"Fortunately, for us enamel is the hardest substance in the human body and it may take many years to wear through this layer. The dentine, however, is much softer and it can wear 7 times faster than enamel. "
Bite Therapy in Brisbane.
Wear in teeth is becoming increasingly common as our lives become busier and more stressful. It can occur as a result of constant subconscious clenching or grinding to establish a comfortable jaw position. The teeth that are out of alignment, and therefore contact first or in an unusual way, tend to wear more than others. Teeth are made up of 3 layers:
The enamel on the outside
The dentine on the inside
The nerve right in the centre of the tooth
Fortunately, for us enamel is the hardest substance in the human body and it may take many years to wear through this layer. The dentine, however, is much softer and it can wear 7 times faster than enamel. It has a yellowish appearance and can be clearly seen where teeth have worn. Unfortunately, this is the last line of defence before the nerve is reached.
Wear in the biting surface of a molar tooth
Wear on edges of upper front teeth
The following images compare the teeth of two 21 year old females:
Ideal Bite
Non-ideal Bite
Cusps (pointed edges of tooth) are intact
Cusps have been worn away completely
For an assessment of your dental health, please contact Designer Dental Studio to book in for a comprehensive examination with Dr Duval. Fill in the contact form and we can schedule you an appointment today. We will provide you will all the necessary information so you can make an informed decision that is ideal for your dental health.
