Worn or damaged teeth
Wear is usually a pattern, not a single event.
Flattened edges, small chips, and stress cracks often build quietly over time. The key is not just fixing the surface — it’s understanding the forces underneath.
This page explains how we identify the pattern and protect teeth long-term, without rushing into big decisions.
Teeth wear for reasons: bite forces, grinding, alignment, missing support in the back, or old restorations that changed the way you chew.
If we only “fix the chip” without addressing the pattern, the same damage often returns.
Wear can look small at first. But if the forces stay the same, even good repairs can keep getting hit.
We focus on protecting teeth from the pattern, not chasing symptoms one by one.
We examine wear surfaces, bite contacts, and how your teeth fit together. We also consider what’s missing in the back, what’s been restored, and how your jaw is loading.
Then we explain the options in plain language: what each step protects, and what it’s designed to prevent.
We’ll confirm what’s driving the wear, explain what matters, and map a plan that protects your teeth over time.
No pressure. Just clarity and long-term thinking.