Can tooth wear repair itself?

Tooth wear is a relatively common phenomenon. When we eat every day, our teeth will be worn to a certain extent. The older we are, the more serious the wear. Tooth wear has both physiological reasons and some bad habits. For example, people who smoke and drink frequently will have more serious tooth wear. For people with tooth wear, if it is more serious, treatment can be carried out. We should also strengthen prevention in our daily lives.

Can tooth wear repair itself?

1. Don’t rush to brush your teeth after drinking.

If you drink red wine or other alcohol, do not brush your teeth immediately, otherwise the acidic red wine will cause the tooth enamel to soften, and brushing your teeth will easily damage your teeth. It is best to rinse your mouth first and then brush your teeth half an hour later.

2. Eat more strawberries.

Strawberries are a fruit that is very good for teeth. Eating more strawberries can lighten the yellow color of teeth. You can try it, but be sure to persist.

3. Avoid eating too much dark-colored fruits.

Some dark-colored fruits, such as blueberries, cherries, etc., will stain your teeth if you eat too much. In addition, you should drink less strong tea and coffee to avoid tooth staining.

4. Pay attention to the time of brushing your teeth.

If you want to protect your teeth, you should master the time to brush your teeth. The scientific time is to brush your teeth before meals, and it is better to brush your teeth before going to bed.

5. Control the strength when brushing your teeth.

Brushing your teeth too hard can damage your gums and increase tooth wear. So don't use too much force, just brush your teeth gently, be gentler on the surface of the teeth, and you can use a little more force in the tooth sockets.

6. Try to brush your teeth with warm water.

Brushing your teeth with warm water can protect your teeth, so it is best to brush your teeth with warm water as much as possible.

7. Those with severe tooth hypoplasia should have crowns placed as early as possible to protect their original teeth.

Different tooth abrasion methods can be selected according to the different degrees of tooth abrasion. If you are only sensitive to cold, heat, sourness, sweetness, etc., you can consider using porcelain veneer technology for treatment. If the defect at the incisor tip or the wedge-shaped defect at the tooth neck can be restored with porcelain teeth, those with weak teeth should be further protected with cosmetic crowns.

Disease treatment

1. Eliminate the cause

Such as changing bad habits, adjusting bite, repairing missing teeth, and treating systemic diseases that cause tooth wear.

2. Symptomatic treatment

Dentin hypersensitivity caused by wear can be treated with desensitization; individual teeth with severe wear and deep concave surfaces with gaps between them and the opposing teeth are treated with fillings to restore occlusal contact; high and steep cusps and wedge-shaped cusps caused by uneven wear have been adjusted and ground; those who have pulp, periapical or periodontal diseases receive appropriate pulp treatment or periodontal treatment.

Severe tooth tissue defects can be restored with high onlays or full crowns after endodontic treatment. If multiple teeth are severely worn, pads can be used to appropriately raise the distance between the jaws.