Dental question about taxonomy:condition:worn-down-teeth
Worn-down teeth have lost enamel or dentine through tooth contact, abrasion, erosion, or a combination of these processes.
The short answer
Tooth wear is gradual loss of enamel and sometimes dentine from attrition, abrasion, erosion, or mixed causes.
What is the direct answer?
What does this question mean?
Use a soft brush, limit repeated acidic exposure, and discuss a night guard only after assessment.
What can you do next?
A dentist can identify the pattern and protect or restore affected surfaces.
When should you seek dental care?
Seek care for sensitivity, fractures, changing bite, or progressing wear.
What should you ask the dentist?
Ask which wear mechanism is present and whether bonding or a protective appliance is needed.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main thing to remember?
Tooth wear is gradual loss of enamel and sometimes dentine from attrition, abrasion, erosion, or mixed causes.
What changes the right treatment?
Ask which wear mechanism is present and whether bonding or a protective appliance is needed.