TOOTH WEAR WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES OF TOOTH WEAR? Once you have worn through the outer enamel layer on your teeth, you will find yourself in the softer layer, called dentine. Those who are at this stage will find their teeth wearing down at a much quicker rate. Those suffering from worm teeth become aware of shorter, thinning or chipping of their teeth. If left untreated, won teeth can lead to further deterioration and long-term problems, including increased tooth sensitivity, infection, and difficulties with tooth restoration/fillings/ crowns in the future. If the issue is left too long, then the patient can find future treatments more costly and complex. WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF TREATING WORN TEETH? Restores natural looking tooth size and proportions leading to better looking smile. .Eliminates the aged appearance worn teeth give. Reduced risk of infection No pain Restores the bite balance reducing painful and traumatic dental problems WHAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT TOOTH WEAR? Prevention. In many cases these problems can be easily dealt with by correcting tooth brushing habits and avoiding frequent consumption of acidic substances such as fruit juice. Sometimes it is necessary to look more deeply into the diet in order to identify the exact cause; after all, fruit and fibre are healthy foods, and have a very important role in a balanced diet. lwenty DENTAL Left unchecked treatment may become necessary to prevent further damage to the tooth, reduce sensitivity, and avoid damage to the dental nerve. Bonding. This procedure is carried out by your dentist when holes or grooves have been worn into the teeth. Tooth-coloured adhesive filling material is bonded to the surface of the tooth, filling in the cavity, restoring shape and protecting the tooth surface from further damage Crowns and veneers. Where extensive damage has occurred these tooth-like restorations will strengthen and protect the tooth, as well as restoring the appearance. If more than one surface of the tooth has been badly damaged then a crown may be necessary. 22 Milton Road Weston-super-Mare T: 01934 620220 E: info@twenty2dental.com www.twenty2dental.com TOOTH WEAR WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES OF TOOTH WEAR? Once you have worn through the outer enamel layer on your teeth, you will find yourself in the softer layer, called dentine. Those who are at this stage will find their teeth wearing down at a much quicker rate. Those suffering from worm teeth become aware of shorter, thinning or chipping of their teeth. If left untreated, won teeth can lead to further deterioration and long-term problems, including increased tooth sensitivity, infection, and difficulties with tooth restoration/fillings/ crowns in the future. If the issue is left too long, then the patient can find future treatments more costly and complex. WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF TREATING WORN TEETH? Restores natural looking tooth size and proportions leading to better looking smile. .Eliminates the aged appearance worn teeth give. Reduced risk of infection No pain Restores the bite balance reducing painful and traumatic dental problems WHAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT TOOTH WEAR? Prevention. In many cases these problems can be easily dealt with by correcting tooth brushing habits and avoiding frequent consumption of acidic substances such as fruit juice. Sometimes it is necessary to look more deeply into the diet in order to identify the exact cause; after all, fruit and fibre are healthy foods, and have a very important role in a balanced diet. lwenty DENTAL Left unchecked treatment may become necessary to prevent further damage to the tooth, reduce sensitivity, and avoid damage to the dental nerve. Bonding. This procedure is carried out by your dentist when holes or grooves have been worn into the teeth. Tooth-coloured adhesive filling material is bonded to the surface of the tooth, filling in the cavity, restoring shape and protecting the tooth surface from further damage Crowns and veneers. Where extensive damage has occurred these tooth-like restorations will strengthen and protect the tooth, as well as restoring the appearance. If more than one surface of the tooth has been badly damaged then a crown may be necessary. 22 Milton Road Weston-super-Mare T: 01934 620220 E: info@twenty2dental.com www.twenty2dental.com