Will my chomping teeth damage crowns?
Q. Most of my front teeth, top and bottom, are spaced, my two front teeth at the top are starting to wear, I do’nt grind my teeth but I do constantaly chomp, you would not know I am even doing it, as it is tiny movements, I have had a mouth guard made but I found it very uncomfortable, I have all ready asked my dentist about getting crowns fitted but am concerned about my chomping, and will my crowns last, please advise.,
A. If you are a chomper or a clencher you can have crowns or veneers but would be recommended to have a night guard made to protect the remaining teeth. Materials used today are very strong and can cope with surprisingly strong forces – however the way your teeth work together ( occlusion) needs to be carefully developed to allow the forces and the way you move your jaws to produce an even pressure on the crowns
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