When you get older, you might start to experience worn-down teeth. This can happen due to age and normal wear and tear. Grinding your teeth and eating acidic foods can also contribute to the problem. If it seems like your teeth aren't as sharp as they should be, and it interferes with your ability to bite, or if you don't like the way your teeth look worn down, then talk to your dentist. Here are a couple of dental procedures that might help.
1. Dental Crowns
If you have a back tooth that's worn down due to grinding your teeth, your dentist might recommend covering the tooth with a crown. When you wear down a tooth, the enamel may get thin. This gives your tooth a discolored look, and it also makes your tooth sensitive.
Covering the tooth with a crown might help with tooth sensitivity and help you chew your food more easily. Since a back tooth isn't visible when you smile, you may not care too much about its appearance and it being sparkling white. You may even want a gold crown rather than a porcelain one.
If you choose a porcelain crown, the dentist will make it so the color of the crown matches your other teeth so it blends in and functions like a natural tooth. Porcelain crowns are also perfect for front teeth since they look so natural. A crown can restore the length and shape of your tooth, as well as make it a whiter color for a prettier smile.
2. Dental Veneers
Veneers are another option for worn-down front teeth. These also change the appearance of your teeth, but instead of being a crown that fits over a tooth, a veneer is a shell that is adhered to the front of the tooth. A veneer can make the edge of your tooth sharper, longer, and shaped more naturally. Since the veneer fits over your entire tooth, it can also make your tooth white again.
Veneers are often made from porcelain and are customized to fit your mouth. Getting a crown or a veneer is often a multi-visit process since they both need to be made in a lab after you've had impressions made. You can have one crown or veneer put on, or you can have multiple teeth restored.
Your dentist can help you choose the best option for restoring one or more teeth so you can eat better or have a prettier smile. You may also feel more confident when you eat that you'll be able to bite, tear, and chew your food without difficulty. Your confidence may be further enhanced by having a smile you feel good about.
Speak to your dentist to find out more.
Share21 April 2023
Halloween is a holiday that my children love, and telling them they can't go door-to-door collecting candy would break their hearts. This led me to allowing them to collect candy on the holiday, then rationing it out to them every day instead of letting them gobble it up in just a few days. I always thought this was better for them, but my dentist told me this could be the reason why their February dental check-ups were always their worst ones. Daily candy consumption was taking a toll on their teeth. I started a new tradition of letting them indulge for two days, then giving them the option to swap the rest with me in exchange for a new toy. They never pass on the opportunity for a new toy. I created this blog to encourage other parents find similar tactics to keep their children's teeth healthy after Halloween.