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Question:
Overly vigorous brushing has resulted in progressively worse sensitive teeth near the gumline for a number of years. My dentist suggests treating this with a procedure by which some of the tooth is ground away and a type of filling or coating is adhered to the teeth to protect from further damage.
I have never had any cavities or fillings. I am sceptical of a any procedure which requires grinding away part of the good tooth to treat the sensitivity. Is this a common treatment for sensitive teeth? If I do not have the procedure, what are the potential consequences? ...Visitor from WI
Answer:
Bonding these areas can normally be accomplished without grinding. A
microetcher can be used followed by strong bonding agents to get the
composite to glue itself in.
Otherwise, you can use a lot of GelKam Fluoride to strengthen these areas and prevent them from getting worse. Switch to a Sonic toothbrush
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