Can I replace lost enamel from my tooth

Q. I am really really worried about losing the enamel on my teeth. Is there any way of restoring it apart from removing most of the tooth?

 

A. The first thing that needs to be decided upon is why you are losing enamel in the first place. The usual causes of loss of enamel are
1. Erosion by acid ( fruit juices, bulimia etc)
2. Abrasion ( Grinding, dusty environments, excessive brushing etc)
3. Excessive bite force ( causes tooth to flex and enamel breaks or chips off)

To restore lost enamel you can have it replaced with a white filling material , a veneer or in extreme cases a crown.

Dr Julian Caplan BDS
Director on the board of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk
101 St. Peters Street,
St. Albans, Hertfordshire.
AL1 3EN

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Tags: acid erosion, enamel, excessive brushing, veneers, white filling

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One Response to “Can I replace lost enamel from my tooth”

1. tracy Says:
   September 23rd, 2008 at 1:21 pm

   what is the prcedure for filling in enamel and is it painful

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