When grinding your teeth regularly wears down the surface of your teeth, you can begin to feel less proud about the appearance of your smile. While regular biting and chewing habits can cause some enamel erosion, the effect is usually minimal. But for those that have naturally soft enamel, or those who grind on a nightly basis, the effect can be prominent. The wear and tear of your enamel can cause you to look prematurely aged as teeth become shorter and turn a yellow hue.
At your Newport, CA dentist’s office, we can help you prevent damage from habitually grinding your teeth. The provision of a nightly oral guard allows you to sleep without worrying about your teeth wearing away at one another. After we have stemmed the cause of your habit, we can also discuss cosmetic solutions to return your smile’s beauty! (more…)
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