Readers' clinic: worn enamel - dentist recommended electric toothbrush

Dear reader's clinic, I went to the dentist recently to check it out.
When I found out my gums were fading
A region has become very sensitive, especially when drinking liquid.
However, at the time of the examination, my dentist explained that in fact the enamel on the teeth had worn out-a combination of intense brushing (
I do like a company. headed brush)
Grinding my teeth while I'm sleeping
When she said enamel
It might help to enhance the toothpaste, she said, and I should install a one night stand to prevent me from further grinding and shedding the enamel.
Instead of spending £ 500 on a stand that I know I won't wear, is there anything else I can do to reduce sensitivity and rebuild the lost enamel?
Mr CW, Chesterfield dear Mr CW, it seems to me that the wear on your teeth is more direct than the sensitivity it seems to bring to you.
Manual erosion of enamel, a hard surface on the outside of the tooth, may be due to too hard brushing, or exposure to acid in carbonated drinks, fruits, and alcohol.
Wear the enamel down while you are sleeping, so that the sensitive layer of the teeth below is exposed and may cause some more serious situations in time.
Reader's clinic: if your teeth show signs of wear due to grinding at night, it's a surprisingly common disease, also known as bruxism, and then, you may continue to develop what the dentist says about dysfunction-as your muscles become tired when you bite your teeth at night, you have pain in your upper and lower jaw.
You may also experience click or pain in your temper-or both --
Jaw jointTMJ)
Or chin joints as they can also wear out.
There are different views on the causes of TMJ dysfunction;
Some dentists say this is because of the way your chin is biting on your teeth, others will say that there is a problem with the joints, while others will tell you that stress is an overriding factor.
The answer is that it may be either of the above factors or a combination of various factors.
The good news is that while dentists differ in the reasons for dysfunction, most people agree that the first line of treatment is right and wrong. invasive route.
This is exactly what your dentist recommended when you wear a night guard.
I believe that a bracket made of molded plastic can fit comfortably on your teeth, which will help.
I understand that you do not want to wear night guards, but most patients have no problem using night guards;
Any discomfort is usually short term.
The patient says this has significant benefits for relaxing their muscles and getting them to have a good sleep.
Partners may also benefit from this --
Free, even snoring. free night.
With regard to the sensitivity you are experiencing, reducing the stress you use when brushing your teeth will help reduce tooth wear and any decay at the edge of your gums.
To prevent excessive brushing of your teeth, use an electric toothbrush with an alarm of excessive warning pressure.
Combine it with sensitivity.
It would be a great help to control toothpaste.
For more serious sensitivity, a stronger product can be recommended by a dentist or a health specialist.
As for fixing your frayed enamel, my suggestion is to deal with the cause of wear first before addressing any aesthetic issues.
Once you feel comfortable and no longer have symptoms of dysfunction, you can use white fillings, veneers and crown restoration.
* Dr. Eddie Schell is the main dentist at the Walpole Street Clinic (
16 Walpole Street, SW3 4QP, London.
Www 7584 9833, www. dental-implants. co. uk)
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