Tooth Wear
Tooth wear, also known as dental wear or tooth erosion, refers to the gradual loss of tooth structure over time due to various factors. This can affect the enamel (the hard outer layer of the tooth) and, in some cases, the underlying dentin (a softer layer beneath the enamel). Tooth wear can be categorized into four main types:
Abrasion
Wear process caused by foreign objects sliding or rubbing against the tooth surfaces.
Attrition
Wear process of the tooth substance caused by tooth-to tooth contact. An example of this is clenching or grinding your teeth.
Erosion
Loss of dental hard tissues by non-bacteriogenic acid etching.
Abfraction
Non-carious cervical lesions caused by tensile stress generated from occlusal loading, and micro fracture of cervical enamel rods.
Do not worry!
We can assist in the control of tooth wear, both in terms of prevention and safeguarding already affected surfaces. Your dentist at Nicholson Road Dental Centre will assess your oral health to identify any instances of tooth wear and offer you optimal management solutions.
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