Treatment for chipped & worn teeth
Sometimes every smile needs a refresh. Patients with a chipped or worn smile often feel a lack of confidence to smile, especially in public or for photographs. Luckily, treatment for chipped and worn smiles is one of the services that Dr Joe Oliver provides.
Tooth wear is very common but can easily lead to a loss of confidence. At Joe Oliver, we believe that being more willing to smile means you’re more likely to be happy, and so we strive to make sure you have the confidence you need to smile and enjoy life.
What are worn teeth?
Worn teeth are when you experience loss of the surface of your teeth. This can result in increased sensitivity and discoloration, which in turn leads to a loss of confidence that affects your everyday life.
How do teeth get worn and chipped?
There are many ways that teeth can become chipped or worn.
- Abrasion is usually caused by something rubbing against your teeth, such as excessive use of a toothbrush. Most electronic toothbrushes have a warning light to indicate when you are brushing to hard, which can help reduce how quickly this occurs.
- Attrition is wear from when your bottom and top teeth rub or grind together. Sometimes this is caused by your bite, however in others, the grinding of the teeth whilst sleep can also be a contributing factor.
- Erosion is when acids cause were to your teeth. Often this is caused by acidic food and drink, however acids can also originate from your digestive systems, such as through vomiting.
Some of the most common causes can include damage from food and drink, especially from acidic items. Chips can also occur if you bite down on something hard such as bone, hard sweets, or ice cubes. It is even possible for your teeth to be damaged from an injury to the face such as a sports injury.
Porcelain veneer treatments for worn or chipped teeth
Dr Oliver qualified from Kings College Hospital School of Medicine and Dentistry in 1987 and has over 30 years experience in cosmetic dentistry. He has fitted over 40,000 veneers and his work has been widely seen on television.
Take a look at the stunning smile transformations in our gallery below, featuring treatments for worn and chipped teeth for some of Dr Oliver’s real patients.
Worn and chipped teeth treatments gallery – before and after
