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Cosmetic Dentistry (Expert Forum)
Braces again
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Beverly Hills - CA
Questions in the Cosmetic Dentistry Forum are being answered by Kourosh Maddahi, DDS. Topics include: Bonding, Bleaching-Whitening, Braces, Bridges, Crowns, Enamel Shaping, Extractions, Implants, Gap Closing (Diastema), Gum Issues, Recontouring, Recovery, Repairing Teeth, Ridge Augmentation, Shaping, Surgery, Veneers
Braces again
by Hector75, Jun 25, 2008 11:06AM
I posteed this in another forum but I didn't know about this forum as well. I went to a periodontist yesterday for a gum cleaning and he noticed that my top and bottom canines have been worn down. It was his belief that this was due to the way my top teeth set on my bottom teeth. Is it possible that this is due to teeth grinding and not bad placement of teeth? Would an orthodontist be able to tell by looking?
Doctor's Answer
by Kourosh Maddahi, DDS, Jun 30, 2008 06:48AM
, Jun 30, 2008 06:48AMTo: Hector75
Dear Hector,
There are usually three reasons for wear. Bite, grinding and diet. The canines are the first teeth to wear down in a grinding motion. You may be quiet right in thinking this is a grinding problem. A General Dentist or a Orthodontist can tell you if it is grinding or bite. I would recommend a General Dentist first.
Dr. Maddahi
Kourosh Maddahi, DDS
General and Cosmetic Dentist
Beverly Hills, California
There are usually three reasons for wear. Bite, grinding and diet. The canines are the first teeth to wear down in a grinding motion. You may be quiet right in thinking this is a grinding problem. A General Dentist or a Orthodontist can tell you if it is grinding or bite. I would recommend a General Dentist first.
Dr. Maddahi
Kourosh Maddahi, DDS
General and Cosmetic Dentist
Beverly Hills, California
