my teeth are chipped at the top

Q. Hi Andrew, Was wondering if you could help. I have a number of problems with my teeth which may all be related to the same issue. I have been grinding my teeth for years and appear to have chips at the top of a number of my teeth by the gum line which my dentist has said were caused by this. These areas are slowly eroding and I also have a receeding gum problem which is making it look worse – I am not sure if I have gum disease. Is there are cosmetic dentistry that an be done to prevent it happening further and to cover the problem i.e veneers or filling in the holes? – I am only 29 and my gums are receeding quite a bit now which I am bit worried about – I also have quite yellow teeth and wondered if tooth whitening was a problem on already eroded teeth? All the best

A. There seems to be multiple issues that could be solvd with veneers or tooth whitening, however with receeding gums you will need to see your dentist to chek for any underlying problems. It may be just over brushing, in which case your Hygienist should be able to help you with your oral hygiene techniques

regards  Andrew

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