Should I Be Concerned That my Doctor Removed Some of my Enamal to Adjust Bite? (photo)

Question

This is the first time I went to this dentist. I had a tooth filling that I had done years ago fall off, so I went to this dentist to replace it. After the filling, he made some "bite adjustment" without telling me he is grinding down enamal instead of the filling material. Is it even safe to do so? I'm concerned that those parts with thinner enamal may be vulnerable to cavity. What should I do now to prevent it from cavity? Should I use any special toothpaste? Thank you.

Jay Neuhaus, DDS · Answer

This is a quite normal, routine procedure. Do not worry! If the tooth becomes sensitive, he might have removed too much. If no sensitivity, do not worry.

Martin Gorman, DDS · Answer

Usually no issue, but if your bite "feels"off it would be advisable to see a dentist that has a tech scan computer bite system. It is really a very amazing, cool tool that tells the dentist the bite force on each tooth. Hope this helps. Marty Gorman, DDS

Svetlana Novak, DMD · Answer

The adjustment of the enamal is called enameloplasty. This is very commonly practice used to improve the bite, and you should not be concerned. The enamel is fine and there is no need for extra protection.

Kevin Coughlin, DMD · Answer

In almost all cases no, we adjust the bite most of the time that why like all medicine its a blend of art and science good luck   

	 

	 

	Kevin Coughlin DMD, MBA, MAGD     CEO Baystate Dental PC

Murray Bruckel, DDS (retired) · Answer

Bite adjustments are done usually to effect a more balanced bite with equal biting force.  It is also done sometimes for cosmetic reasons.  If there is no sensitivity, there's no need for concern.

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