay.

FORBES: A Pinch of Poison

His teeth rotted and ten had to be pulled.

NEWYORKER: Hellhole