Are you noticing your teeth becoming more sensitive or changing in appearance? Our dental team can assess your teeth for signs of erosion and tooth wear , and discuss management options based on the cause and severity of tooth wear.
Although tooth wear is not top-of-mind for most people, tooth wear is a common condition, particularly as we get older. Because we are now living longer, our teeth are ‘hanging around’ a lot longer and are subjected to abuse from our day-to-day living.
Tooth wear can cause:
Erosion is explained as the loss of hard dental tissue related to chemical processes not involving bacteria. The main culprits of erosion are acidic foods and beverages but for some people, stomach acid is the cause of their erosion (GORD, bulimia). Dehydration may contribute to conditions associated with tooth wear in some individuals – lack of saliva alone makes for an acidic environment in the mouth. These cause thinning of enamel, smooth/shiny surfaces, loss of surface characteristics, dentine exposure and grooves.
Sometimes tooth wear is a result of repeatedly misusing teeth. Abrasion refers to lost tooth structure from pressure caused by foreign objects or aggressively brushing teeth. While tooth translucency and grooves can be symptomatic of erosion, wedge-shaped lesions on teeth are a frequently cited symptom of abrasion from tooth brushing. Even ordinary toothpaste can damage teeth when paired with aggressive brushing.
Tooth wear is not always a result of an outside substance or object. The loss of hard tooth structure from a patient’s own tooth-to-tooth collision is defined as attrition. Bruxism may be associated with increased tooth wear in some patients.
Early assessment may assist in identifying factors contributing to tooth wear and available management options. To treat patients who demonstrate tooth wear, our team at Kedron Family Dental follows a comprehensive consultation agenda. When tooth wear is evident, the patient’s medical history, saliva, lifestyle habits and diet are discussed in order to determine the cause and assist in developing an individualised management plan.
1/138 Gympie Rd, Kedron QLD 4031, Australia
Public Transport The clinic is conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from Stop 25- Leckie Road on the busy 370 bus route. Free on-site parking available.
1/138 Gympie Rd, Kedron QLD 4031 Tel: (07) 3357 9600 Email: [email protected]
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