Our team of highly trained, expertly flossing dentists has discovered that the lost tooth in question was, in fact, a prop from a 90s-era dental school play.
It turns out, the tooth had been "lost" for decades, but its true purpose was to add a dramatic flourish to a particularly tricky dental extraction.
But why stop there? Here are some other possible reasons:
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story!
Or, if you will, don't.