Worn Teeth

When tooth enamel has worn away the teeth will be more sensitive and more at risk of decay. There are several causes of worn teeth:

• Brushing too hard or for too long
• People who wear oral jewellery such as pierced lip or tongue can wear away the tooth enamel on adjacent teeth
• Erosion which is caused by the acids in citrus fruits and many soft drinks
• Attrition - The wearing away of the tooth surface by grinding, during chewing

Worn teeth can be treated in several ways:

• Your dentist can desensitise small areas that have been eroded
• Replacement crowns are usually used for teeth that have suffered badly from erosion
• Tooth coloured filling materials can be used to repair large areas of exposed dentine by bonding the material to the worn tooth
• Porcelain veneers

Contact Us

The Smile Centre will be able to advise you on the best type of treatment for you. To book a free consultation, call us on 0800 327 7192. Alternatively, you can enquire online and we will call you back.