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Is your Enamel at Risk of Erosion?

Experiencing tooth sensitivity, noticing discolouration or small chips/cracks around your teeth is a possible sign your tooth enamel has eroded. There are several ways tooth enamel may be put at risk of erosion. The most common ways include: 1) Clenching/grinding your teeth. 2) Brushing your teeth too hard. 3) Plaque build-up. 4) Acid reflux. The team at Woollahra Dental Practice can help by protecting your teeth from future erosion caused by clenching/grinding your teeth (known as bruxism). They can create a perfectly fitting mouth guard/splint. This guard will create a safety barrier between your teeth that can be worn night or day depending on your current bruxism pattern. If you have abrasions in your enamel (little lines or rough edges across your teeth) as a result of brushing too hard or as a result of plaque build-up, one of Woollahra Dental Practice’s Hygienists can help. They will take the time to show you a new brushing technique.  They will also demonstrate and explain ho