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What can be done to prevent the Abrasion of my teeth? #4

ByDr Susan Pan, DDS Reading Time: 1 minute

Abrasion is the progressive mechanical wear of teeth caused by foreign external objects.

It can cause tooth wear, ranging from V shaped notches at the gum line to the destruction of the biting surfaces of the teeth.

Here are some commonly asked questions about this condition:

Did you know?

What can be done to prevent the Abrasion of my teeth?

Prevention is the most important part of managing tooth abrasion.

  • Close monitoring to identify further progression.
  • If abrasion is minimal, fl uoride may be applied to reduce the risk of decay and sensitivity.

Mild gum line abrasion

  • Placement of a restoration in more severe cases or with the presence of decay.  
  • Should the strength of the tooth be compromised or an esthetic concern be present a more advanced restorative treatment such as a crown or onlay may be necessary.

Check back next time to learn more about Abrasion.


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Dr Susan Pan, DDS

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Dr. Susan R. Pan, DDS, is a highly qualified dentist with a long-standing engagement in the field since 1986. She was a recipient of the Dr. Gerald Z Wright Award for graduating first in her class at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Western Ontario. Additionally, she worked as a clinical instructor for new dentists at the University of Western Ontario’s School of Dentistry and graduated from the Dental School of Sun Yat-Sen University of Medical Sciences. Dr. Pan has received recognition for her exceptional work, as she was consecutively awarded the Diamond Winner for the Readers’ Choice of their Favorite Dentist by the Hamilton Spectator in 2014 and 2015, and was nominated for the same title multiple times in 2007, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017.

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