Sometimes something as simple as grinding your teeth while sleeping or a bad habit of chewing on pencils and pens can exert enough force to chip or fracture a tooth. When this happens the discomfort and potential sensitivity can vary. Even if the damaged tooth isn’t giving you trouble, you should still have it examined… Read more »
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A Tooth with Dental Attrition Might Need Treatment by a Crown
Excess wear and tear from minor alignment issues between two or more teeth can gradually start to damage the tooth enamel. If dental attrition goes on for too long, there might not be enough healthy enamel remaining to repair the tooth with a dental filling. This is even more likely to be an issue if… Read more »