Attrition of Teeth

Dental attrition is the loss of tooth structure/tissue caused by tooth-on-tooth contact.

The common cause of dental attrition is bruxism, the grinding and clenching of the teeth that occurs during sleep. Bruxism/Grinding can lead to other health problems, such as sleep apnea and temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ) within your jaw.

Attrition of teeth Normal teeth

Treatment options:

Treatment will involve a combination of treatments which includes

orthodontic treatment to fix tooth alignment (e.g. Invisalign),
Dental restorations to fix damaged front and back teeth,(e.g. Veneers, laminates and crowns)
treatment for bruxism (e.g. wearing a night guard

Treatment with mouth guards