A few years ago, my dentist expressed mild concern over excessive wear on the back of my 2 front teeth.
My mother always told me I would grind my teeth as a kid. I don't know if I still do. My husband says he never notices it, but he sleeps so soundly that he wouldn't notice anyway. My dentist said the grinding COULD be the culprit & recommended a very PRICEY night guard but I never followed up on it.
Fast-forward to today. Over the past few months I've noticed the backs of my front teeth are feeling more concave. And on one tooth, there's a very distinct "ridge" I can feel with my tongue. By looking in the mirror, I can actually tell that this tooth is thinner than the rest because it's starting to appear translucent.
Is grinding really the cause? What else could be causing this & how can I REPAIR the damage already done? I'm only 29. I don't want to lose my teeth already! PLEASE HELP!
P.S. I'm calling the dentist tomorrow, but seeking answers tonight. Thanks!!!
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2006-12-13 17:15:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
hmm
im not sure but i can tell you that its possibly the angulation of your teeth..if thats true then you can fix them. you will need to correct your bite by correcting your TMJ.
most dentists dont know about it at all ...i had similar problem and my dentist told me i was brushing my teeth too hard so i started brushing less then getting cavities. it really sucked so then i changed dentists thank God and found a good one who knows what she is doing and quickly reversed it for me. now i dont get more cavities adn my enamel stopped wearing off
my dentist is the best, if you are in northern california i would be happy to refer you. if you are not, look for a holistic dentist who treats tmj issues
all the best
2006-12-13 17:28:58 · answer #1 · answered by sahajrob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have used Triazolam for Dentist visits in the past. Don't be nervous, but be prepared to take the rest of the day off. Someone will have to pick you up from the dentist because you will be groggy for a few hours. It's like a sleeping pill, but it's also an amnesia causing substance, so you may wake up during the procedure, but you won't feel anything and you won't remember it much afterwards. Good luck and don't worry!
2006-12-13 17:22:07 · answer #2 · answered by lexy u 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, grinding is wearing your teeth away. You can get a 20 dollar night guard at Wal-Mart to wear. Enamel does not replace itself, but you can stop the damage with a night guard.
2006-12-14 11:28:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get the night gard or make on from the sports shop they have and use in hockey by boiling the thing and then letting it cool slightly and then biting down on it its like 5 bux verses 400 .. also smoking and medications will wear down enamel and genetics play a part as well ..
2006-12-13 17:56:58 · answer #4 · answered by gypsygirl731 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
grinding could be the cause but only if your front teeth are actually rubbing together. is there matching wear on your lower teeth? if the front and back sides of your upper and lower teeth are rubbing together when you close your jaw, then simply chewing would also cause wear.
2006-12-13 17:31:22 · answer #5 · answered by ErasmusBDragen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BAKING SODAUSE A LITTLE WITH TOOTHPASTE EVERYTIME YOU BRUSH your teeth and you should see results within a couple of weeks
2016-03-29 06:41:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be anti-biotics over a period of years, or it could be your dental hygenist.
2006-12-13 17:18:18 · answer #7 · answered by virginiamayoaunt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋