Worn Down Teeth – Causes & Treatment in Basingstoke
Tooth wear is a progressive condition where the protective enamel gradually thins and erodes, leaving teeth shorter, chipped, and vulnerable to sensitivity. At Hampshire Dental Care, we specialize in identifying the cause of tooth wear and conservatively rebuilding your smile's strength and natural aesthetics.
What Causes Teeth to Wear Down?
Tooth wear usually results from a combination of three processes:
1. Attrition: Mechanical wear caused by tooth-on-tooth contact from clenching and grinding (bruxism).
2. Erosion: Chemical wear caused by acids in fizzy drinks, fruit juices, wine, or stomach acid from acid reflux.
3. Abrasion: Physical wear from aggressive brushing with hard-bristled toothbrushes or abrasive pastes.
Symptoms & Diagnostic Assessment
During your comprehensive consultation, we use digital photography and 3D intraoral scans to assess the pattern of wear, check your bite relationships, and design a customized restorative treatment plan.
How We Treat Worn Teeth
For mild to moderate wear, composite bonding rebuilds the lost tooth structure seamlessly without requiring injections or enamel removal.
For severe wear, custom ceramic onlays or crowns restore full vertical bite height and long-term functional stability.
Common Signs & Symptoms
How Hampshire Dental Care Can Help
We provide targeted, evidence-based treatments designed to resolve the root cause of your concern and protect your oral health.
Composite Edge Bonding
Rebuild worn incisal edges conservatively in a single visit without drilling or injections.
Ceramic Onlays & Crowns
High-strength porcelain restorations to rebuild severely worn biting surfaces and restore vertical dimension.
Custom Night Guard (Splint)
Prevent future nocturnal friction damage and protect newly restored teeth from £195.
Orthodontics & Bite Adjustment
Realign teeth to balance biting forces and prevent isolated tooth overload.
Prevention & Long-Term Care Tips
- Wear your custom night guard consistently every night
- Limit acidic beverages and avoid sipping fruit juice throughout the day
- Wait at least 30 minutes after acidic meals before brushing teeth
- Use a soft-bristled electric toothbrush with pressure sensor
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about worn down teeth and available treatments at our Basingstoke clinic.
Ready to restore your smile?
Book a comprehensive consultation with our experienced dental team at Hampshire Dental Care. Free on-site parking available.