Is there a way o stop grinding? What are the options if crowns cannot be refitted?
Q. Hi, I am in my early 20’s and had 8 porcelain crowns (costing a small fortune!) on my upper front teeth about 4 months ago. The reason for this was mainly cosmetic as I grind my teeth at night and had severely damaged them over the years. My bite is ‘out’ (so I am told) therefore could not have veneers. The problem I have now is after originally adjusting my bite, I am now continuing to grind my teeth at night. I do wear a guard for this but can still notice the edges of the crowns becoming flattened and worry that they will not last me the year! My question is what should I do now? is there a way of putting a stop to my teeth-grinding? how many times can crowns be refitted and what are the options when crowns can not be refitted…false teeth? I would be extremely grateful for your help.
A. Hi many thanks for your enquiry, firstly, unfortunately no one can stop you grinding, this is a subconscious thing which occurs while you sleep. the second thing to note is if you are grinding the porcelain on the crowns is much tougher than the opposing natural teeth so should not wear, if anything the night guard should wear down. if you are really concerned you could wear a night guard over your crowns. crowns can be replaced many times the dentist just has to be careful to not remove more tooth tissue. if there ever can a stage when the crowns could not be replaced then there is always dental implants. hope all this information is helpful.
Dr Kailesh Solanki
kissdental
ps if you are really concerned please go and discuss all this with the dentist that carried out the work
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