"It's hand to mouth but we will fight tooth and nail to keep it going and to open on more evenings, " admits Jo Jones.

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But joy was quickly turned into despair as "Shrek" -- as he is fondly known to his friends due to his gap-tooth smile -- failed to qualify for his first British Open at St Andrews in 2005.

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The young man's tooth was knocked out when the coach tried to pry his jaws open.

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"I would be fighting tooth and nail to make sure we keep a top-class facility open so we can develop the Jess Ennises of the future, " he said.

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One of these is Shark's Tooth, designed by golfing legend Greg Norman, which is a private course only open to guests at the resort.

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From deciding on dentures, expensive bridge work, or just flat out tooth replacements, those pearly whites that allow to you chew your favorites food, tear something open, or express your mood with a big smile have a declining role and capacity in retirement.

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The training to open their mouths was key to staff spotting a rotting upper left canine bothering Arktos last year and a damaged tooth that troubled Walker in 2011.

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