What are the Cosmetic Options for Teeth Damaged by GRINDING?

Question

I am been grinding my teeth since I was a child and, although I now wear a night guard, the grinding has done permanent damage. What cosmetic options are available to repair damage to teeth from grinding?

Answer 1

KEVIN,
THE REAL KEY IS TO ADDRESS THE GRINDING. IF THE DENTIST ONLY MAKES YOU A NIGHT GUARD, YOU WILL ONLY END UP GRINDING THROUGH THIS.
WHAT YOUR DENTIST NEEDS TO DO IS MAKE YOU AN N.T.I. BRUXISM APPLIANCE.
WITH THIS, UNLIKE A TRADITIONAL NIGHT GUARD, THE TEETH WON'T BE TOUCHING AND MANY PEOPLE STOP GRINDING AFTER SOMETIME.
AS FAR AS THE TEETH DAMAGED BY THE GRINDING, HERE YOU HAVE DIFFERENT OPTIONS. I PERSONALLY PREFER TO PLACE CAPTEK PORCELAIN CROWNS - WHERE INDICATED. THESE CROWNS ARE EXCELLENT TO THE GUM TISSUES AND ARE VERY STRONG. OTHER TEETH MAY BE REPAIRED BY VENEERS DEPENDING ON THE CASE.
YES, YOU DO HAVE OPTIONS TO REPLACE THE DAMAGE TO YOUR TEETH - - BUT CONTROLLING THE GRINDING IS THE KEY.

Answer 2

It depends on the extent of the damage and the loss of vertical dimension of occlusion. Talk it over with your dentist. You MAY be a candidate for veneers, or you may need the full coverage of porcelain crowns. Further, if the damage is extensive, you MAY require full mouth reconstruction, to increase the vertical dimension of occlusion and make room for esthetic restorations on the anterior (front) teeth. Full mouth reconstruction would involve crowning posterior (back) teeth, as well. It's a complex question, that is based on the amount of damage and the condition of the remaining tooth structure. Talk it over with your dentist, find out your options, and costs for each option.

Answer 3

brand new set of teeth

Answer 4

those porcelin venier things... i'd talk to a cosmetic dentist and see what they have to say