Tooth erosion

In current dental practice, there appears to be a trend whereby greater numbers of patients are exhibiting increasingly severe tooth wear. As we know, people are living extended lives and keeping their teeth for longer thanks to modern medicine and preventive treatment, however this longevity results in other problems becoming more prevalent, including that of tooth wear.

Tooth wear occurs for a number of reasons and, because it is a natural part of life, it gets worse as we get older; so it is fair to say that suffering some tooth wear is unavoidable. When it is pathological, which means it has advanced beyond that which we would expect for the patient’s age, sometimes more comprehensive care is needed. However, some causes of tooth wear are, to some extent, preventable. Every patient will benefit from preventive, holistic and realistic advice, tailored to their individual needs.

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