My receding gums are causing the enamel to wear away, can I have treatment to stop decay?
Hi,
I have receding gums (I am 35) and on some of the front teeth the enamel is wearing away. I am concerned about getting cavities if this continues (as I have cavities on 3 wisdom teeth already). Is there anything I can do to prevent the gums receding but also protect the enamel i.e. can you have a small filling put over the place where the enamel has worn away?
Many thanks for your advice
It would be ideal for you to visit with a gum specialist to discuss your concerns. This type of dentist is called a Periodontist. Gum recession can be caused by many things and it would be good to find out exactly why it’s happening in the first place.
Loss of tooth structure at the ‘necks’ of teeth, where gum recession has occurred, can very often be replaced using dentine bonding techniques. This can often produce a very good aesthetic result. I would consult with a cosmetic dentist following your assessment with the periodontist.
In my own practice we have an ‘in-house’ periodontist and many other high quality practices also do.
Mark
i have enamel wear on my bottom front teeth cannot afford crown is there any other way to treat this perhaps on the NHS for free?
Adhesive fillings can work well in the medium term but a crown would be the best solution and an assessment of your bite to deal with the cause of the issue.
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