Dental Abrasions El Segundo CA

Dental Abrasions El Segundo, CA

Are you suffering from unsightly tooth wear and tear? Dental abrasions can not only have a negative impact on your oral health and comfort, but also on your confidence.

At El Segundo Modern Dentistry, we understand how distressing an unappealing and uncomfortable tooth abrasion can be. That is why we provide specialized dental abrasion treatment to guarantee your smile looks and feels great.

What Are Dental Abrasions?

Dental abrasions are abnormal wear on a tooth's surface. A dental abrasion typically appears as a v-shaped indent on the bottom of your tooth, near your gums. Many factors and habits can cause dental abrasions, including:

Habitual use of a hard-bristle toothbrush
Using excessive force when brushing teeth
Regularly drinking or eating highly acidic foods or beverages
Lip or tongue piercings that scratch against your teeth
Dentures with improperly fitted dental clasps

Symptoms of Dental Abrasions

Dental abrasions can seriously harm your oral health and confidence in your smile. Abrasions can progress to harming the tissue and nerves of your tooth and lead to tooth decay. Some symptoms that indicate you may be suffering from dental abrasions are:

Increased tooth sensitivity to hot or cold
Tooth pain
The appearance of small, v-shaped indents on the bottom of your tooth
Sore or tender gums

Ways to Help Prevent Dental Abrasions

With our state-of-the-art technology and our highly trained Dr. Barkhordar, we are prepared to gently and effectively treat any dental abrasion you may suffer from. There are also habits you can implement to help prevent any further dental abrasions such as:

Always using a soft-bristled toothbrush
Avoiding brushing too hard, and following Dr. Barkhordar's advice on proper tooth brushing techniques
Refraining from biting your nails or chewing on objects such as pencils
Ensuring your dental appliances fit properly
Going in for your routine dental checkup every six months

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