Low Enamel Due to Acid Reflux - Crowns Needed?

I do not think this is suggested as a cosmetic fix but a way of trying to try to save your teeth. The first step would be to correct the acid reflux problem. The acid has already caused enamel loss and you want to stop it before it gets to the dentin. I suggest you find a medication that will treat your Relfux problem. Then I would try to modify the ph balance in your mouth by minimizing acidic foods and beverages. Decrease abrasive forces as brushing with a toothbrush that has... more

Acid reflux may be a sign of sleep apnea among other reasons, so first get a handle on that. Secondly, you are right in being concerned about having your already worn down teeth shaved down more for crowns. You have lost enamel, so you actually need your teeth lengthened. Upper front teeth cannot generally be lengthened and thickened in the back without lengthening your back teeth at the same time. So you need to find a dentist that is well-trained in bite correction... more

First of all, try to get the acid reflux under control, or you will continue to destroy your enamel on other teeth and possibly around the margins of your new crowns. Make sure you see a dentist well versed in occlusion because you will be adding to the length of the teeth. This is much more than cosmetics. It is health & function.