How to Fix Enamel Erosion: Causes, Treatments and Prevention
Learn How to Fix Enamel Erosion with iHeart Smiles
Understanding Dental Erosion and Worn Teeth
Dental erosion occurs when the protective enamel on your teeth gradually wears away due to acids from food, drinks or certain medical conditions. Unlike decay caused by bacteria, erosion is a chemical breakdown of the tooth surface. As enamel thins, teeth may start to look shorter, flatter or more translucent, and may feel sensitive to temperature changes.
When enamel loss progresses, teeth become more vulnerable to chipping, cracking and long term wear. Many people do not notice the early signs, as erosion often develops slowly. Once enamel is lost, it cannot grow back, which makes early diagnosis essential for protecting the remaining tooth structure.
At iHeart Smiles, we identify the cause of your enamel wear so we can restore comfort, function and appearance. From modern restorative treatments to preventive care, our goal is to stop dental erosion from progressing and keep your smile healthy long term.
Common Reasons for Dental Erosion and Enamel Wear
Dental erosion and enamel loss often develop slowly, making early changes easy to overlook. Wear usually occurs due to dietary habits, medical conditions, oral hygiene routines or grinding, and these factors can gradually weaken the tooth surface. As enamel thins, teeth become more sensitive, more prone to chipping and less able to withstand everyday chewing. Recognising the early signs helps you determine whether the issue is caused by acid exposure, erosion from grinding, age related thinning or brushing habits that are wearing teeth down.
Understanding what is contributing to the erosion makes it easier to choose the most effective treatment, protect the remaining enamel and prevent long term damage before symptoms become harder to manage.
How We Treat Worn Teeth and Dental Erosion
Smile Makeover
A smile makeover through cosmetic dentistry can mean many things, from a simple teeth whitening treatment to restore brightness, to all-ceramic restorations that reshape and rebuild your front teeth, or even a full aesthetic reconstruction of your entire mouth. This treatment is a continuum, guided by your personal goals.
Aesthetic Reconstruction
An Aesthetic Reconstruction becomes essential when both the smiling teeth and the back teeth that stabilise your bite are damaged. At iHeart Smiles, we take a comprehensive approach, assessing the root cause of the breakdown and designing a plan that restores full function while achieving smile perfection. By focusing on both functional needs and aesthetic dental solutions, our team delivers long-lasting results that help you be proud of your smile.
Professional Dental Cleaning
Sometimes, the best next step isn’t a treatment or product — it’s a professional clean. If the services or solutions we discuss aren’t quite what your smile needs right now, we may recommend a dental cleaning instead. A professional clean helps remove built-up plaque and tartar, supports gum health, and creates a healthier foundation before moving forward with any other dental care.
What To Do When You Notice Worn Teeth and Dental Erosion
Once enamel is lost, it cannot be regenerated, but it can be strengthened, protected, and restored. Treatment depends on how much wear has occurred and what is causing the erosion. Options may include remineralisation, restorative treatment, or managing habits that are contributing to enamel loss.
How to Prevent Dental Erosion at Home
Protecting your enamel daily helps prevent erosion from worsening and supports long term tooth strength. Simple lifestyle changes and consistent habits can make a significant difference.
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FAQs About Dental Erosion and Worn Teeth
What you need to know before seeking treatment
Dental erosion is caused by acids that soften and dissolve enamel. These may come from foods, drinks, reflux, vomiting or dry mouth. Repeated exposure thins enamel and makes teeth more sensitive and prone to wear.
No, enamel cannot grow back once it has been lost. However, weakened enamel can be strengthened and protected with fluoride, remineralisation treatments and restorative dental care.
Teeth may wear down from grinding, acid exposure, abrasive brushing or natural ageing. A dental assessment helps identify the cause and prevent further damage.
Fixing worn teeth may involve bonding, veneers, crowns or strengthening treatments. These options restore shape, protect the tooth surface and prevent further erosion.
No, dental erosion cannot be reversed at home. You can slow it by reducing acid exposure and improving oral habits, but only a dentist can repair worn enamel and restore damaged areas.
Yes, iHeart Smiles accepts all major health funds. We work directly with your health insurance provider to ensure your claims are processed efficiently. If you have any questions about coverage or need assistance with claims, please feel free to contact us at info@iheartsmiles.com.au or call (07) 5523 1666.
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