Worn teeth

Causes and problems

Worn teeth are unattractive and are commonly caused by:

• Tooth grinding habits;
• Exposure to acidic food and drinks;
• Bulimia and
• Excessive brushing.

When the teeth become worn the hard outer protective layer is eroded which can cause the teeth to become sensitive. In addition, worn teeth present both a cosmetic and structural problem, and can lead to damaged tooth nerves, and in severe cases, problems with the jaw joint.  

Worn teeth can be corrected by:

Some of the solutions we may look at using are:

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• Porcelain veneers or crowns which can rebuild teeth to their original strength and appearance and / or
• Dental appliances, such as occulsal splints, which can be used to rectify the function of the bite.