I recently had microabrasian done to my teeth to remove some decalcified white spots and where the enamel was removed, from the middle down, the tooth is clear unlike the rest of my teeth. Bleaching doesn't work because there isnt much if any enamel there to bleach. Is there a way to add enamel back or eliminate the clearness without crowns, veneers or composite? If you can help I will be forever grateful because my self esteem is in the dumps and this is just one more thing. THANK YOU!
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Hi I am very sorry to hear of your ongoing issue. I do see a lot of young patients with eating disorder in my practice. Unfortunately bulimia can cause severe acid erosion of teeth. The other unfortunate issue is that it tends to affect most teeth indiscriminately. The good news is the look of...
Tenths of millimeter’s filing is safe to be followed by fluoride gels to surface harden the enamel; this is the only side effect. Your concerns are warranted but trust your dentist; he has the best intentions.
A Big, bright smile is acheivable in many ways. There are many options, one that may not have been mentioned is Snap on Smile. This is far less expensive and more conservative than full mouth reconstruction. You simply have impressions taken, and teeth made to fit over your existing teeth....
