FEELING THE PAIN Published May 28, 2010 By J. "Stoney" Stoneman Phoenix, Ariz. Via e-mail -- I read "Roundball Ruckus" (January/February 2010 Torch, Page 6) with interest. While I never swallowed any busted teeth, I lost three front teeth to an elbow while playing basketball, so I feel Matthew Stokes' pain. Unfortunately, just like Mr. Stokes, that's what it took for me to finally start wearing a mouthpiece on the court. Hopefully, other people who love to play ball will read your article and take heed. It's a common injury in basketball.